Mandatory Recycling Programs

Effective January 1, 2022, SB 1383 mandates that all businesses and multi-family properties to arrange for organic waste recycling services (i.e., food waste and green waste) and that jurisdictions conduct education and outreach on organics recycling to all residents, businesses (including those that generate edible food that can be donated) haulers, solid waste facilities, and local food banks and other food recovery organizations.

• California adopted SB 1383 which requires communities to reduce organic waste disposal such as food waste by 75% by 2025. To achieve this mandate, the Integrated Waste Department is starting a Food Waste Recycling Program.
• SB 1383 APPLIES TO ALL RESIDENTS (single-family homes and apartments/condos). Starting January 1, 2022, your existing green waste bin will also be used to collect food waste.

Effective April 1, 2016, AB 1826 mandates organics recycling for qualifying businesses. 

Effective January 1, 2012, AB 341 mandates recycling for businesses that produce four or more cubic feet of solid waste per week and multi-family dwellings of five units or more.

Two easy ways to comply:

1.  Subscribe to City of Ontario Recycling and Organics Services. Please contact us at (909) 395-2050 to add services
    
2. Complete and submit a Waiver Application (download below) to IW_Environmental@ontarioca.gov or mail it to:
   City of Ontario, Integrated Waste Department
   1425 S. Bon View Avenue
   Ontario, CA. 91762

Questions on the waiver process and application? Please contact us at (909) 395-2040.

SB 1383 Commercial Waiver Application AB 341 and AB 1826 Fact Sheet

The Integrated Waste Department's Refuse & Recycling Planning Manual (download below) assists Developers in meeting the City of Ontario's requirements on Refuse and Recycling storage and access for service, as well as addressing the City's Recycling Goals.

This directory provides contact information of local and regional sources for recycling and hazardous waste disposal.

 

Refuse & Recycling Planning Manual

The City of Ontario Integrated Waste Department, within the Public Works Agency, is the exclusive hauler for all residential and commercial customers and is committed to providing reliable, timely, safe, and affordable refuse collection services.

Non-Waste dealers purchasing recyclable material within the City have reporting obligations. Please reach out to IW_Environmental@ontarioca.gov for details prior to operating in the City.