Environmental Programs

The Environmental Programs section is responsible for the management of waste diversion programs, including the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program, commercial recycling, commercial organics and food waste, residential recycling and green waste, management of the solid waste franchise agreement, the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, sharps collection program, used oil and filter recycling program, beverage container recycling program, and the storm water pollution prevention programs. For information on bulky item removal, please visit: Residential Trash, Recycling, & Organics web page.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at (909) 919-2635.

Keep Stormwater Pollutants out of the Storm Drain

When water flows off our streets, it carries trash, oil, and other pollutants with it through the storm drain system and local waterways, to the Santa Ana River, and eventually to the Pacific Ocean. These bodies of water are used for recreation, groundwater recharge, and are home to local wildlife.

Residents can keep stormwater pollutants out of the storm drain system by:

Placing litter in the trash can or recycling container, not down a storm drain or into the street.
Using pesticides and fertilizers only when necessary and never allowing them to be washed into the street by rain or sprinkler runoff.
Rinsing water-based paints off of painting equipment in the sink instead of the curb.
Sweeping up yard clippings and placing them into your green waste container.
Fencing off stream side areas to keep horses away from waterways.

Please remember:

Properly dispose of filter and backwash solids in the trash or landscape area.
Neutralize acid washes before discharging to the sewer.
Do not discharge to the storm drain.

Businesses can go to the business section of the San Bernardino County Stormwater Pollution Prevention website to get information about best management practices to prevent stormwater pollution.

If you observe illegal dumping or the release of known or suspected hazardous materials, call 911 immediately. Stay away from the material and spill area and also keep others away.

To report non-emergency violations, call the 24 hour pollution hotline at (877) WASTE18 or complete a form online at Household Hazardous Waste – San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (sbcfire.org)

For information about proper disposal of household hazardous waste, collection facilities, and hours of operation call (800) OILYCAT or visit Household Hazardous Waste Collection Locations - San Bernardino County Stormwater Program (sbcountystormwater.org)

Call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635 if you have any questions.

Proper Pool Maintenance

Report Illegal Dumping

Parkway Swale

1. Why can’t I change the parkway swale in front of my house between the sidewalk and the street? The parkway swale was specifically engineered to reduce pollutants and storm water discharges in compliance with state law. The original approved design plan and maintenance responsibility is a condition of the memorandum of Agreement recorded with your property.

2. Do I have to hire a contractor and engineer or can I, the property owner, return the parkway swale back to its original design/state? Yes, the property owner can return the parkway swale back to its original design.

3. Can I meet with the City staff to discuss a parkway swale issue? Yes, you may schedule to meet with City staff to discuss a parkway swale issue. Additionally, City staff can meet at your property or can schedule a meeting at the City.

4. How do I return the parkway swale back to its original design? The swale should be exposed with city approved plant material. At a minimum, plant material should be placed at each side of the swale. Additionally, it is recommended the plant material be placed in line at the bottom of the swale.

5. How much plant material is needed in the parkway swale? At a minimum, the plant material should be placed at each end of the swale between driveway and property line. It is recommended that plant material be placed throughout the swale with the majority of plant material along the bottom of the swale.

6. Why is rock/mulch in the swale, instead of plant material, not an approved filtration method? Plant material is needed because the swale was designed to infiltrate storm water and filter out pollutants. The root system of the plant material along with bacteria breaks down pollutants.

7. If I don’t like the original parkway design, can I construct something different? Yes, you may construct something different from the original design with the approval of the City’s Building and Safety Department.

8. How much time do I have to return the parkway swale back to the original design? The City can work with each property owner on a case by case basis to agree on a reasonable timeframe.

Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts/Liens

Waste Tires Recycled Through Street Repaving Projects

Integrated Solid Waste Management Services