Approximately 80% of your holiday trash is recyclable. All gift boxes, wrapping paper,greeting cards, and cardboard packaging are items that may be placed in your recycling barrel. Burrtec will collect your excess holiday trash and recyclables beginning December 26, 2015, through January 8, 2016. Place excess holiday trash and recyclables in bags alongside your containers on your collection day.

Extra Holiday Trash and Recyclables

Burrtec will collect and recycle your Christmas tree. Please place your tree at the curb from December 26, 2015, through January 8, 2016, on your regular collection day. Trees over 6’ need to be cut in half. Please remove all ornaments, lights, and metal stands from the tree.

Residential Christmas Tree Collection

January 2016

Sponsored by the City of Rancho Cucamongaand Burrtec Waste Industries

BURRTEC NEWS Waste and Recycling Newsletter

Contact InformationBurrtec Waste Industries

1-909-987-3717

9820 Cherry Avenue Fontana, CA 92335

Hours of OperationMon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility is located at 8794 Lion Street, between Hellman and Vineyard, Rancho Cucamonga. TheHHW Collection Facility is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon, except on the following holiday weekends:

HHW CLOSURESSaturday, December 26, 2015 • Saturday, January 2, 2016

The HHW facility will re-open on Saturday, January 9, 2016, and will operate from 8 a.m. to Noon. Please note that you must show proof of San Bernardino County residency.

We accept: motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, old medications, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, paint, batteries, flourescent light bulbs, and other chemicals used around your home. Please note: Transportation limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste per trip. No containers over 5 gallons. NO business waste accepted. For more information or questions please call the City’s Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635.

Hours for Household Hazardous Waste Facility

FREE Used Oil Filter Exchangeand Recycling Event

Bring your used oil filters in a city-provided reusable filter bucket to recycle and receive up to two new oil filters free.

1 used oil filter = 1 new oil filter1 used oil filter + city provided reusable bucket = 2 new oil filters

Open to Rancho Cucamonga residents only.Bring ID or utility bill to verify residency.

Saturday, February 20, 2016AutoZone

11898 Foothill Blvd. • Rancho Cucamonga8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Need a filter bucket or have questions? Go to www.CityofRC.us

Strong Santa Ana winds and rain are in the forecast. A few preventative measures can protect your property and the neighborhood.

• Keep trash, recycling, and green wastelids closed and containers secure if stored outside.

• Bagand tieyour trashbeforeplacing inthe barrel to make clean-up easier should your barrel tip over.

• Avoidplacingtrash,recycling,andgreenwaste barrels out for collection on windy days if possible.

• Store patio furniture, trampolines, andother items that can easily be damaged by the wind in your garage.

• Trimtreesandshrubstopreventbreakageduring the wind.

• Clear your property of loose brush,leaves, and pine needles. These itemscan prevent proper drainage of your property and block storm drains.

• Cleanoutrainguttersanddrainsafterthewind and before it rains.

Other emergency preparation information can be found at www.RCFire.org.

Prepare for Strong Wind and Rain

• Reduce the amount of disposable tableware by using reusable tableware.• Buy products that can be recycled or are made from recycled materials.• Bring along a reusable tote/shopping bag when you shop.• Recycle holiday cards by reusing them as gift tags for next year.• Donate items that are still in good condition to local shelters and charities.• Recycle your holiday wrapping paper.• Save holiday gift bags and reuse them again next year.

Holiday Waste Reduction Tips

During the holiday season the average household generates between 3-10 bags of excess waste. Remember to plan your holiday festivities with the environment in mind.

On collection day, please place your containers in the street, at the curb, or near the corner of your driveway. Barrel handles should point toward your home. Place your barrels at least two feet away from any obstruction such as a fence, mailbox, or vehicle.

All barrels must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your service day.

Collection Day Reminder

Recycling ListPlace these items into your blue

recycling cart.

• Aluminum cans (do not crush)• Aerosol cans (must be completely empty)• Brochures• Cardboard• Cartons• Cereal boxes (remove wax paper lining)• Clothes hangers• Computer paper• Coupons• Envelopes (includes plastic windows)• Glass bottles, jars• Glass cosmetic bottles• Junk mail• Laundry bottles• Ledger paper• Magazines/catalogs• Newspaper• Paper• Paper tubes• Phone books• Pizza boxes• Plastic containers #1-#7• Plastic milk jugs• Styrofoam products• Tin cans• Tissue boxes• Wrapping paper

Holiday Schedule

When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

• Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2015• New Years Day - Friday, January 1, 2016

Happy DiscountDay Seniors

If you are 60 years old or older, you might qualify for a discount on your trash bill. Seniors who meet the following requirements should apply:

1. 60 years or older2. Head of household

If you meet these requirements Happy Discount Day! Contact Burrtec Customer Service and forward a copy of your driver’s license or California Identification Card to start receiving your well-deserved Senior Discount.

Is your New Year’s resolution to clean-out all of your junk? If so, Burrtec offers a 3-yard to 40-yard bin for all of your residential clean-up and special project needs. Contact our Customer Service Department to begin your New Year’s resolution!

Happy New Year!

We now accept CARTONS! Place empty cartons in your recycling barrel.