Reuse & Recycling Guide
City Recycling and Hauler Contact Information What Goes In Your Recycling Container Household Hazardous Waste Other Hard To Dispose Of Items Local Recycling Centers Reuse & Recycling Yellow Pages Living Green For A Cleaner World
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City Recycling and Hauler Contact Information
395-2050 www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.cfm/4003 City of Ontario Solid Waste Department, 395-2050
919-2635 www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/dept_city_engr.htm Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc, 987-3717
931-4343 www.ci.upland.ca.us/asp/Site/PublicWorks/ Waste/index.asp Burrtec Waste Industries, 949-0500
This Reuse and Recycling Guide is a project of the cities of Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, with additional grant funding from the California Department of Conservation, Recycling Division
Printed on 40% post-consumer recycled fiber paper
What Goes In Your Blue Recycling Container
Brochures Cardboard Boxes Cardboard Egg Cartons Telephone Books Wrapping Paper
PAPER
Newspaper Office Paper Paper Bags Junk Mail Magazines
CARTONS
Milk & Juice Cartons Please rinse and flatten. NO foil lined cartons.
METAL CANS AND TRAYS
Aluminum Cans Aluminum Foil Aluminum Food Trays Food Cans Aerosol Cans Without Pressure Please empty all contents. NO scrap metal or appliances.
NO rubber bands, plastic bags from newspapers, photos, foil wrapping paper, or liners from cereal boxes. Tape, staples, and windows are OK. envelopes with
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS
NO mirrors, ceramics, light bulbs, windows or dishes. Empty rigid plastic containers with the following symbols on the bottom.
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PLASTIC CONTAINERS
GREEN WASTE RECYCLING CONTAINER
Grass Clippings Brush Prunings Leaves Tree Trimmings Twigs Weeds
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NO plastic bags, photos, film, plastic toys, hoses, Styrofoam™ (such as take-out food containers or meat trays). DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLING CONTAINER!!! Please recycle plastic bags at grocery and drug stores.
NO palm fronds, cactuses, dirt, rocks, concrete, pet waste, or branches larger than six inches in diameter.
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Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are household items which may threaten human health or the environment and should be disposed of properly when they can no longer be used for their intended purposes. Common HHW items include cleaners, paints, oil, and various chemicals. It is illegal to throw hazardous materials in the trash. Instead, take them to a household hazardous waste collection facility. (Note: Service Available to San Bernardino County Residents Only.)
FACILITIES WILL ACCEPT HOUSEHOLD GENERATED:
Aerosol Cans Antifreeze Batteries Brake Fluid Camping Fuel Cooking Oil Fertilizer Fluorescent Bulbs Household Cleaners
Mercury Thermostats and Thermometers Medications, excluding Controlled Substances* Paint and Paint Products Pesticides Pool Chemicals Transmission Fluid Used Motor Oil and Filters Weed and Bug Killers
FACILITIES WILL NOT ACCEPT:
Radioactive Wastes Medical Wastes
Asbestos Tires
Explosives Business or Non-Profit Organization Wastes
*Call 1-800-OILYCAT (645-9228) for disposal options of unacceptable items.
Transportation Tips - Before transporting hazardous waste, make sure:
• The amount of waste does not exceed 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. • The containers are sturdy, not leaking, sealed, and the waste is in its original container or contents are properly labeled. • Wastes are packed in a single layer and in containers that are securely packed in your vehicle to prevent spills. • Never mix materials! 1408 East Francis Street (behind the Fire Station) Friday and Saturday From 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM* No electronic waste accepted. However, residents can have electronics picked up as part of the Bulky Item Pickup Program (see page 4). Facility relocating to 1430 South Cucamonga Avenue in early 2009.
City of Ontario
City of Rancho Cucamonga
12158 Baseline Road Saturdays From 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon* Electronic waste accepted.
*Weather permitting. Centers are closed during rain, wind, and extreme heat.
1370 North Benson Avenue (Upland City Yard) Saturdays From 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM* No electronic waste accepted. For electronic waste disposal locations, see page 6 under Electronic Recycling and Salvage.
City of Upland
HHW REUSE PROGRAM
The Rancho Cucamonga and Upland sites have reuse programs. Used paints, cleaners, and other items are available at no charge on a first come, first served basis. Call the numbers below for details.
Call 382-5401 or 1-800-OILYCAT (1-800-645-9228) or visit www.sbcfire.org/hazmat/hhw.asp for more information.
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Other Hard To Dispose Of Items
Electronic Waste Disposal
Electronic waste from households, such as computer components, monitors, printers and cartridges, TVs, VCR and DVD players, video game equipment and game cartridges, telephones, radios & stereos, clothing irons, space heaters, microwave ovens, and musical greeting cards may be recycled through the San Bernardino County Household Hazardous Waste Program at selected locations locations. The limit is three TVs and computer monitors per household per visit. NOTE: Residential waste only; No business or non-profit waste accepted. Call 1-800-OILYCAT (1-800-645-9228) or 382-5401 weekdays for information regarding collection locations and days/hours.
Small Business Hazardous Waste Collections
The County has a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program for small businesses that generate 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste per month. Call 1-800-OILYCAT for program costs, an appointment or general information.
Sharps (syringes and needles)
Sharps are syringes and needles used for medication. Proof of residency in the following cities is required to participate in their programs. Ontario residents may call the City Recycling Hotline at 395-2040 or San Bernardino County at 1-800OILYCAT (645-9228) for more information. Rancho Cucamonga residents may call 919-2635 for more information. Upland residents can pick up a free sharps container at the Fire Station, 475 N. Second Avenue behind City Hall during office hours (Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 6 PM). Once full, the container can be left at the sharps depository and residents can then pick up a new container.
Bulky Items
Bulky item pickups are available at no charge to single family residential solid waste customers for disposal of large bulky items, such as furniture and appliances. The service will not pick up vehicle parts, construction materials, or hazardous waste. Apartment, condominium, and mobile home park residents can contact their cities (see contact information on page 1) for bulky item disposal options. Please refer to the city information below for information specific to your location. Ontario provides two free pickups per calendar year. The City accepts electronic waste along with bulky items. Tires are not accepted, but can be dropped off at the Public Works Agency at 1425 South Bon View Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and to schedule a pick up, call the City of Ontario Solid Waste Department at 395-2050. Rancho Cucamonga and Upland provide four free pickups per calendar year. For an additional fee, the service will pick up rimless tires. For more information and to schedule a pickup, call Burrtec Waste Industries at 987-3717 for Rancho Cucamonga residents and 949-0500 for Upland residents.
County Community Clean Up & Recycling Days
The County’s landfills typically host Community Clean Up & Recycling Days on the second Saturday in April and the fourth Saturday in October. Upcoming dates are October 25, 2008, and April 11, 2009. The County waives tipping fees on these dates to encourage residents to clean up their property and neighborhood.
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PHONE BOOKS
OFFICE PAPER
SCRAP METAL & / OR CANS
MIXED PAPER
CARDBOARD
NEWSPAPER
Ontario
American National Recycling: 605-0326 2202 S Milliken Ave. American Metal Recycling: 390-3700 11150 Redwood Ave. Continental Recycling: 628-0033 5082 W Mission Blvd. D&M Metals: 986-1996 840 E. State St. EarthWize Recycling: 605-5770 4th Street and Vineyard Ave. (Stater Bros. parking lot) Main Street Fibers, Inc: 986-6310 608 East Main St. Tomra Recycling / RePlanet: 877-737-5263 1000 N. Mountain Ave. (Albertson’s parking lot 2522 S. Grove Ave. (Alberton’s parking lot) 3075 S. Archibald Ave. (Ralph’s parking lot)
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Rancho Cucamonga
All State Paper & Metal Recycling: 899-3613 8889 Etiwanda Ave. EarthWize Recycling: 605-5770 19th St. and Archibald Ave. (Stater Bros. parking lot) Pacific Coast Recycling: 899-1767 8822 Etiwanda Ave. Tomra Recycling / RePlanet: 877-737-5263 9910 East 6th Street 9775 Baseline Ave. (Albertson’s parking lot) 8850 Foothill Blvd. (Albertson’s parking lot) 7369 Milliken Ave. (Ralph’s parking lot)
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Upland
A-1 Upland Recycling: 982-1044 1248 West 9th St. Tomra Recycling / RePlanet: 877-737-5263 1028 N. Mountain Ave. (Albertson’s parking lot)
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Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement and may not cover all of the businesses that recycle materials in the area.
*CRV means California Redemption Value. This means that beverage CRV containers with the words CRV on it can be turned in for cash when taken to a buy-back recycling center. Visit www.bottlesandcans.com or call 1-800-RECYCLE to find your nearest buy-back center. 5
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The following are local recycling centers and the items accepted. Please note that though some centers will purchase items, others accept donations only. Call for details.
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Appliance Recycling
COUNTYWIDE SB County Landfills ........ 800-722-8004 So Cal Edison ................ 800-409-2365
Reuse & Recycling Guide Listings
Electronics Recycling & Salvage
Includes TVs, Computers, & Monitors. COUNTYWIDE SB County HHW Facilities .. 800-OILYCAT 1st Free E-Waste Recyclers ................................. 562-569-5656 Clean Earth Recycling .... 888-693-2925 Eco International ....................477-2746 Gold’n West Surplus, Inc ................................. 951-359-9980 Inland Digital Inc ...................563-8702 Orange E-Waste ............ 866-923-7766 MONTCLAIR Premises Metal ......................625-6098 ONTARIO Cal Micro Recycling ...............390-2299 City of Ontario ......................395-2600 RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga ....919-2635 Clean Earth Recycling ............476-7100 Eco International ...................980-0688
Nursery Pots – Reuse
Your local nursery may take back 1gallon or larger nursery pots.
Oil Recycling
Auto Battery Recycling
COUNTYWIDE SB County HHW Facilities . 800-OILYCAT
Beverage Container Recycling
Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit www. bottlesandcans.com for center nearest you.
To find your nearest oil recycling center, call either of the phone numbers below. Earth 911 ....................1-800-CLEANUP SB County Hazardous Waste Facilities ................................1-800-OILYCAT
Packing Reuse
Cell Phone Recycling
COUNTYWIDE Plastic Loose Fill Producer’s Council Hotline .......................... 800-828-2214
COUNTYWIDE Collective Good ....... collectivegood.com Wireless Recycling ........................ wirelessrecycling.com Most cell phone retailers also recycle cell phones and batteries at their stores.
Plastic Grocery Bag Recycling
Please recycle plastic bags at grocery or drug stores.
Sawdust & Shavings
Computer Donations
Eye Glass Donations
COUNTYWIDE National Cristina Foundation www.cristina.org/dsf/dell.ncf ................................. 203-863-9100
COUNTYWIDE Lenscrafter......................800-522-LENS
Food Donations
Computer Trade-In
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Gap Food Bank .....................945-1020
FONTANA Apollo Wood Recovery ........... 356-2735 Salas & Son Sawdust & Shavings .........................................829-7722 ONTARIO Artesia Sawdust Products, Inc .........................................947-5983
COUNTYWIDE Dell Trade Ups .. www.dell.tradeups.com ................................. 888-576-3818 Dell Auction .......... www.dellauction.com
Furniture Repair & Refurnishing
Shoes - Repair
UPLAND Upland Quality Furniture Stripping & Finishing ...............................981-7277
Construction & Demolition
RANCHO CUCAMONGA ABC Shoe Repair ...................989-3100 UPLAND Columbia Shoe Service ..........982-5840 The Shoe Cobbler ..................985-5422
COUNTYWIDE Select County Landfills ... 800-722-8004 Ascon Recycling ............. 760-948-1538 Service Rock .................. 800-537-1534 FONTANA West Valley Materials Recovery Facility ....................................... 899-0911 MIRA LOMA Philadelphia Recycling Mine ................................. 951-685-8343 ONTARIO RE Schaefer Recycling .............460-6870 UPLAND Intravia Rock and Sand ..........590-3488
Green/Wood Waste
FONTANA Apollo Wood Recovery ........... 356-2735 West Valley MRF.................. 899-0911 UPLAND Intravia Rock and Sand ..........982-6713
Tire Recycling
Ink Jet / Toner Cartridge Recycling
COUNTYWIDE SB County Landfills ........ 800-722-8004 FONTANA McClanahan Tire Recycling ....390-5111 ONTARIO City of Ontario ......................395-2600
COUNTYWIDE Office Depot................ 800-GO-DEPOT OfficeMax ......................800-283-7674 Staples ............................. 800-3STAPLE UPLAND Ink & Toner Outlet ................. 758-5399 T & H Refill Tech .................... 946-9838
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Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement. Also, this listing does not cover all of the groups that can repair, reuse, or recycle materials. For additional listings, see the rest of the Yellow Pages.
Living Green For A Cleaner World
Living Green is the term used for a lifestyle that encourages natural resource conservation and protection. This includes reducing waste, consumption and pollution on the environment. Most Living Green practices have little impact on current lifestyles, but can make a big difference in protecting and enhancing our environment.
Keep Gutters Clean For Those Downstream
When water flows off our streets, it carries any trash, oil, and other pollutants with it to local water ways, 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. Keep stormwater pollutants out of our waterways by: • Using pesticides and fertilizers only when necessary and never allowing them to be washed into the street by rain or sprinkler runoff. • Sweeping up yard clippings and placing them into your green waste container, not into the street. • Cleaning up oil spills with an absorbent material and then taking it to a local household hazardous waste collection facility (see page 3). For more information, call your city’s stormwater program representative or visit www.sbcounty.gov/stormwater.
Power Down
Reducing your energy needs is good for the environment and your pocketbook. Things you can do to cut your energy usage are: • Changing your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. • Unplugging cell phone and other chargers after items have been charged and are not in use. • Replacing older appliances with EnergyStar® rated ones. • Installing additional insulation in your attic. • Turning off TVs, radios, computers, and lights when you leave the room. For more energy saving tips, visit www.flexyourpower.com. Also, Southern California Edison offers cost saving rebates on select EnergyStar® appliances, lighting, heating and cooling units, and pool pumps. For more information on these rebates, call 1-800655-4555 or visit www.sce.com/ RebatesandSavings/Residential.
Conserving Water For Tomorrow
Living in Southern California means living in a desert with iving drought conditions. Conserving water protects a valuable resource and also reduces the amount of energy used to purify and deliver the water to your home. When it comes to conserving water, every drop counts. Simple things you can do to save water for tomorrow are: • Turning off faucets when not in use. • Washing only full loads of dishes and laundry. • Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways instead of using a hose. This not only conserves water, it also helps prevent stormwater pollution (see article above). • Setting your sprinkler timer to water during the early morning instead of the heat of the day. • Repairing leaky faucets and toilets. • Installing water conserving devices like rotating nozzle sprinkler heads, high efficiency toilets, and “Smart Irrigation Timer Controllers”. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency, which provides water to the area, offers rebates on select water saving devices. For more information on these rebates, call 993-1600 or visit www.ieua.org/water_smart.html.
Drive Less For Cleaner Air
Instead of driving to your destination, consider walking, biking, carpooling, or using public transportation. Also, planning ahead so that you make one trip to multiple destinations in the same area helps to cut down on fuel consumption.
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Closing The Recycling Loop
To make the recycling process a success, there must be a demand for products made from recycled materials. This will essentially “close the loop”. Manufacturers are now making thousands of items from recycled materials. There are now sweaters and backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles, tiles from recycled glass, and furniture from reclaimed lumber. When purchasing products, look for the recycled symbol or words that say “Made from Recycled Materials”. The California Integrated Waste Management Board’s RecycleStore Web site highlights innovative recycled-content products and their manufacturers. For more information, visit www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ RecycleStore. The California Department of Conservation also has a Web site of gifts made from recycled materials. The site also gives other green ideas for living, decorating, and entertaining. For more details, visit the web site at www.greengiftguide. com.
Growing Green
Living Green also applies to growing greens! Plants absorb carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas responsible for carbon footprints. Plants also produce oxygen, filter out pollutants, and cool the air.
Plant trees and shrubs
Along with the benefits listed above, trees planted on the south and west areas of your house can shade your home. This can reduce the energy needed to cool your residence. Remember that trees can grow fairly large, so plant them in a place where they have room to grow. Using drought tolerant plants will also reduce your water needs. A misconception is that drought tolerant plants only include cacti and succulents. But there are many colorful flowering plants that don’t use much water, such as California fuchsia and varieties of Ceanothus and sage. Visit www.bewaterwise. com/Gardensoft/index.aspx for a list of drought tolerant plants.
Return Nutrients To Your Yard
Using your green waste to fertilize your yard helps to manage waste and produce healthier plants.
Backyard Composting is the
process of helping nature speed up the decomposition of grass clippings, leaves, and other green waste materials into compost. When used as a soil amendment, compost enriches the soil, increases soil structure, and increases water retention.
Grasscycling is the practice of
leaving finely cut grass clippings on the lawn. These clippings then decompose on the lawn to release their nutrients. Contact your city representative (see page 1) for brochures and/or workshop information.
Be A Green Grocery Shopper
Use Reusable Bags
Avoid disposable plastic and paper grocery bags by purchasing reusable ones at grocery and drug stores. This reduces the resources and energy needed to produce the disposable bags and the need to dispose of or recycle them.
Buy In Bulk
For items you use often, consider buying one large package instead of a number of smaller packages. Purchase only what you need. This may seem contradictory to “Buy in Bulk”, but if the item spoils or becomes outdated before you use it entirely, you will not only be disposing of the packaging, but the unused portion of the product as well.
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