January 2018

The County Quarterly Waste and Recycling Newsletter

Sponsored by the County of San Bernardinoand Burrtec Waste Industries

Contact InformationBurrtec Waste Industries17080 Stoddard Wells RoadVictorville, CA 92394Phone (760) 245-8607Hours of OperationMon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

www.burrtec.com

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Have your account number, billing zip code and payment option (either check or credit card) available. Simply dial (866) 306-9214 and when prompted enter the requested information. It’s that easy!

Automated Payment Service

Windy Day AdvisoryWeather conditions cause problems with the collection of trash and recyclables. Containers frequently tip over, causing spillage and materials to get strewn throughout streets and neighborhoods. In an effort to assist in the prevention of these situations, the following are suggestions:

• Bag and tie trash and/or recyclables before placing in barrels – This will make clean-up efforts easier should the barrels blow over.

• Avoid placing trash and/or recycling out on windy days – If possible, do not set your trash or recyclables out for collection on windy days. Bag any excessive trash and recyclables that will not fit in your barrel and Burrtec will collect all accumulated bags along with your containers on your next scheduled collection day.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping your neighborhoods clean.

Are you replacing an old sofa, water heater or refrigerator and don’t know what to do with it? We’ll take care of it. Residents can request up to two curbside collections of large or bulky items during a 12 month period. Limit of five items per collection. This program also includes electronic waste. This program is FREE and designed for your convenience. Please call our Customer Service Department one week prior to your scheduled collection day to arrange pick-up.

Bulky Item Pick-Up

On collection day, please place your containers in the street, at the curb, or near the corner of your driveway. Barrels should have the handles toward your home. Barrels should be placed 1 foot apart from each other. The barrels need to be placed at least 3 foot away from any obstruction such as a fence, mailbox, or vehicle.

Collection Day Reminder

Againstthe curb 1 foot

3 feet

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• Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day • New Year’s Day

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.

No service on these observed holidays.• Memorial Day• Independence Day• Labor Day

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

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Recycle Right!Place these types of materials in your recycling barrel or bin. Make sure all containers are completely empty.

Recycling Fact - Recycling is a process to create new items from old and used materials. This helps in reducing energy and prevents potentially useful

materials from being wasted.

Holiday Waste ReductionThis holiday season, choose to reduce your waste! Donate unwanted and usable toys, clothing, bikes and electronic items to local charities. The Salvation Army and Goodwill are a few of the many local thrift and donation stores that are in need of your gently used items. Go to SalvationArmy-SoCal.org or GoodwillSoCal.org for your nearest donation location.

1. Purchase products that come in recyclable packaging. Look for phrases like “Made with recyclable materials” or “Can be recycled.”

2. Find more ways to reuse things in your home. Coffee cans become storage for craft and art supplies. Empty jars, and votive holders can be reused to organize hair accessories. The ideas are limitless!

3. Bring your reusable bag every time you go shopping! The best way to remember to bring your reusable bags with you is by doing the following: place the reusable bag(s) with your keys, or coupons, or leave a set in the car.

4. Donate unwanted materials. The trash is best for items that cannot be recycled or reused. Old clothing, toys, bedding and in some cases furniture can find a new purpose through thrift stores.

5. Here is another method to reuse clothing! Organize a clothing swap. Invite friends and family over, and each brings ten gently used or never worn items to swap. It’s a great way to de-clutter your closet and get a new wardrobe!

New Year’s Recycling Resolutions

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!

• Aerosol cans• Aluminum cans• Brochures• Cardboard• Cartons• Cereal boxes (remove wax paper lining)• Computer paper• Coupons• Envelopes

• Glass bottles/jars• Glass cosmetic bottles• Junk mail• Laundry bottles• Magazines/catalogs• Metal clothes hangers• Milk/juice cartons• Newspaper• Paper

• Paper tubes• Phone books• Pizza boxes• Plastic containers• Plastic milk jugs• Tin cans• Tissue boxes• Wrapping paper