City of San DimasResidential Waste and Recycling Service Guide

Winter 2019

Plastic Bottles & Containers

Food & BeverageCans

Paper Flattened Cardboard Glass Bottles & Jars

NO Food Waste NO Plastic Bags & Film

NO Foam Cups & Containers

NO Needles

Please do not include:

Always Recycle (Please place recyclables directly into your gray cart, no plastic bags)

Waste Management observes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day (Tuesday, January 1, 2019)Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2019)

Independence Day (Thursday, July 4, 2019)Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2019)

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019)Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2019)

*Residential collection service will be delayed one day following the above holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays.

Holidays

California City residents can recycle trees and wreaths on the first two regularly scheduled pickup days after Christmas, by placing them at the curb on their service day. Trees longer than six (6) feet must be cut in half. Please remove all decorations including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.

Holiday Tree Recycling

Tips for a Greener 2019!

•Hosting a party at home? Be sure to clearly label recycling containers so guests can conveniently recycle bottles, cans, paper and other recyclables.

•Celebrations always mean lots of leftovers! Store them in reusable containers and have a compost bin for food scraps- they’re great for your garden!

•Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags with you when shopping for party decorations and food.

Start the Year Fresh with Bulky Item CollectionIf getting rid of extra junk is part of your New Year’s Resolution, let us help! Residents receive up to three (3) free bulky item pick-ups per year. Please contact Waste Management Customer Service at least 48 hours in advance of your regular service day to schedule the pickup, or schedule online at WMCaliforniaCity.com.Acceptable items include sofas, chairs, washers, dryers, toilets, etc. Non-acceptable items include tires, batteries, paints, oils, construction debris, chemicals of any kind, Freon, rocks, sand, gravel, dirt, logs, carpet, hazardous or medical waste or items requiring more than two persons to safely handle.

California City • Winter 2018Residential Recycling News

Nationally, on average, 25% of all items in recycling bins are actually trash. That’s a big problem impacting recycling e�orts around the world. You can help by following three simple rules:1. Recycle empty plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.2. Keep foods and liquids out of your recycling.3. Keep plastic bags out of your recycling.

Are you in the clear on recycling contamination?

For more information, visit RecycleO�enRecycleRight.com

#recycling101

Got Cardboard?Always break down cardboard boxes to make room for all of your recyclables.

Sharps Home DeliverySafely dispose of needles, lancets and other sharps from your home using Waste Management’s Sharps Mail Back Program. Contact customer service at (760) 463-6024 for your free container and it will be delivered directly to your door. Simply fill the kit and mail it back using the pre-paid postage label.

Disposal of Used Motor Oil San Dimas residents can take used oil and filters to Certified Tire and Service Center (also called Good Year), at 100 W. Bonita Ave. (951) 369-0025. Otherwise, residents may take used motor oil to any Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Event. Schedule and locations can be found at https://dpw.lacounty.gov/general/enotifyCalendar/Calendar.aspx.

Household Battery RecyclingThe City of San Dimas has free battery recycling drop off at the Public Works counter at City Hall and a kiosk at the Senior Center, both located at 245 E. Bonita Ave. Kiosk accepts used household, lithium and cell phone batteries.

Holiday ScheduleIf one of the listed holidays falls on a Monday or Tuesday, collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the holiday week.• New Year’s Day • Labor Day• Memorial Day • Thanksgiving Day• 4th of July • Christmas Day

Waste Management Customer Service Phone: (800) 266-7551

Email: cslosangeles@wm.comWeb: home.wm.com/san-dimas

To help prevent illegal dumping, residents receive up to six (6) FREE bulky item pick-ups per year.

Acceptable items include:Sofas, chairs, washers, dryers, toilets, mattresses, refrigerators, tv’s, computer monitors, etc.

Unacceptable items include:Tires, batteries, paints, oils, construction debris, chemicals of any kind, freon, rocks, sand, gravel, dirt, logs, carpet, hazardous or medical waste.

To schedule a pickup: Please contact Waste Management CustomerService at (800) 266-7551 at least 48 hours in advance of your regular service day to schedule the pick-up.

Don’t dump! Schedule a BULKY item pick up instead!

Convenient Payment Options The Waste Management San Dimas website makes it easy for you to pay your bill and schedule services. Visit home.wm.com/san-dimas and create a WM account using your customer ID located on your Waste Management bill. The WM Mobile App makes it easy for you to manage your Waste Management accounts while on the go. To get started, simply download the app and enter the same username and password you currently use on WM.com.Auto Pay: You can conveniently pay your bill online with Waste Management’s Automatic Payment program. Simply visit wm.com/myaccount to get started.CheckFree Payment Center: Pay in person at Ranch Town Liquor & Deli,1112 N. San Dimas Ave. (909) 599-2663.

Free Backyard Valet Service for Disabled PersonsCustomers who are disabled and do not have an able-bodied adult in the home who can take out their trash carts, may qualify for free backyard valet service by a Waste Management driver.

Discount ProgramsThe City of San Dimas and Waste Management offer discount programs for San Dimas

residents. Apply for these discounts by contacting Waste Management Customer Service.

Senior Discount Program: All customers 65 years and older may qualify to receive a 30% discount on their Waste Management bill. To qualify, simply fill out the Discount Application Form available online or call Waste Management Customer Service. Proof of age with a California ID is required. Account must be in applicant’s name to receive discount.

Drought Tolerant Landscape Discount Program: Customers who no longer need green waste services may qualify for a $2.95 per month discount. To receive this discount, customers must surrender all of their green waste carts and not receive green waste pick up.

Got Leaves?(December- February)Too much green waste for your cart? Simply place any green waste that does not fit in your cart in bags and call Waste Management to schedule a pick-up. Waste Management will pick it up at no extra cost (up to 10 bags). For more information, contact (800) 266-7551 or visit home.wm.com/san-dimas.