Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in San Bernardino County, CA
Contact: 909-382-5401 · official page
Upcoming collection events
Loma Linda Oil Filter Exchange Event (San Bernardino County Fire HHW)
Sun Nov 8, 2026, 9 AM–2 PM
Loma Linda — 25630 Redlands Blvd., Loma Linda, CA 92354
Accepted: Used oil filters only (drain 12 hours; bring in a non-leaking container or bag) — exchange for a voucher for a free new filter (one per household, max value $15, valid only at the event).
Who can use it: San Bernardino County residents only — bring ID or a utility bill.
Registration: not stated on the official page
Free.
Source: sbcfire.org · checked 2026-10-29
Item guides
- We haven't confirmed official disposal options here yet.
California state rules
- California bans household batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices from the trash — take them to an HHW program, retailer take-back or authorized recycler. source
- PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. source
- Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) offers free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating California locations. source
Nearby California counties
Facilities
San Bernardino County HHW Central Facility (S.B. International Airport)
2824 East "W" Street, Bldg. 302, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM (closed County holidays)
Ontario HHW Facility
1430 South Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761
Fri & Sat 9 AM–2 PM (closed County holidays)
Rancho Cucamonga HHW Facility
8794 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Sat 8 AM–12 PM (closed City holidays)
Upland City Yard HHW
1370 N. Benson Ave, Upland, CA 91786
Sat 7:30 AM–12:30 PM (closed City holidays)
Redlands City Yard HHW
500 Kansas Street at Park Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374
Sat 7:30 AM–12:30 PM (closed County holidays)
Chino Public Works Services Center HHW
5050 Schaefer Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
2nd & 4th Sat 8 AM–1 PM (closed City holidays)
Rialto City Maintenance Yard HHW
246 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
2nd & 4th Fri & Sat 8 AM–12 PM (closed County holidays)
Victorville HHW (behind San Bernardino County Fairgrounds)
14889 Loves Lane, Victorville, CA 92395
Wed & Sun 9 AM–4 PM (closed City holidays)
Hesperia HHW Facility
17443 Lemon Street, Hesperia, CA 92345
Thu 9 AM–1 PM; Sat 9 AM–2 PM (closed County holidays)
Apple Valley HHW Facility
13450 Nomwaket Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
Sat 10 AM–2 PM (closed Town holidays)
City of Barstow Corporation Yard HHW
900 South Avenue 'H', Barstow, CA 92311
Sat 9 AM–2 PM (closed City holidays)
City of Big Bear Lake Public Service Yard HHW
42040 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Sat 9 AM–2 PM — temporarily closed; County says it reopens November 7
Joshua Tree HHW (west of Transportation/Flood Control Building)
62499 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
3rd Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Needles City Yard HHW
112 Robuffa Street, Needles, CA 92363
Call 909-382-5401 to verify dates and hours
Trona HHW (County Fire Station 127)
83732 Trona Road, Trona, CA 93562
2nd Sat in March and September, 8 AM–12 PM
Lucerne Valley ABOP Facility (behind Fire Station 8)
33269 Old Woman Springs Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Call 1-800-645-9228 to verify date; 9 AM–12 PM
Mid-Valley Landfill
2390 Alder Avenue, Rialto, CA
Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–5 PM
San Timoteo Landfill
31 Refuse Road, Redlands, CA
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM
Victorville Landfill
18600 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville, CA
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM
Barstow Landfill
32553 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA
Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM
Landers Landfill
59200 Winters Road, Landers, CA
Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM
San Bernardino County transfer stations (9)
Heaps Peak (Running Springs), Big Bear (38550 Holcomb Valley Rd), Sheep Creek/Phelan (10130 Buckwheat Rd), Twentynine Palms (7501 Pinto Mountain Rd), plus local-resident-only stations at Lucerne Valley (Camp Rock), Trona-Argus, Newberry Springs, Morongo Valley (Trail's End) and Baker
Most Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM; local-only stations vary (see County map)