March 2015
BURRTEC NEWS
Waste and Recycling Newsletter
Sponsored by Burrtec Waste Industries for Rancho Cucamonga
Commercial, Roll Off, and Multi-Family Customers
Recycle Right!
Place these types of materials in
your recycling barrel or bin.
• Aerosol cans (must be completely empty)
• Aluminum cans (please do not crush)
• Brochures
• Cardboard
• Cereal boxes (remove wax paper lining)
• Clothes hangers
• Computer paper
• Coupons
• Envelopes
• Glass bottles, jars
• Glass cosmetic bottles
• Junk mail
• Laundry bottles
• 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
Is Your Business in Compliance?
California Assembly Bill 341 mandates businesses and public entities, generating four cubic yards of trash or more and multi-family residential dwellings with five or more units,
to establish and maintain recycling service.
Recycling not only conserves our natural resources, but can save
money by reducing waste disposal costs. Burrtec recycling
coordinators can assist in selecting the appropriate recycling
service level, along with the necessary education and
outreach to residents and managerial staff. Call our
customer service department today to schedule a
complimentary waste and recycling assessment.
If you already have a recycling program and would
like to make additional enhancements, please call our
customer service department for assistance.
Recycling Considerations: Make Your Program a Success!
Ensuring the success of your recycling program depends on a few key elements; most
importantly assistance from employees and/or residents. Here are a few pointers to get you
started in the right direction.
• Post signage to remind employees and/or residents to recycle specific items (cardboard,
paper, etc.). Communication is essential. Newsletters and flyers also reinforce the message.
• Placement of recycling containers next to trash containers increases the chances of
getting more recyclables into the correct container.
• Emptying recycling containers into the proper recycling bin will ensure that your business
or multi-family residential dwelling is doing its part to lower costs and reduce landfill waste.
Join the Rancho Cucamonga
Green Business Program
• Recognition for sustainability efforts and green business practices
Contact Information
• Certified Rancho Cucamonga Green Businesses:
Burrtec Waste Industries
(909) 987-1737
9820 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Scavenging Hurts Businesses!
Scavenging or dumpster diving and removing recyclables from trash or recycling bins is not only illegal,
but also hurts businesses. Removal of recyclable materials from a bin may increase the cost of collection
services! Materials placed in a recycling bin have a value, and that value is used to offset collection and
processing costs. When scavengers break the law by removing those materials, they are also removing
items valuable to the recycling program, which ultimately affects rates. Do not approach or confront a
scavenger! Get a description of the person and the vehicle with license plate number or take a picture.
Then report the incident to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at 909-941-1488. Discourage
scavenging - do not give permission to scavengers to take recyclables from your bins.
Top 5 Items to Keep OUT of the Recycling Bin
Here are the 5 top items that should never be placed in the recycling bin:
1. No Clothing (textiles). Clothing and material cannot be recycled and will get stuck in the machine gears at the recycling center and
damage them. Gently used clothing can be donated to local thrift stores, or if too worn/damaged must be placed in the trash bin.
2. No Diapers. Diapers should be placed in the trash bin.
3. No Hazardous Waste. Hazardous wastes place our facility staff at risk. Do not place it into the trash bin either; For more information
about properly disposing hazardous waste items, please call The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Environmental Programs Info Line at
909-919-2635.
4. No Shrink Wrap. Shrink wrap also gets stuck in the machine gears at the recycling facility, and it is best to recycle it in bulk on its own.
Please contact Burrtec about getting a dedicated container for recycling shrink wrap.
5. No Electronic Waste. These items are best recycled through a proper e-recycler. For more information about properly disposing
e-waste items, please call The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Environmental Programs Info Line at 909-919-2635 or visit Earth911.com.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
If your business or multi-family complex produces small quantities of hazardous waste, such as paint, electronic waste, or cleaners,
the San Bernardino County’s Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) program can be a responsible option for proper
disposal. The program accepts material from organizations that generates no more than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste
or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste per month.
Businesses can have the waste material picked up for a fee by the program, or schedule an appointment to deliver it themselves to
the program’s main facility in San Bernardino. Disposal costs vary depending on the material.
For additional information, to make an appointment or to inquire about program costs call 1-800-OILYCAT (1-800-645-9228) or visit
www.sbcfire.org and see information under “Hazmat”.
Note: Businesses or non-profits MUST dispose of their hazardous waste through the CESQG program or a business with a license
to handle and transport hazardous waste. Hazardous waste from businesses or non-profits is not accepted at the City’s household
hazardous waste collection facility.
Maintain Your Trash Enclosure
Follow these simple tips to keep your trash enclosure clean:
• Keep dumpster lids closed. This prevents the rain water from entering the container and keeps wind and feral animals from
tossing litter into the parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Pick up litter in and around trash enclosure and parking lot. Don’t let it enter the
streets or storm drain system. Call Burrtec to empty the dumpster if it is full.
• Don’t fill dumpster or compactor with liquid waste or hose it out. Keeping liquids
out of your trash and recycling containers will prevent any liquids from leaking into the
surrounding area.
• Sweep outside areas instead of using a hose. Sweeping not only conserves water, it
also prevents the material from being swept away into the storm drain.