Refuse Collection Services
Rates
Residential and Commercial trash/recycling collection is provided through a contract with Burrtec Waste Services. Refuse service is billed quarterly (every three months). Residential refuse collection is automated and provided once a week. Collection days are by zone (see map). Burrtec provides all residential customers with containers (40 gallons, 60 gallons or 90 gallons). Rates vary based on the size of barrel selected (see residential rate chart). Containers must be placed in alleys or parkways by 7am on pickup day and removed before 8am on the following day. Commercial Refuse Bins vary in price depending on size and frequency of pick up (see commercial rate chart).

Refuse Collection Holiday Schedule Policy
When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.

Residential and Commercial Rate Charts

Burrtec Waste Services
1-800-325-9417
http://www.burrtec.com

Community Cleanup
See our Duarte calendar for for the next Community Cleanup day.
Burrtec Waste Newsletter

Recycling
Recyclable Materials
Automated Recyclables Collection is provided once a week on your trash collection day, collection times may vary. A blue 60-gallon barrel is provided and an additional recycling barrel is available at no charge on request. Recyclables can be mixed together. Acceptable recyclable items are shown on the following table.

Click here for a list of Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Recyclable Items

Remember, if it’s not on the list, give Burrtec a call and they will check it out.

Green Waste
Allowable Green Waste
Automated Green Waste Collection is provided once a week on your trash collection day, collection times may vary. A green 60-gallon barrel is provided, and additional green waste barrels are available for a fee. Green waste collection is unlimited and includes the collection of Grass clippings, tree trimmings, prunings, weeds, leaves, brush, shrub trimmings, twigs and small branches. We do not accept dirt, rock, Concrete, Palm Fronds, Cactus, or Food waste). Residents may also use their own barrels and/or tied 4’x2’ bundles, for excess green waste.

Household Hazardous Waste
Allowable HHW    English List     Spanish List
Many common household products pose a hazard to the environment if disposed of improperly. Materials such as used motor oil, paint, turpentine, acid or lye-based cleaners, household and car batteries, pesticides and garden herbicides can damage the environment if tossed in the trash or poured down a sink or storm drain. All household hazardous waste should be taken to a local “Roundup”.  Please note that Electronic Waste is accepted at all Household Hazardous Waste Roundups.  Electronic Waste includes televisions, cell phones and computer monitors.

HHW roundup schedule
For more information, see www.ladpw.org/  Click on Household Hazardous Waste in order to view the actual schedule.

LARA: The Los Angeles Regional Agency
In 2004, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) approved the formation of LARA as a regional agency whose mission is to assist members in meeting and exceeding the 50% waste diversion mandates of State Assembly Bill 939. is a consortium of 16 member cities in Los Angeles County including the City of Duarte. The consortium was formed by environmentally conscious recycling liaisons and City Councilmembers from member cities. The LARA website was designed to maintain education and awareness for citizens and member cities of the Los Angeles Regional Agency. www.laregionalagency.com

Prescription Drugs
How to dispose of them.

Used Motor Oil Recycling
The City of Duarte encourages residents to recycle used motor oil & filters.
Used motor oil is a hazardous waste and should NOT be: dumped into storm drains, put into the trash, nor used for weed abatement.

If you change your own motor oil, recycle both your used oil and your filters by taking them to one of the City’s collection centers. Centers offer a $0.16 per gallon recycling incentive.

Take used Motor Oil and Filters to any of the following collection centers for recycling:
AutoZone 1346 East Huntington Drive 626-357-0554
Advantage Ford* 1031 East Central Avenue 626-359-9689
Goodyear Tire* 1098 East Huntington Drive 909-484-9497
Towne Garage** 1717 East Huntington Drive 358-1087

*accepts filters
**donation center – no $0.16/gallon recycling inventive available


Used Oil Containers
Curbside collection of used motor oil and filters is also available to Duarte residents. This service is available to single family residences through Burrtec Waste Services. Up to three collections may be requested per calendar year. Please contact Burrtec at 626-932-1558 for further details or to schedule a pick-up.

Street Sweeping
Click here to view the Street Sweeping Schedule