Since its incorporation in 1960, the unprecedented growth of San Dimas has transformed the City from an essentially rural area to a well-balanced community offering industrial, commercial, and residential living. In addition to the 1,700 acre Frank G. Bonelli Recreational Area which lies within the City boundaries, there are many parks such as San Dimas Canyon Park, a city-owned golf course (San Dimas Canyon Golf Club), and over 27 miles of equestrian trails for riding. The city services include an extensive recreational program for youth and for senior citizens, and the City boasts a new modern City Hall, with excellent provisions made for County Sheriff and Fire Departments, along with a fine Los Angeles County Library and Engineering Regional Office.
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Waste Disposal and Recycling
The City contracts with Waste Management for Curbside and Business trash collection and recycling. Residents can call 800.266.7551 for billing/pick-up questions or to schedule a bulky item pick up. All residential waste is picked up weekly on Tuesday.
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Waste Disposal and Recycling
San Dimas residents can take advantage of the fall leaf recycling program that allows extra leaves and green waste to be left for collection. Just place any green waste (limit 10 bags per pick-up day) that don’t fit in your cart in bags and schedule a pick-up with Waste Management by calling 909-599-1274 or 800-266-7551. This program runs December through February.
After the holidays, residents with curbside recycling collection will also be able to recycle real Christmas trees at the curb during the first two weeks of January, on your regular scheduled pickup day, at no additional charge. - Please remove all decorations, ornaments, lights, garland, and tinsel, as well as the stand. If the stand is not removed from your tree, the tree will not be picked up for recycling.
- If your tree is more than 6 feet tall, please cut in half before placing it at the curb.
- For more information please contact the Public Works department at 909.394.6240.
Residents receive one free Sharps container per calendar year. Please call the Waste Management Customer Service Center at 800.266.7551 to order your container. Each container comes with a pre-paid postal approved return box. When your Sharps container is filled, box it back up, give it to your postal service, and Waste Management will properly dispose of your used Sharps (syringes and lancets). Additional containers are available for a $5.00 co-pay.
All billing questions and concerns can be addressed with Waste Management by calling 800.266.7551.
San Dimas residents 65 years and older qualify for a discount on their waste collection bill. Please call Waste Management Customer Service at 800. 266.7551 or email wmservice@wm.com for more information about the application process. Click here to be redirected to the Waste Management website.
Household and small cell phone batteries can be dropped off at the Public Works counter in City Hall or the kiosk at the Senior Center, both of which are located at 245 East Bonita Avenue. Larger batteries should be taken to a free hazardous waste round-up event.
Single-family residential customers may request six (6) free bulky item pick ups per calendar year at no additional cost (up to three (3) cubic yards of Bulky Waste and/or Electronic Waste per pick up). Advance notice is required. Please contact Waste Management at 800. 266.7551 at least 48 hours in advance of your regular service day to schedule. Additional bulky item pick ups are available at a nominal cost.Below are some general guidelines for preparing your bulky items for pick up:
- Items covered in fabric (mattresses, box springs, sofas, etc.) must be covered in plastic
- Items that hold water (dishwashers, hot water heaters, toilets, etc.) must be drained or the liquid solidified
- Items that contain freon (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) must be removed by a certified individual Some locations may collect items still containing freon for an additional cost
- Long items (poles, playground equipment, etc.) must be cut into four-foot sections