The City of Victorville is GOING GREEN with ORGANICS!  

After the passage of CA senate bill (SB) 1383 in 2016 which mandated organic recycling, the City of Victorville and Victorville Disposal (Burrtec Waste Industries) began planning to implement a new residential organic waste recycling program. As of April 2024, all residential accounts, including multi-family properties, now have a green cart for organic materials. This initiative aims to divert organic materials, such as bagged food waste and loose garden trimmings, from ending up in the landfill. 

Collected organic materials will be transported to the Victor Valley Compost Facility at 17188 E. Abbey Ln. in Victorville, where they will be turned into compost. By collecting residential and commercial food scraps and yard trimmings, the City can redirect these valuable resources to composting efforts, conserve landfill space, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and produce a valuable and rich compost for city residents, farmers, and other agricultural users.

How Does the Organics Program Work?

All residents should now have a GREEN ORGANICS cart. The cart has a large label on the top that clearly explains what materials can go in the green container. The green cart is for organic materials including food scraps and garden trimmings such as grass clippings, leaves, weeds, and tree trimmings. Food scraps need to be placed in a plastic bag which should be tied shut and then placed in the green cart. Garden trimmings should go into the can loose—not bagged.  The green organics cart will be picked up weekly, on the same day as trash and recyclables.

Got Extra Garden Trimmings?

Sometimes you have more garden waste than will fit in your regular organics container. Residential customers in Victorville can now place up to three 35 gallon (or smaller) plastic containers filled with garden trimmings out for service with their regular organics cart on their normal trash day. The containers will be serviced by Burrtec at no additional cost. Only garden trimmings are permitted. Garden trimmings must be cut down to size and fit all the way inside the container. Container must not have trash, dirt, rocks, or liquids. No cactus. No lumber/boards. No plastic bags. No bundles. No animal waste. Maximum weight of 30 lbs. per container. Maximum number of personal containers is three. Containers that are overweight will not be emptied.  Burrtec Waste or the City of Victorville are not responsible for damage or lost personal containers put out for collection.

Not sure what items go into the GREEN organics cart? Click here for the Residential Sorting Guide on 'What Goes Where'.

Free Counter-top Food Scrap Containers Available While Supplies Last

The City of Victorville is pleased to announce the distribution of FREE counter-top kitchen food scrap containers for City of Victorville residents.

As of May 2024, City residents can pick up a FREE counter-top kitchen food scrap container from Victorville City Hall located at 14343 Civic Dr., open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Containers are available at the Code Compliance Department Counter on the first floor of City Hall. 

Residents can also pick up a container at the Victorville City Library, located at 15011 Circle Dr. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

To get a free container, residents will need to provide a valid photo ID OR a recent utility bill showing a Victorville service address.

These containers are designed to help households easily separate food waste, including leftovers, food scraps, fruit and vegetable peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds, meat, fish, poultry and bones, and more. Remember: ALL food waste must be bagged before placing it into the GREEN organics cart.

There is a limit of one container per household.  Also, containers are only available while supplies last.   

HOW TO USE YOUR KITCHEN FOOD SCRAP CONTAINER

CÒMO UTILIZAR EL CONTENEDOR DE RESTOS DE COMIDA DE LA COCINA

Free Compost Available Year-Round for City Residents!

Did you know? As of April 2024, FREE compost is now available for City of Victorville residents at the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center located at 15164 Anacapa Rd., open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents must bring a valid photo ID showing City of Victorville service address and a recent utility bill to prove residency. Please be sure to bring a rigid container or sturdy bags and a shovel to load your own compost.  There is a limit of 50 gallons of FREE compost per trip. 

Questions?

Please read the FAQ below for more details about the program. 

ORGANICS RECYCLING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/FAQS:

If you have more questions, please call one of the numbers below.

Victorville Disposal:  760-245-8607                                                                                                     Service issues or concerns, missed pickups, missing/damaged carts.

City of Victorville Environmental Programs Division:  760-955-8615                                    Information about what to recycle, cleanup programs, household hazardous waste.

City of Victorville Customer Service Division:  760-955-5001                                                     Billing questions, service changes (add or remove extra carts), starting or stopping service.

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