Big Bear Disposal, Inc. Locations

Main Office (No Trash Accepted)

41974 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
P.O. Box 2837, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Closed Saturday & Sunday)

Recycling/Buy-Back Center

41970 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Days and Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 11:30 to 12:30

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Clean Bear Site #1 - 92315 Residents Only (proof of residency required*)

41970 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake CA 92315

Open Daily

Clean Bear Site #2 - 92315 Residents Only (proof of residency required*)

39690 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Open Daily

*Please Note:

Users of the Clean Bear Sites will be asked to provide proof of eligibility by:

  • Photo ID
  • Property Document (Mortgage Statement, Lease, Property Tax Bill)
  • Utility Bill
  • Car Registration
  • For visitors, a rental contract or other document associated with a City of Big Bear Lake residential property address

Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

City of Big Bear Lake Public Works
42040 Garstin Drive
Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm (weather permitting)

The Clean Bear drop-off facilities have bins designated for household refuse, recycling, green/yard waste, E-waste, universal waste and ashes only.  Ashes must be soaked for a minimum of 48 hours prior to disposal.

Clean Bear Site Restrictions  Per CBBL Ordinance 2002-8.64.150

  • No liquids, furniture or appliances allowed.
  • No commercial cardboard or commercial waste of any kind. Contractor and commercial dumping prohibited.
  • No construction/demolition debris, including lumber.
  • No hazardous waste, including solvents, paint, oil, car batteries, medical waste, explosives, etc. Hazardous waste can be taken to Public Works on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm, weather permitting.
  • No green waste from contractors.  You are a contractor if you are paid to haul green waste.

Violators of this ordinance face of fine of $250 under BBLMC 8.64.140 and 8.65.150.  For information, contact Big Bear Disposal at (909) 866-3942 during business hours.

Curbside trash service is also available to all Big Bear Lake homeowners/residents, vacation homes and weekend rentals.

For questions about what is trash and what can be recycled: What Do I Do With It?