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Remove all tree stands, lights, ornaments,
tinsel and garland.
Trees must be cut into lengths no longer
than 6 ft.
No flocked trees.
After this free seasonal service has ended,
holiday trees and other foliage must be cut
down to fit into the standard 96-gallon green
waste container (with the lid closed). Trees not
collected within the time frame can be called in
as a bulky item pickup and will count toward
your four free pickups per year. If you have any
questions, please contact us at
valleyvistaservices.com/contact-us.
Holiday Tree Recycling
Valley Vista Services will collect and recycle
holiday trees placed curbside on your regularly
scheduled collection day from December 26,
2025 through the second week of January FREE.
Please follow these guidelines in preparation for
recycling your trees.
National Recycling Day is November 15th, a
perfect time to refresh recycling habits. Make
sure recyclables like paper, cardboard, glass,
aluminum cans, and certain plastics are empty,
clean, and dry before placing them loose in the
blue cart - never in plastic bags. Proper sorting
helps prevent contamination and increases the
chances of materials being successfully
recycled into new products.
Right Cart, Right Start
Never throw away lithium-ion batteries - they
are a major fire risk!
Think Before You Toss:
Don’t Trash That Battery; Protect
Your Home & Community!
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes
items with toxic, corrosive, or flammable
ingredients. Improper disposal can cause trash
truck fires and environmental harm.
Common Uses for Lithium-Ion Batteries:
Smartphones, laptops, and tablets
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Power tools
E-bikes and scooters
Solar energy storage systems
Protect your home and community by disposing
of HHW and batteries safely!
Proper Disposal Options:
Valley Vista Services offers residents two FREE
household hazardous waste pickups per year,
including batteries and fluorescent bulbs. To
schedule a pickup, call our Customer Service
Department at (800) 442-6454.
Residents can also drop off batteries and
fluorescent bulbs at Ken’s Ace Hardware (303 S.
Diamond Bar Blvd).
Dispose of other electronic waste safely by
bringing it to Goodwill of Southern California
(21070 Golden Springs Drive).
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www.valleyvistaservices.com
DBresidential@myvvs.com
(800) 442-6454
17445 E Railroad St, Industry, CA
Holiday Schedule
Collection Service will not run on these holidays:
If your regular collection day falls on or after one
of these holidays, pick up will be delayed one day.
Excluding holidays, our normal business hours are:
Monday through Friday 8 am- 5 pm and
Saturday from 8 am-1 pm.
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Free Year-Round Compost and
Mulch for Diamond Bar Residents
Diamond Bar residents can grab free compost
and mulch at Sycamore Canyon Park (22930
Golden Springs Drive) any time of year during
regular park hours. Materials are self-serve and
replenished regularly. There are no limits on how
much you can take, but please take only what
you need. Bring your own gloves, shovel, and
containers, as staff are not available to assist.
Tips: Compost enriches soil, and mulch helps
retain moisture, regulate temperatures, and
suppress weeds. Support sustainable
landscaping and reduce waste in your
community!
Christmas Cleanup: What Belongs
in the Recycling Cart?
Bubble Wrap String Lights
Ribbons Bows Tinsel Cellophane
These items cannot be recycled:
Non-Recyclable Items:
Gift Tags Cards &
Envelopes
Tissue
Paper
Paper
Gift Bags
Cardboard
Gift Boxes
Wrapping
Paper
These items can be recycled if they are plain
and free of glitter or metallic embellishments:
Recyclable Items:
Food Waste Tips:
Holiday Leftovers & Parties
Plan smarter: Make a shopping list and stick to
it! Try using smaller plates for guests - less food
wasted, and they can always come back for
seconds.
Repurpose leftovers: Turn mashed potatoes
into cheesy potato pancakes or transform
turkey into tacos or a cozy soup. Leftovers = new
meals in disguise!
Donate what you can: Got unopened cans or
boxes? Drop them at your local food pantry -
your “extra” could be someone else’s holiday
dinner.