Indian Wells residential trash and recycling services are provided by Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services. Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services' environmental commitment is evident in the company's many programs that protect natural resources and promote responsible management of the land.
For more information, call Burrtec Customer Service at (760) 340-2113, email customerservice@burrtecdesert.com or visit Indian Wells Location - Burrtec.
Trash/Recycling Day (Weekly)
- Indian Wells and Dorado Villas (other communities listed below) - Wednesday
- La Rocca, Indian Wells Village and Indian Wells Villas - Monday
- The Reserve - Thursday
- Shred events happen last Saturday in January, April, July, and October but please check city calendar or call city hall to confirm.
- Click/Tap on image below to see service area map and corresponding days.
Collection Location
In order to maintain the aesthetic beauty of our community and maintain the highest public safety standards, no container should be placed curbside or be viewable by the public.
Specialty Services for Indian Wells Residents in Partnership with Burrtec
- Bulky Item Pick Up (including E-Waste) - Limited to four (4) items per pick up; unlimited amount of pick ups. Burrtec needs 48-hour advance notice and items will be picked up on or before the next regularly scheduled solid waste collection day. Click/Tap on flyer below for more information.
- Hazardous Waste Pick Up - if disposing of paint, limit of 15 gallons per pick up; unlimited amount of pick ups. Click/Tap on flyer below for more information on other allowable items.
- Sharp Object Disposal - Click/Tap on flyer below for more information.
- Battery Recycling- Tape both end of batteries and put in a clear plastic zipper type bag and call or email Burrtec. Click/Tap on flyer below for more information.
- Shred Events - The City hosts quarterly shred events held at the Burrtec Facility located at 41575 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert. Proof of Indian Wells residency or business is required. Maximum of four (4) banker-sized boxes will be accepted per vehicle. Sign up for the City's e-blast and/or newsletter to get the current dates and times.
Riverside County has a household hazardous waste program for residents. Click/Tap flyer here or below for more information.
Coachella Valley Association of Governments has a used motor oil and oil filter recycling program for residents. Click/Tap flyer here or below for more information.
Bulky Item Pick Up
Click/Tap on image below for the City's Waste & Recycling Pick Up Service.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Click/Tap on images below for more information on the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Sharp Object Disposal
Click/Tap on image below for the City's Share Object Disposal Service and Biohazard Label.
Battery Recycling Program
Click/Tap image below for the City's Battery Recycling Program.
Riverside County Hazardous Waste Info
Click/Tap on image below for Riverside County Hazardous Waste Info.
CVAG Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling
Click/Tap on image below for Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling info.
Franchise Agreements
Please click/tap link below to view all current franchise agreements between solid waste and recycling haulers and the City. AB 2048 - All Current Franchise Agreements