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

Clean Bear Site #1
41790 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Open Daily

Clean Bear Site #2
39690 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Open Daily

As of December 1, 2022 the Clean Bear Sites (41970 Garstin Drive and the Site directly across City Hall at 39690 Big Bear Blvd) are now checking for proof of eligibility to dump trash at the Sites.

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

Clear Bear Site(s) User Guide and additional information.

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?