Commercial/Multi-Family Waste and Recycling

Commercial businesses in Corona are required to have at least one trash, one recycle, and one organics recycling container. For information on recycle and/or organics waivers, click the Waivers and Exceptions tab.  

Businesses can choose to utilize a cart or bin for each waste stream and may request their preferred service day with WM. Service day requests cannot be guaranteed.

To reduce contamination, please ensure the following items are placed in their respective container.

If you have any questions about what items can be placed in each container, email CoronaRecycles@CoronaCA.gov.

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WM offers commercial and multi-family customers two separate special collection programs: Bulk Item & Electronic Waste Collection as well as Household Battery & Cell Phone (Universal Waste) Collection. Both services can be provided for an additional fee. For additional information on each program, please see below.  

Each program has its own guidelines and preparation requirements, but both must be scheduled at least 48 hours before your service day. You can schedule a pickup by visiting home.wm.com/corona, or by contacting WM directly. If the request is submitted late, pickup will occur on your next service day.

Bulk Item and Electronic Waste Pickup Program

Commercial and multi-family property owners may schedule a bulk item collection for an addition fee.

Each scheduled collection may include up to six (6) bulk items and five (5) e-waste items. Additional fees apply if item limits are exceeded.

Accepted: Couches, mattresses/box springs (wrapped and taped), refrigerators, washers, dryers, and household electronics.

Not accepted: Carparts, construction debris, hazardous waste (paint, cleaners, chemicals, oversized/heavy items, and tires.

Household Battery & Cellphone (Universal Waste) Collection

Commercial and multi-family property owners may schedule a Household Battery & Cellphone collection for an addition fee. The items must be placed in a clear Ziploc bag next to the recycling container for collection.

Important Guidelines:

• Do not place the bag inside your recycle container

•Remove all household batteries from devices prior to disposal

• Batteries may not be attached to or installed in anything other than a cell phone.

Accepted: Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V), rechargeable or specialty batteries (alkaline, nickel, silver, mercury), and cell phones.

Not accepted: Embedded batteries, electric vehicle batteries, e-bike or e-scooter batteries, and lithium automotive batteries.

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All trash, recyclables, and organic materials should be placed inside its designated container with the lid fully closed for collection. All recyclables and organic materials must be placed loosely in their respective containers to avoid contamination. Bags that are certified compostable are not permitted in the organic's container and should be placed in the trash bin. For more information on what items can be placed in each container, click the Commercial and Multi-Family Basic Levels of Service tab.

WM offers the following trash services:

• 96-gallon cart

• 2-yard bin

• 3-yard bin

• 3-yard split bin (half trash, half recycle)

• 4-yard bin

• 6-yard bin

WM offers the following recycling services:

• 64-gallon cart

• 96-gallon cart

• 2-yard bin

• 3-yard bin

• 3-yard split bin (half trash, half recycle)

• 4-yard bin

• 6-yard bin

WM offers the following organicsservices:

• 64-gallon cart

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How To Pay Your Bill

Waste Management bills commercial and multi-family customers monthly. The charges apply whether your trash, recycling, or organics materials were collected on your regularly scheduled collection day.  

To pay your bill online, click here. If you’d rather pay your bill in person, you can view a list of locations by clicking here.

Rates

In accordance with the franchise agreement between the City of Corona and Waste Management, rates may be adjusted by an annual CPI increase effective July 1st.  

To view the current summary of rates effective July 1, 2025, click here.

Ancillary Fees

All materials must fit inside your containers with the lid fully closed to avoid overage charges. Overage charge notifications are provided by your preferred communication method with Waste Management. Written notice(s) are provided up to the first two (2) incidents, with the third and subsequent notices including a fee.

To avoid overage charges, please refer to the tips below:

• Make sure your container is the correct size for your needs. Refer to the Commercial and Multi-Family Collection Information tab for all the services WM offers.  

• Ensure your materials are spread evenly in the cart, and that boxes are broken down.

• Sort your trash, recyclables, and organic materials correctly.

• Donating unwanted items that are in good condition.

Contamination occurs when materials that should be placed in a certain container are observed in the incorrect waste steam. An example of contamination would be aluminum cans being placed in the organics cart.

A contamination notification is provided for the first instance it is observed in your container(s). The second and subsequent notices include a fee.

For more information on SB 1383 contamination monitoring, click here.

If you have any questions regarding overage or contamination fees, call Waste Management at (800) 423-9986, or click here.

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SB 1383 requires all businesses and multi-family properties to arrange for recycling and organic waste services. However, the law allows the City to issue waivers for customers that meet certain criteria. The following waivers may be requested:

De Minimis Organics Waiver

The De Minimis Organics Waiver is for businesses that fall into either of the following categories:

• Total solid waste disposal of two cubic yards or more per week and includes organic waste of less than 20 gallons per week.

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• Total solid waste disposal of less than two cubic yards per week and includes organic waste of less than 10 gallons per week.

Multi-family properties do not qualify foran Organics De Minimis Waiver as tenants on site generate food waste.

To fill out the De Minimis Organics Waiver, click the link below:

Organics Waiver Request and Exemption Form

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Self Haul Recycle Waiver

The Self Haul Recycle Waiver is for businesses and multi-family properties that take their recyclables themselves to a certified recycling processing facility.

The customer must show proof of the recyclables being processed at a processing facility by providing weight tickets when asked by the City.

To fill out the Self Haul Recycle Waiver, click the link below:

Self Haul Waiver Application

For any questions regarding the De Minimis Organics and Self Haul Recycle Waivers, email CoronaRecycles@CoronaCA.gov.

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Assembly Bill 827 (AB 827) was made effective July 1, 2020, requiring food generating businesses that allow customers to dispose of waste themselves access to trash, recycle, and organic waste bins at the front-of-house. The bins must be visible, easily accessible,and clearly labeled.

Recyclable items include empty and dry cardboard, mixed paper, cans, and bottles. Organic items can include food scraps, such as meat, vegetables, or food-soiled paper. For additional information on what items can go into each bin, click the Commercial and and Multi-Family Basic Levels of Service tab.

Below are general AB 827 posters:

• Trash Bin Poster
• Recycling Bin Poster
• Organic Waste Bin Poster

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In accordance with SB 1383, all trash, recycling, and organic materials must have the same color lid state-wide by 2036. The following colors apply for each waste stream:

Trash: Black Lid

Recycle: Blue Lid

Organics: Green Lid

Between now and 2036, if you any of your containers are exchanged, WM will be delivering a container with a compliant lid color.

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