Free Christmas Tree Collection

Ontario’s Integrated Waste Department will collect Christmas trees Tuesday, January 3 through Friday, January 13. Natural trees are chipped, mixed with leaves, and recycled into rich compost for beneficial reuse. Here are some tips to prep your tree for collection:

Natural Trees

-Please remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, and plastic coverings from your tree before placing on the curb.

-Do not place your tree in a plastic bag.

-Place the tree next to the containers on your regular collection day.

-Please schedule a bulky item pick-up by contacting (909) 395-2050 for Christmas trees set out after January 13.

Artificial Trees

-Donate artificial trees in good condition to your local nonprofit organizations.

-If possible, recycle the base and trunk (pole) of the tree in the blue recycling bin.

-Remove all lights, ornaments, and tinsel before placing the tree on curb.

-If the lights are still intact, please remove them.

-If ornaments and tinsel are still intact, please place in the black refuse bin.

City Facilities Closed on January 16

City Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Refuse and recycling services will NOT be affected.

City Facilities that will be closed due to the holiday observances include: City Hall, City Hall Annex, Main and Branch Libraries, Recreation & Community Services building facilities, Utility & Customer Service Center, Municipal Utilities Company, Housing, Community Improvement, Museum of History & Art, and the lobby entrances for Police and Fire.

Police and Fire services will remain available 24/7.

City Council Meetings

Regularly scheduled City Council Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 303 E. B Street. Meetings are broadcasted LIVE on OntarioTV and our local cable Channel 3.

For instructions on providing Public Comment and to view the Agenda, visit OntarioCA.gov/Agendas/CityCouncil.

For more information, please contact the City Clerk / Records Management Department at (909) 395-2009 or at City Hall, located at 303 E. B Street.

Upcoming City Council Meeting Dates:

Tuesday, January 3 at 6:30 PM (Cancelled)
Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 PM

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Point-in-Time Count Volunteers Needed

All year long, outreach teams in the City of Ontario connect homeless people to resources, services and housing. In just one morning, you can help them by surveying your homeless neighbors.

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the City of Ontario’s Continuum of Care staff will support the County of San Bernardino's annual Point-in-Time Count and volunteers are needed!  If you are available from 5 AM to 10 AM the morning of January 26, please consider signing up.

The Point-in-Time count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. This count helps the City of Ontario get resources to assist those who are or are at risk of becoming homeless.

If you are available to volunteer or would like more information, please register here and select Ontario as your volunteer location.  

To register, please visit this site.

2023 Yard Sale Weekend Information

Yard Sale Weekend Dates

February 3, 4 and 5 

May 5, 6 and 7

August 4, 5 and 6

November 3, 4 and 5

Yard sales will only be permitted one-weekend of each quarter during the year. Yard sales are not allowed at any other time of the year. Yard sale permits are NOT required.

For important guidelines and requirements, visit OntarioCA.gov/YardSales.

If rainy weather conditions exist on either Friday or Saturday of the designated weekend, garage or yard sales may be conducted on the following consecutive Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For additional information, please contact the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007.

CORE Seminar – February 8

The City of Ontario’s Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Ontario Fire, Police, and Information Technology Departments are offering a new preparedness program for businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations in the Ontario area.

Attendees of the CORE Seminar will leave equipped to protect their business or organizations’ assets, ensure continuity, and promote employee safety and preparedness. Additionally, you will be able to connect with other businesses, nonprofits and organizations in Ontario and build a network of resilience.

Click here for more information and to register.

2023 State of the City

The City of Ontario is proud to highlight its latest development projects, thriving logistics sector, and new public amenities. The 2023 State of the City Business Address will take place at the Ontario Convention Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 5:00 PM. It will be followed by a community event at Ontario Town Square on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM. This event is the perfect opportunity for businesses and stakeholders to learn why Ontario is the ideal place to thrive, underlining it as the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

Visit OntarioCA.gov/SOC for more information and sponsorship opportunities.

Helpful City of Ontario Website Links

Employment with the City of Ontario: Interested in a meaningful career in public service? See what careers are available or fill out a Job Interest Card.

Military Banner Program: Honor and recognize military personnel who are currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces that reside in or have immediate family living here in the City of Ontario. 

Engineering Road Closure Map: The City of Ontario is constantly working to improve our City – and sometimes that means temporary road closures. 

Online Municipal Forms: For non-urgent requests, use the online forms for:

Bulky Item Pickup Request

Empty Roll Off or Compactor Request

Missed Trash Pick Up

Container Replacement for Green Waste, Recycle and Trash 

SB 1383 Commercial Waiver Application

Pay Water Bill: Pay or view your water bill online.

Report Maintenance Issues: Use our online form to report issues within the City, or download the myOntario App.

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Upcoming Events & Important Dates

January 16: City Facilities Closed

City Facilities will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Refuse and recycling services will NOT be affected.

January 17: Ontario City Council Meeting

This month's City Council Meeting will be held on January 17. For more information, visit
OntarioCA.gov/Agendas/CityCouncil.

January 26: Point-in-Time Count

The annual point-in-time count will take place on Thursday, January 26 2023.  We invite all those interested in being a volunteer for this important event to sign up here. 

February 3, 4 and 5: Yard Sale Weekend 

For important guidelines and requirements, visit OntarioCA.gov/YardSales.

February 8: CORE Seminar

Attendees of the CORE Seminar will leave equipped to protect their business or their organizations’ assets, ensure continuity, and promote employee safety and preparedness. Click here to register.