The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority (Authority) is a joint powers authority organized under California Government Code Section 6500. Comprised of nine members, we share the authority to plan and implement recycling, composting, reuse and zero waste programs in the High Desert and Mountain area of San Bernardino County.
The Authority is comprised of representatives from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Needles, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, and Yucca Valley. Learn more about the Authority.
Think recycling plastic is straightforward? It’s not. From confusing resin codes and limited curbside acceptance to the economics of recycling and contamination pitfalls, learn why not all plastics can be recycled—and what that means for you.
Learn what type of items are recyclable curbside or at a local drop-off center, how to properly prepare material for recycling, and why it’s so important.
Get tips on backyard composting and how curbside collection of organics recycling (or compost) is being introduced to our communities.
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Editor’s note: Electronics recycling will be featured in sessions at the 2026 E-Scrap: The Longevity Conference in New Orleans October 26-28. Electronics manufacturers are once again warning
In the race to scale post-consumer recycled content—particularly in plastics—“mass balance” has quickly become one of the most debated concepts in the circular economy. While it may
Maine is now the first state in the nation to require vape and e-cigarette manufacturers to fund end-of-life management for their products. Gov. Janet Mills
New York City’s sanitation department (DSNY) and its Sanitation Foundation nonprofit partner celebrated the debut of five hand-painted Mack LR refuse trucks as part of
Want more? You’ll find a full archive of news articles on our Recycling News page.
Many of our communities offer convenient curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics. There are also drop-off locations throughout San Bernardino County.
The Authority board meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. You can download agendas from our most recent meetings below.