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Clean Bear Site #1
Clean Bear Site #1 is a transfer station in San Bernardino County, CA, listed under Big Bear Lake. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 122 drop-off sites we list in San Bernardino County.
| Address | 41970 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92314 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Website | bigbeardisposal.com |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Big Bear Disposal |
From EPA data dated August 2025 and OpenStreetMap; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Bernardino County
- County landfills charge $13.71 flat for up to 300 lbs of residential waste, then $61.49 per ton; uncovered or unsecured loads double the disposal fee. (Fee table dated effective July 1, 2023.) Source
- County landfills are closed Christmas, July 4, Labor Day, Memorial Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving; paint, hazardous waste, liquids, batteries and fluorescent tubes are not accepted at landfills. Source
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Caltrans Fawnskin Maintenance Station Transfer station
- Big Bear Disposal, Incorporated Transfer station
- Public Trash Site #2 - Lvto Transfer station
- Big Bear Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Mon to Sat 8 am to 4:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Caltrans Dry Creek Maintenance Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sat: 7:30 am to 12:30 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Bernardino County
All 122 drop-off sites in San Bernardino County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Clean Bear Site #1?
41970 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92314. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Clean Bear Site #1?
Clean Bear Site #1 is listed for household trash & bulky items. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Clean Bear Site #1 open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents.
What other transfer stations are near Clean Bear Site #1?
Caltrans Fawnskin Maintenance Station in Big Bear Lake (1.3 mi), Big Bear Disposal, Incorporated in Big Bear City (2.3 mi) and Public Trash Site #2 - Lvto in Big Bear Lake (3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Big Bear Lake?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is San Bernardino Central HHW Facility, about 22 miles away.
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