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RECYCLING IS IN OUR NATURE

We are the Mojave Desert & Mountain
Recycling Authority

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.

Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility Tip Fee Analysis

This document provides a detailed fee analysis for the Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling Authority, outlining the costs and financial structure of recycling services as of October 2023.

View the Tip Fee Analysis (PDF)

RECYCLING

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. 

Mixed Recyclables Examples
Recycling At Home
Recycling At Work
Recycling At School

Which of These Items Are Recyclable?

Cardboard Box Example for Recycling
one metal can
Examples of Mail for Recycling
A plastic yogurt cup
A glass beer bottle

ALL OF THEM ARE RECYCLABLE!

ORGANICS RECYCLING

Get tips on backyard composting and how curbside collection of organics recycling (or compost) is being introduced to our communities. 

Compost material Examples
Backyard Composting
Organics Curbside Collection

Recycling News

California’s EPR Agenda Expands

California continues to lead on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with several ambitious bills in 2024, including updates to existing programs and newly proposed legislation targeting

May 16, 2025

7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

The average person generates 4.9 pounds of waste each day. Of that waste, just 1.9… The post 7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle appeared first

May 15, 2025

Want more? You’ll find a full archive of news articles on our Recycling News page.

High Desert Area Recycling Programs

Many of our communities offer convenient curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics. There are also drop-off locations throughout San Bernardino County.

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Board Agendas

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. 

November 2024

August 2025

May 2025

February 2025

November 2024

August 2024 

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February 2024

November 2023

August 2023

May 2023

February 2023

November 2022

August 2022

May 2022

February 2022

December 2021

August 2021

May 2021

February 2021

Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility Tip Fee Analysis (PDF)

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Recycling at Work

Recycling at School

Can I Recycle This?

Composting

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