Burrtec Through the Years
Explore the evolution of Burrtec, from our beginnings starting with one trash truck to
becoming the largest privately held waste hauler in southern California.
1955
It all started with one truck
1967
EDCO is formed
1978
Burrtec is formed
1989
Recycling rolls out statewide with the adoption of law AB 939
1995
Automated barrel rollout begins
1995
Agua Mansa Material Recovery Facility Opens
1996
Victor Valley Material Recovery Facility opens with Burrtec as the operator
1997
West Valley Material Recovery Facility + Transfer Station opens with Burrtec as the owner/operator
1999
The current headquarters open in Fontana
2000
Coachella Valley Transfer Station opens with Burrtec as the owner/operator
2001
Burrtec surpasses 500 employees
2004
Burrtec purchases their first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) truck
2005
Burrtec purchases their first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck
2006
Burrtec begins servicing the California Low Desert communities
2006
Edom Hill Transfer Station acquired
2006
Victor Valley Material Recovery Facility gets an upgrade with the newest technology in screens and optical sorters
2008
Burrtec becomes the Operator at Salton City Landfill
2010
Coachella Valley Compost acquired
2012
Burrtec becomes the operator of the Burbank Recycling Center
2012
Mandatory commercial recycling rolls out statewide with the adoption of law AB 341
2014
East Valley Recycling & Transfer opens with Burrtec as the owner/operator
2014
West Valley Material Recovery Facility adds construction & demolition, recycling and composting
2015
Burt the recycling mascot makes his first appearance
2018
Burrtec surpasses 1,000 employees
2020
Assembly Bill 1826 is introduced
2022
Acquires operations in Kern County and Bakersfield
2022
Mandatory food waste is recycling is implemented in California with the passing of SB 1383
2023
Yucca Valley Transfer Station + Hauling Yard opens
2024
Burrtec picked up barrels over 84 million times this year
