Solid Waste Division

About the Division

The Solid Waste Division manages waste services for City of Modesto residents and businesses. Waste collection is conducted by two haulers: Bertolotti Disposal Services and Gilton Solid Waste. 

Services We Offer

  • Solid waste collection services
  • Recycling programs
  • Organic waste collection services
  • Bulky item pickups
  • Household hazardous waste disposal services
  • Tire, used oil, and engine filter recycling
  • Composting
  • Education and outreach and more.  

What Goes Where - Proper Solid Waste Disposal

  1. Waste Wizard Tool

Pickup Calendars

Effective July 31, 2023, organic (Green) and garbage (Black) containers are collected weekly. Recycling are now collected on alternating weeks, depending on if your address is ending in an odd or even number. These are labeled in the calendars below as "Odd Numbered Address" or "Even Numbered Address." 

  1. Recycling Collection Calendar - Odd Numbered Address

September 2023

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  1. Recycling Collection Calendar - Even Numbered Address

September 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  1. Organics and Recycling Container FAQs
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