Bulky Item Pick Up

The City of Modesto offers its residential garbage service customers a convenient way to dispose of large bulky household items via the Bulky Item Collection Program. Each residential garbage service customer may have 2 pick-ups per calendar year. Residents must contact their garbage company to set a collection appointment. Items should be placed out the evening before the scheduled collection day. The local garbage companies can be reached at:

  • Gilton at 209-527-3781
  • Bertolotti at 209-537-8000

To look up the garbage company that services your home, view the service area map.

Please do not place items out for collection until the evening before your scheduled appointment.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Items

Acceptable ItemsUnacceptable Items
Air ConditionersNo Concrete or Asphalt
Doors, LaddersNo Construction or Demolition Debris, Wood, Yard Waste
Exercise Equipment, BicyclesNo Dead Animals
Large Appliances (ALL doors must be removed)No Hazardous Waste, Chemicals, Toxic Materials
Mattresses, Couches, ChairsNo Household Garbage
Patio Furniture, Barbecues (Remove propane tank)No Items Associated With Businesses
Tables, DesksNo Liquids, Paints, Solvents
Toilets, Sinks, Tubs, Hot TubsNo Plate Glass, TV's, Computer Monitors
Water Heaters, Water SoftenersNo Tires, Automobile Parts


 Important Notes

  • All items must be placed in the street against the curb
  • Do not block sidewalks, fire hydrants, storm drains, garbage cans, etc.
  • Dumpster customers are not eligible for this program
  • Items must be placed in front of your own home
  • No items will be collected in the alley
  • Small items must be placed in the black garbage can
Refrigerator Waiting for Pick Up
Refrigerator Laying on its Side