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:
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.
View the Municipal Code (Title 5, Chapter 5, Article 143) for more specific information regarding this offering.