America Recycles Day Film

Since its inception in 1997, the America Recycles Day campaign has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work, and to buy products made with recycled materials. Residents in every State of the natio...

Second Chance Week

This year the City of Modesto, in collaboration with Stanislaus County will be collecting eyeglasses in all conditions for people in need all over the world. We are partnering with the non-profit organization Lions In Sight who will refurbish the eyeglass...

City of Modesto Waste Tire Amnesty Events

With a coupon, City of Modesto residents will be able to recycle up to nine tires, at no cost, per each amnesty event.  Residents will self-haul their car, truck or motorcycle tires to our local waste hauler, Bertolotti Disposal.

Coupons will be a...

City of Modesto Business Recycling Award Winners

This year’s response was overwhelming! Businesses and organizations challenged themselves to look for creative and innovative ways to become “greener”, conserve valuable resources and reduce their carbon footprint. 

The winners for their commitmen...

Organic Waste Recycling Updates for 2019

Beginning January 1, 2019 all businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week, including commercial or public entities like schools, hospitals, stores, restaurants, industrial businesses, for –profit or nonprofit organizations, r...