From Scraps to Soil, Turning Everyday Waste into a Resource. 

The City of Modesto Compost Facility was established in 1997 to transform everyday waste into a resource that strengthens our soil and protects our environment. Every banana peel, grass clipping, and food scrap has the potential to become something more. The Modesto Compost Facility receives roughly 200 tons of organic materials from residents and businesses every day. 

Green and food waste materials received such as food scraps, leaves, and yard trimmings are carefully blended, monitored, and composted under controlled conditions that ensure quality. The result is a nutrient-rich, dark compost that supports local agriculture and aids in closing the loop in our waste stream.  

Last year, the City was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Closed Loop Partners Composting Consortium, in partnership with the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and the US Composting Council. This funding allows the City to be proactive by updating labels and waste guidelines to include certified BPI or TUV certified bags that meet ATSM standards. 

Read more about the City of Modesto's Compost Facility and how our community is making waste disposal and composting simpler, cleaner and more effective. 

HopeWorks Celebrates a New Commitment to Opportunity

This week, the City of Modesto celebrated the ribbon cutting of HopeWorks, a Modesto Gospel Mission Program designed to provide meaningful employment and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Created in partnership with the City of Modesto and the United Way of Stanislaus County, HopeWorks ensures continued support for participants working toward stability and self-sufficiency. 

"The opportunities that HopeWorks is creating is an inspiration and serves to remind us that investing into our community benefits us all." - Mayor Zwahlen

The ceremony marked a renewed commitment to collaboration, dignity, and opportunity, helping keep Modesto clean and beautiful while creating real pathways forward for our most vulnerable neighbors. 

Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods Master Plan Update 

Join us for a community meeting as we reimagine the future of fun in Modesto! Share your ideas, learn about upcoming plans, and help shape the future of our parks and recreation programs.

• Date: February 25, 2026

• Time:  5:30 pm

• Location: McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street in Modesto

For more information call (209) 577-5344

Upcoming City Meetings

Finance Committee

• Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

• Time:  4:00 pm

• Location:  Tenth Street Place in the Del Puerto Room (2001-40)

City Council Meeting

• Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

• Time:  5:30 pm

• Location:  Tenth Street Place in Basement Chambers

If you are interested in attending a City of Modesto Board, Commission, or Committee meeting, visit the Agenda Center.