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1. How do I request repairs to my Green Organic Recycling or Black garbage can?

Contact your garbage company directly to request a lid replacement or can repair at no charge. If you are not sure who your garbage company is, view the Service Area Map online.

2. How do I request a replacement Green Organic Recycling or Black can?

Contact your garbage company directly to have a can replaced. There may be a fee associated with this service.

If you are not sure who your garbage company is, view the Service Area Map online.

3. What do I do if my can is stolen?

If your can has been stolen, please follow the following steps: 

1. Contact your garbage company to verify the can was not removed for any reason. 
2. If not, then please contact Modesto Police Department filing a non-emergency police report. 
3. Contact your garbage company with the police report number and a new can will be delivered to you at no charge.

4. If my cans are removed due to code enforcement actions, what do I need to do to get it back?

If your can(s) were removed for code enforcement action, please contact the Solid Waste Enforcement Officer or call 209-577-5493.

5. When is my garbage day?

You must contact your garbage company to obtain the garbage schedule for your address. Visit our Garbage Companies web page for more information.

6. Does the garbage service run today?

Garbage collection hours are from 6am to 6pm in residential areas. Please visit our Garbage Companies website to view the holiday schedule.