Bulk Trash Pickup in Modesto, CA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Modesto, California? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Modesto, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Modesto link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Modesto, CA
Type of service: Appointment-based
Residents must contact their designated hauler, Gilton Solid Waste Management (209-527-3781) or Bertolotti Disposal (209-537-8000), or use the hauler’s online portal (Gilton or Bertolotti).
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Modesto
Residents must contact their designated hauler, Gilton Solid Waste Management (209-527-3781) or Bertolotti Disposal (209-537-8000), or use the hauler’s online portal (Gilton or Bertolotti).
Schedule pickup on the official Modesto site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Modesto
Two pickups per calendar year; quantity limits include 1 refrigerator/freezer, 1 AC unit, 2 mattresses/box springs, and 10 pieces of wood (max 8ft long)
Where to place items for pickup in Modesto
Place items in the street against the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before the scheduled appointment; do not block sidewalks, driveways, fire hydrants, or regular collection bins.
What items are accepted
Air Conditioners, Appliances (doors removed), Mattresses, Couches, Chairs, Patio Furniture, Tables, Desks, Toilets, Sinks, Tubs, Water Heaters, Bicycles, Exercise Equipment, Carpet (rolled), Plywood (limit 2 sheets), Wood (limit 10 pieces)
What is NOT accepted
Concrete, Asphalt, Construction and Demolition debris, Yard Waste, Hazardous Waste, Chemicals, Household Garbage, TVs, Computer Monitors, Tires, Auto Parts, Plate Glass, Liquids
Regular trash & recycling in Modesto, CA
Trash: Household garbage is collected weekly in the black container by franchised haulers Gilton Solid Waste Management or Bertolotti Disposal. City of Modesto Containers
Recycling: Recycling is collected every other week in the blue container (accepted: plastics, glass, metals, clean cardboard); organic waste is collected weekly in the green container. City of Modesto Containers
View Modesto trash & recycling details →
Official Modesto bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Modesto, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Modesto pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 95354.