Will Fourth of July delay garbage pickup in Modesto? See trash collection schedule
With the Fourth of July just days away, several Modesto businesses and services — from banks to government offices — are preparing to close for the holiday.
What does that mean for garbage collection? Will Independence Day delay trash pickup in Modesto?
Here’s what residents need to know before rolling bins to the curb:
Will Fourth of July delay garbage pickup in Modesto?
Modesto’s garbage and recycling services are handled by Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal Service, according to the city website.
These haulers only observe four holidays in 2025:
- New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
- Independence Day, July 4
- Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25
When will my garbage be picked up?
If your trash pickup day falls on an observed holiday, including Independence Day, your designated pickup day will be adjusted.
“These holidays may cause your service to be delayed by one day during the appropriate week,” the city website says.
In Modesto, garbage trucks typically operate 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
When a holiday falls on a weekday, collections shift by one business day.
Since the Fourth of July lands on a Friday in 2025, residents will have their trash picked up on Monday, July 7.
What questions do you have about Modesto’s waste systems?
Trash is an unavoidable part of daily life in Modesto, but what happens after it’s collected remains a mystery for many.
Modesto, we’re here to answer your questions on waste, whether they’re about trash sorting, landfills or anything in between.
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