Will Memorial Day delay trash pickup in Stanislaus County? What to know
Holidays often bring changes to business hours and public services across Stanislaus County — and Memorial Day is no exception.
In 2026, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25.
Whether you’re planning to spend the day with family or heading out of town, some local offices and services throughout Stanislaus County will be closed or operating on modified schedules for the federal holiday.
Will Memorial Day delay trash pickup in Stanislaus County?
Here’s what residents need to know:
Who handles garbage pickup in Stanislaus County?
According to the Stanislaus County website, three franchised garbage collection companies serve the area.
Bertolotti Disposal Service, Gilton Solid Waste Management and Turlock Scavenger provide both residential and commercial garbage services throughout the county.
Each company operates within a “designated franchise area,” which determines the locations where they are authorized to provide service.
When is my trash collection day in Stanislaus County?
Trash collection runs Monday through Saturday across Stanislaus County.
Pickup schedules vary depending on where you live.
In Modesto, Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal Service handle all solid waste and recycling collection, according to the city website.
“Each hauler has an exclusive service area as deemed by the Modesto City Council,” the city said.
According to the Stanislaus County website, Bertolotti Disposal Service also handles trash pickup in the cities of Salida, Keyes, Patterson, Ceres, Crows Landing, Grayson, Newman and Westley.
Meanwhile, Gilton Solid Waste Management serves Hughson, Riverbank, Waterford, Oakdale, Knights Ferry and Valley Home.
Turlock Scavenger handles pickup throughout Turlock, Denair, Empire, Hickman and La Grange.
You can check the Stanislaus County website to confirm your trash pickup day.
Will Memorial Day delay trash pickup in Stanislaus County?
According to the Stanislaus County website, contracted waste haulers only observe the following four holidays each year:
- New Year’s Day: Jan. 1
- Independence Day: July 4
- Thanksgiving Day: The fourth Thursday of November
- Christmas Day: Dec. 25
Trash pickup will not be delayed on Memorial Day — Monday, May 25.
