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Solid Waste & Recycling
The City has an exclusive franchise waste agreement with Bertolotti Disposal to collect garbage, recyclables, organics, bulky items, and leaf and limb piles within the city limits.
To start or stop garbage and recycling services, please call the City of Ceres Utilities Department at (209) 538-5757.
To start or stop organics recycling services, please call Bertolotti Disposal at (209) 537-1500.
Special Programs
Residential Bulky Item Curbside Collection
Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and mobile home parks may arrange for the collection of bulky items (mattresses, sofa, furniture, appliances, etc.) for free. Bulky item collection is limited to 2 times per property per calendar year. No businesses or apartment complexes.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Bertolotti Disposal at (209) 537-1500, or click here to visit their website.
Residential Used Oil and Filter Curbside Collection
Used Oil and Filter Collection Guide (PDF)
Residential Leaf & Limb Collection
Leaves and limbs (tree trimmings) generated from single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes may be deposited at curbside for collection. Limbs must be 4 feet or less in length, or 6 inches or less in diameter. Leaf and limb piles are collected on the next business day following the recycling day. No businesses or apartment complexes.
For more information, please call the Public Works Department at (209) 538-5602.
Resources
- Ceres Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Guide FY2020-21 (PDF)
- Ceres Recycling Schedule FY2020-21 (PDF)
- Stanislaus County Recycling Guide - English (PDF)
- Stanislaus County Recycling Guide - Spanish (PDF)
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide 2020 - English (PDF)
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide 2020 - Spanish (PDF)
Contact Us
Alfred Dulay
Administrative Analyst
Email Alfred Dulay
Phone: (209) 538-5602
Physical Address
Public Works Department
Solid Waste & Recycling
2220 Hackett Road
Ceres, CA 95307
Attention: Businesses and Multifamily Dwellings
- Mandatory Commercial Recycling
- Mandatory Organics Recycling
- Commercial and Organic Waste Reycling Bins
AB 341 (Chesbro, Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011) sets forth the requirements of the statewide Mandatory Commercial Recycling (MCR) program. Businesses, including public entities and multifamily residential dwellings that consist of 5 or more units, that generate 4 or more cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week shall arrange for recycling services.
Businesses and multifamily properties that meet the thresholds above are required to do one of the following:
- Arrange for recycling services through the Ceres Utilities Department by calling (209) 538-5757.
- Reduce amount of waste generated to under 4 cubic yards or less per week (businesses only).
- Request an annual exemption for one of the qualifying reasons below by calling the Public Works Department at (209) 538-5602.
- Lack of sufficient space to provide additional bins,
- Current business practices already result in a significant reduction in its organic waste,
- The business does not generate at least one-half cubic yard of organic waste per week,
- Limited term exemptions,
- Unforeseen events.
Exemptions will only be granted to those with qualifying proof of a reason listed above. Site visits may be needed for exemption approval. Exemptions will need to be renewed on an annual basis. Failure to renew exemptions may result in non-compliance to the MCR program.
AB 1826 (Chesbro, Chapter 727, Statutes of 2014) sets forth the requirements of the statewide Mandatory Organics Recycling (MOR) program. Businesses, including public entities, that generate 2 or more cubic yards of solid waste per week, and multifamily residential dwellings that consist of 5 or more units shall arrange for organic waste recycling services.
Organic waste means food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. (Please note, however, that multifamily dwellings are not required to divert food waste.)
Businesses and multifamily properties that meet the thresholds above are required to do one of the following:
- Arrange for organics recycling services through Bertolotti Disposal by calling (209) 537-1500.
- Reduce amount of all waste (including organics and recyclable materials) generated to under 2 cubic yards or less per week (businesses only)
- Request an annual exemption for one of the qualifying reasons below by calling the Public Works Department at (209) 538-5602.
- Lack of sufficient space to provide additional bins,
- Current business practices already result in a significant reduction in its organic waste,
- The business does not generate at least one-half cubic yard of organic waste per week,
- Limited term exemptions,
- Unforeseen events.
Exemptions will only be granted to those with qualifying proof of a reason listed above. Site visits may be needed for exemption approval. Exemptions will need to be renewed on an annual basis. Failure to renew exemptions may result in non-compliance to the MOR program.
Effective July 1, 2020, MCR and MOR covered businesses must provide organics and recycling containers for customers to collect waste generated from products purchased and consumed on the premises (AB 827, McCarty). These containers must be placed adjacent to trash containers and be visible, easily accessible, and clearly marked.
AB 827 requirements were added to existing AB 341 and AB 1826 requirements. The new law, passed in 2019, builds off existing requirements under these two laws.
AB 827 targets businesses that sell products meant for immediate consumption on the premises.
Full-service restaurants do not have to provide properly labeled containers for patrons, but must provide proper labels next to trash containers for employees to separate recyclables and organics for customers.
Compliance
The City of Ceres Public Works Department is pleased to offer the following services to help your business comply with AB 341, AB 1826, and AB 827:
Waste Assessments – the Public Works Department can perform a waste assessment to determine your recycling needs.
Educational Program and Materials – the Public Works Department can develop or provide educational resources to help your business implement the right program to fit your recycling needs.
Program Compliance – the Public Works Department will help your business meet the requirements of AB 341, AB 1826, and AB 827.
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (209) 538-5602, or email alfred.dulay@ci.ceres.ca.us