Solid Waste & Recycling Programs

The City of Ceres is contracted with Bertolotti Disposal for solid waste and recycling collection, bulky item pick ups and a leaf & limb program. They can be reached at (209) 537-1500, or please visit their website at http://www.bertolottidisposal.com/. 

To sign up for garbage or recycling services please call the City of Ceres Utilities Department at (209) 538-5757.. 

Additional Recycling Services and Collection Guides


  1. Used Motor Oil and Filter Recycling Collection (PDF)
  2. Stanislaus County's New Electronic Waste Recycling Program (PDF)
  3. Garbage Collection Schedule and Map 2018
  4. Garbage and Recycling Collection Guide 2018

Mandatory Commercial Recycling (AB 341)

Per AB 341, State law now requires that all businesses and multi-family housing complexes with five (5) or more units that generate at least four (4) cubic yards of solid waste per week to recycle. The City will contact businesses to assist in meeting this State requirement. 

Mandatory Organics Recycling (AB 1826)

Per AB 1826, starting January 1, 2019, businesses that generate at least four (4) cubic yards of solid waste per week shall arrange for organic waste recycling services. The City will contact businesses to assist in meeting this new State requirement.

To sign-up now for any recycling services please call (209) 538-5757.  

 To learn more about the City of Ceres Recycling Programs, please view our Recycling Brochure (PDF).

If you have any questions regarding the City of Ceres Solid Waste & Recycling Programs, please contact Rosemary Martinez at 209-538-5792 or by email.