Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oakdale
Trash Day
Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as trash
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on the same day as trash in your green or gray organics cart
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside garbage and recycling services are provided by Gilton Solid Waste and billed directly through your monthly City of Oakdale municipal utility statement alongside water and sewer.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Black Bin (Trash)
Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Ensure blue bags are securely tied before placing them inside the black cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Non-organic recyclables (glass, plastic, aluminum, tin) sealed inside City-provided blue bags
Blue Bags (placed inside the Black Cart) Bin (Recycling)
Place all non-organic recyclables inside blue bags, tie them shut, and place the blue bags directly into your black garbage cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Aluminum cans
- ✓Tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Paper
- ✕Cardboard
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Hazardous materials
- ✕Yard trimmings
Yard Waste Bin
Use the green or grey organics cart. Do not put materials in plastic bags; place them loosely in the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Green materials
- ✓Wood waste
- ✓Fiber (paper and cardboard)
- ✓Food scraps
- ✓Food-soiled paper
- ✓Landscape and pruning waste
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice per calendar year by appointment.
Placement
Place items on the street surface (not the driveway or sidewalk) at least 6 feet away from parked vehicles, garbage cans, or structures.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors taped shut/removed, limit 1)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and dishwashers (limit 1 each)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (limit 2)
- ✓ Furniture (couches, tables, dressers)
- ✓ Up to 10 pieces of wood no longer than 8 feet
- ✓ Rolled carpet
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires and automobile parts
- ✕ Bags, boxes, or containers with small household trash inside
- ✕ Hazardous waste, liquids, paints, and solvents
- ✕ Plate glass
- ✕ TVs and computer monitors
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, asphalt, or sheetrock
The two annual bulky item collections are provided at no additional charge. Exceeding limits or unaccepted items may incur fees or be left at the curb.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holidays that land on a weekday push residential pickup schedules back one day, with regular schedules resuming the following week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular garbage collection.
Gilton Solid Waste observes Easter, though as a Sunday holiday, it generally does not impact regular weekday collection routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustDuring the hot Central Valley summers, line the bottom of your green organics cart with dry cardboard or yard trimmings before adding food scraps to absorb moisture and reduce odors.
Fall
October to DecemberAutumn leaf drops can fill up your green cart quickly. Do not bag your leaves in plastic; place them loosely into the green cart alongside your regular paper and food waste.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning is the perfect time to use one of your two annual bulky item pickup appointments. Call Gilton in advance to secure your preferred date, as slots fill up quickly.
Local Tips & Community Info
Overview of Oakdale's Waste Management Services
Residents living in the City of Oakdale receive their residential garbage and recycling services through a municipal contract with Gilton Solid Waste Management. By streamlining trash collection, the city ensures that both single-family homes and multi-family units maintain a clean and sanitary environment. Gilton handles the weekly pickup routines, utilizing automated ONE-PASS trucks to efficiently empty neighborhood containers. Since the service is contracted by the local government, your monthly refuse charges are conveniently bundled directly into your city utility bill rather than requiring a separate subscription.
Proper Cart Sorting and Placement Guidelines
To comply with local and state organics laws, Oakdale utilizes a two-cart system for residential disposal. The black can is strictly reserved for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) such as standard household garbage, plastic wrappers, and non-recyclable glass. The green or gray toter is used collectively for mixed recyclables, yard clippings, flattened cardboard, and food scraps. On your scheduled service day, you must wheel your carts to the street edge by 6:00 AM. Keep the bins at least three feet apart from each other and away from parked cars or mailboxes to allow the automated truck arms enough clearance.
Scheduling Bulky Waste Pickups
Disposing of large, cumbersome items doesn't have to be a hassle. Oakdale residents are eligible for bulky item curbside collection twice a year through Gilton Solid Waste Management. This service is ideal for discarding old furniture, mattresses, or broken appliances that simply cannot fit inside your black cart. You must contact Gilton in advance to schedule your appointment. Once confirmed, place the acceptable bulky items on the street surface, ensuring they do not block sidewalks or driveways, no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before your date, and no later than 6:00 AM the morning of collection.
E-Waste Vouchers and Hazardous Materials
Certain items are strictly prohibited from entering any residential cart. Hazardous materials like wet paint, motor oil, pool chemicals, and hot ashes pose severe dangers to sanitation workers and the environment. Stanislaus County hosts special household hazardous waste collection events for Oakdale residents, or materials can be dropped off at the Modesto facility on Morgan Road. For electronic waste, such as televisions or desktop monitors, Gilton offers a unique voucher program. Residents can request a voucher, which allows them to drop off e-waste at the Modesto resource recovery facility at no extra charge.
Holiday Route Adjustments
Garbage collection schedules in Oakdale are occasionally interrupted by major holidays. Gilton Solid Waste Management observes New Year’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When one of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday, all subsequent residential pickups for that week will be pushed back by one day. For example, if Thanksgiving is on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday, and Friday routes will shift to Saturday. Regular scheduling resumes at the start of the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Gilton Resource Recovery / Transfer Facility
800 S. McClure Road, Modesto, CA 95357
Materials Accepted
Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Special local events (Call 209-525-6700)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should my trash bins be at the curb in Oakdale?
Gilton Solid Waste Management requires all residential carts to be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day to guarantee service.
How do I dispose of old TVs and computer monitors?
Oakdale residents can request an e-waste voucher from Gilton by phone or online. This voucher permits the free drop-off of old televisions and monitors at their Modesto resource recovery facility.
Which holidays delay my garbage pickup?
Service is delayed by one day following New Year’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on a weekend, standard weekday service routes are usually unaffected.