The City of Waterford is contracted with Gilton Solid Waste Management for solid waste collection, bulky item pickups and e-waste collection. To set up trash collection service or ask billing questions, please call (209) 527-3781 or visit their website at www.gilton.com.
What day is my trash pickup?
What goes where: Two-bin collection system
What to do with recyclables
Bulky item pickup
How do I dispose of…?
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What day is my trash pickup?
Waterford Garbage Routes
What goes where: Waterford’s two-bin collection system
The monthly rate for residential service entitles you to once per week pick up of one standard (96 gallon) black garbage bin, and one standard (96 gallon) green organic bin. All garbage must be in the bins, secure from animals, and placed out for collection no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
Gilton uses state-of-the-art “One-Pass” residential collection vehicles. They are fully automated and capable of collection of two waste streams at the same time.
What goes in the black can?
Accepted Materials:
- General household trash, food waste, soiled food wrappers, incandescent light bulbs
Do Not Include:
- Dirt, rock, sod, concrete, construction debris, hot ashes, liquids, electronics, hazardous waste such as oil, gas, paint or batteries.
- For non-hazardous liquids such as cooking or vegetable oil, solidify the liquid by mixing it with an absorbent like kitty litter, saw dust or even newspapers. Once the liquid is in “solid” form, it can go in the regular black trash can. Do not pour down drains or sinks as it will damage pipes.
What goes in the green can?
Accepted Materials:
Grass, leaves, wood chips, tree branches, sawdust, garden trimmings, green plants/weeds, food scraps, fruits and vegetables, paper towels, paper napkins, junk mail, magazines, phone books or cardboard.
Do Not Include:
Garbage, plastic bags, aluminum, glass, metal, plastics, concrete or asphalt, toxic materials, electronics, animal waste or dead animals.
What to do with recyclables
It is recommended that you self-haul your recyclables to a recycling or buy-back center.
As of May 1st, 2019, you can self-haul your recyclables to the City of Waterford Commingled Collection Site, Located at the Waterford Ball Field Parking lot, at the end of A Street. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7am to 3pm
Bulky item pickup
Gilton will pickup bulky items for disposal by appointment only. The program is only for customers paying for residential garbage service. Residents are granted two (2) free bulky item pickups for calendar year.
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators & Freezers
Water Heaters
Air Conditioning Units
Washing Machines & Dryers
Dishwashers
Toilets
Sinks
Bath Tubs & Hot Tubs
Couches/Sofas/Recliners
Tables & Chairs
Dressers
Mattresses & Bed Frames
Microwaves
Patio Furniture
Doors
Ladders
Lawn Mowers
Bicycles
Exercise Equipment
Up to 10 pieces of wood (2x4s/plywood/scrap, etc.)
Unacceptable Items:
No Automobile Parts
No Tires
No Bags or Boxes full of trash
No Clothing, Loose Trash, or anything small enough to fit in your trash receptacle
No Construction Debris
No Concrete/Asphalt/Sheetrock
No Hazardous or Toxic Materials
No Paint
No Dirt or Sod
No Liquids of Any Form
No Yard Waste
No Dead Animals
No Glass or Mirrors
No Televisions or Computer Monitors
No Fencing
No Commercial or Business Waste
No Pressure Treated Wood
No Railroad Ties
How do I dispose of…?
Many household hazardous products, such as oven cleaners, paint removers, bug killers, solvents and drain cleaners, found in homes contain chemicals that are potentially harmful to both people and the environment. Disposal of these products requires special attention. You can dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at
You can dispose of Electronic Waste at:
When fats, oils, and grease (FOG) is poured down kitchen drains, it accumulates inside sewer system pipes. As FOG builds up, it restricts the flow in the pipes and can cause untreated wastewater to back up into homes, businesses and streets, resulting in high costs for clean up and restoration.
You can dispose of batteries at:
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