Gilton Resource Recovery

Recycling Center in Modesto, California

📍 800 S McClure Rd, Modesto, CA 95357
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About This Location

Gilton Resource Recovery is Modesto's primary public-access transfer station, open seven days a week and accepting everything from yard waste and clean concrete to tires, appliances, and electronics — all with per-item or per-ton fees set by the state-approved rate schedule.

What this location Accepts

✓ General garbage / mixed refuse
✓ Commingled recyclables
✓ Source-separated organics (food and yard waste)
✓ Clean concrete and mixed inert (concrete, dirt, brick, stucco)
✓ Sheet rock / drywall
✓ Clean wood (untreated)
✓ Yard waste / greenery / sod
✓ Mattresses and box springs
✓ Tires (car, truck, tractor)
✓ Appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, A/C units)
✓ Electronics — TVs, monitors, laptops, small electronics

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Pretreated or hazardous wood (charged at premium rate)
✕ Hazardous household waste (HHW) — contact Stanislaus County for HHW events

Fees

  • Basic garbage — car load (no trailer) — $30.00/load
  • Basic garbage — pickup truck / SUV / van — $50.00/load
  • Basic garbage — weighed loads — $82.50/ton ($50 minimum)
  • Mattress or box springs — $20.00 each
  • Car tire without rim — $10.00 each
  • Car tire with rim — $25.00 each
  • Truck tire without rim — $30.00 each
  • Truck tire with rim — $45.00 each
  • Tractor tire or larger — $100.00 each
  • Washer, dryer, or water heater — $40.00 each
  • Refrigerator, freezer, or A/C unit — $45.00 each
  • TV or laptop — $26.00 each
  • Monitor (computer) — $10.00 each
  • Small electronics — $25.00 each
  • Clean concrete — $20.00/load (flat rate vehicle)
  • Mixed inert (concrete, dirt, stucco, brick, rock) — $35.00/load (flat rate vehicle)
  • Yard waste / greenery / sod — $45.00/load (flat rate vehicle)

Programs & events

  • Free County E-Waste Alternative — Stanislaus County residents can drop off computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, and printers free of charge at County Center IV, 1710 Morgan Rd, Modesto — Fridays and Saturdays 8 AM–12 PM (excluding major holidays)

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gilton Resource Recovery charge fees for dropping off recyclables?

Yes. Unlike many municipal recycling programs, Gilton charges fees for most materials — from $10 per car tire to $82.50 per ton for general garbage. Clean concrete is priced separately. Rates are set by a county-approved schedule effective July 1, 2026.

Can I drop off a TV or old computer here, or is there a free option nearby?

Gilton accepts electronics but charges $26 per TV/laptop and $10 per monitor. Stanislaus County residents can recycle those same items for free at the county's e-waste program at 1710 Morgan Rd, Modesto, every Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to noon.

Is Gilton Resource Recovery open on weekends?

Yes — Saturdays and Sundays it opens earlier (7:00 AM) and closes slightly later (4:30 PM) compared to weekday hours of 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

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Contact & Location

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Address
800 S McClure Rd, Modesto, CA 95357
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Website
gilton.com
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City / State
Modesto, California

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

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