Fall Tips for Isleton Residents | | |
Clear Leaves & Debris
Keep leaves, branches, and debris out of storm drains to reduce flood risk during fall rains. Rake them into your green waste cart for proper composting.
Check Flood Preparedness
Living near the Delta means fall is the time to check your flood supplies: sandbags, emergency kits, and sump pumps should be ready before heavy winter rains arrive.
Yard & Garden Care
Prune back trees and shrubs, and plant fall vegetables like kale, lettuce, or garlic. Use compost or mulch to protect soil as the weather cools.
Safe Driving in Fog
Delta mornings often bring heavy fog in the fall. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and give yourself extra time for commutes.
Pumpkin & Holiday Waste
After Halloween, pumpkins can go into your green waste cart instead of the trash. The same goes for Thanksgiving food scraps — they can be composted too!
Check Heating & Fire Safety
Cooler nights mean more heater use. Replace filters, check smoke alarms, and clean chimneys if you have a fireplace or wood stove.
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| | Cal-Waste is Sponsoring the Clements Stampede! | |
Mark your calendars for the Clements Stampede Rodeo, happening October 18–19, 2025 at 19813 E. Hwy 88, Clements, CA. This exciting two-day event is a local favorite, featuring rodeo action, community fun, and family entertainment.
Cal-Waste is proud to sponsor this year’s Stampede and support a tradition that brings together residents from across the region. Rodeo start times are Saturday at 3 PM and Sunday at 1 PM—don’t miss it!
For tickets and more information, visit clementsstampede.com.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the Isleton Community Clean Up on Saturday, June 14th. Together, residents helped keep our community clean by bringing in waste and disposing of it responsibly.
Events like this show the power of neighbors working together to care for the place we all call home. Cal-Waste is proud to partner with the City of Isleton to make this clean-up possible and appreciates everyone who took the time to join in.
| Are You Recycling Hazardous Waste? | | |
Leesa takes you onto the tipping floor of our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where all of Isleton’s recycling is dropped off. Lately, we’ve been finding a dangerous trend: batteries in recycling carts.
Here’s why it’s a big problem:
- Batteries are heavy and sift to the bottom of the pile.
- When our front loader crushes them, they spark and start fires in the recycling.
- Even small batteries can ignite a fire inside our trucks when the compaction paddle breaks them open.
Please handle batteries and other hazardous waste properly by taking them to a Household Hazardous Waste facility.
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Simple Battery Storage Tips at Home
- Store used batteries in a sturdy box or plastic container.
- Cover the ends of batteries with tape to prevent sparks.
- Keep the container in a cool, dry place until drop-off.
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Where to Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste
For Isleton residents, household hazardous waste (HHW) can be taken to the:
Sacramento Transfer & Recycling Station
This service is free of charge for Isleton residents.
To learn more about what’s accepted and to plan your drop-off, visit:
👉 Cal-Waste Residential Services – Isleton
👉 Sacramento County HHW Drop-off Centers
By keeping hazardous items out of your recycling cart and taking them to the proper facility, you’re helping keep our drivers safe, protecting equipment, and supporting a stronger recycling program for the Isleton community.
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Meet Our Education Team
Nina, Leesa, and Adolfo
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From Stockton to Sacramento to communities here in the Delta, our Education Team is on the road inspiring the next generation to care for the planet. By visiting schools across the region, they bring lessons in science, math, social studies, and technology through the lens of waste reduction. Their interactive presentations not only teach kids about recycling and food waste, but also encourage critical thinking and real-world problem solving.
From engaging assemblies on recycling and food waste to hands-on activities that connect students to the environment, our Education Team does it all. They are proud to be active in Isleton and the surrounding Delta communities, helping students understand the importance of giving back to the planet and building sustainable habits that will last a lifetime.
| | Why Hoses And Wires Can't Go In Your Recycling Cart | | |
Not everything belongs in your recycling cart. Some items can actually cause serious damage. Garden hoses, extension cords, and wires wrap around recycling equipment, break machinery, and can even snap back to shatter truck windshields. This puts our drivers at risk.
Watch this short video to see why it is so important to keep hoses, cords, and wires out of your recycling cart. Please remember to place these items in the trash, not in recycling.
By keeping hazardous items out of your recycling cart, you help protect our drivers, keep equipment running safely, and support a stronger recycling program for the Isleton community.
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