City of GALT
Residential Waste Service Newsletter
| | Residential Service Information | Access your 2026 Collection Calendar and a complete list of acceptable and non acceptable items below. Select the buttons under each document to view the PDF versions. | |
Galt Saturday Market Returns This March | Celebrate local vendors, live music, and community connection starting Saturday, March 7th! | The City of Galt’s Saturday Market is back and ready to bring fresh flavors, handmade goods, and live entertainment to our community. Join your neighbors on the first Saturday of each month from March through November and support the small businesses that make Galt special. | Join Us at the Touch-A-Truck & Safety Expo | |
Cal-Waste is excited to be part of this year’s Touch A Truck & Safety Expo at the Galt Saturday Market on April 4th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Be sure to stop by our booth. Our team will be there with one of our trucks on display, giving families and kids the chance to see it up close and learn how it works. We will also have fun recycling themed games, interactive activities, and prizes for participants of all ages.
This is a great opportunity to meet our team, learn more about recycling in Galt, and explore the vehicles that help keep our community clean every day. We look forward to seeing you there.
| Eggstravaganza & Kite Day is Back | Cal-Waste is proud to support this family friendly spring tradition in Galt. | |
Join the Galt Area Historical Society for the annual Eggstravaganza & Kite Day on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at McFarland Living History Ranch. This fun filled community event includes an egg drop, pie eating contest, craft and food vendors, kite flying, and the hunt for 15,000 Easter eggs.
Cal-Waste is proud to support this special day and we invite you to stop by our recycling booth for fun Easter themed, eco friendly games and activities for kids and families. Come celebrate, learn, and enjoy a great day in our community.
| Galt Residents Oil Filter Drop Off | Did You Know That Used Oil Filters Can Be Recycled for FREE Right Here in Galt? | |
Galt residents have upcoming opportunities to safely recycle used oil filters at local auto parts stores.
Properly recycling used oil filters helps protect our environment by preventing oil contamination in soil and waterways. Oil filters contain metal that can be recycled and reused, and any remaining oil can be properly managed instead of entering the waste stream.
Event Dates and Locations
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
10370 Twin Cities Road, Galt
Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
AutoZone Auto Parts
1018 C Street, Galt
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Residents are encouraged to bring their used oil filters during event hours for proper recycling.
Before transporting filters, be sure they are drained of free flowing oil and placed in a sealed container or bag to prevent spills.
Taking advantage of these free exchange events is a simple way to protect Galt’s soil, waterways, and natural resources. Small actions make a big difference.
| Celebrating Galt Businesses Leading the Way in Recycling | |
On February 3rd, we had the honor of recognizing three local businesses during the Galt City Council meeting for their exceptional recycling efforts throughout 2025.
Working closely with our operations team, we identified businesses that consistently demonstrated clean and responsible recycling habits. These businesses have incorporated sustainable practices into their daily operations and gone above and beyond to keep recyclable materials free from contamination. Their efforts help strengthen our local recycling system and support a cleaner Galt.
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This year’s Outstanding Recycling Practices Award recipients include:
BIA Cordon Bleu
BIA Cordon Bleu, a wholesale manufacturer of high-quality porcelain, stoneware, bakeware, dinnerware, and serve ware, has operated in Galt since 2001. The company supplies trusted kitchenware products nationwide while maintaining strong roots in the local community. Andrew Baughman, Director of Operations, attended the City Council meeting and accepted the award on behalf of BIA Cordon Bleu.
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Pizza Guys — Galt
Pizza Guys in Galt has proudly served the community since 2006 and is approaching 20 years in operation. Owned by Davis Tran, the locally operated franchise is known for fresh pizzas, pastas, salads, wings, and desserts. With more than 20 years of hands-on restaurant experience, Tran leads with a strong commitment to hospitality, operational excellence, and community engagement. Davis Tran attended the City Council meeting and accepted the award on behalf of Pizza Guys in Galt.
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Dry Creek Liquors — Galt
Dry Creek Liquors in Galt has been family owned since 1989. Navdeep Dhillon’s father operated the store for more than 30 years before Navdeep took over operations in 2022. Today, the family continues its long-standing commitment to serving the community while maintaining responsible recycling practices that help reduce contamination and support an efficient recycling system.
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By recycling correctly and consistently, these businesses support a more efficient recycling process, reduce contamination, and contribute to a cleaner and healthier Galt community. Their dedication plays a vital role in ensuring recyclable materials can be properly processed and reused.
Cal-Waste thanks these businesses for leading by example and demonstrating how responsible recycling practices make a meaningful difference. Their efforts help keep the Galt community clean while supporting long term environmental sustainability.
For more information about proper recycling practices and sustainability initiatives, visit www.Cal-Waste.com.
| Galt Winter Bird Festival | |
Earlier this month, Cal-Waste participated in the Galt Winter Bird Festival on Saturday, February 7th, where we had the opportunity to connect with residents about an important topic that directly impacts our local watershed: microplastics.
Our interactive display showed how plastics break down over time. The top layer of our exhibit displayed common trash items such as plastic bags and food packaging. As each layer moved downward, the plastics became smaller and smaller, eventually breaking down into microplastics. These tiny particles can enter our local waterways when plastics are littered, improperly disposed of, or not managed correctly.
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Microplastics are pieces of plastic smaller than five millimeters. They do not biodegrade. Instead, they fragment into smaller and smaller pieces. Once in the environment, they can travel through storm drains, creeks, rivers, and eventually into larger water systems. These particles can be consumed by fish and wildlife and may even make their way back into our food supply.
One of the most eye opening demonstrations involved fleece clothing. The fleece jacket you likely wore to the festival is made from synthetic plastic fibers. We collected water from a washing machine after washing fleece fabric and placed it under a microscope. What residents saw were hundreds of tiny plastic fibers released during a single wash cycle. Studies show that even modern wastewater treatment facilities can only remove about 60 percent of these microplastic fibers. The remaining particles can enter our watershed.
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Research has also found that microplastics are widespread in the environment. Studies estimate that approximately 95 percent of table salt sampled globally contains trace amounts of microplastics. These particles have been detected in oceans, freshwater systems, soil, and even the air.
The message is not that plastic itself is bad. Plastics serve many important purposes in our daily lives. The key is proper organization and disposal. When trash and recyclables are handled correctly, we significantly reduce the risk of plastics entering our environment.
Simple actions make a difference:
• Secure trash in proper containers
• Avoid littering
• Keep recyclables clean and loose in your cart
• Close cart lids to prevent materials from blowing away
By working together and managing our waste responsibly, we help protect Galt’s watershed, wildlife, and community for generations to come.
Cal-Waste is proud to support events like the Galt Winter Bird Festival and continue educating residents on how small everyday actions can make a big impact.
| | Working Together for Galt: Service, Sustainability, and Smarter Recycling | |
On Thursday evening, February 19th, Galt’s local community service organizations gathered at Cal-Waste for a community mixer. Members of Galt Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis came together to discuss service efforts in our community and learn more about the recycling process.
During the event, attendees toured our operations and gained a better understanding of how recyclables are sorted at our Material Recovery Facility. The discussion focused on how properly sorting recyclables helps conserve natural resources and gives materials a new life.
At Cal-Waste, our Education Team offers afterhours tours for individuals and community groups who would like to visit our facility, learn more about our industry, and see firsthand how making a few simple choices can positively impact our community and our planet.
| | A Special Rescue at Cal-Waste | |
Recently, one very special little guest was discovered tucked underneath a recycling truck in our mechanics’ shop. Covered in grease and clearly frightened, this tiny kitten had somehow made quite the journey before being safely rescued by our team.
Now affectionately named Shelli, she is on the road to a brighter future thanks to Purrfectly Pawsible, a Galt based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping community cats. The organization assists with TNVR efforts, veterinary care, food needs, and rehoming lost or abandoned cats right here in our community.
After her traumatic entrance, Shelli is still a little timid, but she is already making progress and showing signs of becoming a loving companion. With care, patience, and a safe home, she has every chance to thrive.
This rescue also serves as an important reminder to make sure your trash and recycling carts are secure and safe for animals. Please keep lids fully closed, avoid leaving bags outside of carts, and check bins before moving them. Small animals sometimes seek shelter in unexpected places, and a quick check can make a big difference.
If you have room in your heart to give Shelli a forever home, please reach out to Purrfectly Pawsible on their facebook page: Purrfectly Pawsible.
At Cal-Waste, we are proud to serve our community in many ways, sometimes even rescuing a tiny passenger along the way.
| | Glass Recycling Made Simple | |
Learn the Do's and Don'ts of recycling glass jars and bottles. Be sure to leave the lids on, and don’t worry if the glass is broken. During processing, materials are broken down and magnets separate the metal lids so they can be recycled properly.
Small steps at home make a big difference in keeping our recycling stream clean and effective. For more recycling tips and to learn what goes where, visit www.Cal-Waste.com.
| Galt Customer Compliments For Our CSR & Drivers | | “Thank you for the amazing customer service. My trash, recycling, and yard service are always handled exactly as promised. I’m extremely happy with my service and I’m doing a happy dance!” | | “Despite the wind the driver stopped, fixed my cart, and made sure my trash was serviced I was so thankful!” | | “The driver went above and beyond by not only exchanging my cart, but also bringing it all the way up the driveway! As an elderly woman, that is a big deal to me. I really appreciate the exceptional service!” | | “I was so impressed when I saw your driver stop to sweep up the trash from the street! It means a lot to see someone take that extra step for our community.” | | |
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📞 Call us at: (209)369-6887
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| Meet Oscar P., one of our dedicated residential drivers proudly serving the Galt community. As a local resident, Oscar takes great pride in keeping his hometown clean and safe. He understands that every route matters because he is serving neighbors, friends, and families he sees every day. Thank you, Oscar, for your commitment, hard work, and dedication to Galt. | Schedule a Large Item Pick Up in Galt | Need to dispose of oversized household items that do not fit in your regular carts? Galt residents can schedule a Large Item Pick Up for convenient and responsible disposal. This is a fee based service and must be scheduled in advance. | |
What Can Be Collected
Accepted items include:
• Furniture and mattresses
• Large exercise equipment
• Carpet
• E waste such as computers, televisions, stereos and small electronics
• Appliances including refrigerators, ranges, water heaters and freezers
Appliances containing Freon are subject to a Freon evacuation fee.
In most cases, three to four large items equal approximately 3.5 cubic yards. Items must be placed neatly at the curb and arranged safely for collection.
What Cannot Be Collected
The following items are not accepted:
• Loose debris
• Yard waste and tree trunks
• Rock, dirt, or concrete
• Household hazardous waste such as paint, batteries, motor oil and chemicals
Unacceptable materials will be left behind, so please review the guidelines before scheduling.
To schedule your Large Item Pick Up, download the Cal-Waste Recycles Right Mobile App or contact Customer Service at (209)369-6887.
Let’s continue working together to keep Galt clean and organized.
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