Sanitation & Recycling

Street Sweeping

The City of Livingston provides street sweeping services on a set schedule (see the street sweeping map). Please place leaves and grass clippings inside your green can and keep storm drains free of debris and litter. To prevent clogging and pollution, NEVER place leaves, grass, litter, or hazardous material down storm drains.

Garbage Collection

The City of Livingston has an exclusive solid waste collection franchise agreement with Gilton Solid Waste Management. Gilton collects residential trash and green waste/organics from households once a week. For questions about trash service, skipped service, broken lids, or other concerns, contact Gilton Solid Waste at (800) 894-8980.

Bulky Item & Electronic Waste Pickup

Through the Bulky Item and Electronics Collection Program with Gilton Solid Waste, residents can have appliances, furniture, and other bulky items removed from their curb at no cost. Residents must call Gilton to schedule a pickup and are limited to two pickups per address per year. Gilton also collects electronic devices from households at no cost. To schedule a Bulky Item or Electronics pickup, call Gilton Solid Waste at (209) 527-3781 and press "2" for Customer Service.

Landfill Information

If you need to take material to a landfill, the following are within Merced County: Highway 59 Landfill, 7040 N. Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348, (209) 723-4481; and Billy Wright Landfill, 17173 S. Billy Wright Road, Los Banos, CA 93635, (209) 826-1163. Hours of operation and rates for Merced County landfills can be found at the link below.

Recycling Drop-Off (Residents Only)

The City of Livingston Public Works Department offers a Recycling Drop-Off to residents at no cost, located at 2238 Walnut Ave. Acceptable items include glass, bottles and jars, all paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles and containers. Recyclable materials can be placed inside the recycling dumpsters between 7 AM and 3 PM. Please flatten boxes and do not place recyclables inside plastic bags; keep materials loose.

Bottles and cans with the CRV redemption label can be taken to the buyback center next to the La Morenita's parking lot. For additional locations, use the CalRecycle recycling center finder below.

Household Hazardous Waste

Materials with warning and caution labels are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and must be disposed of properly. For information on what is considered HHW and where to take it, use the link below.

Business & Multi-Family Dwelling Requirements

Businesses and multi-family dwelling locations within the City of Livingston must comply with State mandates requiring recyclables and green waste/organics to be recycled, and must report their efforts by sending the survey to the Livingston Public Works Department at 2238 Walnut Ave, Livingston, CA 95334. For more information, see the State's recycling resources below.

Mandatory Edible Food Recovery

Commercial edible food generators must comply with the State's Mandatory Edible Food Recovery requirements. The following locations accept donations of edible food:

1. Merced County Food Bank, 2000 W. Olive Ave, Merced; (209) 726-3663. Service area: Merced and Mariposa Counties. Accepts non-perishables, fresh produce (such as uncut vegetables and fruit), and dry staple foods (such as beans and rice).

2. Livingston People's Fridge, 1310 Main Street, Livingston (outside Emmanuel Baptist Church); (209) 205-8102. Service area: Livingston. Accepts fresh fruits and vegetables 24/7.

3. Second Harvest of the Greater Valley, 1220 Vanderbilt Circle, Manteca; (209) 239-2091. Service area: the Greater Valley. Accepts unexpired food with labels showing nutritional value and a list of ingredients. For large donations, call (209) 239-2091.

Edible Food Donation Locations

Garbage service is provided by Gilton Solid Waste (main office: 1722 Mono Drive, Modesto, CA 95354; phone (209) 527-3781; hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).