DECEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER
The Cal-Waste family values you as a customer, and we wish you a very
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
from our family to yours.
Christmas Lights
CANNOT Be Recycled
If you have encountered the familiar scenario of testing out Christmas light strands then you'll be interested to know that Christmas lights are not recyclable, and they belong in your trash cart.

Christmas light strands can cause damage to our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and they create potential risks for our staff at our MRF. Please be sure to place all Christmas lights, extension cords, or rope like waste of any kind in your trash cart or container.
When you're done with the fort you made with your amazon boxes, be sure to break down the cardboard boxes before putting them in your recycling cart .
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN THE BIN LOCATED AT 455 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
BATTERIES ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!

To protect our employees, avoid the risk of fire in our collection trucks, and prevent fire in our MRF, we ask that you PLEASE USE THE BATTERY COLLECTION RECEPTACLE in the Galt Police Department Parking Lot. Please do not place any batteries in Cal-Waste’s collection carts. Household alkaline batteries (including A, AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt), cell phones, smart phones, iPods and other mp3 players, and their chargers are collected in clear plastic zip-lock bags and can be dropped off free of charge at the: Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center.

In addition to the risk of fire, California environmental laws dictate that household batteries can’t be taken to the landfill. This Special Battery Collection Receptacle was purchased with a grant from CalRecycle. The City of Galt is anticipating placing an additional bin on the northeast side of town. Please remove all batteries from storage bags. Only household batteries may be placed in the bin; no automotive or motorcycle batteries are allowed.
AVAILABLE NOW
Schedule Your Large Item Pickup
Through our FREE APP!
WHAT IS A LARGE ITEM PICK UP?

Large Item Pick Ups are for oversized items that will not fit into a Cal-Waste collection cart during your regular weekly waste collection.

Large Item Pick Up materials must not exceed four feet by four feet by two feet (4’x4’x2’) and sixty (60) pounds.
OVERSIZED ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR
LARGE ITEM PICK UP INCLUDE:
  • Carpet
  • Furniture & Mattresses
  • Electronics at the end of their useful life (Computers, Televisions, VCR’s, Stereos, Copiers, Fax Machines, etc.)
  • Appliances: Refrigerators, Ranges, Water Heaters, Freezers, etc.

Please visit our website for specific guidelines including a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
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Do You Have Questions About Your Waste & Recycling Service?

At Cal-Waste, it is important to us that you have answers to any of the questions you may have. That's why, in addition to our free and easy to use app "Cal-Waste Recycles Right", we're providing you with some helpful telephone numbers:

To Start, Stop or Modify Residential Service or For Billing Questions:
Call City of Galt (209)366-7150


To Report Damaged Carts:
Cal-Waste (209)369-6887
or e-Mail


To Order Handy Haulers or Schedule Your Large Item Pickup Service:
Cal-Waste (209)369-6887
or e-Mail
To Schedule A Large Item Pick Up With The App:
  • Click the ••• at the bottom right corner of your screen.
  • Tap Schedule a Large Item Pick Up.
  • Tell us what you would like to have collected.
  • Choose your Large Item Pick Up Date
  • You will receive a confirmation e-Mail verifying the date and details.

For now you can:
  • View Your Collection Schedule
  • Get Collection Day Reminders
  • Search Our Waste Wizard to ensure you are placing your items in the correct cart
Questions?
Contact our helpful Customer Service Team!

(209)369-6887

Kindly,
The Cal-Waste Team

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