Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service (TCDRS) provides the highest quality refuse and recycling collection services for the Salinas Valley
cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, and Soledad, California. Our mission is to provide quality service while preserving resources and protecting
the environment.
This page is a collection of answers to some of the most common questions we get asked. If you have additional questions about the services we offer
please give us a call toll-free at 1-888-678-6798.
How Do I...?
"How do I get help with removing large items?"
Bulky Item Collection Service
Call Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service at 888-678-6798 to make an appointment to pick up your items. Residents of apartment complexes need to have the manager call to coordinate their pickup for the complex. We can collect up to five items per appointment. On your appointment day, place the items curbside for collection by our driver. This program is very popular. You should expect to wait as long as three weeks for an open appointment date. Please be patient with us!
"How do I start my service?"
If you have just moved into a home or apartment or just started a business in Gonzales, Greenfield, or Soledad, please establish your new service in person at City Hall. This is also an excellent time to learn what can and can't be put in your three color-coded carts or larger commercial dumpsters.
Gonzales City Hall
147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
831-675-5000
Greenfield City Hall
599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
831-674-5591
Soledad City Hall
248 Main Street, Soledad, CA 93960
831-223-5000
"How do I ask about...
A residential or commercial bill?
Making changes to my residential service level?
Changing container sizes or frequency of collection for my business?
Adding a cardboard recycling dumpster to my business?
Adding a lock bar or push-out service for my business?
In Gonzales
For billing questions, new service, and changes to existing service, call the City of Gonzales at 831-675-5000
In Greenfield
For billing questions, new service, and changes to existing service, call the City of Greenfield at 831-674-5591
In Soledad
For billing questions, new service, and changes to existing service, call the City of Soledad at 831-223-5000
"How do I update my billing or service address?"
If you are moving, need to disconnect service, or change your billing address, please go to your city’s business office at City Hall in person and fill out the appropriate forms.
Gonzales City Hall
147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA93926
831-675-5000
Greenfield City Hall
599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
831-674-5591
Soledad City Hall
248 Main Street, Soledad, CA 93960
831-223-5000
"How do I report illegal dumping?"
Litter and illegal dumping of garbage, tires, mattresses, and hazardous waste items are problems in our valley. The Salinas Valley is one of the most beautiful spots in California, yet a trip on area roadways can reveal alleyways, medians, roadsides, and parking lots strewn with litter. Litter is not only an eyesore, it poses health risks, impacts our waterways, decreases our quality of life, and is costly to clean up. To report a litter problem or illegal dumping, we recommend contacting your city's public works department at the numbers listed above. If the dumping occurs on county roadways (the County of Monterey oversees most rural areas), please call Monterey County Public Works at 831-755-4800 and report it.
Public works staff members are often working “out in the field” and may be unable to take your call immediately. When you call, be prepared to leave a telephone message with the following:
Your Name
A telephone number where somebody can reach you
The location or closest address or cross street to the site of the litter or illegal dumping
The type of litter or material you have observed
Any other information you might find relevant
Please never attempt to touch or handle hazardous waste material. If you come upon a questionable item or container during non-business hours, call the Monterey County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 831-769-8888. If at any time there is a hazardous waste or materials spill that is life-threatening or presents an immediate safety hazard or danger of smoke, gas release, or fire, call 911.
Residential Services
Residential Services
Residential Services
Standard residential services are provided to the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, and Soledad.
In addition to our weekly curbside service, we offer free motor oil and filter collection in approved containers. We also offer one or more special annual cleanup events in all of the cities we serve.
Business Services
Business Services
Business, Commercial and Multi-Family (Apartment) Services
Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service offers a variety of refuse and recycling services for our commercial and multi-family (apartment) customers. Customers can choose between 64- and 96-gallon carts for garbage collection or 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 cubic-yard front-load garbage dumpsters. Blue cart mixed recycling and cardboard recycling services (where needed) are included with your service.
Construction Services
construction Services
Construction Site Services - Roll Off Drop Off Box Service
Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service offers roll-off debris box services (dropbox service). These very large bins are often used for construction, remodeling, large cleanup, and demolition. We offer three different sizes: 20, 30 and 40 cubic yards. These boxes can handle a variety of refuse, recyclables, and construction and demolition debris.
