Special Events in the Tri-Cities Service Area

Annual Cleanup Events

Each year, Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service offers FREE special cleanup events in each city in our service area. These events assist our residential customers with clearing the clutter and disposal of items that households may find difficult to dispose of throughout the year. These events are staffed by local community groups that receive either service hours for their members or a donation for the service work of their group.  

These events focus on assisting residents with recycling large items and items that DO NOT BELONG in recycling carts, such as electronic waste, mattresses, and large appliances. Events also allow residents to recycle large plastic play equipment, broken or unusable metal exercise equipment, or extra-large cardboard boxes. Cleanup events are coordinated with partner agencies to assist residents in the safe disposal of household hazardous waste items that DO NOT BELONG in trash or recycling carts, such as motor oil and filters, anti-freeze, household batteries, paint, medical waste (lancets and needles), and fluorescent and CFL light bulbs. The events also accept excess trash (per household limits apply).

The events are set up to facilitate reuse through a “take it or leave it” area for still usable items. Clothing and household items are collected and transferred to local non-profits, clothing closets, and charities. Our staff collects still usable blankets, towels, and sheets and takes them home to launder before donating them to a local South Monterey County animal rescue organization.

The following dates and locations are scheduled for this year in Gonzales, Greenfield, and Soledad. It is essential that residential customers familiarize themselves with what will and will not be accepted at each event.    

Gonzales

Greenfield

Spring Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day Event: City of Greenfield Corp. Yard
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Soledad

Spring Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day Event:
Soledad High School Gabilan Drive Parking Lot
Save the date: May 31, 2025
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Special Neighborhood Cleanup “Mayor’s Beautification Initiative” 2022 Report
Special Neighborhood Cleanup “Mayor’s Beautification Initiative” 2021 Report

Litter Cleanup Events

Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service works with communities in its service area to facilitate year-round litter removal service projects. We provide advertising for your event through community outlets along with all materials and supplies your group will need to safely and successfully serve your community.  Our staff is happy to help with organizing your event as well as provide support to your volunteers on the day of your event.  At the discretion of Tri-Cities and on a first-come-first-served basis, these events can be a fundraiser for non-profit and community groups within the city.  If your group or organization is interested in working with Tri-Cities to coordinate an event, please call us toll-free at 1-888-678-6798, and we will have our community outreach and education representative assist you in coordinating your event.

Recent Litter Cleanup & Special Events:

Gonzales
City of Gonzales Fall, 2021 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales High School ASB
City of Gonzales Fall, 2019 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales High School ASB
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2019 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales Scouting Packs #370 & Friends
City of Gonzales Fall, 2018 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales High School ASB
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2018 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales Scouting Packs #370 & Friends
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2017 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales Scouting Packs #370 & Friends
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2016 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales Scouting Packs #370 & Friends
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2015 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales Scouting Packs #370 & Friends
City of Gonzales Earth Day, 2014 Litter Cleanup: Gonzales High School Interact Club

Greenfield
City of Greenfield, Spring 2019 Litter Cleanup: Greenfield High School Sober Graduation Committee
City of Greenfield, Summer 2018 Litter Cleanup: Greenfield High School Sober Graduation Committee
City of Greenfield Fall, 2016 Litter Cleanup: El Shaddai Church
City of Greenfield Fall, 2015 Litter Cleanup: El Shaddai Church

Soledad
Annual Soledad Lions Club "Zero Waste" Thanksgiving Community Meal Reports:  2013    2014    2015    2016
City of Soledad Fall, 2019 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
City of Soledad 2018/2019 Our Lady of Solitude Youth Group Weekly Community Litter Cleanup Project Report
City of Soledad Fall, 2018 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
City of Soledad Spring, 2018 Litter Cleanup: Our Lady of Solitude Youth Group
City of Soledad Fall, 2017 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
City of Soledad Spring, 2017 Litter Cleanup: Our Lady of Solitude Youth Group
City of Soledad Fall, 2016 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
City of Soledad Spring, 2016 Litter Cleanup: Our Lady of Solitude Youth Group
City of Soledad Fall, 2015 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
City of Soledad Fall, 2014 Litter Cleanup: Soledad High School Cross Country Team
 

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