Stockton, CA – San Joaquin County announced ten remaining dates for community clean-up events in 2024, inviting residents to dispose of unwanted trash and household items. The events are led by the San Joaquin County Community Development Department, which staffs, coordinates, and supervises the events. Other participating County departments include Public Works, Human Services Agency, and the Sheriff’s Department Community Corps, and the Greater Valley Conservation Corps which provide personnel to assist with loading and unloading items.

“We continue to be impressed by the tremendous pride shown by our residents in their communities through clean-up efforts each year,” said San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chair, Miguel Villapudua. “So far this year, over 195 tons of garbage has been cleared in San Joaquin County, dramatically reducing visible signs of trash and blight in our communities. This level of community commitment improves the quality of life for all residents, businesses, and visitors, and makes San Joaquin County a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.”

These events are for waste drop-off only. Community Development Department staff supervise the events and provide trash bags. The Department of Public Works will provide an end loader tractor and operator. On-site Recycling, Inc. will provide electronic recycling and waste haulers will dispose of junk and trash. The Sheriff’s Department Community Corps and or the Great Valley Conservation Corps program will provide personnel to assist with loading and unloading items.

Events will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at locations throughout the County. The dates and locations are as follows:

• Garden Acres:
  July 13, 2024
  Location: Garden Acres Community Center (Parking lot)
  607 Bird Ave, Stockton
  
• Gianone Park:
  July 27, 2024
  Location: Northeast Community Center (Parking lot)
  2885 E. Harding Way, Stockton
  
• Kennedy:
  August 3, 2024
  Location: Kennedy Park (Parking lot on the south side of the park)
  2800 S. D Street, Stockton
  
• Taft:
  August 17, 2024
  Location: Taft Elementary School (Parking lot west of the school)
  419 Downing Avenue, Stockton
  
• Boggs Tract:
  August 24, 2024
  Location: Boggs Tract Community Center (Parking lot north of the building)
  533 S. Los Angeles Avenue, Stockton
  
• Lodi:
  September 7, 2024
  Location: Victor Elementary School 17670 Bruella Rd., Lodi
  
• Linden:
  October 5, 2024
  Location: Linden High School (Parking lot in front of Performing Arts Center)
  18527 E. Front St., Linden
  
• Tracy:
  October 12, 2024
  Location: San Joaquin River Club (Parking lot north of the building)
  30000 S. Kasson Rd., Tracy
  
• Escalon:
  November 2, 2024
  Location: Van Allen Elementary School (North parking lot along Van Allen Road)
  21051 State Route 120, Escalon
  
• Thornton:
  November 9, 2024
  Location: Thornton Community Hall
  26590 N. Sacramento Blvd, Thornton
  

Restricted items include tree stumps, commercial construction debris, and hazardous waste. No U-Haul or commercial trucks are allowed and no more than nine tires per vehicle will be accepted.

For questions or additional information contact 209-468-8925 or mmarin@sjgov.org

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