City of Turlock - Municipal Services Department

What an amazing night connecting with our community! Thank you to everyone who came out! Already looking forward to next year!

That leftover cooking oil might seem harmless, but FOG is a major threat to our water system. When you pour FOG down the sink, it cools and hardens in the pipes, creating massive blockages that can cause sewage backups in your home and environmental pollution.

Save water & follow City code! Hosing down driveways, sidewalks, streets, parking lots and building exteriors is prohibited. Use a broom or leaf blower instead. Questions? Contact Municipal Services at 209-668-5590.

Our community is making waves with recycling! Thanks to YOU, we’re building a greener future. Keep it up!

Turlock’s full 2024 Water Quality Report is now available on the City’s website.

When rain or sprinklers wash pesticides and soil into storm drains, it harms our local rivers and creeks. Here’s how YOU can make a difference: 1.Stop pests before they start 2.Try alternatives such as traps, natural deterrents, beneficial insects 3.Choose least-toxic pesticides

💧Watering Reminder💧 Don’t forget about our Summer Watering Schedule! Check your assigned days to keep our neighborhoods looking beautiful while conserving water. Please remember that there’s no watering between 9AM-9PM!

💧Drinking Water Week 💧 Every drop counts! This Drinking Water Week, we’re celebrating the essential resource that keeps our community thriving.

Today, we celebrate Earth Day and our commitment to protecting our local environment. From our parks to our waterways, every corner of our community deserves care and preservation. Join us in our ongoing sustainability efforts - together, we can build a greener future.🌎

Keep your lawn looking lush with these essential sprinkler maintenance tips! Regular maintenance saves water, money, and keeps your landscape thriving all season long! 💚

The City of Turlock and Stanislaus County is hosting a temporary Household Hazardous Waste Event next Saturday, April 19th from 8AM-12PM or until full at 901 S Walnut Rd. ℹ️ For more information, please call the Municipal Services Department at 209-668-5590.

Congratulations to the selected winner for our Go Green Week 2025 T-shirt Contest!🎉 A 6th grade student at @walnutelementary is the artist! 👩‍🎨 The shirts for Go Green Week 2026 will display this design! *These shirts will not be for sale.

♻️Go Green Week 2025: Days 4 & 5 Highlights♻️ The fun continues with live animal shows and guided tours at Turlock Scavenger!

♻️Go Green Week 2025: Days 1-3 Highlights!♻️ Proud to showcase some fun our participating schools are having so far! From tours to tree planting. Stay tuned for more fun!

Go Green Week is almost here! ♻️ Next week, multiple Turlock departments are coming together to make a positive impact in our schools — promoting sustainability, conservation and environmental awareness. We’re excited to share the efforts to keep Turlock clean and green! 😊

⚠️ Keep Fats, Oils, and Grease out of your drains! When FOGs cool down, they solidify and cause nasty blockages in your pipes and our sewer system. Your sink (and our treatment plant) will thank you! Small actions make a big difference for our infrastructure and environment.

Schedule Change Alert!🚨 Your watering days are changing starting March 1st. Please remember that there’s no watering between 9AM-9PM.

🌧️ When Mother Nature waters, we wait! Please remember that there’s no outdoor watering while raining and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall.

Properly dispose of your game day food scraps by placing them in your GREEN cart or add them to your compost pile. If you’re interested in starting your own compost, we have FREE kitchen compost bins available. Complete an application available on our City’s website.

Did you know your sprinkler system has a magic button called Rain Delay? It skips watering when it’s raining, prevents overwatering, saves water and money, keeps your lawn perfectly hydrated. Most systems let you set 24-72 hour delays and it’s easy to activate on the controller.