Finance Department

  • I have a large item to dispose of and would like to schedule someone to pick it up. How do I do that?
    • Please call your garbage service provider. There are 3 companies depending upon where you live:

      Waste Management-538-2210
      Gilton Solid Waste- 527-3781
      Bertolotti Disposal- 537-6911
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  • How do I contest my parking ticket?
    • You may contest the citation by filling out an informal review form at the following location, within 21 days from date of issuance:

      City of Modesto
      1010 10th St. Ste 2100
      Modesto, Ca.
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  • How do I sign up for or cancel water service?
    • You may visit us in person at 1010 Tenth Street suite 2100 on the second floor or contact us by phone at 577-5395.

  • How much does a Business License cost?
    • It depends upon the type of business and where the business is located. In most cases the following applies:

      Home/Outside the City Limits
      $75.00 License fee
      $100.00 Deposit
      $20.00 Minimum License Fee (if annual gross receipts will be less than $2000)

      Commercial
      $50.00 License Fee
      $100.00 Deposit
      $35.00 Minimum License Fee ( if annual gross reciepts will be less than $2000)
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  • Is there an IRS office in Modesto?

  • Where can I get blue bags for recycling?
    • City/County Building at 1010 10th St at Ste 2100 or Ste 4100, Modesto, CA, The Northeast Command Center on Oakdale Rd, King Kennedy Memorial Center and Senior Citizen Center. For more information on recycling please call 577-5494
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  • Where can I pay County Fines?
    • City/County Building at 1010 10th St., Ste 2500, Modesto, CA

  • Where can I pay my ticket in person?
    • You may pay your ticket in person within 21 days of issuance at either of the following locations:

      Modesto Police Department
      600 10th St.
      Modesto, CA
      Or
      City of Modesto
      1010 10th St. Ste 2100
      Modesto, CA

      Or if preferred, you may mail in your payment to:
      P.O. Box 3063
      Modesto, CA 95353

  • Where do I get a dog license?
    • Animal Shelter at 2846 Finch Road, Modesto, CA Phone: 558-7387
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