Modesto Junk Company

Modesto Junk Co. sponsors Relay for Life – Modesto 2012

Keith — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:20:50 +0000

Modesto Junk Company, Inc. Recycling Center is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society/Stanislaus County chapter’s Relay for Life 2012 in Modesto. Cancer is a disease that affects us all, and our own family of employees at Modesto Junk Company are no exception. Modesto’s annual Relay for Life is held at Johansen High School this year during the May 19 – 20, 2012 weekend.

Modesto Junk Co. sponsors OAA 2012

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Modesto Junk Co. proudly announces its ninth annual sponsorship of the Outstanding Athlete Awards (OAA) banquet. The OAA program was created to honor talented local student and adult athletes, as well as individuals who have contributed to athletics in Stanislaus County. The 45th Annual OAA will be held May 2, 2012 at the Sportsmen of Stanislaus Club in Modesto.

‘B’ Green at Modesto’s 2012 Earth Day in the Park

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:56:19 +0000

Come out and recycle on the ‘B’ Green Recycle Day at Modesto’s 23rd annual Earth Day in the Park (Graceada Park) on Saturday, April 21st. Items that can be donated for this community-wide fundraising activity include scrap metal, CRV aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, as well as toners and ink cartridges.

All funds collected from B Green Recycle Days are matched (thereby doubling your personal contribution) by Boyett Petroleum and applied to the City of Modesto’s Adopt A Park Program. Currently, the monies collected are being raised to support the new Modesto Dog Park in town. Goods can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Graceada Park in Modesto.

Video: Cutting into a Piece of History in Modesto (The Modesto Bee)

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:51:36 +0000

The Modesto Junk Co.’s rotating shear was hard at work on Monday afternoon, efficiently cutting the steel from the recently removed water tower at Tower Park in Modesto. See video and the photos below.

Video: Cutting into a Piece of History in Modesto (The Modesto Bee)

Modesto Junk Co. announces new CRV bottle recycling rates

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:44:28 +0000

Modesto Junk Company, Inc. • Recycling Center announces new California Refund Value (CRV) bottle recycling rates, effective Thursday, March 1, 2012. Most of the CRV bottle recycling rates have increased, and Modesto Junk Co. remains the market leader for CRV aluminum cans of course.

Modesto Junk Co.’s new prices for the most common CRV items recycled by California consumers are listed:

$2.10/lb. CRV Aluminum Cans

$0.105/lb. CRV Glass (mixed colors)

$1.00/lb. CRV #1 PET Plastic

$0.57/lb. CRV #2 HDPE Plastic

For other current prices, please call (209) 522-1435 or email info@modestojunk.com.

Modesto Junk Co. sponsors Earth Day 2012

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:43:16 +0000

Modesto Junk Company, Inc. • Recycling Center proudly announces that it is a PLATINUM sponsor of the Earth Day in the Park 2012 festival. This annual celebration is put on by the City of Modesto. It is held to educate our community about the environment, and takes place this year on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Graceada Park in Downtown Modesto. This year marks Modesto Junk Co.’s fourteenth annual top level sponsorship of this community celebration.

New Campaign Aims For More Stanislaus County Jobs (CBS Local/Channel 13 News)

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:42:03 +0000

Officials are hoping to offer incentives for Stanislaus County businesses to create new jobs within the next six jobs. Modesto Junk Company was one of the first to commit to participate in the hiring initiative. The feature story was aired on CBS Local/Channel 13 News.

‘B’ Green Recycle Day on Saturday, January 28th

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:31:25 +0000

Come out and recycle on the “B Green Recycle Day” at the Cruisers – Boyett Petroleum station (McHenry and Kiernan) on Saturday, January 28th. Items that can be donated for this community-wide fundraising activity include scrap metal, CRV aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, as well as toners and ink cartridges.

All funds collected from B Green Recycle Days are matched (thereby doubling your personal contribution) by Boyett Petroleum and applied to the City of Modesto’s Adopt A Park Program. Currently, the monies collected are being raised for the new (and now OPEN!) Modesto Dog Park in town.

Goods can be dropped off between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28th, 2012, at 4931 McHenry Avenue in Modesto.

2011: A Year of Community Giving & Involvement

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:34:29 +0000

Each year, Modesto Junk Company, Inc. provides financial, hands-on, and direct donation support to a variety of charitable nonprofits, community events, and other local groups. The impact is often enhanced through the direct involvement and personal generosity of our employees, whose own time and financial contributions aid a number of charitable and community organizations.

Modesto Junk Company’s 2011 community involvement remained as steadfast as ever, and over the past year includes:

Boyett ‘B’ Green for City of Modesto Dog Park

CBS/Anker Memorial Sunday Concert Series

American Cancer Society • Relay For Life

Thomas Downey High School Basketball

Modesto Red Shield • Crab Feed

Gallo Center for the Arts • corporate sponsorship

“Go MoDo Go” • Modesto Dog Park

City of Modesto • Earth Day in the Park

La Loma Neighborhood

Oakdale Sportsmen’s Club

City of Modesto • Amgen Tour of California

Community Hospice, Inc. • Annual Gala

Redwood Family Center • Benefit Bowl

St. Andrew’s Society of Modesto • Scottish Highland Games

Stanislaus Arts Council

Concerts in the Park • MoBand of Stanislaus County

Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart (St. Stanislaus Catholic Church)

PFLAG Stanislaus

Stanislaus Library Foundation • Author’s Gala

Modesto Pride Festival

Owl Empire of Stanislaus County, Inc.

Modesto Rotary Club

City of Modesto • Breakfast With Santa

Central West Ballet • Benefit Bowl

Sonora Elementary School

Stanislaus Family Justice Center • Art of Justice

The Salvation Army • Kettle Kick-Off

Humane Society of Stanislaus County/New Leash on Life

Parents United of Stanislaus, Inc.

Congregation Beth Shalom • Latkes & Vodkas

‘B’ Green Recycle Day on Saturday, October 22nd

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:35:51 +0000

Come out and recycle on the “B Green Recycle Day” at the Cruisers – Boyett Petroleum station (McHenry and Kiernan) on Saturday, October 22nd. Items that can be donated for this community-wide fundraising activity include scrap metal, CRV aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, as well as toners and ink cartridges.

Goods can be dropped off between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 4931 McHenry Avenue in Modesto.