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05/29/2026

⚠️ CONSUMER ALERT ⚠️

Anyone who purchased grape plants from Costco between April 21 and May 21, 2026, is being asked to contact the Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office as soon as possible.

Agricultural officials are concerned the plants may carry the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive insect capable of spreading Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection that is often fatal to grapevines.

If you purchased a grape plant from Costco during this timeframe:

• Contact the Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at (209) 525-4730 or [email protected] to report your plant and receive inspection instructions.
• Keep the plant isolated in its original pot or container.
• Do not plant, transport, relocate, or attempt to return the plant.
• Do not place the plant in the trash or compost bin.

Costco is directly notifying customers who purchased the affected grape plants and offering refunds.

Read the full press release for additional information:
https://www.stancounty.com/news-room/news-releases/news-2026/20260526_CostcoGrapePlantsFinal.pdf

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05/19/2026

Residents in the unincorporated areas of the county!

Don’t forget — our Free Tire Voucher Program has begun! There’s never been an easier way to get rid of unwanted tires.

Vouchers are completely free and available now.

Please see the attached flyer for more details on how to participate.

05/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 4 pm for a magical crafting adventure! Create a whimsical hideaway for a fairy or gnome using flowers, moss, cardboard, and more, and bring your own enchanted world to life.

For ages 9 and up. Registration is required. Register at stanlibrary.org or call 209-558-7814 for more information.

05/05/2026

"Only Rain down the Drain" - Patterson residents know how to recycle their used oil! Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Don't forget our permanent facility is open most Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm. We collect oil, paint, e-waste, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, etc. For more information, call (209) 525-6700.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

It was another one for the books! On Saturday, our Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility was at the household hazardous waste collection event in Patterson. We had 168 cars come through, and the truck was full! Great job, Patterson!

05/02/2026

We open in five minutes and our crew is ready for you! Patterson residents don’t miss out on today’s temp event! We’re here at the aquatic park until noon or the truck is full! Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

04/30/2026

Hey there, Patterson residents! This weekend, our Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility crew is coming to town. We'll be at the Patterson Aquatic Center from 8:00am-12:00pm. Come early! Residents who bring in used oil and used oil filters will go home with free tools to help with future oil changes.
NOTE: We will not be accepting e-waste for fluorescent lightbulbs!!!

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Newman residents, get ready because our HHW staff is coming to town this Saturday, April 18, from 8:00am-12:00pm or FULL! Our truck will be at the City Corp Yard at 712 Fresno Street. Bring in your old paint, oil, batteries, sharps (syringes), pesticides, or any other household hazardous materials. City of Newman - City Hall Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

If you are disposing of sharps, please make sure they are in a hard plastic container such as a juice container or a coffee can.

NOTE: No lightbulbs or E-waste will be accepted at this event.