Lodi, California

Recycling centers in Lodi

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Local recycling centers

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Waste Management runs the Lodi transfer station at 1333 E Turner Road and uses it as the host site for the city's special collection events. The annual spring household hazardous waste event takes antifreeze, batteries, drain and oven cleaners, paint and solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, used oil and aerosol cans, free to Lodi residents. Separate e-waste events at the same site take televisions, computers, printers, cell phones, DVD players and stereos. An annual dump day lets single-family customers inside city limits bring up to two cubic yards in one load, with a voucher mailed beforehand. Commercial waste, dirt, concrete, tires, liquids, CRT screens and appliances still holding CFCs are refused. Hazardous waste is also taken Thursday through Sunday at the San Joaquin County consolidation facility in Stockton, up to 15 gallons per trip.

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Accepts: Antifreeze, Batteries, Drain cleaner, Household cleaners, Paint and solvents, Pesticides, Pool chemicals, Used oil, Aerosol cans, Televisions, Computers, Printers, Cell phones

Services: Annual household hazardous waste event · E-waste collection events · Annual dump day for single-family customers · Annual curbside cleanup event

When does the Lodi transfer station take household hazardous waste?

Waste Management hosts an annual household hazardous waste collection event each spring at the transfer station on East Turner Road, free to Lodi residents.

Do I need a voucher for dump day at the Lodi transfer station?

Yes. Single-family customers within city limits get a voucher by mail before the event, and loads are limited to two cubic yards.

North County Landfill

17720 East Harney Lane

San Joaquin County-owned landfill on East Harney Lane that takes mattresses for disposal at no charge.

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Accepts: Mattresses, Household waste

Services: Landfill · Free mattress disposal

Is this location listed as a certified used-oil collection center?

CalRecycle's Used Oil Certified Collection Centers directory lists North County Recycling Center & Sanitary Land at 17720 East Harney Lane, Lodi, with certification 39-C-08202. Retrieved 2026-10-30. The program is for collection of used motor oil; call the listed facility about available drop-off service, quantity limits and hours.

Does the CalRecycle used-oil directory say this center takes oil filters?

For North County Recycling Center & Sanitary Land (39-C-08202), the directory's "Accepts Used Oil Filters?" field is Yes. Retrieved 2026-10-30. This answer describes the certified collection-center entry; confirm your load with the facility. CalRecycle advises keeping used oil separate from antifreeze, solvents, gasoline and water.

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9211 CA-12 Lodi CA 95240 USA

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Lodi

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Lodi include Transfer Station, Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste, Paint. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Lodi, California

Lodi's curbside service runs through the City and its franchise hauler, Waste Management, which also operates the transfer station at 1333 E Turner Rd. Residents get separate recycling and organics carts, with food scraps going in the organics cart under California's SB 1383. Glass bottles and jars go in the recycling cart with everything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lodi take glass in the curbside recycling cart?

Yes. Glass bottles and jars of any color go in the recycling cart. Aluminum, steel and tin cans, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, and plastic containers labeled 1 through 7 go in the same cart, all mixed together.

Can I put food scraps in my Lodi organics cart?

Yes. Lodi's organics cart takes food waste such as bones, egg shells, meat, and pizza crust, plus food-soiled paper and yard trimmings. Do not bag the food scraps. Plastic bags, foam, fats, oils, and grease stay out.

What happens if I put plastic bags in my Lodi recycling cart?

Waste Management can flag the cart. WM Smart Truck cameras monitor carts in Lodi, and loose plastic bags are the most common contaminant. Residents get a notice first, and if the contamination keeps happening the City can upsize the trash cart.

Where do I take household hazardous waste from Lodi?

Waste Management holds an annual spring collection at the Lodi transfer station, 1333 E Turner Rd. The San Joaquin County household hazardous waste facility at 7850 South R.A. Bridgeford Street in Stockton takes most items Thursday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.

How do I recycle batteries and old prescriptions in Lodi?

Batteries go to the Public Works Department at City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, with both ends taped. Lithium ion, alkaline, button cell, and nickel-based types are all accepted. Expired prescriptions go in the collection box in the lobby of the Lodi Police Department at 215 East Elm Street.

Where can I recycle a mattress in Lodi?

Take it to North County Landfill at 17720 East Harney Lane, which is County-owned and accepts mattresses free. The Lodi transfer station on Turner Road is not County-owned, so a fee can apply there. The landfill's number is (209) 887-3868.

Recycling tips for Lodi

  • •Tape both ends of every battery before dropping it at City Hall on West Pine Street.
  • •Dollar Dump Days let single-family customers inside city limits bring up to 2 cubic yards of refuse to Turner Road for $1, but you need the voucher the City mails out first.
  • •Lodi's annual curbside cleanup takes up to the equivalent of three 64-gallon carts, with each bagged or boxed container under 50 pounds.
  • •Refrigerators and air conditioners containing CFCs are refused at Dollar Dump Days, as are tires and concrete.
  • •Dart Container's Lodi facility no longer accepts polystyrene foam, so foam goes in the trash.

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