Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station
You will find Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station in Manteca, CA. It is a transfer station in San Joaquin County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 21 drop-off sites we list in San Joaquin County.
| Address | 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 Directions |
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| County | San Joaquin County, CA |
| Phone | (209) 982-5770 |
| Website | sjgov.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4 pm Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day; 4:00 p.m. closing strictly enforced |
| Fees |
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| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, liquids, septic waste, mobile homes, drums, dead animals, large amounts of soil or gravel |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sjgov.org, sjgov.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Joaquin County
- Loads must be covered or tarped; uncovered loads pay a double disposal fee. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Central Valley Compost Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- East Stockton Recycling & Transfer St. Transfer station
- Clean Planet, INC. Transfer station
- Tracy Material Recovery and Solid Waste Transfer Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTires
- Sun Dry Products, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Thu-Sun: 9 am to 3 pm
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 12 pm
More in San Joaquin County
All 21 drop-off sites in San Joaquin County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station?
2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station?
Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, liquids, septic waste, mobile homes, drums and dead animals.
Is Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house. Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station?
Per ton (weighed): $78.78; Minimum charge (weighed): $38.50; By volume when scales are down: $25.00 per cubic yard; Minimum fee, all other vehicles: $21.75. Rates effective Jan 1, 2026 (price sheet). Uncovered/unsecured loads pay double fee or buy a tarp. Proof of San Joaquin County residency required for no-charge special waste.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station open?
Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4 pm. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day; 4:00 p.m. closing strictly enforced.
What other transfer stations are near Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station?
Central Valley Compost in Lathrop (3.4 mi), East Stockton Recycling & Transfer St. in Stockton (7.8 mi) and Clean Planet, INC. in Stockton (8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Manteca?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 6 miles away.
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