Recycling and Conservation

It is the desire of the City of Lathrop to create and maintain a beautiful, environmentally conscious city where citizens live, work and play. To promote this effort, the City is making the following information available:

Recycling & Conservation Guide
Water Conservation
San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division

MANDATORY COMMERCIAL RECYCLING (AB 341)

Per AB 341, State law now requires that all businesses and multi-family housing complexes with five (5) or more units that generate at least four (4) cubic yards of solid waste per week to recycle. The hauler. Republic Services, will contact businesses to assist in meeting this State requirement.

MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING (AB 1826)

Per AB 1826, starting January 1, 2019, businesses that generate at least four (4) cubic yards of solid waste per week shall arrange for organic waste recycling services. The hauler, Republic Services, will contact businesses to assist in meeting this new State requirement.

Construction and Demolition (C&D)

The City of Lathrop provides a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Program to help local C&D projects achieve the state-mandated (CalGreen) 65% diversion of construction and demolition materials from reaching the landfill.  Materials that need to be diverted from the landfill include metals, wood and organics, and must be kept clean from trash so that it is delivered in a manageable condition to be recycled. Roofing projects must also meet the same state mandate requirements.  Roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, wood and other materials must be separated for recycling.

During the building permit application process, residents and contractors will receive the C&D packet of forms further explaining the requirements.

Republic Services will assist with the disposal of C&D materials. Please call (209-466-5192) and select option 2 to speak with a C&D specialist.

Materials such as light fixtures, sinks, faucets, doors, etc. may be donated to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore (209-463-1043) or the ReUse People (209-241-3614). Please contact these organizations for more information on their requirements and what items they accept.  

CalRecyle Facilities and Recycling Website

For information on solid waste facilities, solid waste and recycled materials processors, used oil collection sites, electronic waste, recycling centers, and more please access the CalRecycle Facilities and Recycling website.