Refrigerator Recycling in Manteca, CA

Lovelace Transfer Station takes two refrigerators, freezers or A/C units per trip free from county residents; extra or unemptied units are $20 each.

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White goods such as refrigerators, freezers and A/C units are acceptable. (San Joaquin County: Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Manteca

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MantecaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
How it works
Book online, set out your refrigerator and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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North County Recycling Center and Sanitary LandfillCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
San Joaquin County site at 17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
Cost & rules
Fees
Additional or unemptied unit $20
- No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).
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Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer StationCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneA detail isn’t confirmedFree
How it works
San Joaquin County site at 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
Cost & rules
Fees
Additional or unemptied unit $20
- No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Additional or unemptied unit	$20

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Additional or unemptied unit	$20

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility · San Joaquin County

Before you go

Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.

More about refrigerators and freezers

California rules

Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

San Joaquin County: Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- The service is free for San Joaquin County residents; small-business waste by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: refrigerating units, air conditioners, tires, large appliances, solar panels and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- White goods such as refrigerators, freezers and A/C units are acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
- Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances (A/C units, freezers, refrigerators): residents up to two per trip at no charge; additional or unemptied units $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Additional or unemptied appliances are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- White goods such as refrigerators, freezers and A/C units are acceptable. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
San Joaquin County: Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
- Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances (A/C units, freezers, refrigerators): residents up to two per trip at no charge; additional or unemptied units $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Additional or unemptied appliances are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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