Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station

A local transfer station where Manteca residents drop off household junk, yard trimmings, and bags that get compacted and hauled out to a landfill. People who want a quicker trip than driving all the way to a county landfill use this spot. It’s the kind of place that sees a steady stream of pickups and small trailers on weekends.

There’s an entrance booth with someone taking info and directing traffic, and a scale you’ll cross so the truck can be weighed - charges are typically by weight at transfer stations. Pull up into one of the lanes shown by signs or cones; smaller vehicles and trailers usually have their own lane. The site is mostly pavement with large concrete bunkers and compactors visible from the drop area, and the recycling/organics containers tend to be off to one side. Expect a bit of noise from loaders and compactors and occasional lineups during busy times.