Lodi, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Service frequency
- Every other week (biweekly)
- Accepted plastics
- Resin codes #1 through #7
- Additional carts available
- Up to 2 extra blue carts free of charge
- Commercial mandate
- AB 341: businesses generating 4+ cubic yards/week solid waste
- State law citation
- California Public Resources Code §42649 (AB 341)
- Polystyrene/Styrofoam status
- Not currently recycled in Lodi. Dart facility closed
- Contamination penalty
- Auto-upsize of trash cart after 2 violations
Summary
Every Lodi residence receives a blue-lidded recycling cart serviced every other week by WM; accepted materials include cans, glass, plastics #1-#7, cardboard, and paper, with contamination triggering cart upsizing under California AB 341 and SB 1383 commercial mandates.
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Full Breakdown
). Residential blue carts are collected biweekly. Accepted materials per the City of Lodi recycling page: aluminum, steel and tin cans; glass bottles and jars; plastic containers and bottles labeled #1 through #7; corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened); newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and envelopes. Residents may request up to two additional blue carts at no extra charge. Plastic bags, polystyrene/Styrofoam, food-soiled paper, and yard waste are NOT accepted in the blue cart (yard waste belongs in the green organics cart; polystyrene must be disposed of as trash since Dart Container's local polystyrene facility closed).
Commercial generators of 4+ cubic yards/week of solid waste must subscribe to recycling service under AB 341. WM trucks are camera-equipped to monitor contamination; repeat contamination results in mandatory upsizing of the trash cart at the customer's expense rather than removal of recycling service.
Violations & Fines
Per Lodi's SB 1383 enforcement protocol, recycling contamination is documented by in-truck cameras. Two or more contamination notifications result in the resident being automatically upgraded to the next-larger trash cart size, increasing the monthly bill. Commercial AB 341 non-compliance is enforced by CalRecycle and can result in state-level penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is recycling actually mandatory in Lodi, or is it voluntary?
Can I recycle plastic bags or Styrofoam in my Lodi blue cart?
Sources & Official References
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