Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lathrop
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Weekly on your collection day
Yard Waste
Weekly on your collection day
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage collection is billed directly by Republic Services, while water and sewer charges are billed separately by the City of Lathrop.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Republic Services offers discounts for seniors aged 65 and older, veterans, and low-income residents, as well as free ADA roll-out service for eligible individuals.
Brown Bin (Trash)
Set out the brown garbage cart every week by 5:00 a.m. Keep carts at least 2 feet apart and clear of mailboxes, trees, and parked cars.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Wrappers and chip bags
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place items loosely in the cart without bagging. Setting out the blue cart is optional on weeks when it is not full.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers and junk mail
- ✓Cardboard (cereal boxes, soda boxes)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel
- ✓Plastic containers #1-7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard trimmings
Yard Waste Bin
Do not put any dirt, rocks, concrete, or tree stumps in the green cart. Like recycling, set out only when full by 5:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Tree trimmings, pruning, and leaves
- ✓Food scraps (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy)
- ✓Food-soiled paper and pizza boxes
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Annual free event (Spring) or fee-based by request year-round
Placement
For the Spring Clean-Up, place items curbside the evening before pick-up. Piles must not exceed 3 ft wide by 7.5 ft long by 3 ft high.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ E-Waste and Appliances (must be separated)
- ✓ Up to 4 tires without rims
- ✓ Bagged or boxed small items (under 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Loose or un-bagged small items
- ✕ Bags or boxes weighing over 50 lbs
- ✕ Engines and engine parts
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquids
- ✕ Dirt, rock, concrete, and bricks
The Spring Clean-Up is free. Special pickups scheduled at other times of the year incur a fee directly from Republic Services.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Republic Services typically delays collection by one day if an observed holiday falls on or before your regular weekday pickup.
Yard Waste Exception
If a holiday delay is in effect, all three carts (trash, recycling, and green waste) are delayed by the same one-day schedule.
Even during holiday weeks, please ensure all required carts are wheeled to the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the adjusted service day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MarchTake advantage of Lathrop's Annual Spring Clean-Up, where active account holders can leave up to 2.5 cubic yards of bulky items at the curb for free collection.
Summer
June - AugustDuring extreme summer heat, ensure food waste in the green cart is layered with yard clippings or wrapped in food-soiled paper (like newspaper) to minimize odors and deter pests.
Year-Round
January - DecemberIf you plan to leave Lathrop for one to two months, you can call Republic Services to request a temporary service interruption and pause your billing.
Local Tips & Community Info
Republic Services Operations in Lathrop
Keeping the streets of Lathrop clean is a collaborative effort between local residents and Republic Services, the city's exclusive franchise hauler. Weekly automated collection requires specific container placement to ensure uninterrupted service. Homeowners must push their carts to the curb edge by 6:00 a.m. on their assigned pickup day. It is critical to maintain a minimum three-foot distance between the garbage, recycling, and organics bins, as well as keeping them far away from parked vehicles and low-hanging branches. Cart lids must be completely shut to prevent wind-blown litter, and drivers will not service bins that are dangerously overflowing or excessively heavy.
Navigating the SB 1383 Organics Mandate
In compliance with strict California environmental regulations, Lathrop enforces mandatory organic waste diversion. The green yard waste cart now serves a dual purpose: it must be used for both traditional landscaping debris and all household kitchen food scraps. Residents should toss fruit peels, meat bones, coffee grounds, and grass clippings directly into this container. By composting these materials rather than sending them to a landfill, the community actively reduces harmful methane gas production. Please refrain from using standard plastic bags to hold food waste inside the green cart, as they contaminate the entire composting batch.
Mastering the Blue Recycling Receptacle
Proper utilization of the blue recycling cart helps divert valuable materials back into the manufacturing supply chain. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum soda cans, glass jars, and rigid plastic jugs (specifically plastics numbered 1 and 2). A major challenge for the sorting facility is 'wish-cycling'—the act of tossing questionable items into the blue bin hoping they are recyclable. Never include greasy pizza boxes, Styrofoam, or flimsy plastic grocery bags, as these tangle the automated sorting gears at the recycling plant. All recyclables should be empty, clean, and placed loosely inside the container.
Coordinating Bulky Waste Removals
Disposing of a worn-out mattress, a broken refrigerator, or a sectional sofa shouldn't be a logistical nightmare. Republic Services offers Lathrop single-family dwellings the opportunity to schedule special curbside clean-up collections each calendar year. This prevents the illegal dumping of oversized items along county roads. To take advantage of this benefit, residents must contact Republic Services directly to book an appointment. Unscheduled bulky items left out on standard collection days will simply be bypassed by the automated trucks.
San Joaquin County Hazardous Waste Protocols
Toxic chemicals require specialized handling to protect the local groundwater and sanitation personnel. Lathrop residents cannot dispose of motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, or wet paint in their curbside barrels. Additionally, electronic waste like old laptops and televisions are banned from standard garbage routes. To legally and safely discard these dangerous household hazardous waste (HHW) materials, residents must utilize the centralized San Joaquin County HHW Consolidation Facility located in nearby Stockton, which accepts drop-offs from Lathrop community members free of charge.
Holiday Schedule Alterations
Your regular trash day may occasionally be bumped due to major national holidays. Republic Services halts residential routes on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your normal service day falls on or after one of these specific holidays, your pickup will shift backward by one day for the remainder of that week. Normal schedules immediately reset on the following Monday. Minor holidays like Presidents' Day or Columbus Day do not impact the hauling schedule at all.
Drop-off Facilities
San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
7850 R A Bridgeford St, Stockton, CA 95206
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I have more garbage than my brown cart can hold?
Loose bags left on the curb will not be collected. You must call Republic Services at (209) 466-3604 to request an extra service pick-up, for which an additional fee will apply.
Can I pause my Lathrop garbage service while on an extended vacation?
Yes. If you will be out of town for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months, you can contact Republic Services to have your service and billing temporarily interrupted.
Are there senior or veteran discounts for waste collection in Lathrop?
Yes, Republic Services offers discounted monthly rates for seniors over the age of 65, veterans, and low-income residents. Applications are available via the City of Lathrop's Public Works webpage.
How do I safely dispose of used household batteries?
You do not need to take batteries to a facility. Simply place them in a clear zip-lock plastic bag and set the bag on top of your blue recycling cart on your designated collection date.