Manteca Studies Solid Waste Operations Ahead of Rate Hikes
The city manager has directed a full review of garbage, green waste, organic waste, and recycling services as rates climb toward a nearly 50 percent increase.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Utilities
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Manteca will study all aspects of its solid waste operations in the new year, from collection through disposal of garbage, green waste, organic waste, and recyclables. The review comes as the city prepares for rate increases that will total nearly 50 percent at full implementation.
Why it matters
The study is a precursor to a council decision on solid waste rate hikes, and residents will feel the cost increases on monthly bills. The city is also looking for a new site for the Lovelace Transfer Station as part of the review.
The monthly 96-gallon cart rate has climbed from $34.33 in late 2023 to $58.72 as of January 2026, with a scheduled step to $63.07 on January 1, 2027. The city has not yet determined the rate schedule beyond that point.
The players
San Joaquin County
A county government in California's Central Valley that is partnering with Manteca on relocating the Lovelace Transfer Station.
The details
City Manager directed a review covering collection through disposal of garbage, green waste, organic waste, and recyclables. Rate increases were driven by rising operational costs, landfill fees, and state-mandated organic waste programs, and the city is working with San Joaquin County to relocate the Lovelace Transfer Station.
Timeline
Late 2023: 96-gallon cart rate rose to $47.41 per month.
January 1, 2025: Monthly rate rose to $54.68.
January 1, 2026: Monthly rate rose to $58.72.
January 1, 2027: Final scheduled step raises monthly rate to $63.07.
January 1, 2028: New solid waste rate hikes scheduled to take effect.
Utility Context
Manteca's rate increases reflect cost pressures from state-mandated organic waste programs under California's SB 1383, which require local jurisdictions to divert organic waste from landfills. Those compliance costs are now flowing through to monthly household solid waste bills across the city.
Households with a 96-gallon cart will see monthly bills rise from $58.72 toward $63.07 by 2027. Residents should expect further adjustments tied to the council's decision on rates for 2028.
The takeaway
Solid waste costs are rising across the board, so households should review their cart size and recycling habits now to limit the impact of future rate increases.
What happens next
The council is expected to weigh new solid waste rate hikes ahead of rates taking effect January 1, 2028.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in Manteca Utilities for context on how service costs are set.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Manteca Bulletin.
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