Drip Irrigation Tape

Drip irrigation tape is an agricultural plastic (LDPE #4) and should not be burned or buried.

Drip Irrigation Tape Guidance

  • Cut drip irrigation tape so that individual drip lines do not exceed 6 feet.
  • Cutting into halves or quarters is preferred for easier handling and disposal.

Recycling (Preferred):
Clean, dry drip irrigation tape may be accepted through agricultural plastic collection programs or special collection events. Collected material is managed according to available markets and processing options.
Acceptance criteria and handling vary by location.

Accepted at the following facilities:

American Recycling Holdings, LLC
520 Zephyr Street, Stockton, CA 95206
Appointment Required: (209) 471-6250 or (209) 537-4410
*Only accepts drip tape without metal

County-owned facilities:

Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station
2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 982-5770
*Hard-to-Handle fee applies to all loads
Price Sheet - Lovelace
North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill
17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 887-3868
*Hard-to-Handle fee applies to all loads
Price Sheet - North County
Solid Waste Administrative Office
1810 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205
Phone: (209) 468-3066
Fax: (209) 468-3078
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Email us with questions at: solidwaste@sjgov.org