Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Santa Cruz County, CA
Santa Cruz County has 9 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 4 landfills, 3 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 3 hazardous waste drop-offs. Most people here live in or around Santa Cruz. For 4 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (4)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (3)Yard waste & compost (2)
County rules
- County disposal sites charge a 28% surcharge on loads from Capitola, Santa Cruz, Watsonville and outside the county. An uncovered or unsecured load is $30.75 per load. Source
- Household hazardous waste is free for residents of unincorporated Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, Capitola and the City of Santa Cruz (proof of residency required, up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip). City of Watsonville residents are not served by the county program. Source
Landfills in Santa Cruz County
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm … Garbage per ton: $105.50Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Santa Cruz County
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm … Garbage per ton: $105.50Household trash & bulky itemsElectronicsTiresAppliancesMattresses
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Grey Bears Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Sun 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Yard waste & compost in Santa Cruz County
- Glaum Egg Ranch Compost & yard waste site
- Rodoni Farms Agricultural Composting Operation Compost & yard waste site
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Santa Cruz County?
Ben Lomond Transfer Station (Ben Lomond), Buena Vista Transfer Operation (Watsonville), Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility (Santa Cruz) and Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop - Off (Watsonville) and 2 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Santa Cruz County?
We list 4 active landfills in Santa Cruz County: Buena Vista Transfer Operation, Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill and City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Santa Cruz County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Buena Vista Transfer Operation, Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility and Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop - Off.
How much does the dump cost in Santa Cruz County?
Ben Lomond Transfer Station: garbage per ton $105.50; Buena Vista Transfer Operation: garbage per ton $105.50. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Santa Cruz County?
Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop - Off is for residents only. Proof needed: Address verification required; the page does not list which documents are accepted..
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Santa Cruz County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Santa Cruz County below.
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