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Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill
Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Santa Cruz County, CA, listed under Watsonville. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. It is one of 9 drop-off sites we list in Santa Cruz County. EPA records show it took in about 74,954 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 150 Roundtree Lane (Office Address), Watsonville, CA 95076 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Hours | Opening times are missing from our sources, so confirm them first. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Santa Cruz County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1981 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Santa Cruz County
- 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
Before you go
- Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- 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
- Monterey Regional Waste Management District / Marina Landfill and Smartferm Composting Landfill VerifiedHours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Monterey Peninsula Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Santa Cruz County
All 9 drop-off sites in Santa Cruz County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill?
150 Roundtree Lane (Office Address), Watsonville, CA 95076. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill?
Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency.
What other landfills are near Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill?
Buena Vista Transfer Operation in Watsonville (< 1 mi), Monterey Regional Waste Management District / Marina Landfill and Smartferm Composting in Marina (14 mi) and Monterey Peninsula Landfill in Marina (15 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Watsonville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Buena Vista Transfer Operation, about < 1 miles away.
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