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City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility is a landfill in Santa Cruz County, CA, listed under Santa Cruz. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 8 other drop-off sites in Santa Cruz County. It handled about 55,880 tons of waste in 2009 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Hours | No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone. |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | City of Santa Cruz (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1960 |
Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from August 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. 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
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- 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
- Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household trash, car/SUV/pickup (VEH): $129.00 per ton, $92.00 minimum per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- 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
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- 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
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 City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district, as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility in Santa Cruz (< 1 mi), Buena Vista Transfer Operation in Watsonville (17 mi) and Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill in Watsonville (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santa Cruz?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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