Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility is a landfill in Santa Cruz County, CA, listed under Santa Cruz. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Santa Cruz County has 9 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Phone | (831) 420-6108 |
| Website | santacruzca.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1; closes at noon on December 24 and December 31. Household hazardous waste drop-off Saturdays only, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, paint, motor oil |
| Payment | cash, card, check |
| Operator | City of Santa Cruz |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: santacruzca.gov, cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov. 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
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
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
- 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, 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 Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses.
Is Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility open to the public?
Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee.
When is Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1; closes at noon on December 24 and December 31. Household hazardous waste drop-off Saturdays only, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m..
What other landfills are near Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility?
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility in Santa Cruz (< 1 mi), Buena Vista Transfer Operation in Watsonville (16 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 Buena Vista Transfer Operation, about 16 miles away.
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