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Recycling, Trash, and Compost Information

Why is the dump closed on Sundays?

County disposal sites closed in 2010 as a cost savings measures. All other disposal sites in the County and surrounding counties are also closed on Sunday.

Is there any collection services for low income individuals?

Contact GreenWaste Recovery’s customer service at 831-426-2711 for "Lifeline Rates" for low-income reduced rates.

Landfill and Recycling Centers

  • Buena Vista Location:
    Address: 1231 Buena Vista Dr., Watsonville, CA
    Phone: (831) 454-2430 or (831) 454-5153
    County Landfill Open Hours:
    Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Wed., 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Open Hours:
    Wed., 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Fri., Sat., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Ben Lomond Location :
    Address: 9835 Newell Creek Rd., Ben Lomond, CA
    Phone: (831) 454-2430 or (831) 454-3951
    County Transfer Station Open Hours:
    Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Wed., 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Ben Lomond HHW Facility Open Hours:
    Thurs., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility:
    Address: 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
    Phone: (831) 420-6270
    Open Hours: Mon. - Sat., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
    City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Hazardous Waste Open Hours:
    Sat., 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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