Santa Cruz Dump Hours

Santa Cruz Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide for Waste Disposal

Introduction

Are you a resident of Santa Cruz County looking for the most up-to-date information on dump hours and related services? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know about waste disposal in Santa Cruz, including hours of operation, accepted materials, and contact information.

Dump Locations and Hours

Santa Cruz County operates two waste disposal facilities:

• Buena Vista Landfill: 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• Ben Lomond Transfer Station: 9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Accepted Materials

The Buena Vista Landfill accepts the following materials:

• Class III non-hazardous residential, commercial, and industrial waste
• Dewatered sewage sludge
• Low-level petroleum-contaminated soils

The Ben Lomond Transfer Station accepts the following materials:

• Class III non-hazardous residential, commercial, and industrial waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is accepted at both the Buena Vista Landfill and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station. HHW includes items such as:

• Batteries
• Chemicals
• Cleaning products
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Paint
• Pesticides

Holiday Schedule

Both the Buena Vista Landfill and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station are closed on the following holidays:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• New Year’s Day

Fees

Fees for waste disposal vary depending on the type of material and the amount disposed of. For the most up-to-date fee schedule, please visit the Santa Cruz County website: https://dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/RecyclingTrash/RecyclingandDisposalFacilities.aspx

Contact Information

For more information on waste disposal in Santa Cruz County, please contact:

• Santa Cruz County Solid Waste & Recycling: (831) 454-2160
• Email: [email protected]

Additional Resources

• Santa Cruz County Solid Waste & Recycling website: https://dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/RecyclingTrash/RecyclingandDisposalFacilities.aspx
• City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility website: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/public-works/resource-recovery-garbage-recycling-sweeping/landfill-resource-recovery-facility