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Curbside Recycling Collection

The County sponsors recycling collection service through its Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with GreenWaste Recovery. Recycling collection is part of a comprehensive service package available to any resident or business of the unincorporated area. Unlimited recycling collection is included in the cost of refuse collection service for all customers. Bin service customers receive limited recycling included in the cost of refuse collection service.

Curbside yard waste collection service is also provided through the Franchise Agreement with GreenWaste Recovery. Unlimited yard waste collection is included within the cost of refuse collection service for cart customers. Bin service customers may subscribe to yard waste service at an additional charge.

GreenWaste Recovery Website

Materials accepted in GreenWaste Recovery's curbside recycling

2024 Holiday Schedule

Buena Vista Location 

1231 Buena Vista Dr.,
Watsonville, CA

(831) 454-2430 or
(831) 454-5153

County Landfill
Open every Mon.,

Tues., Thurs.,
Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Buena Vista Household
Hazardous Waste
Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Open every Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

(831) 454-2606


Ben Lomond Location 

9835 Newell Creek Rd.,
Ben Lomond, CA

(831) 454-2430 or

(831) 454-3951

 

County Transfer Station
Open every Mon.,

Tues., Thurs.,
Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Ben Lomond Household Hazardous Waste
Open every Thurs.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

(831) 454-2606


Other Household Hazardous Waste 

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility
Open every Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

605 Dimeo Lane
Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 420-6270


Santa Cruz County
Solid Waste & Recycling
Main Office

701 Ocean St., Room 410
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2160

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