Waste Disposal in Santa Cruz County, CA

10 facilities across 4 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.9

Junk King Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA · 242 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunkyard

4.2

A & S Metals

Watsonville, CA · 132 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.0

Ben Lomond Transfer Station

Ben Lomond, CA · 91 reviews

LandfillRecycling centerGarbage dump

4.0

Buena Vista Landfill

Watsonville, CA · 70 reviews

LandfillRecycling centerGarbage dump

4.2

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility

Santa Cruz, CA · 41 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management serviceGovernment

2.2

GreenWaste Santa Cruz County

Watsonville, CA · 15 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

3.4

Ed's Alloy Recycling

Freedom, CA · 7 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

2.0

Santa Cruz County Disposal Center

Watsonville, CA · 2 reviews

Waste FacilityCounty government office

Santa Cruz City Residential

Santa Cruz, CA

Recycling CenterRecycling center

Ecology Action Composting

Santa Cruz, CA

Recycling CenterRecycling center

About Waste Disposal in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County in California has 10 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 4 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Junk King Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, rated 4.9 stars from 242 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Santa Cruz County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Santa Cruz County, California?

There are 10 waste disposal facilities across 4 cities in Santa Cruz County, California, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Santa Cruz County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Santa Cruz County?

The top facility in Santa Cruz County is Junk King Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz with a 4.9-star rating from 242 Google reviews.

Cities in Santa Cruz County

Ben Lomond1 facility Freedom1 facility Santa Cruz4 facilities Watsonville4 facilities

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