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Dumps and Transfer Stations in Santa Cruz County, CA

Compare 6 public drop-off sites in Santa Cruz County: published fees, hours and what each one accepts. Checked October 23, 2026.

6Facilities
3Cities
4Take Mattresses
$19.68Lowest Starting Price

⚡ Quick Answer

The lowest starting price we list for a dump or transfer station in Santa Cruz County is at City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility in Santa Cruz: $19.68 (minimum charge; loose refuse $90.87 / ton). We list 6 sites in Santa Cruz County. Rates were checked October 23, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

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📋 Quick Navigation

  1. 1
    Ben Lomond Transfer Station9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond
  2. 2
    Buena Vista Landfill1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville
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    City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center320 Harvest Drive, Gate 4, Watsonville
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    Ben Lomond Household Hazardous Waste Facility9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond
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    Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville

💡 Good to Know in Santa Cruz County

✅ Before You Go

  • County sites require proof of residency, and loads from the cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz and Watsonville or from outside the county pay a 28% surcharge. A 3% credit card fee starts October 1, 2026.
  • Cover and tie down your load. Ben Lomond Transfer Station charges $30.75 / load, Buena Vista Landfill charges $30.75 / load for an uncovered load.
  • The Ben Lomond Transfer Station is under a year-long improvement project that began August 18, 2026, with limited operating days, and its hazardous waste facility is closed until about September 2027, per the county. The City of Santa Cruz runs its own facility on Dimeo Lane, and Watsonville's drop-off center is for Watsonville residents only.
  • Call ahead. Rates are set at the scale and many add fuel or environmental surcharges.
  • Bring ID and proof of address if you want resident rates or a free mattress drop-off.
  • Separate your load. Mixed loads usually pay the higher rate.

🎟️ Free Drop-Offs

  • Ben Lomond Transfer Station: Free green waste for residents of unincorporated District 5 (San Lorenzo Valley and unincorporated Scotts Valley): Saturdays August 29 and September 26, 2026, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 2-ton limit, proof of residency. The 2026 season listed no dates after September 26.

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🔎 Browse by Item in Santa Cruz County

🗑️ Household Trash (4)🛋️ Furniture (3)🛏️ Mattresses (4)🔌 Appliances (3)📺 Electronics (4)🛞 Tires (4)🌿 Yard Waste (4)🧱 Construction Debris (2)🪨 Concrete and Dirt (2)🔩 Scrap Metal (4)🎨 Paint (2)☣️ Hazardous Waste (3)

🗺️ Map of Santa Cruz County Facilities

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🏢 All 6 Facilities in Santa Cruz County

1

Ben Lomond Transfer Station

📍 9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $31.50
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Fees and what they take

Garbage and treated wood waste$105.50 / ton
Contaminated garbage (over 5% recyclables)$202.50 / ton
Clean sorted wood and yard waste$70.00 / ton
Food waste$103.50 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ The county page says Ben Lomond operating days will vary starting September 2026 while con...

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
#1 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Buena Vista Landfill

📍 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $31.50
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Garbage and treated wood waste$105.50 / ton
Contaminated garbage (over 5% recyclables)$202.50 / ton
Clean sorted wood and yard waste$70.00 / ton
Food waste$103.50 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ Fees shown are for loads from unincorporated Santa Cruz County and Scotts Valley. City of ...

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
#2 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
3

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility

📍 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $19.68
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Loose refuse$90.87 / ton
Greenwaste and wood or lumber$68.00 / ton
Non-separated wood$76.04 / ton
Clean fill$100.00 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ CITY OF SANTA CRUZ RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ONLY (material generated inside city limits), ...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
#3 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
4

City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center

📍 320 Harvest Drive, Gate 4, Watsonville, CA 95076

🏘️ Convenience Center
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Self-haul feesCall for prices
🗑️ Household Trash🛏️ Mattresses📺 Electronics🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste🔩 Scrap Metal

⚠️ Watsonville residents inside city limits only; address verification is required, and resid...

Hours

Tuesday to Saturday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
#4 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
5

Ben Lomond Household Hazardous Waste Facility

📍 9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household hazardous waste from eligible residents (when open)Free

⚠️ TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Last drop-off day was Thursday, August 20, 2026. Expected to reopen Se...

Hours

HoursCall ahead
#5 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
6

Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility

📍 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off💵 From Free
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household hazardous waste from eligible residentsFree
Fluorescent and LED tubes and bulbs, residentsFree
PaintCare productsNo charge
Broken solar panels$100.00 each
🎨 Paint☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ Residents of unincorporated Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, Capitola and the City of San...

Hours

Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday and Saturday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
#6 of 6 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

❓ Common Questions

Which Santa Cruz County facility has the lowest starting price?

Based on published rates checked October 23, 2026, City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility in Santa Cruz lists the lowest minimum: $19.68 (minimum charge; loose refuse $90.87 / ton). Fees and surcharges are added at the scale, so call ahead.

Where can I take mattresses in Santa Cruz County?

These facilities list mattresses as accepted: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Buena Vista Landfill, City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take tires in Santa Cruz County?

These facilities list tires as accepted: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Buena Vista Landfill, City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take electronics in Santa Cruz County?

These facilities list electronics as accepted: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Buena Vista Landfill, City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take hazardous waste in Santa Cruz County?

These facilities list hazardous waste as accepted: City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center, Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

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