☣️ Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility
📍 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Hazardous Waste Drop-Off run by County of Santa Cruz Recycling and Solid Waste Services
⚡ Quick Answer
Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076. Starting price: Free (for eligible residents, up to 15 gal or 125 lb). Hours: Wednesday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Accepts: paint, hazardous waste. Phone: (831) 454-2606. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 24, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🎨 Paint | Free for residents within daily limits; PaintCare products no charge ($35 minimum may apply) |
| ☣️ Hazardous Waste | Free for eligible residents, 15 gal or 125 lb per day |
Rates July 1, 2026; checked October 24, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Household Trash, Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances, Electronics, Tires, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Concrete and Dirt, Scrap Metal. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Located at the Buena Vista Landfill. Business waste is by appointment only on Wednesdays and Fridays.
📞 Contact
📞 (831) 454-2606🌐 Visit Website🗺️ Get DirectionsRun this facility? Claim this listing free to correct or add details.
✅ What They Take
- ➕Latex and oil-based paint, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, fluorescent and LED lamps, cleaners, solvents, flammable liquids, road flares, non-empty aerosols, automotive products, pesticides, pool and spa chemicals, photo chemicals, mercury devices, household batteries
- ➕Sharps are free through MED-Project (red sharps container required)
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Medicines and sharps (use MED-Project)
- 🚫Reactive, radioactive and explosive waste, ammunition and marine flares
- 🚫Compressed gas cylinders over 1 lb
- 🚫Lab chemicals, unlabeled or leaking containers
- 🚫Commercial waste without an appointment
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Each container 5 gallons or less.
- ✅For more than 30 gallons or 250 lb call (831) 454-2606; otherwise make multiple trips on different days.
- ✅Credit card fees apply, and a 3% credit card fee begins October 1, 2026, per the July 1, 2026 county rate sheet.
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❓ Common Questions About Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility
How much does it cost to dump at Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Published fees at Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Household hazardous waste from eligible residents: Free (Up to 15 gallons liquid or 125 lb solid per day; motor oil and antifreeze 5 gallons max); Fluorescent and LED tubes and bulbs, residents: Free (Up to 25 per visit); PaintCare products: No charge (A $35 minimum may apply); Broken solar panels: $100.00 each. Rates effective July 1, 2026. Checked October 24, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility lists these as accepted: paint, hazardous waste. Not accepted: Medicines and sharps (use MED-Project); Reactive, radioactive and explosive waste, ammunition and marine flares; Compressed gas cylinders over 1 lb; Lab chemicals, unlabeled or leaking containers; Commercial waste without an appointment.
Do they take cash or card at Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Credit card fees apply, and a 3% credit card fee begins October 1, 2026, per the July 1, 2026 county rate sheet.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Residency rules: Credit card fees apply, and a 3% credit card fee begins October 1, 2026, per the July 1, 2026 county rate sheet.
What are the hours at Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Located at the Buena Vista Landfill. Business waste is by appointment only on Wednesdays and Fridays.
📚 Where This Comes From
- 📄County HHW page
- 📄County 2026-27 rate sheet (effective July 1, 2026)
- 📄County Recycling and Solid Waste page
Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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