☣️ Hazardous Waste Disposal in Santa Cruz County, CA

3 places in Santa Cruz County take paint, oil, batteries, chemicals. Published fees and hours, checked October 23, 2026.

3Facilities

1With a Published Fee

		Hazardous Waste Fee
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility	Santa Cruz	See facility page
City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center	Watsonville	See facility page
Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility	Watsonville	Free for eligible residents, 15 gal or 125 lb per day

🗺️ Map: Where to Take Hazardous Waste in Santa Cruz County

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🏢 Where to Take Hazardous Waste

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility

📍 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $19.68

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Contact

📞 (831) 420-6108 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

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

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City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center

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

🏘️ Convenience Center

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Contact

📞 (831) 768-3133 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

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

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Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility

📍 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off💵 From Free

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Contact

📞 (831) 454-2606 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

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

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❓ Common Questions

Where can I take hazardous waste in Santa Cruz County?

3 facilities in Santa Cruz County list paint, oil, batteries, chemicals as accepted: City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Center, Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does hazardous waste disposal cost in Santa Cruz County?

Published fees: Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Free for eligible residents, 15 gal or 125 lb per day. Checked October 23, 2026.

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