🎨 Paint Disposal in Santa Cruz County, CA

2 places in Santa Cruz County take latex, oil-based and spray paint. Published fees and hours, checked October 23, 2026.

2Facilities

1With a Published Fee

		Paint Fee
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility	Santa Cruz	See facility page
Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility	Watsonville	Free for residents within daily limits; PaintCare products no charge ($35 minimum may apply)

🗺️ Map: Where to Take Paint in Santa Cruz County

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🏢 Where to Take Paint

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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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 paint in Santa Cruz County?

2 facilities in Santa Cruz County list latex, oil-based and spray paint as accepted: City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does paint disposal cost in Santa Cruz County?

Published fees: Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Free for residents within daily limits; PaintCare products no charge ($35 minimum may apply). Checked October 23, 2026.

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