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🛞 Tire Disposal in Santa Cruz County, CA

4 places in Santa Cruz County take car and truck tires. Published fees and hours, checked October 23, 2026.

4Facilities
3With a Published Fee
Tire Fee
Ben Lomond Transfer StationBen Lomond$9.50 to $179.25 each by diameter
Buena Vista LandfillWatsonville$9.50 to $179.25 each by diameter
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery FacilitySanta Cruz$10.00 to $175.00 each
City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off CenterWatsonvilleSee facility page

🗺️ Map: Where to Take Tires in Santa Cruz County

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🏢 Where to Take Tires

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 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Buena Vista Landfill

📍 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

⛰️ Landfill💵 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

⚠️ 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 4 · 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
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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 4 · 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 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

❓ Common Questions

Where can I take tires in Santa Cruz County?

4 facilities in Santa Cruz County list car and truck 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. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does tire disposal cost in Santa Cruz County?

Published fees: Ben Lomond Transfer Station: $9.50 to $179.25 each by diameter; Buena Vista Landfill: $9.50 to $179.25 each by diameter; City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility: $10.00 to $175.00 each. Checked October 23, 2026.

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