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Recycling & Solid Waste — HHW Facilities

Find disposal facilities, accepted materials and visitor information. Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.

Source checked October 15, 2026[1]
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Santa Cruz County HHW receiving resources. Ben Lomond HHW is temporarily closed through September 2027; Buena Vista and the City of Santa Cruz facility have separate receiving schedules.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

HHW locations — Ben Lomond closure and alternative facilities (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Check the current closure notice first. Buena Vista HHW and the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are listed as alternatives.

Before you start

Availability · Ben Lomond HHW — temporary closure
Ben Lomond HHW is temporarily closed from August 21, 2026 through September 2027. Use the listed alternatives and recheck the project notice. [5]
Availability · HHW exclusions
County HHW facilities exclude medicines and sharps; use the linked dedicated drop-off programs. [6]
Landfill and transfer-station information (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

County facility details and the Ben Lomond improvement-project notices. Transfer-station operation and HHW receiving have different schedules.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked2 source pages · 12 citations

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  1. [1] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — 06087
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program provides a safe way to get rid of unwanted hazardous items.
  2. [2] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — 06087
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program provides a safe way to get rid of unwanted hazardous items.
  3. [3] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — HHW locations — Ben Lomond closure and alternative facilities
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    August 20, 2026, is the last day to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) before the HHW facility temporarily closes from August 21, 2026, through September 2027.
  4. [4] Recycling & Solid Waste (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — Landfill and transfer-station information
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Recycling & Solid Waste
  5. [5] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — Ben Lomond HHW — temporary closure
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    August 20, 2026, is the last day to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) before the HHW facility temporarily closes from August 21, 2026, through September 2027.
  6. [6] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — HHW exclusions
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    NO Medicines or sharps.
  7. [7] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — Buena Vista — HHW receiving
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    1231 Buena Vista Dr., Watsonville, CA
  8. [8] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — Buena Vista — HHW receiving
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    (831) 454-2606
  9. [9] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — Buena Vista — HHW receiving
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Wed.: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Fri., & Sat.: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  10. [10] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility — county referral
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
  11. [11] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility — county referral
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    (831) 420-6270
  12. [12] Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz County / official waste program · Waste service — City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility — HHW
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Sat.: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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