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Commercial Assistance and Useful Links

Business Waste Reduction Assistance

Many local businesses underutilize the waste reduction services to which they are entitled, and sometimes pay more for disposal than necessary. In fact, state law (AB 341 of 2011) requires businesses to recycle, and County ordinance bans throwing recyclable materials in the trash. The franchised waste hauler offers recycling collection to its customers, and other services at nominal fees. In addition, the County has extensive waste diversion opportunities at its facilities.

Many businesses that want to take full advantage of these and other environmentally friendly services apply for certification under the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program  and become recognized as leaders in sustainability.

For more information about waste reduction opportunities for businesses, contact the County's Recycling & Solid Waste Services.

Useful Links

GreenWaste Commercial Collection Rates

Hazardous Waste

Recycling Market Development Zone

Material Reuse Links

Many services are available to help County residents and businesses reduce waste by promoting reuse of valuable items and materials.

Freecycle
CalMAX
Craigslist

 

2024 Holiday Schedule

Buena Vista Location 

1231 Buena Vista Dr.,
Watsonville, CA

(831) 454-2430 or
(831) 454-5153

County Landfill
Open every Mon.,

Tues., Thurs.,
Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Buena Vista Household
Hazardous Waste
Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Open every Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

(831) 454-2606


Ben Lomond Location 

9835 Newell Creek Rd.,
Ben Lomond, CA

(831) 454-2430 or

(831) 454-3951

 

County Transfer Station
Open every Mon.,

Tues., Thurs.,
Fri., & Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Open every Wed.,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Ben Lomond Household Hazardous Waste
Open every Thurs.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

(831) 454-2606


Other Household Hazardous Waste 

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility
Open every Sat.
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

605 Dimeo Lane
Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 420-6270


Santa Cruz County
Solid Waste & Recycling
Main Office

701 Ocean St., Room 410
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2160

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