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Hazardous waste regulations designate a category of hazardous wastes called "universal waste" (U-waste). This category includes commonly used products that contain hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium. U-wastes are barred from disposal in the trash. For more information on universal waste, please consult the information provided by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the County of Santa Cruz Disposal Site Recycling Guide. Below are some examples of U-wastes and how to handle them properly:
1231 Buena Vista Dr., Watsonville, CA (831) 454-2430 or (831) 454-5153
County Landfill Open Mon. - Sat. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm BV Household Hazardous Waste Open every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
9835 Newell Creek Rd., Ben Lomond, CA
(831) 454-2430 or
(831) 336-3951
County Transfer Station Open Mon. - Sat. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
BL HHW Facility Open every Thurs. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Open every Sat. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
605 Dimeo Lane Santa Cruz, CA (831) 420-6270
701 Ocean St., Room 410 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Virtual Hours Only (831) 454-2160
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