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Household hazardous waste drop-off in Santa Cruz County, California

In Santa Cruz County, programs may be called HHW, household toxics or toxics roundup collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.

2 listings in Santa Cruz, Watsonville. A county site may be open only to residents of that county or of member cities.

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.

Listings in Santa Cruz County

• City of Santa Cruz Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site

  605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Paint
  • Used motor oil
  • Oil filters
  • Antifreeze
  • Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs
  • Household chemicals & cleaners
  • +3 more

  Hours: Saturdays only, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Drop-off is free.

  Source: City of Santa Cruz · checked November 9, 2026

• Buena Vista Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Facility

  1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Paint
  • Used motor oil
  • Oil filters
  • Antifreeze
  • Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs
  • Household chemicals & cleaners
  • +4 more

  Hours: Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

  Source: County of Santa Cruz · checked November 9, 2026

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