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Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Buena Vista Landfill)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by County of Santa Cruz Public Works in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
- Address
- 1231 Buena Vista Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
- Hours
- Wed 7:30 am-2:30 pm; Fri-Sat 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with County of Santa Cruz Public Works before you load the car.
What you can bring
The source does not list accepted items for this program. Call before you go.
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Lab-grade chemicals; nitrous oxide canisters
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 3 mi away · 320 Harvest Drive (Gate 4), Watsonville, CA 95076Who can use it: Watsonville residents within city limits (address verification) and small businesses
- Permanent drop-off · 16 mi away · 14201 Del Monte Blvd, Salinas, CA 93908Who can use it: Residents of the ReGen Monterey service area; free
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 605 Dimeo Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 1104 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907
- Collection event · 28 mi away · 2650 John Smith Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 · Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Sat, Dec 19, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County; not businesses; proof of residency required
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
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FAQ
Who can use Buena Vista Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Buena Vista Landfill)?
The source does not state residency rules. Check with the program before you go.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Check with the program to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Check with the program to check.
What will they turn away?
Lab-grade chemicals; nitrous oxide canisters
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/PublicWorks/RecyclingSolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste(HHW).asp
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/