City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-off
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Watsonville in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
- Address
- 320 Harvest Drive (Gate 4), Watsonville, CA 95076
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 9 am-3:30 pm; closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays
- Who can use it
- Watsonville residents within city limits (address verification) and small businesses
- Cost
- Free for HHW
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 831-768-3133
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Rules and residency
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 · 1231 Buena Vista Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 14201 Del Monte Blvd, Salinas, CA 93908Who can use it: Residents of the ReGen Monterey service area; free
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 1104 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 605 Dimeo Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Collection event · 25 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 · 32 mi away · 1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
All programs in Santa Cruz County →
FAQ
Who can use City of Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-off?
Watsonville residents within city limits (address verification) and small businesses
Is it free?
Free for HHW
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint, batteries (automotive, alkaline, rechargeable, button, tool packs), fluorescent tubes and CFLs, motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze, electronic waste.