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Recycling centers in Santa Cruz

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Local recycling centers

1 location

City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility

605 Dimeo Lane

The City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility at 605 Dimeo Lane accepts household hazardous waste on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

hazardous wastedrop-off

Listed hours: Sat 7:30 am-3:30 pm

Accepts: Household hazardous waste

Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off

When does the Dimeo Lane facility take household hazardous waste?

Saturdays from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

What CalRecycle SWIS facility record covers this address?

CalRecycle records this location as City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Fac, SWIS 44-AA-0001, with site operational status "Active" and regulatory status "Permitted". Retrieved 2026-10-30. SWIS identifies the site; specific activities at the same address may have different authorizations.

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Materials Accepted in Santa Cruz

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Santa Cruz include hazardous waste, drop-off. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California currently lists 1 recycling center on RecycleFind. Popular materials include hazardous waste, drop-off. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.

Recycling centers near Santa Cruz

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

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A & S Metals
Watsonville, CA · 16 mi
Buena Vista Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Facility
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M Lopez Recycling Inc
San Jose, CA · 23 mi

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