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Santa Cruz City Resource Recovery Garbage/Recycling/Sweeping

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General Agency Information
Name: Santa Cruz City Resource Recovery Garbage/Recycling/Sweeping
Alternate Name(s): Santa Cruz City Resource Recovery and Collection
Address: 605 Dimeo Lane
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-420-6270
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/public-works/resource-recovery-garbage-recycling-sweeping
Details
Description: The Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) includes a sanitary landfill, recycling center, greenwaste drop-off area, and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility.

Maintains and operates the sanitary landfill for use by the City refuse operation and private individuals and businesses from the city. Ensures that the landfill meets all state and federal regulatory requirements. Operates and performs field maintenance on equipment and pumps used at landfill.

Operates and maintains the recycling drop-off and processing center at the City landfill. Accepts, sorts and processes recyclable items, such as newspapers, plastics, metals, glass, used oil, appliances, etc. and sell materials to commercial markets.

For questions regarding curbside recycling or refuse collection call City of Santa Cruz Customer Service at 831-420-5220 or email at
scmu.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us

ELIGIBILITY: open to City of Santa Cruz residents and businesses. North County residents may use the facility but must pay a 28% surcharge above the established rates.

FEES: Call or check website for information.
Programs: Household hazardous waste can be dropped off from 7:30am to 3:30pm on Saturdays only at the Resource Recovery Facility on Dimeo Lane.
Languages other than English: Spanish
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Call for Information
Public Transportation: Available Within Four Blocks
Eligibility: See Description Notes
Fees: See Description Notes
Areas Served: See Description Notes
Physical Location: Santa Cruz
Funding Source: City Government
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Craig Pearson
Superintendent of Waste Disposal
831-420-6273
cpearson@cityofsantacruz.com
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Government Agencies
Hazardous Materials Control
Hazardous Materials Roundups
Hazardous Waste Control
Recycling
Recycling Centers
Sanitary Landfills
This agency was last updated on April 16, 2020.