Week Without Driving Community Celebration Join us for a free community celebration highlighting transportation, mobility and accessibility across Santa Cruz County. Explore local transportation resources, enjoy family-friendly activities and connect with organizations working to make it easier for everyone to get around. Week Without Driving Community Celebration
Ben Lomond Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility Closure The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility will be temporarily closed starting August 21, 2026, until September 2027. The last day to bring HHW to Ben Lomond Transfer Station is Thursday, August 20, 2026. Visit the Ben Lomond Transfer Station Improvement Project for more information. Ben Lomond Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility Closure
Composting Workshop Fall 2026 Schedule Free composting workshops are available to all Santa Cruz County residents, covering backyard composting and vermicomposting techniques. Basic and Advanced Composting workshops are offered throughout 2026-27, with both virtual and in-person options available. Sign up online! Composting Workshop Fall 2026 Schedule
Infrastructure Resources Access a centralized resource page with links and contact information for Santa Cruz County road conditions, infrastructure services, transportation agencies, emergency alerts, evacuation tools, and public safety resources. Infrastructure Resources
Changes to CRV Redemption: What You Need to Know Starting July 1, 2025, the Ben Lomond Transfer Station will continue accepting CRV beverage containers for recycling but will no longer provide CRV payouts due to changes in CalRecycles CRV Program. Learn more on our page. Changes to CRV Redemption: What You Need to Know