Public Works Announcements

You can properly dispose of your single-use marine flares at a FREE event for Santa Cruz County residents on Sunday, November 9, from 8 AM - 12 PM at the Santa Cruz Harbor.* 

* Collection event is ONLY open to recreational boaters who live in or berth their boat in the participating area. Proof of residence will be required.

Our 2024 Annual Report is out now! Check it out. 

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.

Learn more about the City of Santa Cruz's Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Barrier Rail Project

We're happy to announce that work is progressing at the Children's Crisis Center!

To meet the future needs of County residents and business, the Buena Vista Landfill must undergo a transformation. Learn more about what we are doing.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - Santa Cruz County Recycyling and Sold Waste Services

August 19, 2020 - Acceptance of an Application for Solid Waste Facility Permit Modification for the Ben Lomond Transfer Station.