Public Works Announcements

Help little ones learn about emergency preparedness through coloring and fun activities! Our Emergency Preparedness Coloring Book introduces young children to earthquakes, floods, landslides and other hazards while teaching simple ways to stay safe. This free, family-friendly resource is available to download, and physical copies can be picked up at our office. 

El Nino conditions can result in heavy rain, flooding, fallen trees and hazardous road conditions. Learn how to prepare for winter weather, find sand and sandbag locations, check County road advisories and access additional emergency preparedness resources all in one place. 

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! 

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.

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.