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General Information about the Dimeo Lane Resource Recovery Facility

The Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) includes a sanitary landfill, recycling center, yard waste drop-off, construction & demolition (C&D) drop-off and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. The facility is for the processing and disposal of material generated within the City of Santa Cruz City limits. Click Be prepared to show proper ID or documentation as noted below. Learn more about this requirement here (Mas information aqui)

Location:

The City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility and Recycling Center is located at 605 Dimeo Lane, 3 miles north of the City limits off of Highway 1.

The RRF is 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.

Fee And Forms Of Payment Accepted

Resource Recovery Facility Fees and Rates Chart [PDF]

Accepted Forms of Payment

Cash credit card and City of Santa Cruz resident proof, or

Check and Identification and City of Santa Cruz resident proof, or

Set up an account with the Finance Department —
To apply for an account contact Finance Department at 809 Center Street, Room 101, Santa Cruz, or call the Finance Department at 831-420-5070.

Finance Department office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (open lunch hour). Closed Friday. Approval usually takes 1-2 weeks.

Residents of the City of Santa Cruz who need to self-haul materials from their home to the landfill must be prepared to provide proof of residency (driver's license and municipal utility bill or similar document with a City address) to the gate house attendant.

Businesses hauling materials which were generated within the City of Santa Cruz may use the RRF/landfill. Businesses must be prepared to provide proof that the materials came from within the City limits. A typical way to provide proof would be to present a signed and dated letter or contract from the property owner or manager where the materials were generated or a copy of the Work Permit, indicating that the business has been hired to haul those materials.

Hours:

The Resource Recovery Facility and Recycling Center are open Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays, and the following holidays:

Days and times RRF is closed

Closed		Sundays
Closed		Thanksgiving Day
Closed		12 noon • December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Closed		December 25 (Christmas Day)
Closed		12 noon • December 31 (New Year's Eve)
Closed		January 1 (New Year's Day)

Note: City residents and businesses are permitted to use the County of Santa Cruz-Buena Vista Landfill and Ben Lomond Transfer Station. A surcharge of 28% will be added to regular county disposal fees. City residents may drop-off "non-fee" recyclable material without charge and use Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off centers at County facilities.

Household Hazardous Waste - Drop-Off Center: Only on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Trash Disposal
The City operates and maintains the sanitary landfill for use by City refuse operations and private individuals and businesses. The City ensures that the landfill meets all state and federal regulatory requirements, and operates and performs field maintenance on equipment and pumps used at the landfill.

Recycling Center Processing
The City operates and maintains the recycling drop-off and processing center at the Dimeo Lane Resource Recovery Facility. Recyclable items such as mixed paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, used oil, E waste and appliances are accepted, sorted and processed. All recycled material is sold to commercial markets.

Recycling Center - Drop Off

Yard Waste

Mattress Recycling

Carpet Recycling [PDF]

Roll Off Box Rental [PDF]

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