Drop-off center
Watsonville Waste and Recycling Drop-Off
2.7 mi E · Watsonville, CA
Landfill
Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, CA · All sites in Santa Cruz County
Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, operated by Santa Cruz County. The site also works as a C&D landfill and a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 6 disposal sites we list in Santa Cruz County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 4,474,820 tons (2022) |
| Size | 60 acres |
| Owner | Santa Cruz County |
| Operator | Santa Cruz County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
36.91738, -121.81142
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Monterey Regional Waste Management District / Marina LF and Smartferm Composting
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- Landfill
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- Drop-off center
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More in Santa Cruz County
- Ben Lomond Transfer StationTransfer Station · Ben Lomond
- City of Santa Cruz Dimeo Lane LandfillLandfill · Santa Cruz
- Watsonville LandfillLandfill · Watsonville
Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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