Resource Recovery Facility (Landfill)
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. The RRF is open to City of Santa Cruz residents and businesses. Be prepared to show proper ID or documentation as noted below.
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.
Fee Schedule
Please Note:
- There is no charge for recyclable items except for those listed in Fee Schedule (linked below).
- Contaminated recyclable or construction materials will be charged as refuse.
- All uncovered loads will be assessed as shown in the fee schedule.
- All trailers with beds over eight (8) feet in length are required to weigh on the scale and be charged based on tonnage.
- No discounts are given for airspace contained within load.
- North Coast County Residents will pay stated rates plus a 28% surcharge.
- The Director of Public Works is authorized to reduce or waive fees for certain materials for a specified time period if those materials are deemed necessary for construction or operational uses at the Resource Recovery Facility.
RRF Fees and Rates 2026(PDF, 195KB)
Tenga en Cuenta:
- No se cobra por los artículos reciclables, excepto por los que figuran en la tabla de tarifas.
- Los materiales reciclables o de construcción contaminados se cobrarán como basura.
- A todas las cargas sin cubrir, se les aplicará un recargo según lo indicado en la tabla de tarifas.
- Todos los remolques con plataforma de más de ocho (8) pies de longitud deben pesar en la báscula y se les cobrará basado en el peso de tonelaje.
- No aplicaran descuentos por el espacio libre que este dentro de la carga.
- El recargo para los residentes del condado de North Coast corresponde a las tarifas indicadas más un 28%.
- El director de Obras Públicas está autorizado a reducir o remover el cesto de las tarifas para determinados materiales durante un periodo de tiempo específico si dichos materiales se consideran necesarios para la construcción o el funcionamiento de la Planta de Recuperación de Recursos.
Tarifas y tasas del RRF 2026(PDF, 132KB)
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 gatehouse attendant.
Businesses hauling materials that 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.