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Recycling and Waste Reduction

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Offered Annually in February-March.  

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Need Help with Your Refuse or Recycling Service?

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SCMU Customer Service

831-420-5220
scmu@santacruzca.gov

Recycling Questions

(831) 420-5377
outreach@santacruzca.gov

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(831) 420-5220
scmu@santacruzca.gov

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Household Hazardous Waste (batteries and lightbulbs)

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