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Ben Lomond Transfer Station
Ben Lomond Transfer Station is a transfer station in Santa Cruz County, CA, listed under Ben Lomond. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 9 drop-off sites we list in Santa Cruz County.
| Address | 9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Directions |
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| County | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Phone | (831) 454-2160 |
| Website | cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Wed: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours subject to change. |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | oversized garbage, dirt and rock, special handle refuse, large loads of wood or yard waste, large loads of construction debris |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov, cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Santa Cruz County
- County disposal sites charge a 28% surcharge on loads from Capitola, Santa Cruz, Watsonville and outside the county. An uncovered or unsecured load is $30.75 per load. Source
- Household hazardous waste is free for residents of unincorporated Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, Capitola and the City of Santa Cruz (proof of residency required, up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip). City of Watsonville residents are not served by the county program. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Green World Recycle, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Premier Recycle Transfer station
- Valley Recycling Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Hours: Thu: 10 am to 5:30 pm … Garbage 32-63 gallon (minimum charge): $15.00Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Rogers Avenue Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm … Garbage per ton: $105.50Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Santa Cruz County
All 9 drop-off sites in Santa Cruz County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ben Lomond Transfer Station?
9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005.
What can I drop off at Ben Lomond Transfer Station?
Ben Lomond Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: oversized garbage, dirt and rock, special handle refuse, large loads of wood or yard waste and large loads of construction debris.
Is Ben Lomond Transfer Station open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency.
How much does it cost to dump at Ben Lomond Transfer Station?
Garbage per ton: $105.50; Garbage minimum charge: $31.50; Tires 27 inch or less: $9.50 each; Appliances without Freon: $17.50 each. Rates effective July 1, 2026; 3% credit card fee begins October 1, 2026; 28% surcharge for loads from Capitola, Santa Cruz, Watsonville and outside the county.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Ben Lomond Transfer Station open?
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Wed: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours subject to change..
What other transfer stations are near Ben Lomond Transfer Station?
Green World Recycle, INC. in San Jose (19 mi), Premier Recycle in San Jose (19 mi) and Valley Recycling in San Jose (19 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ben Lomond?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, about 8.6 miles away.
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