FAQs • Watsonville • CivicEngage

Do you have a requirement as to how to transport household hazardous waste?: Yes. All products must be packaged in sturdy, non-leaking, closed containers not larger than 5 gallons. Keep products in original containers. If a product does not have its original label, label it yourself if you’re sure of the contents. Don’t mix products together. Make sure products are properly sealed to prevent leaks and spills. If a container is leaking, secure it in a secondary leak-proof container. Place containers in sturdy boxes (do not double stack containers) in the trunk of your vehicle and away from driver and passengers. State law limits the amount in a vehicle to 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per trip.

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Waste & Recycle Center

1. How do I know if I live in the city limits?: You know you live in the city limits if City of Watsonville garbage trucks pick up your garbage/recycling.

2. Am I able to drop off household hazardous waste any day of the week?: Household hazardous waste is accepted Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

3. Do you have a requirement as to how to transport household hazardous waste?: Yes. All products must be packaged in sturdy, non-leaking, closed containers not larger than 5 gallons. Keep products in original containers. If a product does not have its original label, label it yourself if you’re sure of the contents. Don’t mix products together. Make sure products are properly sealed to prevent leaks and spills. If a container is leaking, secure it in a secondary leak-proof container. Place containers in sturdy boxes (do not double stack containers) in the trunk of your vehicle and away from driver and passengers. State law limits the amount in a vehicle to 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per trip.

4. How can I dispose of sharps and medication?: Please dispose of your unwanted or expired medication and sharps by dropping them off at any of the locations found in the Sharps & Meds Collection Sites (PDF).

5. I am a business owner; can I bring my hazardous materials to the waste and recycling drop-off?: No, the waste and recycling drop-off only accepts the type and quantity of household hazardous waste generated in homes. Other disposal options are available for hazardous waste generated by businesses. For additional information please contact customer service at 768-3133.

6. I live in Watsonville but don’t live in the city limits. Where can I take my recyclable materials, household hazardous waste or extra garbage that I may have?: The County of Santa Cruz Buena Vista Landfill serves the Santa Cruz County unincorporated area residents. You can reach them at 454-2607.

Visit the County of Santa Cruz Buena Vista Landfill website.

7. Do you have a flyer that can tell me what is acceptable at the waste and recycling drop-off?: Yes, for a list of all items/materials that are accepted, please view the What Do We Do With All This Stuff (PDF).