Services are restricted to residents of Unincorporated Santa Cruz County only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
www.greenwaste.com/santa-cruz-county/residential-services(831) 768-9505
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This program is operated by GreenWaste Recovery. The service area includes the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County.
Please place all recyclable materials into the blue cart. All items must fit inside the container with the lid closed. Extra items may be placed in a 32-gallon container or paper bag.
Please set out your cart by 6am on your collection day, and keep it 2 feet from other carts.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#1 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#3 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#3 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#3 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#4 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#4 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#5 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#5 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#6 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#6 Plastic Cups | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#6 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#6 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#7 Plastic Bags | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
#7 Plastic Film | pickup |
pickup |
All stretchy bags and film accepted. Bags should be clean, dry and empty. Please put all in a plastic bag and knot at the top. |
#7 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
Aerosol Cans - Empty | pickup |
pickup |
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Alkaline Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Aluminum Foil | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Aluminum Lids | pickup |
pickup |
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Aluminum Pie Plates | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Aluminum Trays | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Blueprints | pickup |
pickup |
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Booklets | pickup |
pickup |
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Brochures | pickup |
pickup |
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Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Button Cell Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Cardstock | pickup |
pickup |
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Catalogs | pickup |
pickup |
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Chipboard | pickup |
pickup |
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Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Construction Paper | pickup |
pickup |
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Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
pickup |
Please flatten boxes. |
Drink Boxes | pickup |
pickup |
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Envelopes | pickup |
pickup |
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Gift Boxes | pickup |
pickup |
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Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Green Glass Containers | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Greeting Cards | pickup |
pickup |
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Hardcover Books | pickup |
pickup |
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Kraft Paper | pickup |
pickup |
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Lead-acid Batteries - Non-automotive | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Lithium Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Lithium-ion Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Magazines | pickup |
pickup |
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pickup |
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Manila Folders | pickup |
pickup |
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Metal Paint Cans | pickup |
pickup |
Please make sure paint is completely dried and the can is empty. |
Milk and Juice Cartons | pickup |
pickup |
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Mixed Paper | pickup |
pickup |
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Motor Oil Containers | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please drain oil from containers overnight. |
Multi-wall Paper Bags | pickup |
pickup |
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Newspaper | pickup |
pickup |
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Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
pickup |
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Nickel-cadmium Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Nickel-zinc Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Office Paper | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Bags | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Cups | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Egg Cartons | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Labels | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Sleeves | pickup |
pickup |
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Paper Tubes | pickup |
pickup |
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Paperback Books | pickup |
pickup |
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Paperboard | pickup |
pickup |
Please remove liners. |
Pesticide Containers | pickup |
pickup |
All rigid plastic containers are accepted, but please remove metal parts. Please empty and rinse. |
Phone Books | pickup |
pickup |
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Pizza Boxes | pickup |
pickup |
Pizza boxes must be clean. |
Plastic Plant Materials | pickup |
pickup |
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Shredded Paper | pickup |
pickup |
Please tie in a clear plastic bag. |
Silver-oxide Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Steel Cans | pickup |
pickup |
Please empty and rinse. |
Steel Lids | pickup |
pickup |
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Toys | pickup |
pickup |
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Waxed Cardboard | pickup |
pickup |
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Wet-strength Paperboard | pickup |
pickup |
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Window Envelopes | pickup |
pickup |
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Windows | pickup |
pickup |
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Zinc-air Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
Zinc-carbon Batteries | pickup |
pickup |
Please put in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling cart. |
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