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Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill

Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill, 1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, 95076, California

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Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill in Watsonville is the city landfill on Buena Vista Drive where both residents and commercial haulers bring loads to be buried. It feels like a big, open dirt site rather than a neat transfer station, and it's used by everything from pickup trucks to larger dump trucks.

There’s a small entrance booth and a weigh scale near the front; vehicles typically get weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect to stop on the scale. After weighing, follow the flow of traffic up to the active tipping area-drivers will cruise on graded dirt roads past piles of cover soil and compacted cells. The site is exposed and fairly large, with heavy equipment moving around, so take it slow and watch for trucks coming and going.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Watsonville
State California
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Before You Go

  • Cover and tie down loose material before driving in; wind and the sloped drives can fling debris and make unloading messier or slower.
  • California often requires separating organics, so keep yard trimmings/food scraps separated when possible to speed unloading and follow local sorting expectations.
  • Avoid weekend rushes-lines build up, especially during spring cleanup and holidays; aim for a weekday or an off-peak time if trying to move through faster.

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