Residents of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton and Scotts Valley can take their yard (vegetation only) waste to the Ben Lomond dump for free every Saturday in August. If you live in the Forest Lakes Firewise Community (not limited to Forest Lakes - see map below) and are unable to transport your yard waste to the dump by yourself, we will be hauling vegetation waste for residents on a first come first serve basis and time permitting on free Saturday Dump Days. Our hauling is free to the Forest Lakes Firewise Community and will be covered by the Forest Lakes Firewise & Safety Association (donations are welcomed to help offset the cost).

Please register by clicking the Request a Pickup button and filling out the form.

More info:

https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/PublicWorks/RecyclingSolidWaste/YardWasteDisposalProgram.aspx

To facilitate community home hardening and wildfire fuel reduction efforts, County Supervisor Monica Martinez and CDI are excited to offer no-cost yard waste disposal days to residents of the San Lorenzo Valley and unincorporated area of Scotts Valley.

District 5 residents are encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity to affordably dispose of yard waste at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station every Saturday during the month of August.

Program details:

Participants must be residents of the unincorporated area of District 5.
Two-ton maximum per load.
Standard yard waste size and material restrictions apply.
No appointment needed.
Self-haulers: Proof of residency required.
Contractors: Affidavit required.

Using a Contractor or Landscaper hauler?

If you're hiring someone to haul your yard waste, you'll need to provide them with a signed affidavit confirming they are hauling on your behalf.

Transfer Station staff will collect and verify affidavits at the gate. A separate affidavit is required for each load.

You can download the affidavit here.

Free Dump Saturdays in August

Bring your yard waste to the Ben Lomond dump for free every Saturday in August