Garbage/ Recycling/ Sweeping-Resource Recovery
Taking on a bigger project? Check out our Roll Off Box Informational Flyer(PDF, 2MB)
Please Note: City Municipal Code prohibits third party Waste or "Junk" removal companies from dropping off debris boxes or dumpsters within the City. Debris boxes that are part of the transportation vehicle are allowed.
On August 8th, 2023 City Council approved a new five year rate plan(PDF, 3MB) effective September 1st, 2023 more background can be found, read Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 471KB).
8 de Agosto de 2023, el Ayuntaminento aprobó un nuevo plan tarifario de cinco años(PDF, 3MB) a partir del 1 de Septiembre de 2023. Puede leer las preguntas frecuentes.
Resource Recovery collection rates are based on the refuse container size (volume) and the frequency of collection. Current Collection Rates and Services(PDF, 455KB)
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Street Sweeping
The City provides regular sweeping to remove refuse and debris from streets and bike paths within the commercial and residential areas of the City in order to reduce litter, rodents and water pollution, and to promote safety.
A new street sweeping pilot program has been launched to enhance street cleanliness and ensure compliance with state storm water regulations. The pilot will implement new "No Parking Zones" with new signage in several areas of our city.
For questions, please contact:
Superintendent of Resource Recovery - Collections
831-420-5575
mortiz@cityofsantacruz.com
City Street Sweeping
Street sweeping is a vital service that removes debris and litter to enhance aesthetics, safety, and public and environmental health. Clean streets mean safer streets - for bicyclists, pedestrians, cars and our environment!
Street Sweeping Schedule
Maps
Details
- Streets are usually cleaned on the day after your garbage and recycling pick-up service.
- If your pickup day is Monday, your street may be cleaned the next day, on Tuesday.
- We try to get to every residential street every other week.
- These schedules often vary due to work-load and weather.
Facts
Did you know that debris left on city streets will eventually find its way to the ocean? That means that cigarette butts, heavy metals, motor oil, fertilizers and other chemicals can be washed down storm drains when it rains.
What You Can Do
You can keep City streets clean! Rake up leaves and trimmings and place them in your cart. By trimming all bushes and trees that are over or close to the street and gutter you will keep sidewalks and streets clean and accessible. Street sweepers require at least 16 feet of clearance above the gutter and at least a foot back into the sidewalk to avoid damaging the street sweeping equipment.
- Please have vehicles and obstructions like basketball hoops off of the street the day after your garbage pick-up.
- Take your trash and recycling carts off of the street after they have been serviced.
- Adopt a storm drain and pick up litter near your home.
What We Do
City crews clean most streets twice a month. Higher traffic areas and bike paths are cleaned more often.
Additional Resources
Helpful guides, brochures and newsletters