Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley residential customers are on a quarterly billing cycle. This means you can expect to receive your GreenWaste invoice in January, April, July and October. If you have any questions about your billing, please contact Customer Service.

• Notice of Rate Adjustments Postcard (PDF)
• Download Residential Rates – Effective Date, July 1, 2024 (PDF)

Program and Sorting Guidance

• Single-Family Recycle Guide
• Holiday Pick-up Schedule
• Food Scrap Program
• Scotts Valley Residential Organics Recovery Webinar (English / Spanish)

Newsletters

• • Fall 2024
  • Spring 2024

Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy: California Senate Bill 1383, effective January 1, 2022, requires all Californians to subscribe to their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service. Residents are required to properly sort their organic waste into the correct containers. For Scotts Valley residents, GreenWaste provides a source separated organics stream (Green Cart). Yard trimmings and food scraps are composted from the Green Cart at the MRWMD

Program and Sorting Guidance

• Commercial Posters
  • Compost
  • Garbage
  • Recycle

Newsletters

• Fall 2023
• Spring 2023

MANDATORY RECYCLING: California Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) became effective July 1, 2012. AB 341 mandates recycling for all businesses producing 4 cubic yards or more of garbage per week. Subscribing to recyclable materials collection services through GreenWaste will help ensure compliance with AB 341.

MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING: California Assembly Bill 1826 (AB1826) was signed into law in 2014, mandating organics recycling for businesses in California. All businesses in California producing 2 cubic yards or more of total generated material per week are required to subscribe to organic material collection services. Subscribing to food waste collection services through GreenWaste will help ensure compliance with AB 1826.

Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy: California Senate Bill 1383, effective January 1, 2022, requires all Californians to subscribe to their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service. For Scotts Valley businesses, GreenWaste provides a source separated organics stream (Green Container). Food scraps and food soiled paper are composted from the Green Container at the MRWMD.

Businesses are required to provide properly labeled and/or color-coded containers in all areas where disposal containers are provided, except in restrooms. Annually, businesses must educate employees, contractors, customers, and tenants on how to properly sort organic waste, and all of these users are required to properly sort these materials into the correct containers.

Additional charges apply for:

• Excess of dirt and concrete
• Overweight box
• Carpet in excess of 25% of load
• Sheetrock in excess of 25% of load
• Overloaded box
• Truck Tires
• Passenger Tires
• Relocation of box
• Additional days
• Dry run charge
• Bulky Items
• Appliances

Loading box must be level to the rim without anything hanging off the sides.

Does GreenWaste of Santa Cruz County offer dumpsters for construction debris?

Absolutely! GreenWaste specializes in construction and demolition debris recycling. We can provide traditional open top dumpsters for construction debris, concrete, dirt, brick, wood, metal.

 

Does GreenWaste of Santa Cruz County offer dumpsters for residential customers?

Yes! We have debris boxes that are perfect for home cleanouts, spring cleaning, remodels and renovations, cleaning up brush/trees around your property, or whatever else your project might be.

 

When will my debris box be dropped off and picked up?

Drop-off and pick-up times are dependent on our driver’s route, but we try to accommodate to your preferred time as closely as possible.

 

Can I place a dumpster/debris box on the street?

Unfortunately, the County of Santa Cruz limits the placement the placement of a debris box or dumpster on the street.  We also recommend placing your dumpster on private property to deter illegal dumping. If you require your debris box be placed on the street, please request a permit from your local city.

 

What size debris box do I need?

Finding the right size debris box is crucial to ensuring efficient waste management.  Here are the different sizes we offer and their typical use:

10-CY: This is our smallest size debris box and is ideal for small-scale projects, such as cleaning out a spare bedroom, decluttering a garage, or small landscaping projects.  This size debris box is equal to approx. 3-4 pickup truck loads, depending on the material. This is the only box that accepts dirt, asphalt, concrete, and brick.

20-CY: This mid-sized option is commonly used for lager home renovation projects, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels.  These boxes can also accommodate larger amounts of general household waste and debris.  This size debris box is equal to approx. 7-8 pickup truck loads, depending on the material.

30-CY: This container is suitable for large-scale projects, including major home cleanouts or construction and remodeling projects.  These boxes can accommodate furniture, appliances, and construction debris.  This size debris box is equal to approx. 10-12 pickup truck loads, depending on the material.

40-CY: This is our largest standard debris box side and is typically use dfor significant construction or demolition projects.  These boxes can accommodate large volumes of debris including bulky items like furniture, drywall, and other construction materials.  This size debris box is equal to approx. 12-14 pickup truck loads, depending on the material.

If you are ever unsure about the appropriate dumpster size for your project, please contact customer service.