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Trash Removal in Santa Cruz
Regular carts belong to your garbage hauler. We take the overflow, the cleanout piles and everything the carts will not.
Send a photo of the pile to (408) 310-0246 and we will tell you if it is a job for us.
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In Santa Cruz your weekly garbage and recycling carts are served by the city utility or, in unincorporated areas like Live Oak and Soquel, by GreenWaste. That is their job, and we do not replace it. We come in when the carts overflow or the stuff is not cart-sized at all.
Think of the heaps after a student move-out, the bagged debris behind a Harvey West shed, or a garage that took years to fill. Send a photo to (408) 310-0246 and we quote a one-time haul-off. No contract and no regular route, just a clear space.
Who takes what in Santa Cruz
Cart service is the franchise hauler’s responsibility. The city’s Resource Recovery Facility on Dimeo Lane serves City of Santa Cruz residents and businesses only, with ID. County sites such as Buena Vista Landfill and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station ask for proof of residency, and loads from some cities carry a surcharge there.
We run the load to a suitable site ourselves. Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste are not something we can haul, so set those aside. The county household hazardous waste program is the place for them.
Trash piles we haul
- Overflow bags
Bagged trash that no longer fits the cart or has sat on the side of the house.
- Cleanout debris
Mixed household waste from a garage, shed or storage room.
- Bulky waste
Broken furniture, carpet and boards that will not fit in a cart.
- Yard and deck waste
Old planks, cuttings and weathered lumber after a project.
A one-time haul in three steps
- Show us the pileA photo and your address are enough. Call if it is easier.
- Get a clear priceFree quote, upfront pricing, and a note on anything we cannot take.
- We carry and loadThe crew bags nothing for you. We lift it, load it and sweep up after.
Where we pick up trash piles in Santa Cruz
Overflow tends to build in rentals around Beach Flats and the Eastside, behind cottages on the Westside, and in the older neighborhoods of Midtown. We also drive out to Live Oak and Pleasure Point. See the Santa Cruz page for the full area.
- Beach Flats
- Eastside
- Westside
- Midtown
- Live Oak
- Pleasure Point
- Harvey West
Typical trash jobs
- Pile after the cart is full
A Seabright landlord has a corner of bagged waste and broken chairs after a tenant left. The carts are already full.
- Years in the shed
A Westside shed holds rotted boards, old tarps and boxes. We pull the contents and haul them.
- Mixed lot after a repair
A Live Oak homeowner has torn-out carpet, bags and a cracked planter by the side gate.
A loaded trailer
These photos show Junk Gone loads and equipment, not Santa Cruz jobs.
Trash hauling or bulky pickup in Santa Cruz: which is which?
(a) Trash and green waste
Bagged trash, overflow from the can, remodel scraps and piles of cuttings count as trash hauling in Santa Cruz. If you search for garbage removal in Santa Cruz because a pickup was missed or a cleanup ran long, that is what we do, and yard waste removal in Santa Cruz is covered the same way.
(b) Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The oversized stuff is a separate service. Read about furniture removal, or start at the Santa Cruz page for local options.
Santa Cruz FAQ: Trash Removal
Can you take my regular garbage in Santa Cruz?
No. Regular cart pickup is done by your city or county hauler. We handle one-time hauls and piles beyond the cart.
Do I need to bag everything?
Not for a cleanout. We lift loose items, though bags make a small pile easier to move.
Is there a limit on how much trash you take?
Anything that fits the truck. Large cleanouts may need more than one trip.
Can I put extra bags next to my cart for the hauler?
Check your city or GreenWaste rules first. Many have limits or extra charges for side bags.
What can I not put in the pile?
Paint, chemicals, fuel and similar hazardous waste. We cannot take them.
How soon after I text can you give a quote?
Usually once we see the photo. The estimate is free.
More Santa Cruz junk removal help
You may also want: Bulky Item Pickup in Santa Cruz and Hoarder Cleanouts in Santa Cruz.
Pile past the cart? Text us
Call or text (408) 310-0246 with a photo of the pile for a free quote. We answer calls and texts 24/7.