Apartments, rentals, garages, yards and whole houses: we haul junk out of Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Soquel and Aptos. We carry it out from wherever it is, load it up and take it to the right facility, so you don’t have to fight the dump’s residency rules.
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Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
An apartment cleanout in Santa Cruz, from our Instagram.
Apartment cleanout, Santa Cruz
Whole homes, rentals, move-outs and estates.
House cleanouts in Santa Cruz →Fast clear-outs for tenants, landlords and sellers.
Move-out junk removal in Santa Cruz →Private, patient help clearing a home, then cleaning it.
Hoarder cleanouts in Santa Cruz →Couches, sectionals, recliners and bedroom sets.
Furniture removal in Santa Cruz →Drywall, wood, tile, fencing and remodel leftovers.
Debris removal in Santa Cruz →It depends on where you live:
Call us when you have more than a few items, anything heavy, or a whole room, garage or apartment to clear. Need a date sooner? See same-day junk removal in Santa Cruz when available.
Only if you live in the city. The City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility at 605 Dimeo Lane, off Highway 1 north of town, takes loads only from City of Santa Cruz residents and businesses, with proof of residency. It’s open Monday–Saturday 7:30–3:30, and trailers with beds over 8 feet get weighed (City of Santa Cruz).
| Facility | Who can use it | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| City Resource Recovery Facility 605 Dimeo Ln | City of Santa Cruz residents and businesses only. Free mattress drop-off for city households, up to 5 per visit. | (831) 420-6108 |
| Buena Vista Landfill 1231 Buena Vista Dr, Watsonville | County site. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday 7:30–3:30; Wednesday 7:30–2:30. Mattresses $7.25 each; refuse $105.50/ton ($31.50 minimum). | (831) 454-5153 |
| Ben Lomond Transfer Station 9835 Newell Creek Rd | County site. The County says operating days vary starting September 2026, so call first. | (831) 454-3951 |
County details from Santa Cruz County Public Works and its 2026-27 rate schedule. Mattress details from the city’s mattress recycling page.
The County HHW program is free for residents of the City of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley and unincorporated areas. The city facility at 605 Dimeo Lane takes HHW on Saturdays 7:30–3:30, and Buena Vista takes it Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Ben Lomond HHW site is closed until September 2027 (Santa Cruz County). We can’t haul hazardous waste, so set it aside before we arrive.
No. The City of Santa Cruz says never to discharge pool or spa water to the street, gutter or storm drain. Drain it to the sanitary sewer through a cleanout instead (City of Santa Cruz). Once it’s empty, we can take the tub. See hot tub removal in Santa Cruz.
In unincorporated Santa Cruz County, fines went up in July 2025 from $100 to $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second and $10,000 for a third within a year (Santa Cruz County). A “free” couch on the curb isn’t worth that. Text us a photo instead.
All of Santa Cruz, including Downtown, the Westside, Seabright and the Eastside, plus Live Oak.
Old TVs and computers can’t go in the trash: ask about e-waste pickup in Santa Cruz.
Scotts Valley, Felton and Ben Lomond.
Watsonville, La Selva Beach, Freedom and Corralitos.
It depends on how much there is and how hard it is to reach. Text a few photos to (408) 310-0246 and you’ll get a price before we start. See how our pricing works, or read about affordable junk removal in Santa Cruz.
Buena Vista Landfill or the Ben Lomond Transfer Station, not the city facility on Dimeo Lane. Or skip the trip and let us take it.
Yes. Move-outs, evictions and abandoned property. See move-out junk removal.
Not always. If the items are outside or in an open garage, we can work while you’re away and send photos when it’s done.
City and county details were checked against official sources in October 2026. Programs, hours and fees change, so call ahead before hauling anything yourself.
