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Ben Lomond Transfer Station Improvement Project

A phased modernization of the Ben Lomond Transfer Station to improve safety, environmental protection, operations and facility life while keeping the transfer station open during most work.

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Sector

Waste, Recycling & Environmental Infrastructure

Location

9835 Newell Creek Road, Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California

Stage / status

Construction

Reported value

Approximately $8 million

Infrastructure Sector

Waste, Recycling & Environmental Infrastructure

Project Type

Solid-waste transfer station modernization

Project Owner / Agency / Developer

County of Santa Cruz

Estimated Project Value

Approximately $8 million

Project Stage

Construction

Construction Start

August 2026

Estimated Completion

September 2027

Delivery Method

Phased construction

Major Scope / Components

14,000-square-foot recycling canopy; 1,000-square-foot household hazardous waste canopy; spill containment; circulation and safety improvements; electrical upgrades; retaining-wall repairs.

Key Organizations Involved

County of Santa Cruz Community Development & Infrastructure Department

Major Milestones

August 2026: Construction began.
2026-08-21: Household hazardous waste area closed for construction.
Winter 2026-27: Major facility improvements.
September 2027: Anticipated completion.

Recent Project Updates

2026-09-30: Added to Project Atlas after verification that construction is active and the transfer station remains open during phased work.

Challenges / Risks

Dates may change with construction conditions; household hazardous waste service is temporarily closed at this site until September 2027.

Website / Procurement Portal

https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/BenLomondTransferStationImprovementProject.aspx

Last Updated

2026-09-30

Sources & record history

Published Sep 30, 2026 · Record edited Sep 30, 2026 · Sources last reviewed 2026-09-30

Santa Cruz County construction announcement ↗ · 2026-08-18active construction

Santa Cruz County project page ↗ · 2026-08 through 2027-09 timelinevalue, scope, phasing, service impacts and contact

Project / procurement portal ↗Official portal

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