Welcome to LessIsMore.org
This site is the ultimate waste reduction resource for residents of Santa Barbara County. Knowing what to reduce, reuse and recycle can be tough. What goes where and why? For a quick answer, watch our video. You can also use our search tool to look up a particular item that you're not sure what to do with. Or peruse the tabs above to learn more about hazardous waste, electronics recycling, home composting and much more.
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Hazardous Waste Collection Event October 1 in Santa Ynez
September 19, 2017 by Leslie Robinson - Hazardous Waste Recycling/DisposalOn Sunday, October 1, the County Public Works Department will host a free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station. Stop by any time between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with items like old paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, TVs, computer equipment, and much more. Read more...
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County Reduces Emissions Equivalent to Taking 6,500 Cars Off Local Roads
September 12, 2017 by Alan Nakashima - Reduce & ReuseCounty staff, residents, and businesses are making strides reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as called for in the County's Energy and Climate Action Plan. Working together, the County and community have cut carbon pollution by an estimated 30,605 metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent. That's like taking 6,465 cars off the road for a year! Read more... -
Planning Commission to Review Design Changes for Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project
August 22, 2017 by Carlyle JohnstonOn August 30th the County Planning Commission will review proposed changes to the design of the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. The new design moves all structures out of the Coastal Zone while still meeting all of the project's original environmental goals, including reduction of greenhouse gases, production of green energy, and enhanced recycling. Read more...
Upcoming Events
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Santa Ynez Valley Hazardous Waste Collection Event
October 01, 2017 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal -
Cuyama Valley Hazardous Waste Collection Event
October 07, 2017 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal -
Community West Bank Free Shredding Event
October 19, 2017 - Recycle -
Buellton Hazardous Waste Collection Event
November 04, 2017 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
