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.

Christmas Tree Recycling Time

December 29, 2018 by Alan Nakashima - Organics

Either have your tree picked up by your trash hauler or drop it off at a free collection site. Just remember to cut trees over 6 feet tall and remove all ornaments, tinsel, and stands prior to recycling. Read more...
Keep Your Waste in Check This Holiday Season

December 21, 2018 by Leslie Robinson - Reduce & Reuse

Right now, in these weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's, Americans are generating more than one million extra tons of waste each week. That's a whole lot of wasted food, packaging discards, and wrapping paper. Check out our tips to help reduce your impact this holiday season. Read more...
Hazardous Waste Center Closed for Holidays

December 11, 2018 by Jody Rundle - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal

Happy holidays! Please note that the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed during the Christmas and New Year's weekends, from Friday, December 21 through Sunday, December 30. Read more...