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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Santa Ynez Transfer Station’s Saturday “ABOP” Program On Hold
April 09, 2020 by Kaitlyn Haberlin - Hazardous Waste Recycling/DisposalDue to the COVID-19 outbreak, the County is temporarily suspending its Saturday “ABOP” program at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station for the collection of antifreeze, automotive batteries, motor oil, and paint. Read more...
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Reminder: Santa Ynez Valley Hazardous Waste Collection Event Postponed
April 03, 2020 by Leslie RobinsonDue to public health concerns regarding COVID-19, the County has postponed the Santa Ynez Valley Hazardous Waste Collection Event originally scheduled for April 5. As soon as a new date is confirmed, we’ll post it in our events section. Please stay tuned! Read more... -
Hazardous Waste Collection Center Temporarily Closed – Updated 3/30/20
March 30, 2020 by Leslie Robinson - Hazardous Waste Recycling/DisposalDue to COVID-19 precautions, including the Governor’s statewide shelter-in-place directive, the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB is temporarily closed through at least the end of April. Read more...