Welcome to LessIsMore.org

LessIsMore.org works best in modern browsers like Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Internet Explorer 8 or 9. All are free to download and will greatly improve your internet experience. 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? 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.

  • Check Out RRWM’s New Waste Reduction and Recycling Calendar for 2025!

    January 03, 2025 by Kaitlyn Haberlin - Reduce & Reuse
    To celebrate the new year, we are excited to announce the NEW Less Is More Calendar! This new waste reduction and recycling resource was designed by the RRWM team to be an informative and engaging resource for the public. We are so excited to share this with you. Check out this article to learn how to get your own. Read more...

  • Reduce Your Waste This Holiday Season!

    December 16, 2024 by Elizabeth Braun - Reduce & Reuse
    Keep your waste in check this holiday season! LessIsMore.org has a plethora of tips and tricks to prevent and reduce waste during the holidays. Check out this article to review some of our favorites. Read more...

  • SB 1383 Self-Hauler Registration

    December 10, 2024 by Sam Dickinson - Organics
    Self-hauling organic waste and/or recyclables to one of Santa Barbara County’s local waste management facilities is an option for businesses that do not subscribe to solid waste collection services. Check out this article for more information on self-hauler requirements. Read more...
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