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County is Transitioning to a New Operator for the ReSource Center

By Nov 06, 2023 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
In 2016, the County contracted with MSB Investors, LLC (MSB) to construct and operate the facilities at the ReSource Center for ten years. Unfortunately, the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department seeks to terminate this contract as of November 3, 2023, due to MSB’s inability to complete final acceptance testing, maintain site safety, respond to […] Read more...

Santa Barbara County Earns National Achievement Award for Resiliency

By May 11, 2022 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
Santa Barbara County was recently awarded an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties in recognition of the ReSource Center. This is a national award that highlights innovative and effective government programs. You can learn more about this award and the ReSource Center’s benefits in this article. Read more...

The ReSource Center is Happening and Redefining Waste Recovery!

By Apr 15, 2021 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
Click here to learn about the ReSource Center project and what it means for your and our community’s waste. See the latest operations at the materials recovery facility and the completion of construction of the anaerobic digester. E-mail us at any time if you have questions about this project. Read more...

Redefining Waste Recovery

By Jun 03, 2019 in Uncategorized
The County and its partner cities are excited about the progress being made on the ReSource Center (formerly known as the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project). This new state-of-the-art facility will increase our community’s recycling rate to above 85%, generate green energy and compost, and dramatically lower local greenhouse gas emissions. Read more...

Construction Begins at the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project

By Dec 03, 2018 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
After more than a decade of planning, on Monday December 3, 2018, ground was finally broken at the Tajiguas Landfill, marking the start of construction of the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. Read more...

Public Financing of the Resource Recovery Project Approved by the Board of Supervisors

By Oct 16, 2018 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
On October 16, 2018, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the public financing of the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project through a bond issuance, making it the largest County project to be funded with bonds. As part of the County’s Energy and Climate Action Plan, the Resource Recovery Project will also be the […] Read more...

Plastic Bags Are Trash

By Oct 02, 2018 in Uncategorized
Due to a lack of markets and their propensity to contaminate other recyclables, plastic bags and film plastics, such as plastic wrapping, cling wrap, and small plastic pouches, are not currently recyclable in any of the jurisdictions in Santa Barbara County. Please do not place these items in your blue recycling container at home or at work. Read more...

Final Contract to Build the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project Approved by Board of Supervisors

By Sep 18, 2018 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
  The final version of the agreement to build and operate the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project between the County of Santa Barbara and MSB Investments has been unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. This latest step moves the project forward, with construction expected to start before the end of the year. MSB Investments originally […] Read more...

New Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project Video

By Jun 19, 2018 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
Check out our newest video on the County’s Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. Read more...

Planning Commission to Review Design Changes for Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project

By Aug 22, 2017 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
On 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...
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