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Welcome to the Arroyo Quemado Trail on the Baron Ranch!

By Apr 08, 2021
The Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division is opening up the Arroyo Quemado Trail located at Baron Ranch. We invite you to come enjoy our beautiful central coast wilderness with us. Read more...

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Event in April!

By Apr 01, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
We’re excited to welcome residents of the Santa Ynez Valley to our upcoming household hazardous waste and electronics collection events on April11th. Bring items like paint, batteries, pesticides, and more! Read more...

Hazardous Waste Center Closed for Easter Holiday

By Mar 29, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
The Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center, located on the UCSB campus, will be closed on Sunday, April 4, 2021 in observance of the Easter holiday. Business appointments will not be affected. Read more...

February 18th is National Battery Day!

By Feb 14, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal, Electronics
How are you celebrating National Battery Day on February 18? Battery recycling not only helps sustain the planet but also helps ensure a closed circular loop. Keep batteries out of the landfill and help create new products by recycling them! Read more...

Free Electronics Recycling in Santa Barbara County!

By Feb 02, 2021 - Electronics
Recycle your e-waste for free, year-round, in Santa Barbara County. Many locations throughout the County will accept your e-waste. Click here to find an e-waste collector near you, as well as some helpful recycling tips. Read more...

2019/2020 Resource Recovery Waste Management Annual Report Now Available!

By Jan 11, 2021
The RRWMD Annual Report for Solid Waste Management Services for Fiscal Year 2019/20 is now available! In this report, we discuss program updates, event recaps, and exciting information about the ReSource Center. Click here to check out the awesome programs that our team has been working on. Read more...

New Eucalyptus and Oleander Separation Requirements

By Jan 03, 2021
Poisonous vegetation (plants that contain toxins) cannot be added to the green waste you take to the County’s recycling and transfer stations. Starting in January, this will now include Eucalyptus and Oleander. Read more...

“Less Is More” Guide Hot Off the Press

By Dec 22, 2020
Drum roll, please…The new Less Is More Guide is here! Click here to check out the new go-to resource for recycling and waste reduction in Santa Barbara County. We also include some fun facts about e-waste, food scraps, and more! This guide is also published in hard copy and sent to various locations throughout the County. Read more...

Hazardous Waste Center Closed for Holidays

By Dec 11, 2020 - 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 25 through Sunday, January 3. Read more...

America Recycles Day is November 15!

By Oct 31, 2020 - Recycle
We are celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15! You can too by brushing up on local recycling options. It’s tricky to know what can and can’t go into your blue bin. Metals, glass, paper, and some plastics are great recycling candidates. Find all of the details here. Read more...
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