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Coastal Clean-Up Day This Saturday!

By Sep 10, 2018 September 10, 2018 - Clean-Ups
Join the County and Explore Ecology for this year’s Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at various beaches and creeks countywide. Read more...

New Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project Video

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

County Programs Available to Reduce Organic Waste

By Apr 09, 2018 April 09, 2018 - Organics
Read about the County’s free programs to reduce organic waste in our latest press release. From free composting workshops and mulch to low-cost compost bins, the County has a number of ways to help you prevent organics from ending up in the landfill. Read more...

Free Recycling Centers Available for Motor Oil and Filters

By Mar 19, 2018 March 19, 2018 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
With spring in the air, make sure your vehicle is in top shape for upcoming vacation travel. If you change your own oil, recycle it at no charge at one of over 50 drop-off locations in the County. And don’t forget your oil filters! Read more...

Updated Mud Debris Clean-Up Guidelines

By Mar 02, 2018 March 02, 2018
For the latest resources available for the disposal of mud and storm debris from private properties, please download our Mud Debris Clean-Up Guidelines. The flyer provides information on local permitted haulers, facilities that can accept the debris, and what to do if you encounter hazardous materials on your property, among other helpful information. Read more...

New Materials Exchange Site Launched for Montecito Residents

By March 02, 2018 - Reduce & Reuse
The new exchange site will facilitate the sharing of usable natural materials, such as rocks, soil, and mulch, and will help reduce homeowners’ disposal costs, as well as limit the amount of debris heading to area landfills. Read more...

Montecito Debris Removal FAQs Available

By Feb 08, 2018 February 08, 2018
With answers to questions like, “What do I do with mud, rocks, and other debris on my property?”, our updated Private Property Debris Removal FAQs provide homeowners with comprehensive information on debris clean-up and disposal. Read more...

Thomas Fire Clean-Up Tips & Guidelines

By Dec 22, 2017 December 22, 2017 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal, Trash, Clean-Ups
Our hearts go out to those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by the recent Thomas Fire. As you begin the recovery phase of this disaster, please use our resources to help you plan for hazardous waste clean-up and debris removal from your home. Read more...

Ash Clean-up Guidelines

By Dec 15, 2017 December 15, 2017 - Trash
When it’s safe to do so, please remember the three C’s when preparing to clean up ash at your home or business: Control, Contain, and Capture. Once contained, ash can be put in plastic bags and then placed in trash receptacles. Read more...

Normal Trash Collection Schedule Resumes December 14

By Dec 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 - Recycle, Organics, Trash
Normal residential and commercial solid waste collection services will resume for South Coast communities beginning tomorrow, December 14, 2017 with the exception of the areas of the County currently in mandatory evacuation zones. Solid waste facilities will be open as well. Read more...
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