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? 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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New Annual Report Available for County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Programs
October 15, 2024 by Owen Walsh - Hazardous Waste Recycling/DisposalLearn more about the accomplishments of the County’s Hazardous Waste Collection program! Download our Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report in this post. Read more...
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Free Hazardous Waste Events October 5 & 6
September 20, 2024 by Kaitlyn HaberlinCuyama Valley and Santa Ynez Valley residents, join us on October 5th and 6th at our free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events! Bring items like old paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, TVs, computer equipment, and much more. Check out our event section or click here for more details. Read more...
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Screen Your Green (bin)!
September 01, 2024 by Kaitlyn Haberlin - OrganicsGreen bin contamination in our region has unfortunately been on the rise. We need everyone’s help to keep plastics, glass, metals, toys, garden hoses, pet wase, and other trash out of the green bin! Check out this article for more awesome yard waste reduction tips. Read more...