Welcome to LessIsMore.org
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.
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Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center Holiday Closures
November 21, 2025 by Owen WalshThe Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center (CHWCC) will be closed on November 29 and November 30, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal residential collection hours will resume on December 6, 2025. Read more... -
America Recycles Day is November 15!
November 12, 2025 by Leslie Robinson - RecycleAmerica Recycles Day is Saturday, November 15! Help us celebrate by brushing up on your recycling skills and becoming a recycling pro! Read more...
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Solar Panel Recycling in Santa Barbara County
October 16, 2025 by Owen WalshResidents of Santa Barbara County are encouraged to drop off unwanted solar panels through a special event running until November 13. Collected panels will either be reused or recycled. Read more...