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? 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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Hazardous Waste Center Closed Thanksgiving Weekend
November 12, 2021 by Tori Kampmann - Hazardous Waste Recycling/DisposalThe Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB will be closed during the Thanksgiving weekend from Friday, November 26 through Sunday, November 28. Read more...
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America Recycles Day is November 15!
November 10, 2021 by Kaitlyn Haberlin - RecycleWe are celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15! You can too by brushing up on local recycling options. It can be 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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Alisal Fire’s Impact on the Tajiguas Landfill and Resource Center
October 20, 2021 by Kaitlyn Haberlin - ReSource CenterOn October 11, 2021, areas of the Tajiguas Landfill and the new ReSource Center caught fire due to the fast-moving Alisal Fire. The fire damaged the landfill gas collection system, some heavy equipment, and the biofilter at the ReSource Center MRF. Though we’re disheartened by the damages, we’re very thankful that no one was hurt during the incident. Read more...