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.

  • Coastal Clean-Up Day 2026

    August 20, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    The 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9am to noon.  Sites are hosted across the County from Carpinteria to Santa Maria, and from Santa Ynez all the way out to the Channel Islands! Read more...

  • Solar Panel Recycling Now Available in Santa Barbara County!

    June 29, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    As more homes and businesses make the switch to solar energy, it’s important to ensure that solar panels are disposed of responsibly when they reach the end of their useful life. We’re excited to announce that solar panel recycling is now available countywide in Santa Barbara County! Read more...

  • Free Hazardous Waste Event April 12

    April 07, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    Hello Santa Barbara County! It’s that time of year again. Residents of Solvang, and the unincorporated areas of the county are welcome to come to the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station for our biannual Household Hazardous Waste Event on April 12! Read more...
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