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“Less Is More” Guide Hot Off the Press

By Jan 18, 2023 in Uncategorized - Recycle, Reduce & Reuse
The newest edition of our “Less Is More” Waste Reduction Guide for Santa Barbara County is now available in hard copy and online. Essentially a printed version of our Less Is More website, the Guide provides tons of helpful information for local residents. Get your free copy today! Read more...

Storm Related Updates from the RRWMD

By Jan 09, 2023 in Uncategorized - Recycle
SPECIAL NOTICE: Waste collection service from residents and businesses in Montecito who are typically serviced on Tuesdays will be postponed to Saturday due to widespread flooding in the area. Click here for more updates from the RRWMD regarding recent weather events. Read more...

Spring 2023 Green Gardener Certification Classes!

By Jan 03, 2023 in Uncategorized
Join the Green Gardener Program! Students can attend in person or virtually. Classes are free through SBCC’s School of Extended Learning. Check out this article to learn more. Read more...

Waste Reduction In Action! January 2023 – CA Coast Naturals

By Jan 02, 2023 in Uncategorized
CA Coast Naturals is a family owned and operated businesses hidden on the Gaviota Coast. The Makela family has been growing olives for over 40 years; however, the family’s history with local farming goes much further back. Craig Makela, the President and owner of CA Coast Naturals and Oleavicin, is the great grandson of the […] Read more...

Be Aware of Proper Battery Disposal this Holiday Season

By Dec 12, 2022 in Uncategorized - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
Batteries contain hazardous metals and corrosive materials that pose serious fire, health, and safety threats when improperly discarded. Batteries are considered hazardous waste in California and should NEVER be placed in a trash or recycling bin.  Luckily, proper battery recycling is easy in Santa Barbara County! Read more...

AB 1276 – Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments

By Jun 01, 2022 in Uncategorized - Recycle
AB 1276 builds on California’s existing efforts to combat waste from single-use items. Providing food and beverage accessories only upon request to customers will significantly reduce unnecessary waste and save businesses and local governments money. Read more...

Lions, Bears, and Bobcats, Oh My!

By May 20, 2022 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
Santa Barbara County’s Baron Ranch is filled with all kinds of wildlife, and human hikers too! We have special cameras to help monitor wildlife here. In this article we share some of our favorite photos. Read more...

Mulch Program Updates!

By Mar 14, 2022 in Uncategorized - Organics
Attention all gardeners, landscapers, or just about anyone who loves free mulch! Santa Barbara County will no longer be producing our screened mulch product, but our regular mulch will still be available and is a great product for your garden. All mulching operations, like deliveries and the load-your-own pile, will continue to be available and will not be affected. Read more...

County’s ReSource Center Is Helping Many Residents Recycle their Organics

By Jan 20, 2022 in Uncategorized - Organics
What’s the story with our yard waste and food scraps? Per new state laws, businesses and residents are required to participate in an organic waste recovery program beginning in January 2022. Fortunately, the County’s long-standing organics recycling programs and new ReSource Center will ensure that our community achieves compliance with the new requirements. Read more...

The 2021 Alisal Fire Briefly Closed ReSource Center due to Minor Damage

By Oct 20, 2021 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
Updates as of December 21, 2021: Thanks to staff efforts, the ReSource Center and landfill were able to reopen only two weeks after the start of the fire, Refugio Road received minor damage from the storms, and storm runoff flowed smoothly to the ocean. Read more...
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