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Normal Trash Collection Schedule Resumes December 14

By Dec 13, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle, Organics, Trash
Normal residential and commercial solid waste collection services will resume for South Coast communities beginning tomorrow, December 14, 2017 with the exception of the areas of the County currently in mandatory evacuation zones. Solid waste facilities will be open as well. Read more...

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Facility Closures and Trash Service Delays Due to Thomas Fire

By Dec 07, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle, Trash
The County’s South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, as well as MarBorg’s transfer station in Santa Barbara, will be closed on Friday, December 8 due to hazardous air quality resulting from the Thomas Fire. Trash and recycling service on the South Coast will also be delayed by a day. Read more...

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RRWM’s Annual Waste Management Report Now Available

By Oct 05, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle
If you’re interested in learning more about the services provided by the County’s Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, please check out our latest Annual Report for Solid Waste Management Services for Fiscal Year 2016/17. The report includes participation figures and waste collection data for all of the Division’s community programs. Read more...

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County Reduces Emissions Equivalent to Taking 6,500 Cars Off Local Roads

By Sep 12, 2017 in Uncategorized - Reduce & Reuse
County staff, residents, and businesses are making strides reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as called for in the County’s Energy and Climate Action Plan. Working together, the County and community have cut carbon pollution by an estimated 30,605 metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent. That’s like taking 6,465 cars off the road for a year! Read more...

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Planning Commission to Review Design Changes for Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project

By Aug 22, 2017 in Uncategorized - ReSource Center
On August 30th the County Planning Commission will review proposed changes to the design of the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. The new design moves all structures out of the Coastal Zone while still meeting all of the project’s original environmental goals, including reduction of greenhouse gases, production of green energy, and enhanced recycling. Read more...

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County Awarded for Excellence in Solid Waste Management

By Aug 15, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently awarded its Silver Excellence Award in Integrated Solid Waste Management to the County’s Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division. The annual SWANA awards recognize outstanding programs and facilities nationwide that advance the economically and environmentally sound management of solid waste. Read more...

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Green Business Program Recruiting New Applicants

By Jul 24, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle, Reduce & Reuse
Is your business striving to reduce waste, conserve water and energy, and promote alternative transportation? If so, consider applying to be a certified Green Business in Santa Barbara County. Kick-off workshops are scheduled for September. Read more...

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IV Move-Out 2017

By Jun 21, 2017 in Uncategorized - Clean-Ups
Join our Code Enforcement Officer Brad Spencer for an inside glimpse of this year’s Isla Vista Move-Out activities. The Move-Out program helps keep IV’s streets clean and hazard-free. Additionally, it helps prevent furniture arsons, which were once commonplace during this time of year. Read more...

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Put a Stop to Unwanted Phone Books

By May 22, 2017 in Uncategorized - Reduce & Reuse
If you no longer use a phone book and don’t want one delivered to your home or business, check out this new video by the Product Stewardship Institute. Then easily opt-out of receiving future books. Read more...

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Mini Composting Workshops this Thursday at SBCC’s Earth Day Event

By Apr 17, 2017 in Uncategorized - Organics
Join us this Thursday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for free mini composting workshops at Santa Barbara City College’s Earth Day Event. Learn all about the benefits of composting food scraps and other organics at home. Read more...
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