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

By Apr 17, 2017 April 17, 2017 - 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...

County Supervisors Approve Tajiguas RRP – Largest Reducer of Greenhouse Gases in County History

By Dec 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 - Trash, ReSource Center
On Tuesday the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the final contracts necessary to move forward with the long-awaited Resource Recovery Project. The project will increase the County’s recycling rate to over 85% and will result in an estimated reduction of 110,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year. Read more...

Biomass Magazine Features Article on Resource Recovery Project

By Dec 01, 2016 December 01, 2016 - Trash, ReSource Center
Biomass Magazine recently published an article on the latest developments of the County’s Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. Click here for the full article or visit our Resource Recovery Project page for more info. Read more...

Bulky Item Collection Reminder

By Nov 11, 2016 November 11, 2016 - Clean-Ups
Residential trash customers in the unincorporated area of the county are entitled to two “bulky item” collections per year at no charge. The collections are intended for large household items like appliances, electronics, furniture, and more. Check out our quick video for sample items. Read more...

Santa Barbara Police Department Installs New Drug Disposal Bin

By Jul 21, 2016 July 21, 2016 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
South Coast residents now have another way to safely dispose of their unwanted household medications. The drop-box is located in the Police Department lobby at 215 E. Figueroa Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Read more...

County Passes Safe Med Disposal Ordinance

By Jun 23, 2016 June 23, 2016 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the second reading of the County’s Safe Medication Disposal EPR Ordinance, which will require drug producers to design, implement, and fund a convenient collection and disposal program for unwanted medications sold in the county. Read more...

Safely Disposing of Fluorescent Lights

By May 24, 2016 May 24, 2016 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
Often forgotten among materials considered to be hazardous are fluorescent light bulbs, which contain mercury. Check out our new video here or download our recent press release.
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Free Mattress Recycling at South Coast Transfer Station

By May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016 - Recycle
As part of a new statewide recycling program, the County’s South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station now accepts mattresses and box springs at no charge. Residents and businesses can drop off up to five units per day. Read more...

Safe Medication Disposal Reminder

By Mar 22, 2016 March 22, 2016 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
March is Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month in California, reminding us of the need to properly dispose of unwanted household medications so they don’t end up in the wrong hands. Download our recent press release here or watch our short video. Read more...

Free Sharps Containers and Disposal Available Throughout the County

By Feb 19, 2016 February 19, 2016 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
With more community members using medical “sharps” (e.g. needles and lancets) at home to test insulin levels and administer medications, please be reminded that the County offers free collection containers and disposal. Download our recent press release here or watch our short video. Read more...
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