County Mulch Available for Drought Relief
February 13, 2014 -
In this time of emergency drought conditions, the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division wants to remind everyone about our great mulch program that can greatly reduce the need for water for your plants, gardens and trees. Read more...
Public Hearing Scheduled for Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Draft EIR
January 10, 2014 -
The County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. in the Planning Commission Hearing Room (123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor) to receive verbal comments on the draft EIR for the Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance. Written comments will be accepted until Friday, January 24. Read more...
Draft EIR for Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Now Available
December 10, 2013 -
The draft EIR is now available for public download! We are receiving comments on this document until January 27, 2014. There will also be a public hearing on the draft EIR at the County Planning Commission Hearing Room (located on the first floor of the Main County Administration Building at 105 East Anapamu) on January 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Read more...
County Moves Forward With Plastic Bag Ordinance EIR
On October 15, 2013 the County Board of Supervisors instructed staff to move forward with an environmental review of a Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban (SUPBB) Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. Read more...
Free Oil and Filter Recycling
June 03, 2013 -
With summer quickly upon us, make sure your vehicle is tuned up for all those upcoming road trips. If you change your own oil, you can recycle it at no charge at one of over 50 drop-off locations in the County. And don’t forget your oil filters too! Read more...
RRWMD & Senator Jackson Promote Safe Medication Disposal
April 26, 2013 -
Earlier today members of our Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division joined State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Supervisor Janet Wolf in a press event to promote Senator Jackson’s safe medication disposal bill, SB 727. Read more...
Resource Recovery Office Green Biz Certified
February 21, 2013 -
The Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division’s office in downtown Santa Barbara was recently certified as an official Green Business through the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County. The program recognizes businesses that go above and beyond to protect, preserve, and improve the environment. Read more...
New Retail-Based Paint Collection Program
February 19, 2013 -
Now when you go to buy new paint, you may be able to bring your old paint back to the same location. In October 2012 seven paint retailers in Santa Barbara County began participating in a new collection program operated by the industry group PaintCare. Residents, as well as qualifying businesses, are able to use the drop-off sites at no charge. Read more...
Check Your Number!
June 12, 2012 -
3,000? 5,000? 10,000? How many miles can your vehicle travel between oil changes? If you automatically defer to the old 3,000 mile standard, you may be wasting time and money…as well as valuable natural resources. Read more...
Help with Illegal Dumping
June 28, 2011 -
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Find out more about reporting illegal dumping on LessIsMore.org’s Illegal Dumping page. Residents living in cities should contact their city for similar issues.
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