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Give Old Clothes a New Life!

By Aug 30, 2021 August 30, 2021 - Reduce & Reuse
Textiles can be recycled in Santa Barbara! Old shirts, backpacks, matching pairs of shoes, and clean rags are accepted at the County’s South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station. Read more...

Olympic Medals Made from E-Waste!

By Aug 11, 2021 August 11, 2021 - Electronics
Did you notice anything special about the Olympics this year? We did! The Olympic medals were made out of e-waste! Click here to learn more about electronics recycling and what happens to our devices when we no longer want them. Read more...

Hazardous Waste Disposal Options in Santa Barbara County

By Jun 04, 2021 June 04, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
Need to know where you can take your hazardous waste, such as old paint, automotive fluids, and batteries, in Santa Barbara County? Look no further! This article covers all the hazardous waste basics. Read more...

Recycling Your Used Motor Oil and Filters Is Easy and Free!

By Apr 16, 2021 April 16, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
Did you know that motor oil is totally recyclable? Motor oil collects heavy metals and other contaminants as it cycles through our engines. The recycling process cleans the oil and makes it good as new! Take your used oil in for recycling at one of many recycling locations throughout the County. Click here to learn more. Read more...

The ReSource Center is Happening and Redefining Waste Recovery!

By Apr 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 - ReSource Center
Click here to learn about the ReSource Center project and what it means for your and our community’s waste. See the latest operations at the materials recovery facility and the completion of construction of the anaerobic digester. E-mail us at any time if you have questions about this project. Read more...

Welcome to the Arroyo Quemado Trail on the Baron Ranch!

By Apr 08, 2021 April 08, 2021
The Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division is opening up the Arroyo Quemado Trail located at Baron Ranch. We invite you to come enjoy our beautiful central coast wilderness with us. Read more...

February 18th is National Battery Day!

By Feb 14, 2021 February 14, 2021 - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal, Electronics
How are you celebrating National Battery Day on February 18? Battery recycling not only helps sustain the planet but also helps ensure a closed circular loop. Keep batteries out of the landfill and help create new products by recycling them! Read more...

Free Electronics Recycling in Santa Barbara County!

By Feb 02, 2021 February 02, 2021 - Electronics
Recycle your e-waste for free, year-round, in Santa Barbara County. Many locations throughout the County will accept your e-waste. Click here to find an e-waste collector near you, as well as some helpful recycling tips. Read more...

2019/2020 Resource Recovery Waste Management Annual Report Now Available!

By Jan 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
The RRWMD Annual Report for Solid Waste Management Services for Fiscal Year 2019/20 is now available! In this report, we discuss program updates, event recaps, and exciting information about the ReSource Center. Click here to check out the awesome programs that our team has been working on. Read more...

New Eucalyptus and Oleander Separation Requirements

By Jan 03, 2021 January 03, 2021
Poisonous vegetation (plants that contain toxins) cannot be added to the green waste you take to the County’s recycling and transfer stations. Starting in January, this will now include Eucalyptus and Oleander. Read more...
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