LessIsMore.org: Santa Barbara County's Recycling Resource

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the County is temporarily suspending its Saturday “ABOP” program at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station for the collection of antifreeze, automotive batteries, motor oil, and paint. The rest of the County’s transfer station services are currently operating, however we request that only essential materials be brought to our facilities during this time. Read more...

Due to COVID-19 precautions, including the Governor’s statewide shelter-in-place directive, the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB is temporarily closed through at least the end of April. Read more...

The County’s transfer stations are currently open to the public, as they’re deemed an essential part of our community’s waste management services. To protect the community and our staff during mandated social distancing, we request that only essential materials be brought to the facilities during this time. Read more...

Are you storing old TVs, computers, and other electronics at home, waiting for the next recycling event? No need to wait! Stop by one of the County’s free drop-off sites any time we’re open. Read more...

In collaboration with MarBorg Industries, the County is excited to participate in a new textiles recycling program. Old and unwanted clothing items can be dropped off at the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more...

The County’s Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division recently received a merit award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for the ReSource Center (formerly known as the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project). Among other benefits, the ReSource Center will boost the community’s recycling rate and generate green energy and compost.  Read more...

Thank you for visiting our website and helping us celebrate America Recycles Day! LessIsMore.org is the County’s ultimate recycling resource. You’ll find everything you need to know about why, what, where, and how to recycle. Read more...

Got a moldy pumpkin on your hands? Be sure to compost it rather than throw it in the trash. Food scraps (including pumpkins) generate methane when they’re buried in a landfill. Why not compost your pumpkins to produce a nutrient-rich soil amendment that’s great for your garden! Read more...

Cuyama Valley and Santa Ynez Valley residents, join us on October 5th and 6th at our free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events! Bring items like old paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, TVs, computer equipment, and much more. Check out our event section or click here for more details. Read more...

We’re excited to introduce our latest waste reduction resource for local schools, Food Forward: School Edition! The booklet guides teachers and administrators on ways to reduce food waste on campus. You’ll find case studies of successful school programs, tips for setting up share tables, and step-by-step instructions for composting. Read more...