Electronic Waste Warning
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Large Appliances
Did you know that large appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, ovens, washing machines, and dryers are all recyclable? There's literally tons of metal to be reclaimed in these products. Some retailers will offer to recycle your old appliance when you purchase a new one. If this isn't an option, bring your appliance to one of the collection centers below.
What if my vehicle isn't big enough to transport the appliance?
If self-transporting your appliance is out of the question, call your trash hauler to see if they'll pick it up as part of their bulky item collection service. Most haulers offer one or two free pick-ups per year.
And while you're reducing waste...
Why not reduce your energy consumption, too!? When upgrading to a new appliance, consider buying an energy efficient model. Not only will you help save valuable natural resources, but you'll also save money on your monthly electricity, gas, and water bills.
Where to go
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All of Santa Barbara County (4)
- Best Buy —
- Craigslist —
- E-Bay —
- Junk Recyclers — 6520 Platt Avenue #650
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Santa Barbara Area (2)
- *South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
- MarBorg Industries — 119 North Quarantina Street
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Goleta & UCSB Area (2)
- *South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
- Best Buy — 7090 Marketplace Drive
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Santa Ynez Valley (2)
- *Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station — 4004 Foxen Canyon Road
- MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center – Buellton — 97 Commerce Drive
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Lompoc Valley & VAFB (2)
- AL&S, Incorporated — 101 South H Street
- City of Lompoc Landfill (Scalehouse) — Avalon Rd (south end)
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Santa Maria Valley (5)
- Bedford Enterprises, Inc. — 1940 West Betteravia Road
- Best Buy — 2326 South Bradley Rd
- Black Road Auto — 1500 South Black Road
- City of Santa Maria Landfill, aka City of Santa Maria Regional Landfill — 2065 East Main Street
- MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center — 1850 West Betteravia Road
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Cuyama Valley (2)
- *New Cuyama Transfer Station — 5073 Highway 166
- *Ventucopa Transfer Station — Highway 33
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Outside Santa Barbara County (3)
- Best Buy —
- Earth911.com – Information Only — 3481 Plano Parkway
- Eco Lights Northwest Recycling Progam — 2200 6th Avenue South
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