For decades steel has been one of the most recycled materials. In fact, depending on the type of steel, 80-100% of the steel in the product has already been recycled! Keep up this good work and keep your steel out of the trash.

What about stainless steel?

There are several different alloys called steel, including stainless. Don't worry; they're all recyclable, so throw them in your blue bin.

What about cans?

Steel cans are probably the most common recyclable steel. Just remember, partially full Aerosol Cans are hazardous waste.

What if I have rebar or large scraps?

Large scraps can be taken to many of the locations listed below. If in doubt, just give them a call. Also, if you have appliances made out of steel, please take a look at our large appliance and small appliance pages to properly dispose of them.

Where to go

• All of Santa Barbara County (2)

  • Craigslist —
  • Junk Recyclers — 6520 Platt Avenue #650

• Santa Barbara Area (3)

  • *South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
  • MarBorg Industries — 119 North Quarantina Street
  • Santa Barbara Iron and Metal Recyclers — 709 East Gutierrez Street

• Goleta & UCSB Area (1)

  • *South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real

• Santa Ynez Valley (1)

  • *Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station — 4004 Foxen Canyon Road

• Lompoc Valley & VAFB (1)

  • Vandenberg Air Force Base Materials Diversion Center — Building 11510, 1205 Utah Avenue

• Santa Maria Valley (4)

  • Bedford Enterprises, Inc. — 1940 West Betteravia Road
  • 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

• Cuyama Valley (2)

  • *New Cuyama Transfer Station — 5073 Highway 166
  • *Ventucopa Transfer Station — Highway 33

• Outside Santa Barbara County (1)

  • Earth911.com – Information Only — 3481 Plano Parkway