Place items in this section into your commingled recycling container if you have recycling service at your home, business, apartment or school.
You may also recycle glass at locations listed on this page.
Glass Containers
All glass containers are recyclable. Clear, brown, green, yellow, blue, big, small -- You name it! Feel free to place all types of glass bottles and jars in your recycling bin. Alternatively, you can take them to the recycling buyback centers or drop-off centers listed on this page.
What about windows, light bulbs, and drinking glasses?
While all glass is made out of the same basic materials (sand, ash, soda and lime), if you have a glass object that is not a standard glass container, you shouldn't place it in your recycling container. Glass made for other purposes, like windows and light bulbs, has different additives and coatings. These coatings make the glass break differently. A car window, for example, will break much differently than a glass container dropped on the floor.
What about jar and bottle tops?
Because jar tops are made out of metals and plastic, it's best to remove them if you want them to be recycled too. More tips are available on our Recycling FAQ page.
Should jars and bottles be cleaned?
It's always best if materials are cleaned before being put in your recycling bin. This helps to avoid contaminating any paper that might be mixed in with your glass. Don't worry about making your containers glisten, but a quick rinse and dry is helpful.
How do I get the CRV?
The California Redemption Value is available for beverage containers only. No jars. Some of the sites below are buyback centers, but not all of them. Check out our CRV Page for details, but if you see "California Redemption Value" on a location listed below, it should be a buyback center. Redeem away!
Where to go
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All of Santa Barbara County (2)
- Craigslist —
- Junk Recyclers — 6520 Platt Avenue #650
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Santa Barbara Area (4)
- *South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
- MarBorg Industries — 119 North Quarantina Street
- MarBorg Industries’ Recycling /ABOP Center — 132 Nopalitos Way
- Santa Barbara Iron and Metal Recyclers — 709 East Gutierrez Street
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Goleta & UCSB Area (2)
- *South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
- MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center — 20 David Love Place
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Santa Ynez Valley (4)
- *Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station — 4004 Foxen Canyon Road
- Chumash Casino Resort — 3400 East Highway 246
- El Rancho Market — 2886 Mission Drive (behind Market)
- MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center – Buellton — 97 Commerce Drive
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Lompoc Valley & VAFB (3)
- City of Lompoc Recycling Drop-off Facility — 1585 North V St
- Drive-In Recycling — 2126 North H Street
- Vandenberg Air Force Base Exchange — Building 10400 Community Loop
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Santa Maria Valley (4)
- Bedford Enterprises, Inc. — 1940 West Betteravia 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
- Santa Maria Area Recycling Terminal (SMART) — 1940 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 (1)
- Earth911.com – Information Only — 3481 Plano Parkway
Related Materials
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- Recycling FAQs
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