Recycling
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Metal Cans
All metal cans are infinitely recyclable. It doesn't matter if they are aluminum drink cans or tin, steel, or bi-metal food cans. Go ahead and throw them into your recycling bin.
What about aerosol cans?
Empty aerosol cans are recyclable and can be put in your blue bin. However, if any contents remain, they are considered Hazardous Waste and should be disposed of at one of the locations listed on our Aerosol Cans page.
What about CRV cans?
Beverage containers, such as aluminum soda cans, are subject to the California Redemption Value (CRV). This is not the case for food cans though. Read our CRV Page for more details.
How clean should the cans be?
Cleaning is recommended for all food and drink containers, as food and liquids can contaminate the paper in your commingled recycling bin. Don't worry about making them spotless, and avoid cuts, but a quick rinse is always good.
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 (3)
- *South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station — 4430 Calle Real
- Albertsons — 7127 Hollister Avenue
- 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 (3)
- 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
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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 (2)
- Earth911.com – Information Only — 3481 Plano Parkway
- Waste Management Incorporated, Think Green from Home —
Related Materials
- Mandatory Commercial Recycling Program
- Facility Tours
- Green Franchises
- Recycling Resource Guide
- California Refund Value (CRV) Beverage Container Recycling
- Tin Recycling
- Recycle at Work
- Propane Tank Recycling
- Metal Cans Recycling
- Aluminum Scrap Recycling
- Aerosol Cans (with contents)
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