Recycling
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Newspapers
All newspaper is recyclable. That was easy! You don't have to worry about separating the inserts or colored pages; they get recycled too.
What about the newspaper bags?
Sorry, newspaper bags are not recyclable in your blue bin. Take a look at our Plastic Bag Recycling page for more information.
Are there other uses for newspaper?
To get the most life out of your newspapers, you can share them with friends or donate recent copies to community groups or nonprofit organizations. Take a look at our Magazine, Catalog and Phone Book Reuse Page for more information.
Black and white newsprint makes good worm composting bedding. Avoid color inks and glossy paper, as they contain materials that could make the worms sick.
Also, there are plenty of crafts, including papier-mâché, that are great for leftover newspapers. Get creative!
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 (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
- Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network — 1460 North Fairview Ave
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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)
- City of Lompoc Recycling Drop-off Facility — 1585 North V St
- Drive-In Recycling — 2126 North H Street
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Santa Maria Valley (2)
- 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 (1)
- Earth911.com – Information Only — 3481 Plano Parkway
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