County Transfer Stations
Santa Barbara County operates three transfer facilities (New Cuyama, Santa Ynez Valley and South Coast) and one drop-box (Ventucopa). These facilities accept waste from the nearby communities and transfer it for recycling and disposal. Learn more about these facilities.
ReSource Center
Santa Barbara County’s Public Works Department has built a brand-new waste management facility known as the ReSource Center at the Tajiguas Landfill. The ReSource Center will help communities on the South Coast and Santa Ynez Valley achieve several statewide environmental policies around diverting waste from landfills, increasing recycling rates, reducing GHG emissions, and reducing organic waste disposal. Learn more about this facility.
UCSB Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center is managed by the County of Santa Barbara and is located on the UCSB campus at Mesa Road, Building 565 in Goleta, California. Residents from Goleta, Santa Barbara (City and County) and Solvang are eligible to bring their household hazardous wastes to this facility for proper disposal. In addition, for businesses that qualify, this facility offers a CESQG/VSQ program. Learn more about this facility.
City of Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The City of Lompoc’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is managed by the City of Lompoc and is located at 1585 N. V St in Lompoc, California. Residents from Lompoc (City and unincorporated areas) are eligible to bring their household hazardous wastes to this facility for proper disposal. It is open to the public by appointment only. Learn more about this facility.
City of Santa Maria Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The City of Santa Maria’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is managed by the City of Santa Maria and is located at 2065 East Main St in Santa Maria, California. Residents from Santa Maria (City and unincorporated areas) are eligible to bring their household hazardous wastes to this facility for proper disposal. In addition, for businesses that qualify, this facility offers a CESQG/VSQ program. Learn more about this facility.