Recycling

All recyclables can be mixed together in the container.
Please flatten cardboard boxes.
Empty your recylables of their contents.
Rinsing containers is recommended because it keeps your recycling bin clean and makes the containers easier to recycle.
It is not necessary to remove labels, rings, staples, paperclips or other items.

Garbage Collection

Acceptable

All Metal(No liquids or food)
- Aluminum cans
- Aluminum foil and trays
- Caps and lids from bottles, jars and steel (tin) cans
- Paint cans (must be empty or dry)
- Spray cans (must be empty)
- Steel (tin) cans, scrap metal, metal parts
All PlasticNo Styrofoam or plastic labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable"
- Bottles
- Bottle caps
- Buckets (metal handle ok)
- Coffee cup lids
- Containers and clamshells (rinsed out)
- Laundry detergent bottles
- Plastic bags
- Plastic Cups and plates (plastic only, no styrofoam)
- Plastic Flower pots and trays
- Plastic packaging
- Plastic Toys without cords or batteries
- Saran Wrap - Plastic Film
- Tubs and lids (ie: yogurt containers and Tupperware)
- Wine corks - plastic but no true cork
All Paper (Clean, dry and unsoiled)
- Bags
- Cardboard (non-waxed)
- Cereal boxes and Paperboard(remove plastic liner)
- Computer and office paper
- Clean coffee cups and lids
- Egg cartons
- Envelopes (windows okay)
- Junk mail and magazines
- Newspapers
- Packing or Kraft paper
- Phonebooks
- Shredded paper, but not crosscut
- Wrapping paper (non-metallic)
All Glass Containers(No liquids or food)
- Glass bottles and jars only (metal caps and lids too)
Non-Treated Wood / Pallets
- Wood pallets (dumpsters only)

Unacceptable

Batteries
Ceramic dishware or glassware
Clothing linens and rags
Electronics
CD's, DVD's, CDROM & Cases (remove paper insert )
Foil-backed or plastic-backed paper
Food
Glass mirrors and windows
Juice or soy milk type boxes with foil liner
Large items (furniture, appliances, etc)
Light bulbs: Incandescent, Fluorescents and HIDs Incandescent light bulbs can go in the brown bin to the landfill. Florescents and HID bulbs contain mercury and must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Plastic labeled "Compostable" or "Biodegradable" If the plastic says 'compostable' on it and you are a participant of the foodscraps program please put this material in the yellow bin. 'Biodegradable' is not a certified standard for any method of disposal. Please reuse these materials or put them in the landfill.
Soiled paper (paper cups, plates, napkins, tissues, towels, take-out boxes and greasy pizza boxes) If you are part of the foodscraps program please put these materials in the yellow bin.
Styrofoam We are currently unable to recycle styrofoam at this time. You might see a recycling symbol on it, but it is not marketable.
Waxed cardboard and paper If you are part of the foodscraps program please put these materials in the yellow bin.
Waxy paper milk or juice cartons

Landfill Trash

Container Sizes & Frequencies

Trash containers are available in the following sizes:

Cans: 32 gal
Carts (with wheels): 35 gal, 65 gal, 95 gal
Dumpsters: 1.5, 2, 3, 4 cubic yards

for single family residences, your trash will be collected once a week. For businesses and mult-unit complexes, you have a choice of service up to 7 days per week (for additional cost)

Greenwaste

Acceptable

Please place green waste loose in container.

Grass Clippings
Ivy Leaves
Cut Flowers
Small Branches and Prunings

Unacceptable

Plastic Bags If bags are clean they can go in the blue bin to be recycled.
Succulents
Pampas Grass Pampas grass is an invasive species and so it is dangerous to use it as a mulch material. If you have plant material that might be an invasive species, please call (805) 882-3624 and double check before putting it in the greenwaste bins.
Food Waste If you are a participant in the Foodscraps program then you may put your food in the yellow bin.
Animal Waste or Manure
Sod or dirt
Palm Fronds
Rocks

Go to Site

Free Pickup for Large Items Not in Usable Condition

Annual Bulky Item Pickups

Each single-family home that pays trash/recycling fees is entitled to two large item pickups per year with an unlimited quantity of goods. Call MarBorg at 963-1852 for an appointment, but wait until your assigned pickup day to place items at the curb. For multi-unit buildings, the landlord or property manager may schedule the two included bulky item pickups for the entire building by calling MarBorg. Residents must gather their large items on the appropriate day.

Annual Large Appliances ("White Goods") Pickups

Under the new contract, separate from bulky item pickups, Santa Barbara residents are entitled to unlimited collection of major appliances, also known as "white goods." These include items such as stovetop ranges, refrigerators, washers and dryers, and water heater tanks. Call MarBorg at 963-1852 for an appointment, but wait until your assigned pickup day to place items out for collection.

Christmas Trees

You may place your tree next to your greenwaste bin, if you have one, on greenwaste collection days in the weeks after Christmas. Otherwise, the tree should be placed in the trash area or on the curb for your regular MarBorg collection day. Remove ornaments, tinsel, and plastic or metal tree stands. Flocked trees will not be accepted.

Paid Pickup

The following haulers will collect large items, electronics, or junk for a fee, while recycling to the maximum extent possible.

Large Item Pickup

Drop Off Facilities

Location	Address	Phone	Materials Accepted

MarBorg Industries

119 North Quarantina St.
Santa Barbara, CA

Mixed Construction Waste (concrete, debris, metal, drywall, wood, etc). Porcelain sinks, toilets, and bathtubs are free.
Greenwaste, soil, Christmas trees and landscaping waste
Furniture, mattresses, electronics, pallets and other large items
Scrap metal, scrap vehicles, and most major appliances are free. Refrigerators, freezers, A/C Units are charged.

(805) 963-1852

General Garbage (not sorted or recycled)
Mixed Construction Waste (concrete, debris, metal, drywall, wood, etc)
Greenwaste and Christmas trees
Furniture, mattresses, electronics and other large items
Most major appliances are free. Refrigerators, freezers, A/C Units, and scrap metal are charged.
Tires