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CEC is currently focused on moving our region away from fossil fuels in one generation, find information about our current program HERE. For information about CEC's historic pollution prevention efforts follow the links in the left-hand menu; hazardous material drop-off information can be found below.

Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Location: Mesa Road on the UCSB Campus (left off of Los Carneros).
Residential drop-off times: Saturdays 9am-3pm and Sundays 11am-3pm
Business drop-off times: Fridays by appointment--call 882-3602
Cost: FREE!

Accepted Materials
  • all paints
  • stains
  • batteries
  • glues
  • pesticides
  • fertilizers
  • flourescent bulbs
  • auto oil
  • cleaners
  • aerosols
  • solvents
  • paint thinner

Please visit the County of Santa Barbara's website (LessIsMore.org) for more information.


Marborg ABOP Program

Location: 725 Cacique St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off times : Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm
Information hotline: call 897-7505
Cost: FREE!

Accepted Materials
  • antifreeze
  • batteries
  • auto oil
  • water based paint
  • disks
  • CDs/DVDs





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