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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents

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The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last three events had a strong turnout, with residents safely disposing of 14.7 tons of hazardous waste. This event provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous materials.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Santa Barbara City College’s Lot 2-C (136 Loma Alta Dr.)

Materials accepted:

  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • Used motor oil/filters
  • Paint (latex, oil-based, stains, etc.)
  • Fluorescent lightbulbs
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Garden chemicals

For additional details about the Household Hazardous Waste event, and to learn more about what items will be accepted, please contact MarBorg at (805) 963-1852.

For additional information about proper disposal of household hazardous waste and year-round drop-off locations, please visit MarBorg.com.

Please note that this event is exclusively for City of Santa Barbara residents, and no business waste will be accepted.