Santa Barbara County Public Works Department

There are three different types of collection systems for households in the unincorporated areas of the County: one for the South Coast (from the Ventura County-line to the Gaviota Pass), one for the Lompoc unincorporated area (from the Gaviota Pass north to the crest of Drum Canyon and Harris Grade roads), and one for the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valley unincorporated areas.

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The following rates pertain to the five zones in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County that are serviced by the three franchise waste haulers and are effective from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009:

South Coast Unincorporated Area (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries)

In the Carpinteria Valley, Montecito, and Summerland, residents are offered four different service levels for solid waste collection. They are:

For high density areas:

Single Can Service -- $33.08 per month
Minimum Service -- Two 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $36.71 per month
Reduced Service -- Three 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $40.44 per month
Basic Service -- Four 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $44.14 per month

Additional Trash Container -- $5.60 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $4.97 per month
Additional Recycling Container -- $2.33 per month

For low density areas:

Single Can Service -- $44.06 per month
Minimum Service -- Two 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $49.34 per month
Reduced Service -- Three 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $54.68 per month
Basic Service -- Four 32-gallon trash containers (to be provided by the resident) plus recyclables container -- $60.04 per month

Additional Trash Container -- $7.24 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $6.59 per month
Additional Recycling Containers provided free of charge

Other Charges
Extra Bag Tag -- $3.13
Distance Charge/100 feet* -- $6.44
Backyard Recycling Collection -- $8.28
Curbside Recycling Only -- $8.28
Recycling for One Can/Week--$8.28
Container Exchange in Excess of Once Per Year -- $9.95
Returned Check -- $15.00
Reactivation Fee (Residential) -- $10.00
Reactivation Fee (Commercial) -- $20.00

* When cans are located over 100 feet from the travelled roadway, an additional charge for residential walk-in or drive-in service may be levied for each 100-foot multiple over 100 feet. The additional charge will be $3.45 per month for once a week service and $6.90 per month for twice a week service. For drive-in service, the charge to reach the nearest customer, which reduces the distance to the further customers, shall be divided equally among each customer. A travelled roadway is defined as a private road, service road, or driveway on which six or more customers are located.

Goleta, north of Hollister Avenue (Service Provider: Allied Waste (formerly known as Browning-Ferris Industries):

Single Can Service -- $24.03 per month
Minimum Service -- Two 32-gallon trash containers plus recyclables container -- $27.65 per month
Reduced Service -- Three 32-gallon trash containers plus recyclables container -- $31.35 per month
Basic Service -- Four 32-gallon trash containers plus recyclables container -- $35.03 per month

Additional Trash Container -- $6.27 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $5.62 per month
Additional Recycling Container -- $2.99 per month

Other Charges
Extra Bag Tag -- $2.92
Distance Charge/100 feet* -- $5.98
Backyard Recycling Collection -- $7.30
Curbside Recycling Only -- $7.30
Additional Curbside Recycling -- $2.99
Container Exchange in Excess of Once per Year -- $10.31
Returned check -- $15.00
Reactivation Fee (Residential) -- $10.00
Reactivation Fee (Commercial) -- $20.00

Allied Waste collects the trash and yard waste separately on a weekly basis. The cans must be placed within 100 feet from the curb or a distance charge will be assessed.

Curbside recycling service is provided every other week. Under each level of service, the residents determine the number of containers that will be used for green waste and for trash.

All trash containers must be provided by the customer, and handles and lids are required. These containers may be made of plastic, metal, or rubber with a maximum 32-gallon capacity. Allied Waste will provide the customer with a 32-gallon can for green waste only. Allied Waste will also provide the customer with 32-, 68-, or 95-gallon wheeled carts for commingled recyclable materials only.

For Goleta (south of Hollister Avenue), Mission Canyon, and Isla Vista (single-family) (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries):

Single Can Service -- $24.02 per month
Minimum Service -- 2 containers plus recyclables container -- $27.86 per month
Reduced Service -- 3 containers plus recyclables container -- $31.66 per month
Basic Service -- 4 containers plus recyclables container -- $35.46 per month

Additional Trash Container -- $6.58 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $5.28 per month

For multi-family units in Isla Vista (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries):

Basic Service -- 2 containers serviced twice per week -- $40.40 per month
Additional Trash Container -- serviced two times per week -- $14.59 per month

For Hope Ranch (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries):

Single Can Service -- $33.95 per month
Minimum Service -- 2 containers plus recyclables container -- $37.72 per month
Reduced Service -- 3 containers plus recyclables container -- $41.45 per month
Basic Service -- 4 containers plus recyclables container -- $45.18 per month

Additional Trash Container -- $6.58 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $5.28 per month

For the Star Route/154 area (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries):

Minimum Service -- 4 containers plus recyclables container -- $31.27 per month
Additional Trash Container -- $6.58 per month
Additional Green Waste Container -- $5.28 per month

For New Cuyama/Ventucopa (Service Provider: MarBorg Industries)

Basic Service -- 4 containers plus recyclables container-- $14.27 per month
Additional Trash Container -- $3.05 per month

Other Charges
Extra bag tag -- $2.92
Distance Charge/100 feet* -- $5.96
Backyard Recycling Collection -- $7.28
Curbside Recycling Only -- $7.28
Additional Curbside Recycling -- $2.31
Mobile Home Park (2 cans) -- $23.93
Container Exchange in Excess of Once Per Year -- $9.96
Returned Check --- $15.00
Reactivation Fee (Residential) -- $10.00
Reactivation Fee (Commercial) -- $20.00

Under each level of service, the residents determine the number of containers that will be used for organics (yard material, grass, leaves, etc.) collection. For example, if a resident chooses the Reduced Service level (three containers in addition to a recyclables container), the resident determines how many of those three containers will be used exclusively for organics. Typically a household will use at least one container for organics. Residents supply their own trash containers, but service providers furnish green colored organics containers based on the number requested by the customer. Both the organics and trash are collected once per week from a customer’s backyard.

All customers receive curbside recycling collection every other week. Residents are provided with either a 35-gallon, a 64-gallon, or a 95-gallon wheeled container, based on the customer’s needs. Customers are no longer required to separate the recyclables, since the materials can be commingled in a single recycling container.

Lompoc Unincorporated Area (Service Provider: Waste Management aka Health Sanitation Service)
Residents are offered three different service levels for solid waste collection. They are:

30-Gallon Service Level -- one 30-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon recyclables container, and one 90-gallon organics container -- $29.95 per month

60-Gallon Service Level -- one 60-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon recyclables container, and one 90-gallon organics container -- $33.03 per month

90-Gallon Service Level -- one 90-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon recyclables container, and one 90-gallon organics containers -- $36.16 per month

Additional 90-Gallon Container -- $23.82 per month
Additional 60-Gallon Container -- $20.71 per month
Additional 30-Gallon Container -- $17.61 per month

Other Charges
Extra Bag Tags -- $2.19
Drive-In Up to 1/4 Mile -- $4.12
Carryout Up to 100 Feet -- $4.38
Christmas Tree Collection after Free Pickup Period-- $7.05
Additional Organic Container -- $7.30
Second Recyclables Container -- $7.30
Container Exchange in Excess of Once Per Year -- $9.96
Container Cleaning -- $9.96
Replacement of Damaged Can -- $66.37
Return Trip -- $7.40
Check Return -- $17.26
Resume Service after Closure of Account-- $13.28
Redelivery of Can after Closure of Account-- $6.64
Fee for Monthly Billing -- $.93
Drive-In (Green Waste and Recyclables) -- $2.02
Carryout (Green Waste and Recyclables) -- $2.15
Curbside Recycling Only -- $12.79
Organics Cart Only -- $13.92

The service provider furnishes automated trash containers with wheels and an attached lid. Trash is collected weekly and recyclables and organics are collected on alternate weeks. All materials are collected at the curb.

Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valley Unincorporated Areas (Service Provider: Waste Management aka Health Sanitation Service)

In the North County, residents are offered three levels of service. There are different prices for the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa Maria Valley. The following are prices for the Santa Ynez Valley:

30-Gallon Service Level -- one 30-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon organics container, and one 90-gallon recyclables container -- $27.34

60-Gallon Service Level -- one 60-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon organics container, and one 90-gallon recyclables container -- $31.22

90-Gallon Service Level -- one 90-gallon trash container, one 90-gallon organics container, and one 90-gallon recyclables container -- $35.22 per month

Additional 30-Gallon Trash Container -- $15.90 per month
Additional 60-Gallon Trash Container -- $19.81 per month
Additional 90-Gallon Trash Container -- $23.79 per month

The following prices are for the Santa Maria Valley:

30-Gallon Service Level -- one 30 gallon trash container, one 90 gallon organics container, and one 90 gallon recyclables container -- $22.45

60-Gallon Service Level -- one 60 gallon trash container, one 90 gallon organics container, and one 90 gallon recyclables container -- $25.64

90-Gallon Service Level -- one 90 gallon trash container, one 90 gallon organics container, and one 90 gallon recyclables container -- $28.83 per month

Additional 30-Gallon Trash Container -- $14.49 per month
Additional 60-Gallon Trash Container -- $17.69 per month
Additional 90-Gallon Trash Container -- $20.88 per month

The following other charges pertain to both areas:

Other Charges
Extra bag tags -- $2.19
Drive-In Up to 1/4 Mile -- $4.05
Carryout Up to 100 Feet -- $4.31
Christmas Tree Collection after Free Pickup -- $6.73
Additional Organic Container -- $6.73
Second Recyclables Container -- $7.30
Container Exchange in Excess of Once Per Year -- $9.96
Container Cleaning -- $9.96
Replacement of Damaged Can -- $66.37
Return Trip -- $7.40
Check Return -- $17.26
Resume Service after Closure of Account-- $13.28
Redelivery of Can after Closure of Account-- $6.64
Fee for Monthly Billing -- $.88
Drive-In (Green Waste and Recyclables) -- $2.02
Carryout (Green Waste and Recyclables) -- $2.14
Curbside Recycling Only -- $12.35
Organics Cart Only -- $13.84

The service provider furnishes all of the automated containers in both service areas. Trash is collected weekly and organics and recyclables are collected every other week on an alternating schedule.

The following materials can be placed in your organics container:

Grass clippings, leaves, and small branches and clippings but NO ice plants, palm fronds, ivy, cactus, yucca, food waste, animal waste, dirt or rocks

The following materials can be placed in your recyclables container:

Aluminum foil and pie plates (must not have residue from food or beverages);
Cans of all types (e.g. aluminum, steel, tin, bimetal)(and empty aerosol cans);
Cardboard;
Glass containers, bottles, and jars;
Mixed paper of all colors (e.g. glossy and non-glossy paper, clean grocery bags, worksheets, office and computer paper, junk mail, magazines, and envelopes);
Newspapers and all inserts;
Paperboard (e.g. cereal and tissue boxes and other containers that do not contain a wax coating;
Pots and pans (e.g. aluminum, copper, steel)
Telephone books;
#1 PETE plastic containers (Polyethylene Terephthalate)(e.g. small sport top water bottles; soft drink, mouthwash, ketchup, and salad dressing bottles; peanut butter, jelly and jam, pickle jars; food trays);
#2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) plastic containers (e.g. milk, water, juice, cosmetic, shampoo, dish and laundry containers; yogurt and magarine tubs);
#3 PVC plastic (Polyvinyl Chloride)(e.g. detergent/cleanser bottles);
#4 LDPE plastic (Low Density Polyethylene)(e.g. squeesable bottles such as honey, mustard);
#5 PP plastic (Polypropylene)(e.g. ketchup bottles, yogurt containers, margarine tubs, straws, lids, empty medicine bottles);
#6 PS plastic (Polystyrene)(e.g. compact disc cases, plates, empty medicine bottles);
#7 Other plastics (e.g. three and five gallon reusable water bottles; ketchup, juice, and syrup bottles).

The following types of materials should not be placed in commingled recycling containers in Santa Barbara County:

Aerosol cans (if contents are in can)*
Automotive fluids*
Batteries*
Chemicals*
Electronics
Paints/solvents*
Paper towels
Plastic egg cartons and cups
Plastic bags**
Pottery
Styrofoam (if clean, many packaging stores will accept the peanuts)
Tissue and toilet paper
Waxed cartons and paperboard (e.g. milk or juice cartons and frozen food boxes)
Window glass and light bulbs

* Take to your local hazardous waste collection facility to be recycled. Click on this link Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities for a listing of hazardous waste collection facilties in Santa Barbara County. Household batteries may also be dropped off at stores that sell electronics, camera stores, drugstores, office supply stores, and home improvement stores. Check the Directory of Materials for Reuse and Recycling in our Recycling Resource Guide for Santa Barbara County (click on link) for a listing of places that accept household batteries.

*Generally speaking, only hard plastics may be placed in your commingled recycling container. Plastic bags may be placed in receptacles located at major grocery stores for recycling. The following types of plastic bags (must be clean and dry) are accepted at major grocery stores to be recycled:

Grocery bags;
Bread bags;
Retail bags with the hard plastic and string handles removed;
Newspaper bags;
Dry cleaning bags;
Clear bags labled with a #2 or #4.

Many mail and packaging stores accept packing peanuts to be reused or recycled. Contact a local store to verify that clean packing peanuts will be accepted. Electronics should be taken to a facility that collects such items for recycling or dropped off during one-day collection events held periodically throughout the County. For a list of facilities that accept electronics, please click here:

http://www.lessismore.org/Programs/electronics.html

If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department at (805) 882-3600.

For information on the City of Santa Barbara's recycling programs, please visit:

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/SolidWaste/index.htm.

Last updated: August 14, 2008