Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara City College’s Lot 2-C (La Playa Stadium Parking Lot). Residents of the City of Santa Barbara are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials.
"Our household hazardous waste collection events last year saw great community involvement, with residents safely disposing of a remarkable 33,800 pounds of hazardous materials" said Julie Lawrence, Clean Community Manager. “By taking part in these free collection events, residents help keep hazardous materials from ending up in the landfill or being otherwise improperly disposed of, which can pose risks to both the community and public health.”
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Santa Barbara City College’s Lot 2-C (136 Loma Alta Dr.)
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Materials accepted:
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- Used motor oil/filters
- Paint (latex, oil-based, stains, etc.)
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- 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 more information about the Sustainability & Resilience Department programs and services, including year-round waste disposal options, visit Clean Community Division (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CleanCommunity)
Please note that this event is exclusively for City of Santa Barbara residents, and no business waste will be accepted.