City of Santa Barbara Announces Free Hazardous Household Waste Collection Event
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is hosting a free hazardous household waste collection event for residents of the City of Santa Barbara. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to…

Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 9, 2026 — The City of Santa Barbara is partnering with MarBorg Industries to offer a free hazardous household waste collection event for residents. This initiative aims to provide a convenient and safe method for disposing of potentially harmful materials commonly found in homes.
The collection event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It will run from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Residents of the City of Santa Barbara are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste.
The designated location for the event is Santa Barbara City College’s Lot 2-C, which is also known as the La Playa Stadium parking lot. This venue has been selected to accommodate attendees and the materials being collected.
Hazardous household waste includes a range of products that can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Common examples often accepted at such events include certain cleaning products, automotive fluids, batteries, paints, and electronic waste. The specific list of accepted items was not detailed in the provided information. Similarly, details regarding any quantity limits per household or specific restrictions on certain types of waste were not immediately available.
The partnership between the City of Santa Barbara and MarBorg Industries underscores a commitment to environmental stewardship and community safety. By offering free collection services, the city and its partner aim to reduce the amount of hazardous waste that might otherwise end up in landfills or improperly discarded, potentially harming the environment and public health. Further details regarding the types of materials that will be accepted and any preparation instructions for residents are expected to be communicated by the organizers.
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