Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Santa Barbara County, CA
We list 19 places in Santa Barbara County, CA where you can drop off waste: 5 landfills, 11 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs, plus recyclers for other materials. The largest city in the county is Santa Maria. For 6 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (5)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (11)Household hazardous waste (1)Yard waste & compost (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (1)
County rules
- The City of Lompoc charges $40.00 per 15-minute interval for curbside bulky item collection (rate schedule effective July 1, 2026); check with your hauler or city for the service available at your address. Source
- Many South Coast drop-off sites accept e-waste, batteries, paint, oil and antifreeze free of charge for residents; call ahead for current details and rates. Source
Landfills in Santa Barbara County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresAppliances
- City of Lompoc SLF Landfill Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Vandenberg Air Force Base LF Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Santa Barbara County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … Refrigerator, freezer or A/C unit with freon: $10 freon fee unless freon removed beforehandHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- Betteravia Recycling Facility Transfer station
- Betteravia Recycling Facility Hauling Transfer station
- Marborg Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm
- New Cuyama TS Transfer station
- NexCycle Recycling center
- Santa Maria Area Recycling Terminal, LLC Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Santa Ynez Valley Recycling & Transfer Stat Transfer stationHours: Tue to Sat 8:30 am to 4 pm
- Ventucopa TS Transfer station
Household hazardous waste in Santa Barbara County
- Hours: Sat: 9 am to 3 pm …
Yard waste & compost in Santa Barbara County
- Valley Compost and Topsoil INC Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Santa Barbara County
- Sa Recycling - Santa Maria Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Santa Barbara County?
City of Lompoc Sanitary Landfill (Lompoc), Marborg C&D Recycling &transfer Facility (Santa Barbara), Santa Maria Regional Landfill (Santa Maria) and South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station (Santa Barbara) and 9 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Santa Barbara County?
We list 5 active landfills in Santa Barbara County: City of Lompoc Sanitary Landfill, Santa Maria Regional Landfill, City of Lompoc SLF Landfill, Tajiguas Res Recycling Proj & Sanitary Landfill and Vandenberg Air Force Base LF.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Santa Barbara County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Goleta Recycling Center and UCSB Community Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
How much does the dump cost in Santa Barbara County?
Marborg C&D Recycling &transfer Facility: refrigerator, freezer or a/c unit with freon $10 freon fee unless freon removed beforehand. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Santa Barbara County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Santa Barbara County below.
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