County Programs Updates to Recycling Resource Guide for Santa Barbara County
The Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department issues a new English edition of the Recycling Resource Guide for Santa Barbara County (Guide) every other year. On this webpage, you will find updates to the following sections (excluding the Directory of Materials for Reuse and Recycling) of the current edition of the Guide, until the next English edition of the Guide is issued.
To view updates to the Directory of Materials for Reuse and Recycling, please click here.
Recycling Services and Collection Sites
On page 6, replace the telephone extension for the City of Carpinteria 402 to 411. On page 6 under Transfer Stations and Landfills – South Coast, add the following facility:
MarBorg Industries Construction & Demolition (C & D) Debris Facility 119 North Quarantina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 963-1852 This transfer station opened its doors in 2005 and is used to sort recyclable materials brought in by waste collection services as well as contractors and residents. The facility can process up to 1,250 tons of material per day. The types of materials accepted at this facility include mixed construction and demolition debris, green waste, metal, general recyclable materials, and household appliances. No hazardous waste is accepted here. The MarBorg C&D facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Please call (805) 963-1852 for more information.
MarBorg Industries Construction & Demolition (C & D) Debris Facility 119 North Quarantina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 963-1852 This transfer station opened its doors in 2005 and is used to sort recyclable materials brought in by waste collection services as well as contractors and residents. The facility can process up to 1,250 tons of material per day. The types of materials accepted at this facility include mixed construction and demolition debris, green waste, metal, general recyclable materials, and household appliances. No hazardous waste is accepted here.
The MarBorg C&D facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Please call (805) 963-1852 for more information.
On page 6, revise the second sentence for the Tajiguas Landfill and add a new third sentence:
“The Tajiguas Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. but is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When one of these holidays falls on a weekday, then the Landfill will be open on the Saturday following the holiday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.”
On page 7, revise the fourth sentence for the New Cuyama Transfer Station to read:
“Waste from the New Cuyama Transfer Station, containing a high percentage of recyclables, is taken to the MarBorg Industries Construction and Demolition Debris facility, where the recyclables are removed and processed.”
On page 7, revise the last sentence for Vandenberg Air Force Base Landfill entry to read:
“The landfill is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and on Federal holidays.”
On page 7, revise the third sentence for the Ventucopa Transfer Station to read:
“Waste from the Ventucopa Transfer Station, containing a high percentage of recyclables, is taken to the MarBorg Industries Construction and Demolition Debris facility, where the recyclables are removed and processed.”
Recycling Terminology
On page 8 for California Redemption Centers, replace California Department of Conservation with the California Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery (CalRecycle).
Recycling Drop-Off and Buyback Centers
South Coast - On page 50, delete AA Recycling.
North County - On page 51, revise days and hours of operation for El Rancho Market to: Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Junk Mail No More
On page 52, replace www.GreenDimes.com with http://mailstopper.tonic.com/ and revise membership fee from $36.00 to $20.00 per year.; Delete website address at bottom of paragraph.
On page 53, delete Pro Quo.
Under the heading, Junk Mail Removal Services, add the following entry:
Catalog Choice http://www.catalogchoice.org/ This free on-line service allows consumers and businesses to select the catalogs that they want to receive and the frequency of receiving them, as well as to identify those catalogs that they do not wish to receive. After registering, the registrant finds and sets the mail preferences for his/her catalogs. On the registrant's behalf, Catalog Choice then requests that the companies honor the preference. The companies take approximately 12 weeks after receiving the requests to process them.
Composting/Mulch Program
On page 54, for the entry for Home Depot, note that composting bins are available on-line only.
On page 54, add the following entries:
Santa Barbara Area Bill Palmasano (805) 966-7474 (Worm Bins) Worm Girl (805) 815-7233 www.wormgirl.org Worm Bins and Worms Goleta Area University of California at Santa Barbara Department of Public Worms (805) 893-7765 http://www.as.ucsb.edu/worms/index.html Only Worms (No Bins) On-Line Resources Composters.com www.composters.com Aerobic and Worm Bins and Accessories Composter Connection 1612 Gold Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-0920 Fax: (406) 587-0223 Website address: http://www.composterconnection.com/site/index.html (This company sells composting bins and tumblers, worm bins, indoor composters, composting tools and supplies, and compost and organic soils. It also provides comprehensive information on composting systems, how to compost, the science behind composting, environmental issues, and concerns involving composting.)
Santa Barbara Area
Bill Palmasano (805) 966-7474 (Worm Bins)
Worm Girl (805) 815-7233 www.wormgirl.org Worm Bins and Worms
Goleta Area
University of California at Santa Barbara Department of Public Worms (805) 893-7765 http://www.as.ucsb.edu/worms/index.html Only Worms (No Bins)
On-Line Resources
Composters.com www.composters.com Aerobic and Worm Bins and Accessories
Composter Connection 1612 Gold Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-0920 Fax: (406) 587-0223 Website address: http://www.composterconnection.com/site/index.html (This company sells composting bins and tumblers, worm bins, indoor composters, composting tools and supplies, and compost and organic soils. It also provides comprehensive information on composting systems, how to compost, the science behind composting, environmental issues, and concerns involving composting.)
Hazardous Waste
On page 56, insert third and fourth sentences under the Materials Accepted section for the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center;
"In addition, kitchen grease from households is accepted for recycling. Please ensure that as much of the food residue as possible is removed.”
On page 57, revise the sentence under Materials Accepted for the City of Carpinteria ABOP Center to read:
"The Center accepts antifreeze, batteries of all types, latex paint, motor oil, oil filters, and up to three electronic items (including small appliances) per visit."
On page 58, revise the language for Eligibility for the City of Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility to:
"Residents of the Lompoc Valley, including Mesa Oaks, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village and the unincorporated areas east to Mail Road are eligible to use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF). Small businesses that qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quanitity Generator may also use the facility."
On page 58, revise the language for the Materials Accepted section for the City of Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility:
“The HHWCF accepts combustible, toxic, corrosive and reactive materials, including but not limited to: paints and other home improvement products, automotive fluids, cleaners, lawn and garden products, aerosol cans, electronic wastes, batteries, fluorescent tubes/bulbs medications (expired medications are accepted but controlled substances are not) and friable asbestos. Call ahead to receive instructions on the proper handling of asbestos. In addition, kitchen grease from households is accepted for recycling. Please ensure that as much of the food residue as possible is removed."
On page 58, revise the Days and Hours of Operation section for the City of Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility:
"The faciliy is open on Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., by appointment only."
On page 58, revise the entry for the City of Lompoc Landfill:
Eligibility: Residents of the Lompoc Valley, including Mesa Oaks, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village and the unincorporated areas east to Mail Road are eligible to use the Lompoc Landfill for the disposal of hazardous waste." Materials Accepted: Only antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil, oil filters, electronic waste, treated wood waste, and nonfriable asbestos will be accepted. Days and Hours of Operation: This facility is open on Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Eligibility: Residents of the Lompoc Valley, including Mesa Oaks, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village and the unincorporated areas east to Mail Road are eligible to use the Lompoc Landfill for the disposal of hazardous waste."
Materials Accepted: Only antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil, oil filters, electronic waste, treated wood waste, and nonfriable asbestos will be accepted.
Days and Hours of Operation: This facility is open on Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
On page 58, add the following sentences to the Materials Accepted section for the City of Santa Maria Household Hazardous Waste Facility:
“In addition, the public may drop-off any type of used paint in any type of container. Latex paint in its original container with its label intact may be taken for free by members of the public, upon signing a Release of Liability form. Kitchen grease from households is also accepted for recycling. Please ensure that as much of the food residue as possible is removed.”
On page 58, revise sentence for Eligibility for City of Santa Maria Landfill:
“Households and businesses in Santa Barbara County, including the City of Santa Maria and unincorporated areas, may use the City’s landfill to drop-off electronic waste to be recycled.”
On page 59 for the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station, add fluorescent light tubes/bulbs to the Materials Accepted section. Smoke Detector Disposal Information
On page 60, delete the entry for Firex.
On page 60, change the address for First Alert/BRK to: 3901 Liberty Street Road.
On page 60, change the address for Honeywell to: 1185 Douglas Drive North; also, replace website address with: http://www51.honeywell.com/honeywell/index.html
Used Motor Oil Collection Centers
On page 61, please add the following two locations for Ayers Automotive Repairs under zip code 93101:
1301 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-7316 (no oil filters please) and 220 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA (805) 845-4242 (no oil filters please)
1301 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-7316 (no oil filters please)
and
220 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA (805) 845-4242 (no oil filters please)
On page 61, under zip code 93103, change the phone number for Kragen Auto Parts #4314 to (805) 899-4184
On page 61, under zip code 93105, change the phone number for Firestone Tires and Service to (805) 569-1451 and indicate “no oil filters accepted”
On page 62, for zip code 93117, no oil filters are accepted at the Fast Lane Oil Change on 180 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta.
On page 62, for zip code 93436, add a telephone number to the listing for the City of Lompoc Corporate Yard: (805) 875-8024.
On page 62, for zip code 93436, delete (805) 875-8027 for the listing for City of Lompoc Recycling Drop-Off Facility.
On page 62, for zip code 93437, delete entry for AAFES Gas Station.
On page 62, under zip code 93437, revise name for Auto Hobby Shop to: Vandenberg Air Force Base Auto Hobby Shop.”
On page 63 for zip code 93454, delete the listing for Firestone Store #67H5.
On page 63 under zip code 93454, add “extension 4” to telephone number for Santa Maria Nissan/Mazda.
On page 63, under zip code 93455, move listing for Kragen Auto Parts on 2053A South Broadway to zip code 93454.
On page 63, under zip code 93456, revise address for Honda of Santa Maria to 2175 South Bradley Road and move entry to zip code 93455.
On page 63, for zip code 93456, revise address for Toyota of Santa Maria to 700 East Betteravia Road and move entry to zip code 93454.
Sharps Collection Program
On page 64, revise sentence under heading entitled, “Where can I obtain a sharps container?” to:
“Sharps containers can be purchased through medical supply companies and pharmacies or obtained for free at one of the County’s five health clinics listed in this section.”
On page 64, revise sentence under heading entitled, “Where can I take my sharps container once it is full?” to:
“The locations listed on the following pages will accept home generated sharps in proper containers from residents of Santa Barbara County. Most drop-off locations are free unless otherwise noted. Fees for mail-back service vary by company. Please call ahead to confirm cost information, hours of operation, and address. Never leave sharps containers unattended at a collection facility.”
On page 65, revise the first sentence under the heading entitled, “How many sharps containers may I dispose of?” to:
“For drop-off facilities, residents may not dispose of more than two sharps containers during any visit and are limited to one visit per week.”
On page 65, delete the entries for Asbury Environmental Services, Cintas/rResponse First Aid Systems, Marian Medical Center, and Safety Kleen.
On page 65, add the following entry as a place in Santa Barbara County that accepts home generated sharps:
Caldwell Pharmacy 235 West Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 682-7353 (Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; a $5.00 disposal fee is charged per container)
On page 66, replace introductory sentence with the heading, “Mail-Back Services”
On page 66, replace e-mail address for Medasend, Incorporated with its website address: www.medasend.com
On page 66, replace the phone numbers for Stericycle, Incorporated with (866) 783-7422.
On page 66, delete entry for Waste Management/Health Sanitation Service.
Operation Medicine Cabinet
In response to growing demand for a safe, convenient way to dispose of household medications, the Sheriff's Department has teamed up with the County Public Works Department to install drop-boxes at each of the Sheriff Department's nine substations throughout the county. Households can dispose of all types of unwanted medications, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, at these locations using these drop-boxes:
South Coast
Carpinteria 5775 Carpinteria Avenue (805) 684-4561 (Drop-box located inside the lobby and accessible Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Santa Barbara 4434 Calle Real (805) 681-4100 Goleta 7042 Marketplace Drive (805) 571-1540 (Drop-box located inside the lobby and accessible 24 hours a day.)
Isla Vista 6504 Trigo Road (805) 681-4179
North County
Lompoc 3500 Harris Grade Road (805) 737-7737
Buellton 140 West Highway 246 (805) 686-8150
Solvang 1745 Mission Drive (805) 686-5000
Santa Maria 812-A West Foster Road (805) 934-6150
New Cuyama 215 Newsome Street (661) 766-2310
For more information about the program, click here to see the brochure.
Buying Recycled
On page 67, in the first sentence of the third paragraph under the heading, Recycled-Content Products deserve another look, replace “California Integrated Waste Management Board” with “California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)” and replace the phone number in the last sentence of the third paragraph with: (916) 255-2708.
On page 68, under the heading, CIWMB Recycled Content Product Directory, replace “CIWMB” with “CalRecycle” and replace website address in last sentence of that paragraph with http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RCP/.
On page 68, under the heading, RecycleStore, replace “CIWMB’s” in first sentence with “CalRecycle’s” and replace website address in last sentence of that paragraph with http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/recyclestore/.
Directory of Recycled Content Products
Office Supplies
697 North “H” St Lompoc, CA 93436 (805) 740-0192
Construction/Remodeling Supplies
On page 70, replace website for Hayward Lumber Company with the following:http://www.haywardlumber.com/
On page 71, replace the address for Livingreen's Santa Barbara location with: 614 Milpas Street, Santa Barbara 93103.
On page 71, insert website below telephone number for Hayward Lumber Company with the following: http://www.haywardlumber.com/
Sources Outside Santa Barbara County
Please add the following firms to this section that begins on page 72:
BiodegradableStore.com 3640 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-1876 http://www.biodegradablestore.com/index.html Owned by Eco-Products, this website sells a variety of food and beverage containers that are biodegradable and/or compostable, such as food containers, plates, bowl and soup containers, utensils, hot and cold cups and lids, bags, napkins, and accessories. LetsGoGreen, Inc. P.O. Box 392293 Snellville, GA 30039 (678) 344-6834 Fax: (678) 344-6835 www.letsgogreen.biz E-mail : http://letsgogreen.biz/pages/contact.html This company sells a variety of green products and products containing recycled content in such categories as the following: paper (e.g. facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins), water (e.g. showerheads, garden nozzles, faucets), lighting (e.g. compact fluorescent lights), cleaning (e.g. cleaners, detergent, disinfectant), plastic (e.g. trash and storage bags), plates, cups, and utensils, bottles, shopping totes, and office supplies. Weisenbach Specialty Printing and Manufacturing 437 Holtzman Avenue Columbus, OH 43205-1604 (800) 778-5420 www.recycledproducts.com E-mail: sales@weisenbach.com This firm offers a variety of products in such areas office supplies and promotional products that contain recycled content.
BiodegradableStore.com 3640 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-1876 http://www.biodegradablestore.com/index.html Owned by Eco-Products, this website sells a variety of food and beverage containers that are biodegradable and/or compostable, such as food containers, plates, bowl and soup containers, utensils, hot and cold cups and lids, bags, napkins, and accessories.
LetsGoGreen, Inc. P.O. Box 392293 Snellville, GA 30039 (678) 344-6834 Fax: (678) 344-6835 www.letsgogreen.biz E-mail : http://letsgogreen.biz/pages/contact.html This company sells a variety of green products and products containing recycled content in such categories as the following: paper (e.g. facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins), water (e.g. showerheads, garden nozzles, faucets), lighting (e.g. compact fluorescent lights), cleaning (e.g. cleaners, detergent, disinfectant), plastic (e.g. trash and storage bags), plates, cups, and utensils, bottles, shopping totes, and office supplies.
Weisenbach Specialty Printing and Manufacturing 437 Holtzman Avenue Columbus, OH 43205-1604 (800) 778-5420 www.recycledproducts.com E-mail: sales@weisenbach.com This firm offers a variety of products in such areas office supplies and promotional products that contain recycled content.
On page 72, change toll free number for Close the Loop, LLC to (866) 240-9172 and the fax number to (570) 213-4254.
On page 72, replace the address for Eco-Products, Inc. to 4755 Walnut Street.
On page 72, for Green Disk, delete telephone numbers in (425) and (573) area codes.
On page 73,change address for Sustainable Group to 6779 East Marginal Way.
On page 73, make the following changes for the Wax Box Firelog Corporation:
On page 74, please add these websites to this section:
BuyGreen.com 14 Goodyear, Suite 135 Irvine, CA 92618 (888) 928-9473 (949) 282-6241 http://www.buygreen.com/ E-mail: info@buygreen.com This company offers a wide variety of eco-friendly products in such areas as the following: clothing, accessories (e.g. bags, water bottles, shoes, jewelry), personal care products, pet products, furniture, kitchen, bathrom, bedroom, home accessories, garden and landscape, home improvement products, cleaning products, office supplies, stationery, electronics, office furniture, games, sporting goods, outdoor and travel products, office products (e.g. packaging, janitorial supplies, printing supplies, office equipment), and building materials (e.g. flooring, decking, panels, paints, finishes, and adhesives). Ecobly P.O. Box 70366 Seattle, WA 98127 (206) 356-2925 www.ecobly.com E-mail: info@ecobly.com This website maintains an on-line directory of companies that make products “locally, sustainably, and responsibly” in such categories as accessories, building materials, cards/stationery, clothing, energy, furniture, garden, home décor, kitchen/bath, office equipment, pet care, publications, recreation/hobbies, and. toys. Green Home Environmental Store 850 24th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (877) 282-6400 Fax: (415) 752-6389 http://dgs.greenhome.com/ E-mail: help@greenhome.com This on-line store offers a variety of products that promote environmental health or resource conservation such as reduced toxicity, reusability, energy efficiency, responsible packaging, recycled content, intelligent design, responsible manufacturing techniques, and reduction of personal environmental hazards. Products are offered in such categories as the following: appliances, bath, bedding, children, clothing, furniture, home furnishings, home improvement, housekeeping, kitchen, lighting, office, personal accessories, pest control, pets, restaurant supplies, and yard and garden.
BuyGreen.com 14 Goodyear, Suite 135 Irvine, CA 92618 (888) 928-9473 (949) 282-6241 http://www.buygreen.com/ E-mail: info@buygreen.com This company offers a wide variety of eco-friendly products in such areas as the following: clothing, accessories (e.g. bags, water bottles, shoes, jewelry), personal care products, pet products, furniture, kitchen, bathrom, bedroom, home accessories, garden and landscape, home improvement products, cleaning products, office supplies, stationery, electronics, office furniture, games, sporting goods, outdoor and travel products, office products (e.g. packaging, janitorial supplies, printing supplies, office equipment), and building materials (e.g. flooring, decking, panels, paints, finishes, and adhesives).
Ecobly P.O. Box 70366 Seattle, WA 98127 (206) 356-2925 www.ecobly.com E-mail: info@ecobly.com This website maintains an on-line directory of companies that make products “locally, sustainably, and responsibly” in such categories as accessories, building materials, cards/stationery, clothing, energy, furniture, garden, home décor, kitchen/bath, office equipment, pet care, publications, recreation/hobbies, and. toys.
Green Home Environmental Store 850 24th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (877) 282-6400 Fax: (415) 752-6389 http://dgs.greenhome.com/ E-mail: help@greenhome.com This on-line store offers a variety of products that promote environmental health or resource conservation such as reduced toxicity, reusability, energy efficiency, responsible packaging, recycled content, intelligent design, responsible manufacturing techniques, and reduction of personal environmental hazards. Products are offered in such categories as the following: appliances, bath, bedding, children, clothing, furniture, home furnishings, home improvement, housekeeping, kitchen, lighting, office, personal accessories, pest control, pets, restaurant supplies, and yard and garden.
On page 74, replace three entries for California Integrated Waste Management Board with California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and replace three respective websites for:
Reducing Waste Makes Plain Business Sense
On page 75 for the waste generator pie chart and indicator keys, change the commercial/industrial percentage to 55% and the residential percentage to 45%.
On page 75 for the waste disposal pie chart and indicator keys, change the commercial/industrial percentage to 60% and the residential percentage to 40%.
We Are Here to Help
On page 76, replace fifth bullet with the following: “Information about the Green Business Program, Santa Barbara County”
Other Resources for Information about Waste and Pollution Prevention, Recycling, and Reuse
On page 82, replace the entries for the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling and the California Integrated Waste Management Board with the following entry:
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 801 K Street, MS19-01 (Headquarters and Beverage Container Recycling Program) Sacramento, CA 95814 1-800-RECYCLE (916) 322-4027 1001 I Street (Other Programs) P.O. Box 4025 Sacramento, CA 95812-4025 (916) 341-6000 http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/AboutUs/
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 801 K Street, MS19-01 (Headquarters and Beverage Container Recycling Program) Sacramento, CA 95814 1-800-RECYCLE (916) 322-4027
1001 I Street (Other Programs) P.O. Box 4025 Sacramento, CA 95812-4025 (916) 341-6000 http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/AboutUs/
The text below comes from CalRecycle’s website: On Jan. 1, 2010 California's recycling and waste diversion efforts were streamlined into the new Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery--CalRecycle. CalRecycle manages programs created through two landmark initiatives--the Integrated Waste Management Act and the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act--that were formerly part of the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and the Department of Conservation. Now housed in the Natural Resources Agency, CalRecycle merges the duties of the board with those of DOC’s Division of Recycling to best protect public health and the environment by effectively and efficiently managing California’s waste disposal and recycling efforts. CalRecycle is currently comprised of two program divisions: Waste Management and Recycling. The Division of Waste Management continues to promote the goals of Zero Waste California in partnership with local government, industry and the public. The division manages the approximate 93 million tons of waste generated each year by reducing waste whenever possible, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting the management of all materials to their highest and best use, and regulating the handling, processing and disposal of solid waste. California now diverts more than half of its waste away from landfills. The Division of Recycling manages California’s Beverage Container Recycling Program, which seeks to achieve and maintain high recycling rates for a variety of beverage container types. To accomplish this, the division certifies recycling operations and materials processors, maintains industry compliance with program regulations, and provides technical assistance and education for consumers, local government, businesses, and organizations engaged in recycling. CalRecycle also provides grants and loans to help California cities, counties, businesses, and organizations meet the State's waste reduction, reuse, and recycling goals. It also provides funds to clean up solid waste disposal sites; develops and promotes alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil; develops technical standards and permit requirements for waste tire facilities; promotes reuse and recycling of electronic devices; encourages purchasing of environmentally preferable products; and promotes the development and use of new, more sustainable products and technologies that can benefit California's economy and environment.
On page 83, replace website address for RecycleStore with: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/recyclestore/ Green Business Program, Santa Barbara County (GBPSBC)
-See revised language for GBPSBC by visiting web page on this website: http://www.lessismore.org/Programs/green_business_program.html
The Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP)
- Add the following WRAP recipients in Santa Barbara County for 2008:
University of California at Santa Barbara Ellison Hall Sustainability Committee 1832 Ellison Hall Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Safeway, Inc. (All nine Vons stores in Santa Barbara County.)
Save Mart Supermarkets Food Maxx Store No.451 1870 North Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454
Valle Verde Retirement Community 900 Calle de los Amigos Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Add the following WRAP recipients in Santa Barbara County for 2009:
The Chumash Casino Resort 3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Valle Verde Retirement Community 900 Calle de los Amigos Santa Barbara, CA 93105
The Chumash Casino Resort 3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, CA 93460
The Green Awards Program
- Delete from Guide.
Inside Back Cover
Change extension for City of Carpinteria to extension 411.
Last updated: April 14, 2010
