Welcome to LessIsMore.org

This site is the ultimate waste reduction resource for residents of Santa Barbara County. Knowing what to reduce, reuse and recycle can be tough. What goes where and why? You can also use our search tool to look up a particular item that you're not sure what to do with. Or peruse the tabs above to learn more about hazardous waste, electronics recycling, home composting and much more.

  • Solar Panel Recycling Is Now Available in Santa Barbara County!

    June 29, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    As more homes and businesses make the switch to solar energy, it’s important to ensure that solar panels are disposed of responsibly when they reach the end of their useful life. We’re excited to announce that solar panel recycling is now available countywide in Santa Barbara County! Read more...

  • Free Hazardous Waste Event April 12

    April 07, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    Hello Santa Barbara County! It’s that time of year again. Residents of Solvang, and the unincorporated areas of the county are welcome to come to the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station for our biannual Household Hazardous Waste Event on April 12! Read more...

  • Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center Closed for Farmworkers Day

    March 20, 2026 by Michael Roysner
    The Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center, located on the UCSB campus, will be closed March 27 – March 29, in observance of Farmworkers Day and UCSB’s Spring Break closure. Read more...
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