California
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Goleta household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center (UCSB).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-11
Who can use it
Available to residents in the cities of Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang, and to residents of unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. Residents must show proof of residency with a driver's license, utility bill, or vehicle registration. Residents may transport up to 125 pounds of solid waste or 15 gallons of liquid waste per trip; residents carrying more than this may be turned away. No appointments are necessary for households. Businesses and other non-households (including churches and nonprofit organizations) that qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) may use the center on Fridays by appointment only. Lompoc and Santa Maria businesses are not eligible, because those cities offer their own CESQG programs. Fees are charged for all non-residential use.
Hours
- Households: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
- CESQG businesses and other non-households: Fridays by appointment only.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: The location page does not state a household drop-off fee. Fees are charged for all non-residential use; details are on the Business Hazardous Waste page.
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Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste within the 125-pound or 15-gallon trip limit | A household fee is not stated on the location page. |
| Non-residential / CESQG use | Fees are charged. See the county Business Hazardous Waste page for details. Businesses must have a federal or State EPA ID number. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Household hazardous waste: Accepted from eligible South Coast and listed-city residents with proof of residency and the quantity limits listed. Kitchen grease from households is also accepted.
Hazardous waste
The center accepts a variety of hazardous waste from South Coast communities, such as antifreeze, batteries, motor oil, oil filters, cleaners, paint, fluorescent lights, solvents, propane tanks, pesticides, and more. Kitchen grease from households is also accepted; remove as much residue as possible. Material lists on the page also include ballasts, fire extinguishers, and stains and finishes. Free asbestos bags are available for homeowners doing their own abatement from the Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division office at 130 East Victoria Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or at the center during normal business hours; call ahead for bags and follow the county bagging procedures before drop-off.
Holiday closures
Closed during rain and major holidays, including the weekends closest to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. The page tells readers to call (805) 882-3602 in advance of those occasions to determine whether the center will be open. It does not publish a dated holiday calendar.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-11 from official sources . Source: Santa Barbara County Less Is More: Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center .
Other notes
- This is a joint project of Santa Barbara County Public Works and UCSB, as described on the county facilities page.
- From U.S. 101 south, exit Los Carneros Road, turn right, continue to Henry T. Yang Drive, turn left, go through the first stop sign, then use the second driveway on the right. From U.S. 101 north, take Highway 217 toward UCSB, veer right onto Henry T. Yang Drive, and after three stoplights the center is on the left.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-11. If something conflicts, trust the town.