The city of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Santa Barbara City College’s La Playa Stadium Parking Lot 2-C, 136 Loma Alta Drive.

Accepted materials include: antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil and filters, paint (latex, oil-based, stains, etc.), fluorescent light bulbs, cleaning supplies, and garden chemicals.

“Our final household hazardous waste collection event of the year is a great opportunity for community members to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste and keep these materials out of our environment,” said Julie Lawrence, Clean Community manager.

“By participating in our free collection event, community members play a vital role in protecting our community by preventing hazardous materials from ending up in the landfill or being otherwise illegally disposed of,” Lawrence said.

Event instructions

To help ensure a safe and efficient collection process, residents are asked to follow these instructions:
• Consolidate materials in a cardboard box or plastic bin no larger than 5 gallons.
• Keep materials in their original, labeled containers whenever possible.
• Place containers upright in a sturdy cardboard box.
• Do not mix materials, transport open containers, or stack items.
• Keep materials secured in the trunk or rear storage area of the vehicle.
• Limit waste to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.
• Remain in your vehicle during unloading at the event.

For more about the Household Hazardous Waste event, call MarBorg, 805-963-1852.

For more about the Clean Community Division’s programs and services, including year-round household hazardous waste disposal options, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CleanCommunity.