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    SANTA MARIA RECYCLING PARK 

    Welcome to the Recycling Park! We’re here to make your recycling and waste disposal as easy and efficient as possible. 

    The site is designed to help customers move efficiently by diverting recyclable materials in the Recycling Park, before proceeding to the main landfill site, where trash is buried. By separating recyclables from trash, you're helping reduce the environmental impact and conserving valuable landfill space. 

    Fees and Free Services :

    Some items are accepted for free, while others are subject to posted fees. Please check the posted fees when you arrive onsite or visit the Landfill Fees page for more information.  

    Important Reminder: 

    State law requires recyclables and organic waste to be separated from trash before arriving at the Recycling Park. If materials are not sorted correctly, you may be charged the posted hard-to-handle rate for non-compliance. 

    Load Your Vehicle in This Order: 

    To expedite your visit, load your vehicle in the following order, starting with the items closest to the cab of the vehicle: 

     

    1. C&D Construction
    2. Green Waste
    3. Scrap Metal
    4. Appliances
    5. Mattresses

     
    1. Tires
    2. Cardboard
    3. E-Waste
    4. Organics
    5. Commingled Recyclables
    6. Concrete

    What You Can Bring to the Recycling Park 

    We accept a variety of materials for recycling. Here’s what you can bring: 

    • Appliances – stoves, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, washers, dryers 

    • C & D (Construction and Demolition Debris) – drywall, unupholstered furniture, untreated lumber, roofing shingles 

    • Cardboard – small to large boxes  

    • Commingled Recyclables – metal cans, aluminum foil, newspaper, junk mail, plastic bottles, glass jars 

    • Concrete – sidewalk, driveway, curbs, concrete (no rebar) 

    • E-Waste – computer, televisions, laptops, and electronics) More information here. 

    • Green Waste – branches, leaves, shrubs, tree stumps, yard trimmings (no yucca, bamboo, palm fronds, or ice plant) 

    • Mattress – mattresses, box springs, and crib mattresses (up to 5 per resident). More information on mattress recycling here.

    • Organics – food scraps, including meat, bones, and food-soiled paper (no bags of any kind) 

    • Scrap Metal – aluminum, brass, metal sheds, steel cabinets, lawnmowers, bicycles 

    • Tires –whole tires only 

    • Wood – clean, untreated, unpainted wood 

    Other waste information available here.