Buellton Newsletter

Organic Waste Recycling is Changing in California
Don't worry, Santa Barbara County has you covered!
Californians are now required to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible.

Thanksgiving, Christmas And New Year's Day Collection Updates

The collection schedule for City of Buellton residents will not change for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s holiday weeks. Please have your containers out for regular service these weeks. MarBorg Industries’ offices will be closed on Thursday 11/25, Saturday 12/25, and Saturday 1/1. Please contact us at 805-963-1852 or [email protected] to be added to the e-mail list for holiday reminders.

SB 1383 is a California bill aimed at reducing methane emissions through the increased recycling of organic waste. The regulations require a 50% reduction statewide in the disposal of organic waste by 2020 and a 75% reduction by 2025.

MarBorg Industries is giving you greater flexibility when disposing of bulky waste! Curbside Bulky Waste collections may be scheduled on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month. Each residential customer will be able to schedule FOUR of these curbside pick-ups per calendar year.

We will be collecting Christmas trees free of charge after the
holidays. To have your tree recycled please bring it to the curbside
on your green waste collection day. If you do not have green waste
service, bring your tree to the curbside on your trash collection day.

Recycling Collection. What is recyclable? All items must be empty, clean and dry.

We will be collecting Christmas trees free of charge after the holidays. To have your tree recycled please bring it to the curbside on your green waste collection day. If you do not have green waste service, bring your tree to the curbside on your trash collection day.

What happens to an item that you toss into the blue container? Typically, it is recycled into a new product, keeping it out of the landfill and saving valuable natural resources. But what if that item can’t be recycled? If that item actually belongs in the trash, then it is considered contamination. Contamination is a dirty word, but our guide below will help you keep your containers (and conscience) clean.

FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

HOLIDAY WASTE PREVENTION It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more than 1 million tons of additional waste are generated each week nationwide. Use these tips to help reduce your waste this holiday season!

Have you ever been stumped about what belongs in the recycling and what belongs in the trash? Sometimes an item may seem like it should be recycled, but it’s actually trash. Check out the following list to learn more about the most common confusing items that seem recyclable but are actually trash.