Goleta Recycle Facility
The Goleta Recycle Facility accepts CRV items, recyclable materials and universal wastes for recycling and proper disposal.
Location and Hours
20 David Love Place, Goleta, CA
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Certain Saturdays (below): 8:00 - 1:00pm
10/17/2026
11/7/2026
11/21/2026
12/5/2026
12/19/2026
General Information:
**NOTE: OUR RECYCLE CENTERS ARE CERTIFIED BY CALRECYCLE THEREFORE ARE SUBJECT TO STATE CRV (California Redemption Value) REGULATIONS
Daily Allowable CRV Limits:
Aluminum / Plastic beverage containers – 100 pounds per day/vehicle
Glass beverage containers – 2,000 pounds per day/vehicle
Bag-in-box beverage containers – 50 pounds per day/vehicle
Multi-layer pouch beverage containers – 25 pounds per day/vehicle
Paperboard carton beverage containers – 25 pounds per day/vehicle
Any loads exceeding this limit will be rejected at our facilities for the entirety of load. We can NOT take “up to” the daily limit and return the balance as this is considered a “split load” which is not allowed by the CRV regulations. The only exceptions for weight limitations are entities who have been Certified by CalRecycle directly under the following Programs:
Drop Off / Collections Recycle Program (CP)
Community Service Program (SP)
Recycling Centers (RC)
CRV (California Redemption Value) Paid:
For All Beverages (less than 24 oz.): 5¢ CRV
Glass
Aluminum
Plastic
Bimetal Containers
For All Beverages (24 oz. or more): 10¢ CRV
Glass
Aluminum
Plastic
Bimetal Containers
Wine and Distilled Spirits: 25¢ CRV
Bag-in-Box
Multi-Layer Pouch
Paperback Carton
Plastic Pouch
Free drop off:
Aluminum cans
Magazines
Glass (no plate or window glass)
Office paper
Scrap metals
Newspaper
Tin cans
Cardboard
Plastic bottles that held a liquid CAPS MUST BE REMOVED
Free drop off for residential customers only:
E-waste (computers, monitors, radios, etc… anything with an electrical cord)
Fluorescent light bulbs
LED light bulbs
Antifreeze
Batteries
Cell phones
Oil (petroleum based: motor oil, hydraulic oil, etc.)
Paint (both oil and water-based)