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The City of Santa Barbara has a number of different options for reuse, recycling, or disposal of bulky wastes like furniture, appliances, rugs, mattresses, etc.
Items in Good and Working Condition
The best plan for these materials is reuse. Many people or organizations will pick it up for no cost to you. You might even get paid for it!
Free Advertisements for Sales or Donation
If you have a mattress, rug, or other item in good condition, try advertising it yourself. Place ad in the classified advertising section of local papers, or try the online classifieds at Craigslist.
Donate to a Good Cause
If furniture and appliances are still usable, donate them to a thrift store. Some will even pick up your items. The following stores accept items in good and working condition.
Thrift Store |
Address |
Furniture, Small Appliances |
Matresses
(clean, no stains, rips)
|
Large Appliances |
Pick Up Service |
Unity Shoppe
564-4402
pick-up 965-4122 |
1200 State St. |
X |
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X |
Alpha Thrift Store
964-1123 |
5624 and 5949 Hollister Ave. Goleta |
X |
|
X |
X |
Goodwill Industries
899-3807 |
302 W. Carrillo St. |
X |
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From My Heart
884-8700 |
528 Anacapa St.. |
X |
|
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X
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Salvation Army
564-2945
pick-up 800-958-7825 |
700 Milpas St. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Catholic Charities
966-9659 |
609 East Haley St. |
X |
|
X |
X |
Opportunity Shop
962-7233 |
516 W. Gutierrez St |
X |
X |
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X |
Items Not in Usable Condition
Metal items such as appliances, equipment, solid plastic items, and even porcelain can be recycled. Upholstered furniture is not recyclable. If your upholstered furniture merely looks a little shabby but is otherwise fine, try the free advertising in the previous section to find someone who would find it worth the cost of a slipcover.
Major Appliance Recycling Service (MARS)
MARS will pick up appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, and televisions at a cost of $10 each. Built-ins, dishwashers, cook tops, water heaters, eye-level stoves, stackable washer/dryers, and televisions over 38 inches cans be picked up for an additional fee. Call 671-9394 or visit their website at www.marsventura.com.
Trash Haulers
Businesses can get paid pickups by calling either MarBorg or BFI. You can choose either hauler no matter where you live. They have different charges conditions, so call for pricing and terms.
| BFI |
965-5248 |
| MarBorg |
963-1852 |
1-800-GOT-JUNK
This general waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, and any other waste you have for a fee. They recycle as much of the loads as possible. Book online at www.1800gotjunk.com to save $10, or call 1-800-468-5865.
Small Local Haulers
There are many small operators with pickup trucks that will haul furniture and other waste to the transfer station. Ask them if they will recycle your load at the MarBorg Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility. (It will be less expensive than the Transfer Station). Check out the "Services" classified advertising section of local papers (see our Classified Ads page for the online version), or try the online classifieds at Craigslist
Self Haul of Bulky Wastes
If you don’t want to wait for your hauler to pick up your materials, bring them to the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station (the former “dump”) or MarBorg. MarBorg will recycle your materials and the fee is lower than the trash rate at the Transfer Station. Many of the following items can be recycled for free, but you will have to separate them from trash and non-recyclable waste. Follow these links for rate sheets.
South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Self Haul Rate Sheet
MarBorg Self Haul Rate Sheet
Refrigerators, Freezers, and Air Conditioners
These items have a $10 charge because they contain hazardous waste. Bring them to the Transfer Station or MarBorg for recycling.
Water Heaters, Stoves, Ovens, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, and Metal Furniture
These items will be recycled for free at the Transfer Station and MarBorg.
Upholstered Couches and Chairs
These are not recyclable. If the item has metal parts, you can pull them off for recycling. You can bring these bulky wastes to the Transfer Station for a fee.
Solid Plastic Furniture, Plastic Playground Equipment, or Solid Plastic Items
Pure plastic or plastic with metal parts can be recyled at MarBorg for a fee.
Sinks, Toilets, and Bathtubs
MarBorg accepts these items for free. The Transfer Station accepts them for a charge.
Tires
Bring to the Transfer Station for a charge.
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