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Scrap Metal Recycling in Santa Barbara, CA

Scrap metal is free at MarBorg's Santa Barbara Recycle Facility and its C&D facility (metal appliances, pipes, junk-slipped cars).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

6 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Santa Barbara

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa BarbaraNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. MarBorg Santa Barbara Recycle Facility (Downtown Recycling Center / ABOP)Drop-off · 132 Nopalitos Way, Santa BarbaraFree
    Where

    132 Nopalitos Way
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. MarBorg Construction & Demolition Recycling and Transfer FacilityDrop-off · 119 N Quarantina Street, Santa BarbaraOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    119 N Quarantina Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for scrap metal
    Minimum dumping fee on all loads$45.00 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station (County of Santa Barbara)County service · Santa Barbara CountyFees apply
    How it works

    County-run station at 4430 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; (805) 681-4345. Free for South Coast and Santa Ynez Valley residents: auto batteries, large appliances and household electronics; mattresses and box springs free for residents (up to five a day). Tires, cardboard and metal are accepted for a fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Santa Maria Regional LandfillCity service · Santa Barbara CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Santa Maria site at 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (unincorporated Santa Barbara County). Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

  6. MarBorg Santa Maria Recycle Center (Recycling/ABOP Center)County service · Santa Barbara CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    Santa Maria Recycle Center site at 1850 W Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (unincorporated Santa Barbara County). Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Santa Barbara Recycling Center (MarBorg Industries) (opens in new tab) · MarBorg Industries
    • Free drop-off at the Santa Barbara Recycle Facility includes scrap metals and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste (computers, monitors and anything with a cord), batteries and oil- and water-based paint are free for residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Construction and Demolition Facility: accepted materials and disposal rates (MarBorg Industries) (opens in new tab) · MarBorg Industries
    • MarBorg's C&D facility charges a $45 minimum dumping fee on all loads (rates effective July 1, 2025). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free drop-off items at MarBorg's C&D facility include metal (appliances, cars with junk slip, pipes), corrugated cardboard and mattresses (not crib or sleeper-sofa mattresses). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The C&D facility is open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • SCRTS accepts automotive batteries, large appliances, holiday lights and all household electronics free from South Coast and Santa Ynez Valley residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal and tires are on the SCRTS list of materials accepted for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SCRTS accepts mattresses and box springs free from residents, up to five units per day; businesses pay the Hard to Handle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Santa Maria Landfill (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • The landfill accepts household and business electronics including desktop and laptop computers, televisions and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other recycled materials include brass, cast iron, copper, steel, tin and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Santa Maria Recycle Center at 1850 W Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria 93455 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Santa Barbara County). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center - Santa Maria (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • The center accepts cardboard and scrap metals such as brass, cast iron, copper, steel and tin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
    • Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Checked October 26, 2026.

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