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MarBorg Santa Barbara Recycle Facility (Downtown Recycling Center / ABOP)

132 Nopalitos Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Plan your visit

Operator
MarBorg Industries
Hours
Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed. Businesses: Recyclables (cardboard, scrap metal) are free drop-off; e-waste, batteries and paint are free for residential customers only (MarBorg does not define the area on this page).

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Computers

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Free for residential customers only.

Other electronics

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Free for residential customers only.

Televisions

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Free for residential customers only.
  • Damaged or broken CRT TVs must go to the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Free for residential customers only.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Oil- and water-based paint; free for residential customers only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Santa Barbara Recycling Center (MarBorg Industries) (opens in new tab) · MarBorg Industries
    • MarBorg's Santa Barbara Recycle Facility is at 132 Nopalitos Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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.
  • How to Dispose of Everything (City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience) (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Barbara
    • The City lists MarBorg's Santa Barbara Recycle Facility and the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station as e-waste drop-offs; common e-waste includes computers and TVs of any kind. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City e-waste examples include computers and accessories and TVs of any kind; damaged or broken CRT TVs must go to the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries, cell phones and other electronics can always be taken to MarBorg's Santa Barbara Recycle Facility (ABOP) at 132 Nopalitos Way. Checked October 26, 2026.

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