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Couch Disposal & Donation in Santa Barbara, CA

MarBorg's C&D facility at 119 N Quarantina Street takes sofas as low content waste at $209 per ton ($45 minimum load).

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2 ways to get rid of a couch in Santa Barbara

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa BarbaraNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch 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 Construction & Demolition Recycling and Transfer FacilityDrop-off · 119 N Quarantina Street, Santa BarbaraOpen to everyoneFrom $45
    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

    Couches

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for couches
    Low content waste (sofas, furniture)$209.00
    Minimum dumping fee$45.00 per visit
    Minimum dumping fee on all loads$45.00 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • How to Dispose of Everything (City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience) (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Barbara
    • City of Santa Barbara residents with trash service get four free bulky item pickups of up to five items each per year, booked with MarBorg. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City of Santa Barbara residents with trash service get four free bulky item pickups a year covering items such as furniture, mattresses, appliances and tires. 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.
    • Low content waste such as sofas, mattresses, furniture and carpet is $209 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The C&D facility is open to the public. 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.

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