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Cardboard Recycling in Santa Maria, CA

Cardboard is accepted at MarBorg's Santa Maria Recycling/ABOP Center on W. Betteravia Rd and at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill.

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

4 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Santa Maria

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa MariaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your cardboard 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. 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)

  3. 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.

  4. 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. Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
  2. Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
  3. Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.
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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.
    • Cardboard, metal and tires are accepted at SCRTS for a fee (County fee schedule). 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.
  • City of Santa Maria: Recycling Park (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Maria Utilities Department
    • The City of Santa Maria Recycling Park at the Regional Landfill accepts cardboard (small to large boxes). 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.

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