Recycling drop-off center

MarBorg Goleta Recycling Center (Recycling/ABOP Center)

20 David Love Place, Goleta, CA 93117

Check before you go

Not yet confirmed: we couldn’t check these details against a current source.

The County lists cardboard, scrap metals, TVs and computer monitors, auto and household batteries, and latex and oil-based paint as accepted. (MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center, 20 David Love Place (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab))
Non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries are listed as accepted. (MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center, 20 David Love Place (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab))

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: MarBorg Industries
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; also certain Saturdays (call MarBorg)
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Not listed. Businesses: accepted.
Phone: (805) 963-1852

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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.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Goleta: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · City of Goleta
- The City lists the Goleta Recycling Center at 20 David Love Place, (805) 963-1852. Checked October 26, 2026.
MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center, 20 David Love Place (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara
- Open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus certain Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The County lists cardboard, scrap metals, TVs and computer monitors, auto and household batteries, and latex and oil-based paint as accepted. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries are listed as accepted. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Goleta Recycle Center at 20 David Love Pl, Goleta 93117 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in Santa Barbara County). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare retail sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons, but not aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: California (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare does not charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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