South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Tour

The South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station (SCRTS) is located at 4430 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, California. The facility opened in 1967 and can process up to 550 tons of waste per day. This transfer station serves as a central collection point for a large portion of the non-hazardous waste generated on the South Coast. The station receives commercial roll-off containers, as well as waste brought in by residents and small, non-franchised haulers (e.g. landscapers). The remainder, comprised of trash, is taken directly to the Tajiguas Landfill by franchised haulers seeking to take advantage of the lower tipping fees.

The SCRTS is also home to a recycling center that processes approximately 200 tons per day of recyclable materials including commingled recyclables, appliances, automotive batteries, bicycles, Christmas trees, construction and demolition debris, electronic devices, used tires, and wood and yard waste. -Public Works Department

http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/southcoast.sbc

For a comprehensive resource on waste management in Santa Barbara County, visit www.lessismore.org