Carpinteria ABOP Recycling Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Carpinteria in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California.
- Address
- 5775 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Hours
- 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 805-880-3415
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Carpinteria at 805-880-3415 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Antifreeze; batteries; used oil; latex paint
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 132 Nopalitos Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Who can use it: Free for residential customers only
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 5777 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001Who can use it: Residents of Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula and unincorporated Ventura County
- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 5275 Colt St, Ventura, CA 93003Who can use it: Harrison Industries customers
- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 20 David Love Pl, Goleta, CA 93117Who can use it: Free for residential customers only
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · Building 565, Henry T. Yang Drive, UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA 93106Who can use it: Residents of Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Solvang and unincorporated Santa Barbara County; bring a driver license, utility bill or vehicle registration
- Permanent drop-off · 25 mi away · 111 S Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030Who can use it: Oxnard residents; driver license or utility bill
- Permanent drop-off · 4004 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
- Permanent drop-off · 1585 N V St, Lompoc, CA 93436Who can use it: Lompoc residents and small businesses; call at least one day ahead
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FAQ
Who can use Carpinteria ABOP Recycling Center?
The source does not state residency rules. Call 805-880-3415 before you go.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 805-880-3415 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 805-880-3415 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- lessismore.org/locations/54-city-of-carpinteria-s-used-oil-self-service-recycling-center-a
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/