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Santa Maria household hazardous waste Facility at Santa Maria Regional Landfill

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Santa Maria Utilities Department in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.

Address
2065 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Hours
Wed 10 am-1 pm; Sat 9 am-3 pm
Who can use it
Residents; businesses use the city’s business program
Cost
Free for residents
Appointment
Not required
Phone
805-925-0951
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Santa Maria Utilities Department at 805-925-0951 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 (AAA, AA, C, D, button, 9-volt, lithium-ion), fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, paints and paint thinners, pesticides, photo chemicals, starter fluids, used motor oil and filters

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limits15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds of dry waste per trip; containers 5 gallons or smaller, unmixed

Rules and residency

Who can use itResidents; businesses use the city’s business program
Note from the sourceMake an immediate left after entering the landfill’s main gate.

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FAQ

Who can use Santa Maria household hazardous waste Facility at Santa Maria Regional Landfill?

Residents; businesses use the city’s business program

Is it free?

Free for residents

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Antifreeze, batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, button, 9-volt, lithium-ion), fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, paints and paint thinners, pesticides, photo chemicals, starter fluids, used motor oil and filters.

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.