The City of Goleta partners with MarBorg on a number of services and wants to make sure you are aware of them.

Free Textile Recovery Drop-Off

MarBorg Industries is pleased to announce the re-launch of textile recovery in our community. Residents are now able to drop off clean, lightly worn textiles for FREE at MarBorg’s Goleta Recycling Center (20 David Love Place). Drop off hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and certain Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.

In partnership with the City of Goleta, City of Santa Barbara and County of Santa Barbara, textiles will be transported to Homeboy Threads, a certified social enterprise in Los Angeles. Homeboy Threads offers reuse and recycling services for apparel and textiles. As part of Homeboy Industries, the world’s pre-eminent gang rehabilitation and re-entry program, Homeboy Threads proudly trains and employs people committed to transforming their lives after incarceration.

Acceptable Items

All items must be clean, dry and not contaminated. Items should be in lightly worn condition unless otherwise stated.

• Clothing
• Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves
• Shoes, socks (matching pairs only)
• Towels, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, curtains
• Fabric scraps (8.5” x 11” or larger)
• Backpacks, purses
• Luggage (in good working condition)
• Undergarments, body suits, swimsuits (ONLY if unopened in original packaging)

Unacceptable Items

• Items that are
  • Wet
  • Soiled
  • Contaminated (with mold or biohazards)
  • Heavily worn
• Undergarments, body suits, swimsuits that are NOT in original (unopened) packaging
• Post-consumer /used rags
• Comforters, pillows
• Rugs
• Stuffed animals, toys
• Non-textile materials (paper towels, face masks, books, etc.)
• Non-functional molded plastic luggage (missing or broken wheels, broken handles, broken zipper, etc.)

Don’t Dump Your Junk! Bulky Item Pickup Services

The City of Goleta amended the franchise agreement for solid waste handling services with MarBorg Industries, which includes updates to existing bulky item pickup services. Both single-family homes and multi-family residences can enjoy FREE bulky item collections throughout the year. Goleta single-family residences are entitled to four (4) free bulky waste pickups (5 items maximum per cleanup) each year. Goleta multi-family residences are entitled to collections matching the number of dwelling units in the complex annually, at no extra cost. Each dwelling unit’s annual collection accommodates 5 bulky items or boxes. All cleanups must be scheduled in advance.

If you pay for individual trash service, you are eligible for these cleanups. If you pay for trash service through an association or complex, bulky waste cleanups may be scheduled by each tenant or the property manager.

Free Hazardous Waste Recycling

Residents in the cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara, and in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County, can recycle your hazardous waste for FREE at the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center located on the UCSB Campus at Mesa Road, Building 565). It’s open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed for major holidays and rain). Residents get up to 15 gallons (net liquid) or 125 pounds per trip and are required to show proof of residency using a driver’s license, utility bill or vehicle registration. There is a fee for business waste – call head for more info and to schedule an appointment.

Residential household hazardous waste that is accepted includes: paints, stains, paint thinner, solvents, automotive fluids and filters, pesticides, fertilizer, cleaners, aerosols, glues, corrosives, fluorescent lighting, kitchen grease, smoke alarms, and more.

Items NOT accepted include: needles, controlled substances, electronics, and materials that are radioactive, biological, or explosive in nature.

Goleta Home Composting Bins Available

MarBorg Industries is pleased to offer Goleta residents* up to two free Earth Machine compost bins per household. The Earth Machine generates compost aerobically – no worms required! The Earth Machine compost bin is durable, easy to assemble, and only requires a bit of outdoor space. Every Earth Machine comes with assembly / replacement instructions and comprehensive 20 page “Home Composting Handbook.”

Specifications

• Unit dimension when assembled: 33” diameter by 33” high
• Volume: 10.5 cubic feet (80 Imperial gallons or 300 liters)
• Weight: 15 lbs

*Compost bins for apartments or condos must be ordered by the property owner or Management Company.

Learn more about MarBorg and the services above by going to https://marborg.com or calling 805-963-1852.