MarBorg Industries provides waste management and recycling services for residents and businesses in Santa Barbara County, California. Knowing the collection schedule and policies can help customers effectively utilize MarBorg’s services. This article explains MarBorg’s regular collection schedule, how holidays impact pickups, service options, and other key details for residents.
Regular Collection Days
MarBorg offers curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection for residents. Pickup days vary by community:
- Santa Barbara: Monday through Friday
- Goleta: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Buellton: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Trash bins must be placed curbside by 6:00AM on collection days. Carts should be removed from the roadway within 12 hours after pickup.
Customers can look up their specific collection day by searching their address on MarBorg’s website. The online calendar will list the regular trash, recycling, and green waste pickup schedules.
Holiday Schedule
Certain holidays impact MarBorg’s collection schedule:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If the holiday falls on a weekday, pickup for that day will be delayed by one day that week. For example, if your regular pickup is Monday and the holiday is on Monday, your trash will be collected on Tuesday instead.
MarBorg provides an annual holiday calendar on their website. Customers can also sign up for email notifications reminding them of upcoming holiday collection changes.
Some key points:
- Buellton: Holidays don’t impact the Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday schedule
- Commercial Customers: May not have delays from holidays. Contact MarBorg with any questions.
Service Options
MarBorg offers curbside pickup with wheeled carts or backyard collection:
Curbside Carts
- Free carts available in 35, 65, and 95 gallons
- Carts remain at the curb for pickup
- Change cart size by contacting MarBorg
Backyard Collection
- Pickup from bins placed near your back door
- 60 lb weight limit per container
- Contact MarBorg to set up backyard service
Extra Trash Policies
Sometimes customers have excess waste that won’t fit in the cart. There are two options for collecting extra trash:
Extra Trash Tags
- Attach tag to any extra bags, boxes, or bundles
- MarBorg provides free tags upon signup
- Your account is charged after tag is picked up
- Contact MarBorg if you need additional tags
Special Pickup Service
- For large amounts of extra trash like furniture or moving boxes
- Contact MarBorg to schedule pickup and receive a free quote
- Accounts are charged after pickup
Other Important Details
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No hazardous materials can be placed in curbside trash like chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, etc. Find hazardous waste disposal options on MarBorg’s website
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Appliances and “white goods” like washers, dryers, and hot water heaters can be recycled for free at MarBorg’s Construction & Demolition Facility
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Report any missed pickups within 24 hours
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Receive a credit for missed service during vacations if you notify MarBorg in advance
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Keep pets secured on collection days
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Review the full residential collection policies on MarBorg’s website
Understanding MarBorg’s collection schedule and processes can help Santa Barbara County residents effectively manage waste and recycling. Be sure to check the website for full details and contact MarBorg customer service with any other questions. Properly preparing bins and following pickup policies will keep service smooth and convenient.
Reference
https://marborg.com/holiday-schedule/
https://marborg.com/project/residential-collection/