The Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility is open every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to take used oil and other hazardous materials. These include latex paint, household cleaners, batteries, and used oil filters from residential customers. Rain cancels. Used oil collection is also available at Certified Collection Centers within City limits. A list is available from the Utilities Department, (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270.

The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department has expanded the hours Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2008, new hours will be as follows: Every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Recycling is available at no cost, for residents and businesses. For residential recycling, call the Recycling Hotline at 925-0951 ext. 806, leave your name, address, telephone number and your trash collection day. A 90 gal. recycling container will be delivered to your home. Businesses who wish to recycle can call the Utilities office to arrange for a 2 Yd, 3Yd. or 4 Yd. recycling dumpster.

For those interested, the Utilities Department has a Speakers Bureau comprised of a variety of local scientific, government, and educational professionals whose expertise covers water quality, Project Clean Water Solutions, Source Reduction, community involvement in watershed issues, and other topics relating to pollution control. Contact the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270.

For more information regarding the City of Santa Maria and Utilities Department services visit our website at www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us  and santamariacleanwater.org.