Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Orcutt
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood street address via MarBorg Industries' service schedule lookup.
Recycling
Collected every other week (bi-weekly) on your assigned collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected once per week on the same day as trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Orcutt is serviced as Santa Barbara County Zone 5 by MarBorg Industries. Standard residential service includes your chosen trash cart size, up to two organics containers, and unlimited recycling containers.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
An application for a backyard cart collection fee waiver is available for eligible residents with medical or physical limitations who cannot bring containers to the curb.
Gray or Beige Bin (Trash)
Since food scraps and soiled papers are processed off-site into compost, keep these organic items strictly in the gray trash bin. Bins must be set out by 6:00 AM on collection days.
Accepted Items
- ✓All food waste and raw/cooked kitchen scraps
- ✓Food-soiled paper products, napkins, and greasy pizza boxes
- ✓Polystyrene and Styrofoam packaging materials
- ✓Plastic bags, dry wrappers, and plastic films
- ✓Disposable baby diapers and sanitary wipes
- ✓Cacti, succulents, and palm fronds
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be kept loose, clean, and empty—do not bag them. Blue bins are emptied biweekly on a rotational schedule.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, dry cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Clean office paper, catalogs, and mail
- ✓Glass bottles and food jars (rinsed and dry)
- ✓Aluminum beverage cans and clean foil
- ✓Steel, tin, and bi-metal food cans
- ✓Hard, rigid plastics larger than 6 inches
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or trash liners
- ✕Styrofoam blocks or food packaging
- ✕Dirty or wet paper products
- ✕Hoses, electrical cords, and wire hangers
- ✕Liquids or remaining food residue
Yard Waste Bin
Material must be placed loose in the container with no bags. Absolutely no food scraps, animal pet waste, dirt, rocks, concrete, palm fronds, or succulents are allowed in this cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Lawn clippings and cut grass
- ✓Dry leaves and flowers
- ✓Weeds and general garden vegetation
- ✓Small prunings and branches under 4 inches in diameter
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
4 free curbside pickup visits per calendar year
Placement
Place your scheduled bulky items at your roadside property edge on the pre-arranged collection morning, clear of vehicles, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, armchairs, tables, and wooden furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Major appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Televisions, computer monitors, and electronics
- ✓ General large household items too heavy for carts
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (liquid paints, chemicals)
- ✕ Dirt, sand, gravel, stone, concrete, and asphalt
- ✕ Construction and home demolition waste
- ✕ Automotive parts, tires, and oil-filled small engines
The four standard annual pickups are free of charge. Collections exceeding the free annual limit must be arranged with MarBorg for an added service estimate.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
MarBorg Industries observes six holidays annually. If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, curbside collections for that day and all remaining weekdays in that calendar week will be delayed by exactly one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Biweekly recycling and weekly yard waste collection programs follow the exact same holiday shift.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no change or delay to regular weekday collection schedules.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling
JanuaryNatural, unflocked Christmas trees are collected curbside in January. All stands, nails, lights, tinsel, and ornaments must be removed. Trees exceeding 6 feet in length must be cut in half.
Winter Storm Runoff & Debris Control
November - MarchIn the event of heavy winter rainstorms, sweep garden leaves into green carts. Never blow leaves into roadways, as they clog public stormwater drains. Storm-damaged branches and mud must be managed according to county storm protocols.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Collection Rules in Orcutt (Santa Barbara County Zone 5)
Since Orcutt is an unincorporated community situated in Santa Barbara County's Zone 5, local residential waste collection is managed exclusively by MarBorg Industries. The standard weekly service includes emptying your regular trash cart and the green mixed organics container, while the blue recycling bin is collected on an alternating every-other-week schedule. To ensure the trucks can safely empty the carts, residents should place their containers at the curb by 6:00 AM on their designated neighborhood collection day. Keep the bins a few feet apart so the automated truck arm can grab them without knocking anything over.
Bin Limits and Cart Sizing
A unique benefit of the MarBorg Industries contract in Zone 5 is the extreme flexibility of container sizing. Residents choose their base monthly rate depending on the volume of their primary trash cart—typically available in 30, 60, or 90 gallons. Included in this standard rate, households can request up to two green mixed organics carts of any size and an unlimited number of blue recycling carts at absolutely no extra cost. This pricing structure heavily incentivizes recycling and composting at home, as you only pay higher rates if you require additional landfill garbage capacity.
Scheduling Your Four Free Annual Bulky Pickups
Getting rid of large, unwanted items does not have to be a hassle or require a trip to the dump. Single-family homes in Orcutt are eligible for up to four complimentary bulky item pick-ups each calendar year. This program covers large furniture, old mattresses, household electronics, and major appliances that cannot physically fit into a standard curbside cart. To utilize this service, you must contact MarBorg Industries directly by phone to schedule a specific collection date before dragging the heavy items down to the street.
Battery Disposal and Special Waste
Proper disposal of hazardous materials is critical to preventing truck fires and environmental contamination. Orcutt residents with curbside recycling service have a simple, legal way to toss out old household batteries. Just place the depleted batteries inside a clear, sealed plastic bag, and leave that bag resting on top of your blue recycling cart on your scheduled pickup day. For rechargeable batteries, it is highly recommended to place a piece of clear tape over the positive terminal to prevent accidental sparking during transport.
Holiday Service Interruptions
The regular trash schedule will occasionally shift when a major holiday disrupts the workweek. If a recognized federal holiday falls on a weekday, collection days for the remainder of that week will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. Normal service automatically resumes the following Monday. To keep track of these alternate dates and avoid missing a pickup, residents can view the digital calendar on the MarBorg website or contact the Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division.
Drop-off Facilities
Santa Maria Regional Landfill & HHW Facility
2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Materials Accepted
Goodwill Industries Orcutt (Drop-off Site)
3486 Orcutt Road, Orcutt, CA 93455
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the franchised waste hauler for Orcutt?
MarBorg Industries handles all residential and commercial trash, recycling, and organic waste collection for Orcutt, operating under the Santa Barbara County Zone 5 franchise agreement.
How often is the blue recycling bin emptied?
While garbage and mixed organics are picked up weekly, the blue recycling containers are emptied every other week. You can download the collection calendar online to track your specific recycling weeks.
What items go into the green mixed organics cart?
The green cart is designated for yard trimmings, leaves, branches, and all food scraps, helping the county divert compostable materials away from local landfills to comply with state laws.