The City of Goleta invites you to participate in a special Beautify Goleta event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in celebration of Plastic Free July. This two-part event includes a free bulky item drop-off and a community litter cleanup, both designed to support a cleaner, more sustainable Goleta. Both events are happening at the Goleta Community Center located at 5679 Hollister Avenue.

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

This is a great opportunity to dispose of large household items responsibly, right in your community.

• Drop-Off Location: Goleta Community Center REAR PARKING LOT
• Accepted Items: Furniture, mattresses, and other non-hazardous bulky household items
• Not Accepted:
  • Electronics
  • Household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, etc.)
  • Medications

Please Note: Items may only be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Drop-offs before or after these hours will not be accepted.

Community Litter Cleanup (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Join your neighbors to help beautify the neighborhood surrounding the Goleta Community Center.

• Volunteer Meetup: Goleta Community Center FRONT LAWN

Volunteers will receive:

• A reusable Go Green Goleta utensil set (while supplies last)
• A Beautify Goleta hat and long-sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last)

All ages are welcome. Please wear close-toe shoes and bring sun protection. Consider walking, biking, or carpooling to reduce your carbon footprint, and please bring your reusable water bottle!

Thank You to Our Partners

This event is made possible thanks to the ongoing support of MarBorg Industries and Big Green Cleaning. Their partnership helps keep Goleta clean, safe, and beautiful. To learn more about the Beautify Goleta program and how to get involved year-round, visit www.CityofGoleta.org/BeautifyGoleta. For questions or feedback, contact us at EnvironmentalServices@CityofGoleta.gov.

We hope to see you Saturday, July 18! Go Green Goleta!