Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District - Old Car Buyback and Scrap Program

Cars and trucks are a major source of smog pollution in Santa Barbara County, and older vehicles cause much more air pollution than newer ones. The Old Car Buy Back program is designed to take older vehicles off the road. A licensed auto dismantler will permanently destroy (i.e. crush) cars and trucks voluntarily retired under this program.
The District will pay you $1,000 for your older vehicle if it meets the program requirements. View the full list of eligibility requirements on the program website.