The County of San Diego Recycling Section aims to preserve precious landfill space, conserve natural resources, save water and energy, decrease pollution, increase jobs, and strengthen the economy. The County of San Diego Recycles. It’s In Our Nature!

Latest News

• Get a free oil filter when you recycle your used one on Saturday, December 14^th, from 10am – 1pm. Only at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. See flyer HERE for additional information; restrictions apply.  
• Learn where your recyclables go and why it matters in the County's newsletter, Recycling Works...but Needs You!
• State law and County ordinance require all residents and businesses to recycle. Non-compliant properties will soon be automatically enrolled in recycling service by their haulers along with the additional cost for these services. For more details, please see our FAQ webpage.
• The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updates to the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement and Solid Waste Ordinance on May 5, 2021. These updates will help the County achieve its sustainability goals of progressively diverting solid waste from landfills and achieving an 80% waste diversion by 2030, while also aligning with state laws, AB 1826, AB 827, and SB 1383. Learn more here.
• The County of San Diego is accepting applications to become a Construction and Demolition Franchised Hauler and a Certified Recyclable Materials Collector .  Learn more.

Have a recycling question? Email Recycle@sdcounty.ca.gov or call: