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!

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• Become a Master Composter! Join Solana Center at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden Saturdays from March 15th - April 12th 9am - 12pm to gain in-depth composting knowledge and expand your sustainable gardening practices. Register HERE.
• Join the County of San Diego for the FREE Unincorporated San Diego Residential Cleanup Event in Spring Valley on Saturday, April 5 from 8am - 12pm or until capacity is reached. For unincorporated area residents only. No household hazardous waste, tires, and construction materials allowed. Click HERE for more details.
• Celebrate Earth Month with the County of San Diego April 5 & 6 from 8am - 4pm where we will be offering FREE compost while supplies last at El Capitan County Preserve and Santa Ysabel Nature Center. Click HERE for more details.
• Join the County of San Diego for the FREE Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event in Fallbrook on Saturday, April 19 from 9am - 2pm or until capacity is reached. Please note tires, bulky items, mattresses, green waste, and hazardous waste from businesses or incorporated City residents are NOT allowed. Click HERE for more details.
• Fix your items for FREE instead of throwing away! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the San Diego County Borrego Springs Branch Library on Saturday, May 3 from 12pm - 3pm. Register HERE.
• *REPUBLIC SERVICES' CUSTOMERS ONLY* Join Republic Services at a FREE compost giveaway event Saturday, May 10, 8am - 12pm located at the Otay Sustainability Park. For more information, visit their website or contact otay@republicservices.com.
• Get a free oil filter when you recycle your used one on Saturday, May 17th, from 10am – 1pm. Only at participating AutoZone stores. Click HERE for more 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: