San Diego Awarded $10 Million Federal Grant to Improve Urban Forest

September 20, 2023, 3:17 am

The City of San Diego has been awarded $10 million from the federal government for planting trees in communities throughout the City, part of an ongoing effort to grow and improve San Diego’s urban forest.  Read more about San Diego Awarded $10 Million Federal Grant to Improve Urban Forest

Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling at New Collection Site

September 14, 2023, 7:37 am

Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3, and it’s free! As part of the City of San Diego’s participation in the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program, San Diegans can drop off mattresses and box springs at the City’s new collection site,… Read more about Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling at New Collection Site

More Than 1,000 Tons of Trash Removed From City Streets and Sidewalks

September 12, 2023, 3:00 am

In less than a year since its launch, the City of San Diego’s Enhanced Hot Spot Program has reached a significant milestone: Hot Spot crews have removed more than 1,000 tons of waste from areas near and around homeless encampments. That amount adds up to nearly 4.5 times the weight of the Statue of… Read more about More Than 1,000 Tons of Trash Removed From City Streets and Sidewalks

The City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department Hosts Trash Truck Storytime

August 25, 2023, 4:42 am

Last week, 95 kids and adults attended Trash Truck Storytime hosted by the Environmental Services Department (ESD) at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. During the event, kids read books about the importance of recycling and got the opportunity to check out a trash truck. With the help of Diego, a… Read more about The City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department Hosts Trash Truck Storytime

Mayor Gloria Announces New Chief Sustainability Officer

April 26, 2022, 5:00 pm

Continuing his efforts to confront the climate crisis, Mayor Todd Gloria has announced that climate action champion Shelby Rust Busό has been tapped as the City of San Diego’s new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) following a yearlong nationwide search for the position that will lead… Read more about Mayor Gloria Announces New Chief Sustainability Officer

U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes City of San Diego for Committing to Clean Energy and Low-Carbon Future

March 3, 2022, 4:00 pm

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the City of San Diego for committing to real-world action toward a low-carbon future as an inaugural partner in the DOE’s Better Climate Challenge. Along with more than 90 Better Climate Challenge partners across the country, the City has pledged… Read more about U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes City of San Diego for Committing to Clean Energy and Low-Carbon Future

Watch the King Tides Flood Midway Drive

February 10, 2022, 4:00 pm

This time lapse video shows flooding from king tides along Midway Drive from Jan. 28, 2022, to Feb. 2, 2002. King tides occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal effects of the year and bring unusually high water levels that cause flooding… Read more about Watch the King Tides Flood Midway Drive

We All Think Blue!

February 8, 2022, 4:00 pm

San Diego is defined by the natural beauty of its beaches and coastal water, and keeping those precious resources clean, safe and healthy is the mission of Think Blue San Diego. Clean water and clean beaches are made possible by clean stormwater, so it’s important that residents and businesses take… Read more about We All Think Blue!