Have Questions About the Proposed Trash Fees? City Responds to Common Questions on Paying for Waste Collection

March 27, 2025, 3:10 pm

The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) is proposing a fee for trash and recycling collection services. The proposed fee results from Measure B, a voter-approved ballot measure that passed in 2022 and allows the City to charge a cost-recovery fee for trash and recycling… Read more about Have Questions About the Proposed Trash Fees? City Responds to Common Questions on Paying for Waste Collection

City of San Diego Recognized Nationally for Sustainability and Resilience

February 26, 2025, 11:32 am

The City of San Diego has attained national recognition for its accomplishments in sustainability and resilience. Read more about City of San Diego Recognized Nationally for Sustainability and Resilience

Residents Invited to Learn More About Proposed Trash and Recycling Service

February 23, 2025, 2:05 pm

Starting on Monday, Feb. 24, the City of San Diego will kick off a third round of community open houses to give San Diegans the opportunity to learn more about proposed costs and service options for waste collection. The proposed fees come as a result of the voter-approved Measure B (2022), which… Read more about Residents Invited to Learn More About Proposed Trash and Recycling Service

Free Compost Available at New Giveaway Events

February 6, 2025, 5:09 pm

Looking to get a head start on your spring garden? The City of San Diego is making it easy for gardeners to get their hands on FREE, nutrient-rich compost, thanks to new Compost Giveaway Events presented by the Environmental Services Department (ESD) in partnership with I Love A Clean San Diego.… Read more about Free Compost Available at New Giveaway Events

Wildlife Conservation Expands with New Land Acquisition at Mission Trails Regional Park

January 28, 2025, 10:30 am

The City of San Diego has acquired 15 additional acres of dedicated open space to be incorporated into Mission Trails Regional Park, furthering its commitment to protecting sensitive habitats and expanding public open spaces for future generations.  Read more about Wildlife Conservation Expands with New Land Acquisition at Mission Trails Regional Park

Don’t Toss that Broken Lamp – Bring It to a Fixit Clinic Instead!

January 15, 2025, 10:48 am

Each year, 846,000 tons of waste are sent to the Miramar Landfill, but the City of San Diego’s Fixit Clinics may be able to prevent your old items from ending up there too. Read more about Don’t Toss that Broken Lamp – Bring It to a Fixit Clinic Instead!

Residents Invited to Recycle Christmas Trees for Free

December 26, 2024, 11:36 am

This holiday season, the City of San Diego is continuing its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Starting Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, residents can drop off their clean, undecorated Christmas trees at any 16 designated locations … Read more about Residents Invited to Recycle Christmas Trees for Free

Residents are Invited to Get Free Compost During City’s First Compost Giveaway Event

November 22, 2024, 8:19 am

A series of new compost giveaway events hosted by the City’s Environmental Services Department, in partnership with I Love A Clean San Diego, will make it easy for San Diegans to get their hands on free, nutrient-rich compost.The first giveaway event will be held this Saturday, Nov. 23, from 8 a.m… Read more about Residents are Invited to Get Free Compost During City’s First Compost Giveaway Event

City of San Diego Plans for Impacts of Rising Sea Levels to Protect Coastal Access

November 14, 2024, 2:54 pm

To protect San Diego’s valuable coastline and to prepare for the effects of rising sea levels, the City of San Diego recently released a draft Coastal Resilience Master Plan for public review. The City is asking community members for input on coastal resilience projects to help shape the coast’s… Read more about City of San Diego Plans for Impacts of Rising Sea Levels to Protect Coastal Access

New Trees Planted on Kate Sessions Day  

November 8, 2024, 12:35 pm

Today the City of San Diego held a tree planting event to celebrate the launch of Ready, Set, Grow San Diego, a $10 million tree planting project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, made possible by the Inflation Reduction… Read more about New Trees Planted on Kate Sessions Day