Your County Government Community
Services
Healthy
Kids & Families
Business
Resources
Environment Public Safety Jobs

Public Works

DPW Home
About DPW
Airports
Consumer Information
Engineering Services
Environment
Flood Control
Land Development
Management
Permits and Forms
Recycling
Roads
Special Assessment Districts
Standards
County Surveyor
Transportation
Watersheds
Frequently Asked Questions
Site Map
Job Openings
Contacts

Related Links

Recycling Hotline
Recycling Guides
Facts and Figures
Household Hazardous Waste Program
City of San Diego Recycling Program

Solid Waste Planning and Recycling

Printer Friendly
Font Size Extra Large Font Size Large Font Size Default
DPW Logo

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!

Recycling: It’s the Law
The County Solid Waste Ordinance prohibits residents from placing the following materials in the trash:
ALUMINUM CANS, GLASS BOTTLES & JARS, LARGE APPLIANCES, NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC BEVERAGE BOTTLES, TIN & BI-METAL CANS, YARD WASTE.

To find out where to recycle these materials and more, search our online database at www.wastefreesd.org or call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784) to speak with our bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline representatives.  Hotline staff can also schedule appointments for you to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste. 


Recycling Programs

Recycling at Home
Business Recycling
School Recycling
Construction and Demolition Recycling
Composting
Automotive Recycling
Reuse

 


Recycling Home Page  |  Recycling at Home  |  Business Recycling

School Recycling  |  Construction & Demolition Recycling  |  Composting

Automotive Recycling  |  Reuse