Zero Waste Tips
If you have received your green organic waste recycling bin and kitchen pail, you now have weekly organic collection service.
Yes!
- Food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings all go in the green bin.
- Alternate food and yard waste in the green bin to help keep it clean.
- Sprinkle baking soda on top of food scraps to eliminate odors.
- Wrap leftover food in newspaper, paper bags, paper towels, napkins or parchment paper before putting it in your green bin.
Do Not!
- Do not leave your under-counter kitchen pail out for collection.
- No glass, metal, plastic dishes, pet waste, diapers, rubber band, twist ties, dirt or rocks go into the green bin.
If your green bin does not get emptied on your pick-up day, residents with service from the City of San Diego may call 1-858-694-7000 or email trash@sandiego.gov
SDGE
For residents of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City, San Diego: Community Power through SDGE allows you to opt to have 50% to 100% renewable power but you have to call them directly and request what you want. Call Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) at 1-888-382-0169