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!
Residential Recyclable Materials
Residences (Single family and multifamily unit complexes with four or more units) must recycle aluminum, glass bottles and jars, mixed paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, jugs and jars, tin and bi-metal cans, white goods (appliances) and green waste.
Commercial Recyclable Materials
Office Buildings (Commercial, governmental or educational greater than 20,000 ft2) must recycle office paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper and aluminum.
Hospitality Facilities (An establishment that offers dining services or sells food or beverages to consume on or off the premises) must recycle aluminum, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tin and bi-metal cans, mixed paper and white goods.
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.
If you wish to speak to a recycling representative in your jurisdiction, click here.
Recycling Programs
Recycling Home Page | Recycling at Home | Business Recycling
School Recycling | Construction & Demolition Recycling | Composting
Automotive Recycling | Reuse | Multi-Family Recycling
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