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, CARDBOARD, MIXED PAPER, 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
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Automotive Recycling | Reuse
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