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Recycling Events

Free Workshops & Events

Recycling, Mulch, Seminar, Composting

November 21 Thursday

Miramar Landfill Bus Tour

Join us for a free two-hour bus tour that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the mystery of “throwing something away.” The tour is available to City of San Diego residents ONLY. Our partner, I Love A Clean San Diego, will explain the City of San Diego’s goal to reach zero waste by 2040 and how your daily actions impact the Miramar Landfill. Other tour highlights include the Allan Company Recycling Facility, the Miramar Greenery and the Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility. Registration will open soon.

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November 22 Friday

Slow Down Swap Party at Valencia/ Malcolm X Library

Join our partner, I Love A Clean San Diego, for a FREE swap at the Valencia/ Malcolm X Library (5148 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92114) on Friday, November 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Let’s slow down our consumption, slow down for the evening, after work or school, and exchange some clothing, shoes, and accessories. Feel free to bring in your gently used clothes to donate and pick up a new-to-you clothes for this year’s festivities! No registration is required, and walk-ins are welcome. Learn more: https://www.cleansd.org/events/slow-down-swap-party-at-valencia-malcolm-x-library/ 

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November 23 Saturday

Compost Giveaway Event

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-giveaway-tickets-1039366913417?aff=oddtdtcreator

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December 5 Thursday

Green Bins: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices Webinar

Join our partner, I Love A Clean San Diego, to learn more about the City of San Diego’s curbside Organic Waste Recycling Program, what it means for City of San Diego residents and how to participate at home. During this one-hour webinar, you will learn how to reduce food waste in the kitchen through meal planning and food storage, how to properly dispose of food scraps and food-soiled paper through the curbside Organic Waste Recycling Program, what types of waste can be put in the green bin, and why it’s so important to divert organic waste from the landfill. Register here: https://www.cleansd.org/events/make-your-green-bin-great-webinar/ 

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December 11 Wednesday

Miramar Landfill Bus Tour

Join us for a free two-hour bus tour that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the mystery of “throwing something away.” The tour is available to City of San Diego residents ONLY. Our partner, I Love A Clean San Diego, will explain the City of San Diego’s goal to reach zero waste by 2040 and how your daily actions impact the Miramar Landfill. Other tour highlights include the Allan Company Recycling Facility, the Miramar Greenery and the Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility. Registration will open soon.

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