Residential Recycling Guide

WHY IS RECYCLING IMPORTANT? Reducing waste...

Saves natural resources, energy and landfill spaceReduces pollutionCreates jobs

California cities and counties must divert at least 75 percent of their waste from landfills by 2020. REUSE IS IMPORTANT!Don’t forget that you can also donate, sell or exchange materials that are in good condition. There are plenty of options for reuse in the City of San Diego: Habitat for Humanity Restore - sdhfh.org/ReStore.aspxSustainable Surplus Exchange - sustainablesurplus.orgSan Diego Craigslist - sandiego.craigslist.orgSan Diego Freecycle - groups.yahoo.com/group/SDFreecycleLocal thrift storesSearch for phone apps that facilitate goods exchanges

COMPOST BIN VOUCHER PROGRAMCompost yard waste and food scraps at home. For applications visit recyclingworks.com. Call the City’s Rotline, operated by the Solana Center, at 760-436-7986 ext. 700 for compost-related questions and free workshop information.

COMPOST AVAILABLE AT MIRAMAR GREENERYAt the City’s Miramar Greenery, yard trimmings are recycled into compost, mulch, colored wood chips and natural wood chips. Mulch can be used as ground cover for weed suppression and erosion control. Compost improves the texture and nutrients of soil. City residents can self-load up to two cubic yards of compost and 4-inch mulch for free. All loads must be covered with a tarp. If hand-loading, bring a shovel and containers as needed. For informationon cost and availability of material call 858-492-6100 or visit:miramargreenery.com

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTEHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW) cannot be placed in the trash or recycling bins. City residents can recycle HHW such as antifreeze, all batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermometers and thermostats, paint products, pesticides, and used motor oil and oil filters at the City’s HHW facility. Appointments are required. Call 858-694-7000 for an appointment or for information on retail collection locations in your neighborhood. For certified used motor oil and oil filter collection centers visit:calrecycle.ca.gov/UsedOil/Reports/CenterSearch

PAINT RECYCLING paintcare.org

MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING RECYCLINGVisit byebyemattress.com for free drop-off locations in San Diego.

recyclingworks.com San Diego Recycling Works @SanDiegoESD 858-694-7000

WHAT GOES WHERE?

Home Composting Bin

Trash

Recycling

Return to Retailer Donate Reusable Items

TextilesSmall appliancesPlastic bags

Toxic products Electronic waste Paint Bulbs Batteries Motor oil Needles and syringes

Propane and helium tanks

StyrofoamTM peanuts

Household Hazardous Waste - Please call 858-694-7000 for disposal options.

Take yard waste to

5180 Convoy StreetShrub and tree

trimmings

Plastic utensils and straws

Glassware

All jars, glass and plastic bottles

Paper or frozen food boxes

Paper bags, Shredded paper

(bagged and tied)Plastic buckets, tubs, pots, trays and toys

EMPTY aerosol cans

Clean aluminum foil and trays

Cardboard

Wrapping paper

Aluminum and metal cans

Mail, magazines, newspapers and phone books

Clean plastic food containers and cups

Cartons

Plastic wrap

Grass clippings Leaves Food scraps

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Snack bags and wrappers

StyrofoamTM packaging and clean food and drink containers*

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Diapers

* If service provider is not the City of San Diego, check if your hauler accepts Styrofoam for recycling.

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CARMEL MT. RANCH: rePlanet LLC 11875 Carmel Mountain Rd 92128 877-737-5263 B B B CHOLLAS CREEK: 54th Recycling Inc 5496 University Ave 92105 619-548-3478 B B B B CHOLLAS CREEK: AB Recycling 3055 Fairmont Ave 92105 619-281-6092 B B B CHOLLAS CREEK: American Recycling 4070 Home Ave 92105 619-266-8456 B B B CHULA VISTA: Main Street Recycling Inc 1751 4th Ave 91911 619-585-4870 B B B B D D D D CHULA VISTA: Mikes Recycling Inc 3151 Main St 91911 619-254-5003 B B B B D D D CITY HEIGHTS: rePlanet LLC 4460 University Ave 92105 877-737-5263 B B B CLAIREMONT MESA: Ashford Recycling 3536 A Ashford St 92111 619-709-9488 B B B CLAIREMONT MESA: RMG 4686 Mercury St 92111 858-677-0884 B B BDEL CERRO: Jamie Prince Recycling Services 6386 Del Cerro Blvd 92120 619-309-7292 B B B DEL MAR: rePlanet LLC 3455 Del Mar Heights Rd 92130 877-737-5263 B B B EL CAJON: Waste Management of San Diego 1001 W Bradley Ave 92020 619-596-5107 B D B D B D D D D D D DENCANTO: 3 Amigos Recycling 1098 Cardiff St 92114 619-315-7992 B B B HAZARD CENTER: rePlanet LLC 7730 Hazard Center Rd 92108 877-737-5263 B B B IMPERIAL BEACH: Dynamic Worldwide Trading 1461 Palm Ave 92154 619-651-5612 B B B KEARNY MESA: Allan Co 5165 Convoy St 92111 858-268-8971 B B B D B D B B F F LA JOLLA: rePlanet LLC 7544 Girard Ave 92037 877-737-5263 B B B LA JOLLA: rePlanet LLC 7788 Regents Rd 92122 877-737-5263 B B B LA MESA: EDCO Station Buyback Center 8184 Commercial St 91942 619-466-3355 B D B D B D D D D F DLA MESA: rePlanet LLC 8650 Lake Murray Blvd 92119 877-737-5263 B B B LEMON GROVE: EDCO Recycling 6700 Federal Blvd 91945 619-287-7555 B D B D B D D D D F DLINCOLN PARK: rePlanet LLC 312 Euclid Ave 92114 877-737-5263 B B B LOGAN HEIGHTS: Cal Pac Recycling San Diego 3374 National Ave 92113 619-696-1424 D D D D D F D D D FLOGAN HEIGHTS: Dynamic Worldwide Trading 3005 National Ave 92113 B B LOGAN HEIGHTS: Euclid Plaza Recycling 5083 Logan Ave 92113

619-575-4437 B 619-933-2520 B B B

LOGAN HEIGHTS: IMS Recycling Services Inc 1345 S 27th St 92113 619-231-2521 B B B D B D D B B D D/F B/DLOGAN HEIGHTS: SA Recycling 3055 Commercial St 92113 619-238-6740 B B B B LOGAN HEIGHTS: SA Recycling 3202 Main St 92113 619-234-6691 B B B B B LOGAN HEIGHTS: Time Recycling Center 412 Cesar E Chavez Pkwy 92113 619-235-8182 B B B B MIRA MESA: V & D Recycling 10750 Camino Ruiz 92126 818-653-0940 B B B MIRAMAR: Allan Co 6733 Consolidated Way 92121 858-578-9300 B B B D B D B B F MISSION VALEY: Qualcomm Stadium 9449 Friars Rd 92108 619-641-3100 B B B D D MOUNTAIN VIEW: San Diego Fibers Corp 4040 Lockridge St 92102 619-262-8090 B B NORTH PARK: rePlanet LLC 4145 30th St 92104 877-737-5263 B B B OAK PARK: Oak Park Recycle 3117 54th St 92105 619-795-3500 B B B B OTAY MESA: Cactus Recycling 8710 Avenida De La Fuente 92154 619-661-1283 D D D B D D BOTAY MESA: Picador Recycling Center 1270 Picador Blvd 92154 619-454-4324 B B B PARADISE HILLS: rePlanet LLC 3011 Alta View Dr 92139 877-737-5263 B B B PARADISE HILLS: San Diego CRV Buyback Center 7702 Paradise Valley Rd 92139 619-479-2267 B B B PENAQUITOS: rePlanet LLC 13255 Black Mountain Rd 92129 877-737-5263 B B B POINT LOMA: rePlanet LLC 3515 Sports Arena Blvd 92110 877-737-5263 B B B ROLANDO: rePlanet LLC 6670 Montezuma Rd 92115 877-737-5263 B B B SAN DIEGO: Jamie Prince Recycling 5303 University Ave 92105 619-309-7292 B B B D BSAN DIEGO: Jamie Prince Recycling Services 3770 Voltaire St 92107 619-309-7292 B B B SAN DIEGO: San Diego CRV Center 855 32nd St 92102 877-619-2267 B B B SANTEE: Quiroz Recycling 8514 Mast Blvd 92071 619-851-7835 B B B D B B B D D SCRIPPS RANCH: rePlanet LLC 10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd 92131 877-737-5263 B B B SOUTH BAY: SDR Company Inc 4724 Federal Blvd 92102 619-796-1296 B B B B SPORTS ARENA: Urban Corps of San Diego County 3127 Jefferson St 92110 619-235-6884 D D D D D

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BELMONT PARK (beach parking lot) 3000 Mission Blvd.

BONITA COVE WEST across from Belmont Park

SOUTH MISSION 2597 Ocean Front Walk

DOYLE RECREATION CENTER 8175 Regents Rd.

EL CARMEL POINT on El Carmel Pl.

MISSION POINT on San Diego Pl. 92109

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PACIFIC BEACH RECREATION CENTER

SANTA CLARA POINT RECREATION CENTER

1405 Diamond St.

1008 Santa Clara Pt.

619-849-8555 D

858-909-0802 D

888-446-6394 D

858-221-5162 D

619-438-1093 D/F

For a comprehensive list of recycling centers visit bottlesandcans.com

B - BUY BACK D - DONATION F - FEE

Park & Recreation Drop-off Locations

Electronics Drop-off LocationsSAN DIEGO: USD Electronics Recycling Center Drop-off location - 5330 Linda Vista Road 92110 or visit sandiegoewaste.org SAN DIEGO: Secure E-Waste Solutions Drop-off location - 8810 Rehco Rd., Suite C 92111 or visit sesrecycling.com SAN D IEGO: G oodwill Drop-off at a retail or collection site. Call for center nearest you or visit sdgoodwill.org SAN DIEGO: EnviroGreen Drop-off location - 9596 Chesapeake Dr. 92123 or visit e-wastepickup.comEL CAJON: Universal Waste Disposal Group Drop-off location - 8051 Wing Ave El Cajon 92020 or visit universalwastedisposal.com

Residents can recycle at one of the recreation centers listed below. See reverse for items accepted.

* For more electronics recycling locations, visit recyclingworks.com, under “Residential Recycling.” Call your favorite local thrift store, charity or non-profit for acceptance policies for working and non-working electronics. When buying online, check for manufacturer mail-back recycling programs.

This information is available in alternative formats upon request. (Rev. 6/2017) Printed on recycle paper.