4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in San Diego County, California.
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Trash collection in unincorporated San Diego County is provided by franchised haulers. Residents must subscribe to collection service. SB 1383 requires organic waste collection. Collection schedules and rules vary by hauler and community. Bins must be placed at curb on collection day.
California SB 1383 (2016, Lara) — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: 75% reduction in organic waste landfill disposal by 2025 (Health & Safety Code § 39730.5, Public Resources Code § 42652.5)
ts pursuant to other provisions of this division. SEC. 5. Section 39730.8 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 39730.8. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission. (2) “Energy commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. (3) “Strategy” means the str...
Trash bins in unincorporated San Diego County must be placed at the curb on collection day and retrieved promptly. Bins should not be placed out more than 24 hours before pickup. Between collection days, bins should be stored out of public view where possible.
Bulk waste disposal in unincorporated San Diego County is available through hauler special pickup, County transfer stations, and designated disposal facilities. Illegal dumping is prohibited and carries fines. Large items require separate arrangements from regular trash service.
California's mandatory recycling laws (AB 341, SB 1383) apply in unincorporated San Diego County. Residents must separate recyclables and organic waste. Businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly must recycle. Organic waste diversion required since January 2022.
CalRecycle — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SB 1383) organic waste reduction regulations
short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. SB 1383 Regulations The Office of Administrative Law approved SB 1383 regulations. Final Regulations Text (Accessible Version) Final Statement of Reasons Final Statement of Purpose an...
7 cities in San Diego County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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