Special Events
Beginning February 18, 2008, the City
of San Diego Recycling Ordinance (PDF: 655K) requires that the responsible
person for a community special event must provide recycling containers
throughout the venue.
The ordinance applies to special events held on public property that
require a permit from the City of San Diego. Typical events include runs,
walks, triathlons, festivals and parades. For more information on special
event permits, contact the Office
of Special Events.
The recycling ordinance requires that:
- The number of recyclable containers at special events be equal to
the number of trash containers.
- Recycling and trash containers must be placed next to each other throughout
the event.
- Each recyclable container must be clearly identified as a recycling
receptacle and display a list of types of recyclable materials accepted.
- Organizers can determine types of recyclables to be collected, as
long as the recyclables include aluminum and metal cans, glass and plastic
bottles and jars.
- The event's coordinator must ensure that all recyclable materials
are delivered to a recycling facility, and not to a landfill.
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