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Environmental Services

One Day Collection Events

The City offers household hazardous waste collection events every spring and fall as a convenient way to dispose of hazardous materials and prevent them from ending up in the Miramar Landfill.

Oil, antifreeze, oil filters, auto batteries, household batteries and fluorescent bulbs are accepted at these events. If you have other Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to dispose of, please check the City's HHW webpage for information on proper disposal options. No other items will be accepted.

Recycling events are funded by the Environmental Services and Public Utilities Departments and a grant from the State of California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

Visit the CalRecycle website for more information on recycling and to find a used oil and oil filter recycling location near you.

Oct. 4, 2025

Mission Bay South Shores (boat launch)

9:00am to 1:00pm

404 Sea World Dr. 

San Diego, CA 92109

Oct. 25, 2025

Balboa Park, Inspiration Parking Lot

9:00am to 1:00pm

Corner of Park Blvd. & Presidents Way

San Diego, CA 92101

Nov. 8, 2025

Vista Del Mar Middle School (north parking Lot)

9:00am to 1:00pm

4885 Del Sol Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92154

Nov. 22, 2025

Balboa Park, Inspirational Parking Lot

9:00am to 1:00pm

Corner of Park Blvd. & Presidents Way

San Diego, CA 92101