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Environmental Services

Recycling Events

Free Workshops & Events

Recycling, Mulch, Seminar, Composting

Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Each year, the Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins the day after Christmas and runs through mid-January. Check back here next year for more information.

 

March 7 Saturday

Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost and mulch, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost & Mulch Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost and mulch for your garden or landscaping 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. Stop by and pick up some compost to help your yard thrive! Register here.

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March 13 Friday

Slow Down Swap Party at the Ascendtial’s Food Distribution

Hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego, this FREE clothing swap takes place during ASCENDtials’ monthly community-centered food distribution event. Participants are invited to slow down consumption, connect with the community, and exchange clothing and accessories while promoting reuse and sustainability.

Register at this link

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March 14 Saturday

From Kitchen to Closet: DIY Your Way to a Low-Waste Lifestyle Workshop

Hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego and sponsored by the City of San Diego, this free workshop helps participants make sustainable living easy and accessible in everyday routines. Attendees will learn zero-waste practices for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and common household areas, explore sustainable product swaps, and discover where to purchase low-waste products locally. Participants will also create DIY zero-waste cleaning and personal care products to take home and browse the free Swap and Shop booth featuring secondhand clothing, books, toys, and more. Registration is required, and attendees will be entered into a prize drawing for zero-waste gift baskets and Visa e-gift cards.
 

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March 14 Saturday

Fix It Clinic

Don't toss it; fix it! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Point Loma/Hervey Library on Saturday, March 14th, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Fix your items, first come, first served.
 
Learn how to:
• Fix broken appliances and gadgets
• Repair road and mountain bikes
• Mend your favorite outfit
 
Free to the public, register today: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic     

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March 21 Saturday

Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost and mulch, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost & Mulch Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost and mulch for your garden or landscaping 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. Stop by and pick up some compost to help your yard thrive! Register here.

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April 4 Saturday

Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost and mulch, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost & Mulch Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost and mulch for your garden or landscaping 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. Stop by and pick up some compost to help your yard thrive! Register here.

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April 12 Sunday

Slow Down to Swap: Rancho Bernardo Earth Day Fair

Hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego, this free clothing and accessories swap takes place during the Rancho Bernardo Earth Day Fair. Community members are invited to celebrate Earth Day by embracing reuse, reducing waste, and exchanging items in a fun, sustainability-focused community event. Registration recommended.

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Seasonal Events