Recycling Events
Free Workshops & Events

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.
Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event
8:00am - 12:00pm, Chollas Lake Park
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.
Slow Down Swap Party at the Ascendtial’s Food Distribution
11:00am - 1:00pm, Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park - City Heights 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.
From Kitchen to Closet: DIY Your Way to a Low-Waste Lifestyle Workshop
10:00 - 11:00am, Origins Grocer – South Park
Fix It Clinic
12:00 - 3:00pm, Point Loma/ Hervey Library
Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event
8:00am - 12:00pm, Snapdragon Stadium
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.
Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event
8:00am - 12:00pm, Chollas Lake Park
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.
Slow Down to Swap: Rancho Bernardo Earth Day Fair
10:00am - 1:00pm, Rancho Bernardo Library