Recycling Events
Free Workshops & Events
May 30 Saturday
Compost & Mulch Giveaway Event
8:00am - 12:00pm, Chollas Lake Gloria 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, 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!
June 13 Saturday
Miramar Greenery Open House
8:00am - 12:00pm
Tour. Learn. Take home free compost and mulch!
Join the City of San Diego for the Miramar Greenery Open House, a free community event highlighting how the Miramar Landfill and Greenery support waste reduction, resource recovery, and more sustainable landscaping practices across San Diego.
This event will give residents an inside look at the landfill and composting operations, provide an opportunity to take home free compost and mulch, and offer educational activities to help residents better understand how everyday actions can become environmental solutions.
The event will include three main experiences:
· Guided Charter Bus Facility Tours
· Mulch & Compost Giveaway
· Interactive Education Station
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
The following is required:
· Proof of City of San Diego residency
· Closed-toe shoes
· Cover or tarp for any truck bed (if loading compost/mulch)
· A signed safety waiver (available at ticket booth)
Recommended:
· A signed safety waiver (printed)
· Long pants
· Shovel
· Buckets/containers
· Gloves
· Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
· Reusable water bottle
COMPOST, MULCH, AND GREENERY PRODUCT FEES:
City of San Diego residents may self-load up to two cubic yards of compost or 4-inch mulch for free with proof of residency and receipt (obtained at the entrance’s fee booth). Additional material, staff-loaded material, or specialty products will require payment at the ticket booth. See Greenery pricing page for more information: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/miramar/greenery/cmw#pricing.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND FACILITY INFORMATION:
The Miramar Landfill and Greenery is an active operations site. For everyone’s safety, residents must follow all posted signs, staff instructions, and designated traffic routes.
All event attendees must sign a safety waiver at the entrance’s fee booth.
If vehicles are carrying ANY waste or items for disposal, standard landfill fees apply.
To help keep event traffic moving, please arrive with your vehicle clear of items intended for disposal. Vehicles carrying items that may appear to be landfill waste could be subject to inspection. Residents who wish to dispose of materials at the landfill may do so, but regular disposal fees will apply. This event is available for City of San Diego residents ONLY.
This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This tour is made possible by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego.
Required Waivers:
