Businesses and City government buildings must now meet certain recycling requirements. The requirements will be phased in over the next two years depending on the size of the facility:

- February 18, 2008 - 20,000 square feet or more
- January 1, 2009 - 10,000 square feet or more
- January 1, 2010 - All businesses
Requirements for Businesses
- Property managers and owners are responsible for providing:
- Recycling services including:
- Education including:
- Types of materials accepted in recycling program
- Location of the recycling containers
- Employee/tenant's responsibility to comply with the City ordinance
(Education must be provided annually, upon occupancy and when there are changes to the program.)
- Educational Toolkit
Business employees are responsible for separating recyclables from trash and depositing each in the appropriate provided containers.
Successful Commercial/Business Recycling Programs in San Diego