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Environmental Services

Special Events

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The City is staying enforcement of Ordinance No. 0-21030 N.S. prohibiting the distribution or use of polystyrene (also known by the trademarked name Styrofoam) within the City of San Diego pending the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act. During this time, using, selling, and distributing polystyrene foam is not prohibited under Ordinance No. 0-21030 N.S. within the City of San Diego.

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Beginning February 18, 2008, the PDF icon City of San Diego Recycling Ordinance requires that the responsible person for a community special event must provide recycling containers throughout the venue.

The ordinance applies to special events held on public property that require a permit from the City of San Diego. Typical events include runs, walks, triathlons, festivals and parades. For more information on special event permits, contact the Office of Special Events.

The recycling ordinance requires that:

  1. The number of recyclable containers at special events be equal to the number of trash containers.
  2. Recycling and trash containers must be placed next to each other throughout the event.
  3. Each recyclable container must be clearly identified as a recycling receptacle and display a list of types of recyclable materials accepted.
  4. Organizers can determine types of recyclables to be collected, as long as the recyclables include aluminum and metal cans, glass and plastic bottles and jars.
  5. The event's coordinator must ensure that all recyclable materials are delivered to a recycling facility, and not to a landfill.

 

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