Homes, Condos, Apartments & Businesses

Homes Serviced by the City

The City of San Diego is proud to provide weekly organic waste recycling collection services to homes serviced by the City’s Environmental Services Department.

In 2023, kitchen pails were delivered to all City-serviced residences, and green bins delivered to City-serviced residences that have not previously been provided with a green bin. 

Green bins are available in 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon sizes. For more information on City containers, visit the Containers webpage. 

To recycle your organic waste, place your green bin on the street, next to the curb, in front of your residence along with your trash and recycling bins on your designated collection day. You can find your designated collection day by visiting Get It Done.

Find out more about recycling and proper waste disposal on our City-Serviced Homes webpage. For trash and recycling collection information and details visit the Collection Services webpage. 

Businesses

Businesses within the City of San Diego that receive trash and recycling collection service from a private waste hauler are required to order and pay for organic waste recycling collection service from a private waste hauler. Click here for a list of City-approved haulers and certified recyclers that provide organic waste recycling services. 

City staff are happy to provide helpful tips and technical assistance to help you set up organic waste recycling at your site. Please contact
sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov or 858-694-7000 for assistance.

Find more details, resources and information on edible food recovery requirements on our Commercial Recycling webpage. For more information on waste and recycling requirements, visit the Recycling Requirements webpage.