Organic Waste Recycling
Helpful Resources
Use the resources below to learn more about organic waste recycling, your new Green Bin, and get step-by-step instructions to make recycling your organic waste easy!
At-Home Organic Waste Recycling Steps
Organic Waste Recycling Steps – English
Pasos para el Reciclaje de Residuos Orgánicos - Spanish /español
Các Bước Tái Chế Rác Hữu Cơ - Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt
2023 Curbside Organic Waste Recycling Guide
Organic Waste Recycling – Businesses and Multifamily Residences
SB 1383 overview handout - For commercial businesses (English and español)
SB 1383 overview handout – For multifamily apartment and condo owners and managers to provide to residents (English and español)
Food Waste Prevention and Reduction
If you're serviced by a private waste hauler, they can also provide signs for your property.
Signage
These downloadable and printable guides provide tips on how to prevent food waste in both commercial and residential kitchens.
Organic Waste Recycle Sign
Letrero de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos (English and Spanish español)
Sign ng pagre-recycle ng organikong basura (English and Tagalog)
Dấu hiệu tái chế rác hữu cơ (English and Vietnamese) (English and Vietnamese Tiếng Việt)
Recycle Sign
Letrero de reciclaje (English and Spanish español)
Sign mag-recycle (English and Tagalog)
Dấu hiệu tái chế (English and Vietnamese Tiếng Việt)
Landfill Trash Sign
Letrero de basura (English and Spanish español)
Sign para sa basura (English and Tagalog)
Dấu hiệu thùng rác (English and Vietnamese Tiếng Việt)
Need More Help?
Get more information and assistance by contacting the Environmental Services Department at sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov or 858-694-7000.
City-serviced residents can find information on collection services and bins on our Collection Services webpage.
Learn more about residential recycling here.
For information about the City’s recycling requirements, visit our Recycling Ordinance webpage.
Visit CalRecycle to learn more about the statewide SB 1383 organic waste recycling and edible food recovery requirements.