A significant storm event is forecast this week in San Diego with rain expected to begin on Thursday morning. City of San Diego crews are continuing work to clear streets of mud and debris and make necessary infrastructure repairs following our most recent storm. Residents who live… Read more about San Diego Prepares for Another Storm, Takes Steps to Prevent Flooding
’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But when the celebrations are over, and it’s time to take out the trash, the City’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) encourages San Diegans to put waste in its proper place and not take a holiday from recycling!
“This time of year, we generate… Read more about Seasonal Advice from Our Environmental Services Department
The San Diego City Council has adopted the City’s first-ever Complete Streets Policy, which reflects and guides the City’s commitment to provide a safe, comfortable and accessible transit circulation system that meets the mobility needs of everyone. This policy is intended to provide guidance to… Read more about San Diego City Council Adopts Complete Streets Policy
The City of San Diego recently received global recognition for its ongoing climate action and sustainability efforts.
The nonprofit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reviewed input from 939 cities across the world this year, and granted A-list status to 119, including San Diego. This is the… Read more about San Diego Receives an ‘A’ Rating for Climate Action Efforts
Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the City of San Diego has achieved a 71% diversion rate for the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, the highest it has ever been. According to data provided by CalRecycle, the diversion rate of 71% for… Read more about San Diego Makes Progress Toward Zero Waste Goals With Record-High Diversion Rate
In collaboration with Tree San Diego, the City of San Diego hosted a community event at Sherman Elementary School to celebrate Kate Sessions Day and recognize the start of the tree planting season. More than 40 San Diegans joined the event to help plant tree species that included pink… Read more about San Diegans Help Plant Trees in Sherman Heights
Following another year of reduced emissions and a smaller carbon footprint from the use of eco-friendly vehicles, the City of San Diego’s Fleet Operations Division was recently honored as the fleet with the “Best Policies and Procedures” by the National Association of Fleet Administrators… Read more about Fleet Operations Division Earns 2023 Green Fleet Award
Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3, and it’s free! As part of the City of San Diego’s participation in the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program, San Diegans can drop off mattresses and box springs at the City’s new collection site,… Read more about Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling at New Collection Site
