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Want to know where to recycle just about anything? The County of San Diego’s recycling and household hazardous waste hotline and online database are free and easy ways to find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Search our online database at www.wastefreesd.org or call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784) to speak with our bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline representatives who are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784).  Hotline staff can also schedule appointments for you to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste. 

Want to be notified for future recycling and collection events happening in your area? Ask a hotline representative to be put on the event notification list or click the box at the bottom of the online database homepage and provide your contact information.

Want the facts on San Diego’s trash and recycling statistics? Interested in the future of trash and recycling? Click here to learn more about the County Integrated Waste Management Plan

Didn’t find what you were looking for? The County recycling staff welcomes calls at 858-874-4081 or at Michael.Wonsidler@sdcounty.ca.gov.  

City of San Diego Recycling Program -- 858-694-7000   www.RecycleOrElse.org