The city of San Diego has begun a third round of community open houses to give residents the opportunity to learn more about proposed costs and service options for waste collection.
The fees follow Measure B, approved by voters in 2022, allowing the city to charge a cost-recovery fee for trash and recycling collection for the first time.
Currently, certain residential properties do not directly pay for trash and recycling collection in San Diego, but apartment complexes or homeowner associations pay private waste collection companies for the services.
San Diegans are invited to attend the open houses, through April, to learn details about the proposed fees and services. A calendar and more information are available at cleangreensd.org.
Residents are invited to any of the scheduled events:
Monday – Rancho Peñasquitos Library, 13330 Salmon River Road – 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 10 – Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Place – 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 17 – City Heights/Weingart Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave. – 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 24 – Balboa Park, Casa del Prado Room 101, 1650 El Prado – 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 25 – Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulric St. – 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 1 – Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road – 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 4 – Virtual meeting, (English and Spanish) – 10 to 11 a.m. April 7 – San Diego College of Continuing Education, 3249 Fordham St. – 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 8 – North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive – 5:30 to 7 p.m.Last year, the city initiated a cost-of-service study to determine the costs of establishing a new solid waste management fee. The results of this study and proposed financial assistance options for eligible properties will be presented to the City Council in March.
City staff then will ask the council to schedule a public hearing for a final vote in June.
If approved, the new fee would reduce the city’s dependency on its general fund to collect trash and recycling and allow those dollars to go toward other projects and services.
During a series of open houses last summer, city staff surveyed residents about the services they would like to see as part of the new waste collection fee. Nearly 10,000 residents took part, according to the city.
Key takeaways include:
Two-thirds of respondents expressed interest in curbside bulky-item pickup. Half were interested in increased recycling frequency. 40% were interested in container repairs and replacements being built into the fee. Those who want more consistent service and smaller trash container options. Others showed interest in additional options for drop-off of household hazardous waste and electronics. Read More Details
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