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Hidden Hazards: A Story of Illegal Dumping in San Diego

It starts with a pile of trash on a quiet San Diego street. A neighbor drives by and at first glance, nothing unusual. But up close, it’s more concerning: old electronics, discarded batteries, used motor

Give Your Pumpkins a Second Life in the Green Bin

When Halloween is over, carved pumpkins often move from the porch to the trash can. Across the country, more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to landfills each year. (usda.gov) Unfortunately, when organic

What San Diego Students Can Teach Us About Waste Sorting

San Diego students are setting an impressive waste sorting example, one tray at a time!  Schools across the unincorporated county are embracing recycling and sustainability in powerful ways by participating in our education programs in

Green Bin Tips for the Summer

Did you know: Composting food scraps through your curbside green organics bin is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and help the environment. But if you’ve ever dealt with the smells, mess, or fruit