Welcome the spring awakening with us at our “Spring into Action!” Community Cleanup on Saturday, February 17th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Spring Valley County Park located at 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977. Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego to clean up the park and surrounding neighborhood.
We will have cleanup supplies, snacks, and water. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!
We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero-waste practices and help us in our mission to have a zero waste, litter free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!
All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate and anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
Come show your love for San Diego at our annual Cupid’s Cleanup on Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Robb Field located at 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107. Join ILACSD as we team up with Mike Hess Brewing to clean up the park and surrounding neighborhood. After the cleanup, walk a few short blocks to the Mike Hess Ocean Beach Tasting Room and enjoy a celebratory beverage for a flat $5! (this offer is only for volunteers ages 21 and older).
Mike Hess has been generous enough to offer this discount exclusively to Cupid’s Cleanup volunteers to thank you for beautifying the Ocean Beach community! Bring your loved ones to this awesome event to help celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early!
We will have cleanup supplies, snacks, and water. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!
We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero-waste practices and help us in our mission to have a zero waste, litter free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!
All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate and anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
Join ILACSD as we team up with Sullivan Solar Power to bring you a workshop focused on energy efficiency and the climate! On Saturday, March 10th, we will be hosting the Exploring Energy Efficiency: Household Climate Solutions workshop from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) located at 9700 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131. The event is completely free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Come energize your commitment to the environment with lessons about how our daily actions affect our world, including a look at ocean acidification. We will give you the tools to implement green practices in your home, including tips to reduce energy waste and how to capitalize on solar power. We’ll also have interactive stations, a kids’ craft station, and more! Registration is free. Light lunch will be provided.
At I Love A Clean San Diego, we’ve been lucky to work with multitudes of dedicated and inspiring young volunteers. From our high school-aged Site Captains for our countywide cleanups to the members of Think Blue Brigade, making an impact on San Diego’s youth has always been a vitally important aspect of the work we do. We’ve seen what a difference these passionate young leaders can make by not only learning from us, but by bringing their own unique perspectives and innovative ideas to the table.
Past TBB members exploring their local watershed.
As a result, I Love A Clean San Diego is pleased to unveil a new and exciting part of our organization called the Student Impact Committee (SIC). This committee is designed to bridge the connection between youth and professionals in the environmental sector through shared guidance. SIC members will lend their voice to shaping the future of ILACSD and give us their opinions, suggestions, and innovations on how we can best serve the county. In return, members will receive mentorship, career exploration, real world experience with a progressive organization, future support, leadership skills, and much more from ILCASD and our staff.
High school students of any age are welcome to apply for ILACSD’s Student Impact Committee.
Any high school student in San Diego County is welcome to apply for the Student Impact Committee. Ideal candidates would have an interest in the environment and a desire to become more civically engaged. SIC offers a unique opportunity for eco-conscious students across the county to connect, support, and learn from one another through quarterly meetings. These students will also be able to create real change in their communities while developing skills that will benefit them in their academic and professional life.
SIC can help members create meaningful connections with like-minded peers!
High school students from all across the San Diego County can apply to serve on the Student Impact Committee to advise ILACSD on the perspectives of the rising generation. We have created meaningful, quality, and engaging projects for the students to grow their involvement, skills, and eco-friendliness. We are currently accepting applications through Monday, January 29th, for our pilot SIC that runs this spring (February – June). ILACSD plans to expand to a full committee of 10 students in the fall of this year. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in applying for the Student Impact Committee, please email Katie Shea at kshea@cleansd.org.
Get ready for our next community cleanup in Sweetwater! Join us on Saturday, February 3rd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Sweetwater Regional Park’s Open Space Preserve located at 5102 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 to clean up trash and recycling and prevent waste from traveling through the Sweetwater Reservoir to our coast.
We will have cleanup supplies, snacks, and water. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!
We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero-waste practices and help us in our mission to have a zero waste, litter free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!
All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate and anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
Help us kick off a brand new year of cleanups with our first community cleanup of the year in Bonita! Join us on Saturday, January 27th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Western Staging Area of Sweetwater Regional Park located at 3121 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 to clean up trash and recycling and prevent waste from traveling through the Sweetwater Reservoir out to our coastline.
We will have cleanup supplies, snacks, and water. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!
We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero waste practices and help us in our mission to have a zero waste, litter free, and environmentally engaged San Diego region!
All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate and anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
I Love A Clean San Diego is partnering with SDG&E to host Healthy Communities for a Healthy Planet Workshop on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation located at 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114. Appetizers made from rescued food will be provided by Kitchens for Good!
Learn how making small, sustainable adjustments to your daily habits can improve not only the health of your family, but the health of our planet as well! Join ILACSD and SDG&E for this fun and informative event focusing on climate science. The workshop will feature presentations covering various topics including ocean acidification, green transportation, and energy efficiency. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact and engage with fun activities and informational booths featuring community partners! During the workshop, attendees will gain information on the importance of a sustainable lifestyle and gain the tools needed to start implementing green practices at home. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about how and why you should be eco-conscious consumers and local environmental stewards!
Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you another Zero Waste Workshop! On Saturday, May 5, 2018, we will be hosting the Zero Waste 101: On the Go Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Road, Encinitas, CA 92024. The event is completely FREE and open to the public. This is the final installment of a three-part series on sustainable living!
Come by and learn how to set yourself up for zero waste success while on the go! Visit educational booths, participate in one of the hands-on activities, and bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Swap ‘n’ Shop participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Make sure to stick around for our raffle where you have the opportunity to win sustainable prizes that will help with your zero waste journey!
Get registered today to reserve your spot! We hope to see you there!
Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you another Zero Waste Workshop! On Saturday, March 3, 2018, we will be hosting the Zero Waste 101: Organics Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Road, Encinitas, CA 92024. The event is completely FREE and open to the public. This is the second installment of a three-part zero waste series.
Learn how to keep organics out of the landfill by shopping smart, storing food properly, and composting your food scraps. This workshop will also cover water conservation tools, such as ocean-friendly gardens and laundry-to-landscape systems. Participate in one of the hands-on activities that will be available for all ages, including a kids craft and a make-and-take vermicomposting bin! Bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Swap ‘n’ Shop participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Make sure to stick around for our raffle where you have the opportunity to win sustainable prizes that will help with your zero waste journey!
At the end of the workshop, 25 participants will have the opportunity to create and take home a fully-functioning vermicomposting bin (composting with worms). Please indicate your interest on the registration form. Participants will be added on a first come, first serve basis. Due to supply restrictions, we are limited to 25 participants. Please limit one per household.
Get registered today to reserve your spot! We hope to see you there!
The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is holding a FREE household hazardous waste collection event at Bonsall Community Center located at 31505 Old River Road, Bonsall, CA 92003 on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This event is open to all residents living in unincorporated parts of the county.
Transportation Requirements:
Leave products in the existing container, if possible. Make sure lids are on tight so the containers will not leak. Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets. Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time. Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5-gallon bucket.
Home generated “sharps” including syringes and lancets will be collected during this event. Please transport in closed rigid containers.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES:
AEROSOLS
ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS
ANTIFREEZE
AUTO BATTERIES
AUTO FLUIDS
DISINFECTANTS
GASOLINE (w/container)
LIGHTER FLUID
USED OIL/OIL FILTERS
LATEX / OIL-BASED PAINT
PESTICIDES
POOL CHEMICALS
SOLVENTS
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Empty containers can go into the trash or be recycled.
ELECTRONIC WASTE INCLUDES:
COMPUTER/T.V. MONITORS
CELLULAR & CORDLESS PHONES
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS (CPUs)
PRINTERS AND SCANNERS
STEREO EQUIPMENT
VCRs AND DVD PLAYERS
FAX MACHINES
MISC. COMPUTER COMPONENTS
FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS
COMMON BATTERIES (AA, AAA, C, D, AND BUTTON)
Not Accepted:
Business waste, tires, ammunition, explosive and radioactive material, medications, air conditioners, or large appliances.
