Green Business Solutions Workshop

Green Business Solutions Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm for our Green Business Solutions Workshop, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This interactive evening will focus on practical solutions to your business’ sustainability challenges! The workshop will be held at the Hoffman Room of the San Diego Foundation.

We will identify the importance of a zero waste lifestyle, how to implement these practices into your business, and the environmental and economic benefits of going green. Whether you work in an office, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models! This is a great opportunity for you to network and share ideas for creating a more eco-conscious work space.

Appetizers and drinks provided.  See you there!

Coastal Cleanup Day Packing Party

Our 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is on Saturday, September 21st from 9am-12pm! At last year’s event, 6,800 volunteers removed over 138,000 pounds of litter and debris from 106 sites throughout San Diego! This incredible impact was made possible by volunteers like you at the Packing Party last August, who assembled the supplies for each of those 106 sites in just four days.

In preparation for this year’s cleanup, we are looking for volunteers for our Packing Party to assist in assembling boxes of supplies to make this 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day a huge success. Volunteers will report to our office in Liberty Station at 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92106.

Tasks include counting and bundling supplies, packing boxes with specific quantities of items, double checking the packed boxes to ensure all of the supplies are there, and helping bring the packed boxes back to our office in the building. Some heavy lifting may be needed, but is not required. Volunteers will sit, stand, bend, and walk. Volunteers aged 14 and up are preferred, as attention to detail and counting are a crucial part of this assembly.

Whether you sign up for a full day or just a few hours, we would love your help! We will offer service forms for those in need, and this opportunity is available for court-ordered hours. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping, please sign up by emailing Carly Keen with the date(s) and time(s) you would like to volunteer at ckeen@cleansd.org or (619) 704-2774.

Save Your Scraps! Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Vista to bring you Save Your Scraps, an interactive workshop focused on zero waste and organics! Come learn what it means to live a zero waste life and more specifically, how to keep organic waste out of the landfill by shopping smart, storing food properly, and composting your scraps! Join us for this fun, informative workshop and participate in one of the hands-on activities including a ‘make and take’ project and an eco-friendly kids’ craft.

Make and Take: Vermicomposting Bins (compost with worms) while supplies last.
Eco-Friendly Kids’ (or Adult) Craft: Decorate Produce Bags
Raffle Prizes: Bamboo Food Scrap Bin and mini Zero Waste Kit (Stasher bag and reusable straw)

In addition, can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items by giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there!

Nestor Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with Councilmember Vivian Moreno‘s office and SDG&E for a litter cleanup in Nestor. Volunteers will remove litter and debris from the area to preserve its natural beauty and divert waste from the local watershed. Come out for this exciting opportunity to meet the Councilmember, as well as learn ways to protect our local environment!

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers.

We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets. Doing so helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.
For the waiver, click HERE.
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

Watershed Warriors: Rice Canyon Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup at the edge of Rice Canyon! Volunteers will meet across the street from Westfield Plaza Bonita to pick up trash around the area, diverting it from the local watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. 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. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.
For the waiver, click HERE.
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

Watershed Warriors: Rancho San Diego Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Rancho San Diego! Volunteers will meet at Hilton Head County Park to pick up trash as throughout the park, diverting waste from the local watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. 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. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.
For the waiver, click HERE.
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

Tire, Electronic, and Green Waste Collection and Chipping Event

San Diego County’s Department of Public Works is holding a FREE tire, electronic, and green waste collection and chipping event at the Valley Center Municipal Water District Field (across from Valley Center Community Hall) on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This event is open to all residents living in unincorporated parts of the county.

Items accepted limited to space available on the day of the event.

Electronic Waste:

Accepted materials: computer/TV monitors, printers, scanners, stereo equipment, misc. computer components
Not accepted: Household Hazardous Waste, batteries, light bulbs

Tire Recycling Requirements:

Passenger vehicle tires only.
No tires from businesses.
Tires must be reasonably clean of dirt.
Only 9 tires per vehicle.
A limited number of tires with rims will be accepted.
Call 1-877-713-2784 to request pre-approval for tires with rims and loads of more than 9 tires.

Chipping Guidelines:

Accepted: cut bushes, branches, and yard trimmings
Not accepted: trash, bags, stumps, treated wood, palm fronds
Free chips available for residents.

No dumping before or after the event.

For more information, call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784).

This event is made possible by the County of San Diego Department of Public Works, Greater Valley Center Fire Safe Council, Urban Corps of San Diego County, CalRecycle, and the Valley Center Municipal Water District.

Note: This is NOT a volunteer opportunity.

Household Hazardous, Electronic, and Universal Waste Collection Event

San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health, with funding from a CalRecycle grant, is holding a FREE household hazardous, electronic, and universal waste collection event in the parking lot of Ingold Sports Park on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This event is open to all residents living in unincorporated parts of the county.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE is unused or leftover portions of products containing toxic chemicals used to maintain your residence. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable or Corrosive are considered hazardous.

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 & UNIVERSAL 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 CELL)

Transportation Requirements: 

Leave products in the existing container, if possible. Make sure lids are on tight so 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. Please tape ends of household batteries.

Home-generated “sharps” including syringes and lancets will be collected during this event. Please transport in closed rigid containers.

Not Accepted:

  • Tires
  • Business waste
  • Ammunition
  • Explosive and radioactive material
  • Medications
  • Air conditioners
  • Large appliances

For more information, call 1-877-R-1-EARTH (1-877-713-2784).

Note: This is NOT a volunteer opportunity.

Zero Waste Home Workshop

Green Routines Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of San Diego for our Zero Waste Home Workshop on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the North Park Nursery. Whether you’re starting your zero waste journey or ready to take it to the next level, come learn how to set yourself up for zero waste success! The workshop is complimentary and open to the public.

Visit educational booths addressing topics such as how to reduce your waste in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and throughout your home. We will discuss the importance of a zero waste lifestyle and how to confidently implement sustainable practices into various aspects of your life. Join us for this fun, informative workshop and participate in one of the hands-on activities including a ‘make and take’ project and an eco-friendly kids’ craft.

Make and Take: DIY Toothpaste
Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Decorate Produce Bags
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bags, Dr. Bronner’s Soap

In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there!
Register today!

Watershed Warriors: Flinn Springs Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Flinn Springs! Volunteers will meet at Area #3 of Flinn Springs County Park to pick up trash as throughout the park, diverting waste from the San Diego watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. 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. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.
For the waiver, click HERE.
Register today!