Alpine 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 at Joan MacQueen Middle School in the bus lot on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 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)

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Five (5) televisions or computer monitors (CRT) per car will be accepted, in addition to household hazardous, electronic and universal waste.  

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.

No Added Nonsense Park Cleanup

Join ILACSD and Oroweat for a litter cleanup on Thursday, April 4th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Mission Beach Park. In celebration of the launch of Oroweat’s No Added Nonsense initiative, we will lead a “spring cleaning” around the Mission Bay neighborhood and the park to divert waste from the Pacific Ocean!

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of having “no added nonsense” in our beloved Pacific Ocean. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for all to learn about 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.

We hope to see you there!

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

Oil Filter Exchange Event

The County of San Diego in collaboration with AutoZone will be holding a free Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the AutoZone Auto Parts locations listed below.

Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free of charge! Free offer valid only during the event date and time at the following locations.

Locations:
AutoZone | 1081 S. Mission Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028 | (760) 728-5974
AutoZone | 12421 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040 | (619) 561-5625
AutoZone | 370 Pala Street, Ramona, CA 92065 | (760) 787-0489
AutoZone | 9710 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 | (619) 469-1605
AutoZone | 699 Sweetwater Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 | (619) 463-1185

FREE FILTER COST NOT TO EXCEED $15.
LIMIT 1 FREE FILTER PER PERSON.
LIMIT 5 GALLONS USED OIL PER DAY, PER PERSON.

Funded by a grant from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

For a flyer in English, click HERE.
For a flyer in Spanish, click HERE.

Note: This is not a volunteer opportunity.

Save Your Scraps Workshop

Chula Vista Organics Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Chula Vista to bring you an organics workshop! On Saturday, March 16, 2019, we will be hosting the Save Your Scraps Workshop from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Novo Brazil Brewery! The workshop is complimentary and open to the public.

Learn how to keep organics out of the landfill by shopping smart, storing food properly, and composting your scraps. We’ll also cover water conservation tools, such as ocean-friendly gardens and laundry-to-landscape systems. 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. Don’t forget to stick around for the raffle prizes as well!

After the workshop, attendees can enjoy 10% off Novo Brazil Brewery beverages!

Make and Take Project: Decorate Reusable Produce Bags
Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Creating “Eat Me First” Signs for Sustainable Food Storage
Raffle Prizes: Dr. Bronner’s Soaps and Beeswax Wraps (a great alternative to plastic wrap)

Register today!

Adventures in Sustainability Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you the last installment of a three-part series focusing on how to put your passion into action and share the simplicity of sustainability with your community! On Saturday, May 4, 2019, we will be hosting the Adventures in Sustainability Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The workshop is complimentary and open to the public!

Come by and learn how to fold sustainability practices into everyday hobbies, chores, and even social occasions! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as hosting a party, giving gifts, traveling in confidence, and caring for your pet in a more environmentally conscious way! 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 Project: Granola ball bites demo and postcard making

Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Decorating gift wrap from zero waste items

Raffle Prizes: Bamboo straws and more to be announced!

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!

Creek to Bay Cleanup

Save the date for one of our biggest cleanups of the year!

Join us on Saturday, April 27th, as we beautify more than 100 sites in San Diego County for the 17th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup! Last year, we had 6,464 volunteers came out to our 116 sites and successfully removed 145,622 pounds of litter and debris. Instead of turning a blind eye to the abundance of litter found across San Diego County, our volunteers channeled their passion into action for San Diego’s environment to protect and enhance it.

Contests available this year: Sony Photo Contest, Bling Your Bucket Contest (details to come).
Scout patches will also be available for any participating troops after the event.

Registration opens on April 1st at CreektoBay.org.

We hope to see you there!

 

Creek to Bay 2019 Packing Party

Our 17th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup is fast approaching on April 27th!

At last year’s event, 6,463 volunteers removed more than 145,000 pounds of litter and debris from over 116 sites throughout the county!

With an event of that size, we have to start prepping and packing very early, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the preparation for the 2019 Creek to Bay Cleanup at our Packing Party. At the Packing Party, we will be assembling boxes of supplies for our numerous cleanup sites. With your help, we can make this year’s Creek to Bay Cleanup an even bigger success than the last!

Volunteers will report to our office in Liberty Station to help out on the days and times below:

THURSDAY 3/14 10 AM – 4 PM
FRIDAY 3/15 10 AM – 4 PM
MONDAY 3/18 10 AM – 4 PM
THURSDAY 3/21 10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY 3/22 10 AM – 4 PM

Whether you sign up for a full day or just a few hours, we would love your help! Community service hours and Letters of Appreciation will be provided for any volunteers that need them. Volunteers aged 14 and up are welcome to participate. If you or anyone you know are interested in lending a hand, please sign up by contacting our Community Programs Coordinator, Carly Keen, by email at ckeen@cleansd.org with your availability!

Creek to Bay 2019 Packing Party

Our 17th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup is fast approaching on April 27th!

At last year’s event, 6,463 volunteers removed more than 145,000 pounds of litter and debris from over 116 sites throughout the county!

With an event of that size, we have to start prepping and packing very early, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the preparation for the 2019 Creek to Bay Cleanup at our Packing Party. At the Packing Party, we will be assembling boxes of supplies for our numerous cleanup sites. With your help, we can make this year’s Creek to Bay Cleanup an even bigger success than the last!

Volunteers will report to our office in Liberty Station to help out on the days and times below:

THURSDAY 3/14 10 AM – 4 PM
FRIDAY 3/15 10 AM – 4 PM
MONDAY 3/18 10 AM – 4 PM
THURSDAY 3/21 10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY 3/22 10 AM – 4 PM

Whether you sign up for a full day or just a few hours, we would love your help! Community service hours and Letters of Appreciation will be provided for any volunteers that need them. Volunteers aged 14 and up are welcome to participate. If you or anyone you know are interested in lending a hand, please sign up by contacting our Community Programs Coordinator, Carly Keen, by email at ckeen@cleansd.org with your availability!

Creek to Bay 2019 Packing Party

Our 17th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup is fast approaching on April 27th!

At last year’s event, 6,463 volunteers removed more than 145,000 pounds of litter and debris from over 116 sites throughout the county!

With an event of that size, we have to start prepping and packing very early, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the preparation for the 2019 Creek to Bay Cleanup at our Packing Party. At the Packing Party, we will be assembling boxes of supplies for our numerous cleanup sites. With your help, we can make this year’s Creek to Bay Cleanup an even bigger success than the last!

Volunteers will report to our office in Liberty Station to help out on the days and times below:

THURSDAY 3/14 10 AM – 4 PM
FRIDAY 3/15 10 AM – 4 PM
MONDAY 3/18 10 AM – 4 PM
THURSDAY 3/21 10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY 3/22 10 AM – 4 PM

Whether you sign up for a full day or just a few hours, we would love your help! Community service hours and Letters of Appreciation will be provided for any volunteers that need them. Volunteers aged 14 and up are welcome to participate. If you or anyone you know are interested in lending a hand, please sign up by contacting our Community Programs Coordinator, Carly Keen, by email at ckeen@cleansd.org with your availability!

Creek to Bay 2019 Packing Party

Our 17th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup is fast approaching on April 27th!

At last year’s event, 6,463 volunteers removed more than 145,000 pounds of litter and debris from over 116 sites throughout the county!

With an event of that size, we have to start prepping and packing very early, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the preparation for the 2019 Creek to Bay Cleanup at our Packing Party. At the Packing Party, we will be assembling boxes of supplies for our numerous cleanup sites. With your help, we can make this year’s Creek to Bay Cleanup an even bigger success than the last!

Volunteers will report to our office in Liberty Station to help out on the days and times below:

THURSDAY 3/14 10 AM – 4 PM
FRIDAY 3/15 10 AM – 4 PM
MONDAY 3/18 10 AM – 4 PM
THURSDAY 3/21 10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY 3/22 10 AM – 4 PM

Whether you sign up for a full day or just a few hours, we would love your help! Community service hours and Letters of Appreciation will be provided for any volunteers that need them. Volunteers aged 14 and up are welcome to participate. If you or anyone you know are interested in lending a hand, please sign up by contacting our Community Programs Coordinator, Carly Keen, by email at ckeen@cleansd.org with your availability!