Borrego Springs Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event

This collection event is a community service sponsored by the County of San Diego – Department of Environmental Health and funded by a grant from CalRecycle

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.

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE:

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 household battery terminals.

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 with the lid on can go into the trash or be recycled.

E. & U. 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 LIGHTBULBS
• COMMON BATTERIES (AA, AAA, C, D, BUTTON, LITHIUM etc.)

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

WE CAN NOT ACCEPT… Business waste, tires, medication, ammunition, explosive and radioactive materials, air conditioners or large appliances!

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

Virtual Adventures in Sustainability Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Encinitas for our FREE Adventures in Sustainability Virtual Workshop, focusing on how to put your passion for sustainability into action from the comfort of your own home!

This virtual workshop will be held via Zoom meeting; register to be provided with the link!

On Saturday May 2, 2020 from 10AM-11AM on Zoom, we will be hosting the last workshop of a three part series. Learn how to fold sustainability practices into your closet, pet care, and even social occasions! Host a party, give gifts, and even care for your pet in a more environmentally conscious way. Register with your working email address to receive the Zoom invitation.

See you in the virtual world!

This workshop is FREE, please register to attend!

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Save Your Scraps Organics Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Encinitas for our FREE Save Your Scraps Organics Workshop on Saturday, March 7th from 10AM-12PM at the EUSD Farm Lab in Encinitas (441 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024). 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. Activities include making vermicomposting bins and a kids’ craft corner.

Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: DIY vermicompost bins
Eco Kid’s Craft: Coloring “Eat me First” signs
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, Lotus Trolley Produce Bags

In addition to the workshop, participate in the community Swap ‘n Shop – a free item exchange table! Bring items and take items, it’s as simple as that! Example items that have been brought to past workshops include: clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchen ware, Halloween costumes, etc.

At the end of the workshop, 25 participants will be able to create and take home a fully-functioning vermicomposting bin (composting with worms). Please indicate your interest in your registration. 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.

This workshop is FREE, please register to attend!

 

Check out the last workshop in this series:

Adventures in Sustainability – May 2, 2020

 

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Green Routines Workshop

Green Routines Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Encinitas for our FREE Green Routines Workshop on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10AM-12PM at the EUSD Farm Lab in Encinitas (441 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024). The first of a three-part series on how to adopt zero waste routine in various aspects of your lifestyle!

Come by and learn how to set up your house for zero waste success! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as zero waste bathroom tips, sustainable laundry methods, zero waste common areas, and DIY cleaning! Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: DIY Toothpaste

Eco Kid’s Craft: Decorating tin can planters!

Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, Dr. Bronners soap

In addition to the workshop, participate in the community Swap ‘n Shop – a free item exchange table! Bring items and take items, it’s as simple as that! Example items that have been brought to past workshops include: clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchen ware, Halloween costumes, etc.

Be sure to stick around for our raffle to win some sustainable prizes!

This workshop is FREE, please register to attend!

 

Check out the next workshops in the series:

Save Your Scraps – March 7, 2020

Adventures in Sustainability – May 2, 2020

 

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Please consider making a donation to I Love A Clean San Diego to keep our nonprofit events thriving by clicking here!

Adventures in Sustainability Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we team up with the County of San Diego for our FREE Adventures in Sustainability Workshop, focusing on how to put your passion into action while you are in action as well!

On Saturday February 22nd, 2020 from 10AM-12PM at the Water Conservation Garden (12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019) we will be hosting the last workshop of a three part series. Learn how to fold sustainability practices in to everyday hobbies, chores, and even social occasions! Host a party, give gifts, travel in confidence, and even care for your pet in a more environmentally conscious way. Join I Love A Clean San Diego in spreading sustainability through conversation, action, and passion!

Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: Granola ball bites demo and DIY t-shirt produce bag
Eco Kid’s Craft: Decorating gift wrap from zero waste items
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, Ecoffee Reusable Cup

In addition to the workshop, participate in the community Swap ‘n Shop – a free item exchange table! Bring items and take items, it’s as simple as that! Example items that have been brought to past workshops include: clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchen ware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there, and don’t forget to register!

LOVE our events?

Please consider making a donation to I Love A Clean San Diego to keep our nonprofit events thriving by clicking here!

Save Your Scraps Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we team up with the County of San Diego for our FREE Save Your Scraps Organic workshop on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10AM-12PM at the Water Conservation Garden (12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019). 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. Activities include making vermicomposting bins and a kids’ craft corner.

Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: DIY vermicompost bins
Eco Kid’s Craft: Coloring “Eat me First” signs
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, Dr. Bronner’s soap

In addition to the workshop, participate in the community Swap ‘n Shop – a free item exchange table! Bring items and take items, it’s as simple as that! Example items that have been brought to past workshops include: clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchen ware, Halloween costumes, etc.

At the end of the workshop, 25 participants will be able to create and take home a fully-functioning vermicomposting bin (composting with worms). Participants will be added on a first come, first serve basis.

 

See you there, and don’t forget to register!

 

Check out the last workshop in the series:

Adventures in Sustainability – February 22, 2020

 

LOVE our events?

Please consider making a donation to I Love A Clean San Diego to keep our nonprofit events thriving by clicking here!

Green Routines Workshop

Green Routines Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we team up with the County of San Diego for our FREE Green Routines Workshop on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10AM-12PM at the Water Conservation Garden (12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019). This is the first of a series of three zero waste-themed workshops at this location. 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!

Through educational booths and hands-on activities, you will learn ways to go zero waste in the kitchen, bathroom, and common areas throughout the home. We will discuss the importance of a zero waste lifestyle and how to confidently implement sustainable practices into various aspects of your life.

Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco-kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: DIY Toothpsate
Kid’s Craft: Tin Can planters
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, Lotus Reusable Produce Bags

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, and don’t forget to register for this free workshop!

 

Check out the next workshops in the series:

Save Your Scraps – February 15, 2020

Adventures in Sustainability – February 22, 2020

 

LOVE our events?

Please consider making a donation to I Love A Clean San Diego to keep our nonprofit events thriving by clicking here!

Watershed Warriors: San Dieguito Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we partner with the County of San Diego for a volunteer cleanup event of San Dieguito County Park.  Volunteers will remove litter as well as prevent future litter by stenciling storm drains in the area with a pollution prevention message.

All supplies are provided, but help reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle, bucket to collect litter and gardening or work gloves.  Volunteers are advised to wear comfortable close toed shoes and sun protection.

All volunteers must sign a waiver regardless of age, and minors under the age of 18 require an additional parent or guardian signature on their waiver form.  Save time in line and print yours in advance here.

For a map and directions, click here.

Watershed Warriors: Spring Valley Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Spring Valley!  Volunteers will meet at Spring Valley County Park to pick up trash 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 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.
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: Crest Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Crest!  Volunteers will meet at South Lane 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.  
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.

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