Litter Free La Mesa: Murray Drive Cleanup

Join the City of La Mesa and I Love a Clean San Diego for a litter cleanup event along Murray Drive on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Check in at Briercrest Park (street parking along Wakarusa Street) at 9am to talk about recycling and reducing waste, then grab supplies and safety vests to help clean up along Murray Drive.

This is the second Litter Free La Mesa cleanup event. Keep an eye out for more cleanup events coming to different neighborhoods in La Mesa throughout the year. Due to limited space, registration is required.

This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian.

Green Business Solutions Webinar

Wondering how to make your workplace more sustainable? On Wednesday, June 21st, I Love A Clean San Diego is partnering with Wells Fargo to host a free Green Business Solutions Webinar. Join us at 4pm PST for an informational and interactive presentation focusing on zero waste business practices! Whether you work in an office, restaurant, retail, or remotely we will have valuable information for all business models.

Creating A Zero Waste Business Webinar

Join us for a free webinar focused on Creating a Zero Waste Business. In this informational webinar, we will cover the basics of zero waste and strategies to incorporate sustainable solutions in the workplace. You will learn easy and effective zero waste practices for your business, discuss ideas to get started, and hear case studies from local businesses who have implemented changes successfully. This webinar will leave you feeling empowered to begin making incremental shifts at your own place of work.

World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup

The Shops at La Jolla Village are throwing a party, and you are invited!

To celebrate World Ocean Day, Join I Love A Clean San Diego and The Shops at La Jolla Village for a beach cleanup at La Jolla Shores. Clean up the beach with us between 10am-12pm, and afterwards you’re invited to enjoy information booths, music, and activities back at The Shops at La Jolla Village.

This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian.

8th Annual Zero Waste Fair

Join us for a fun and unique celebration of all things zero waste! I Love A Clean San Diego is hosting the eighth annual Zero Waste Fair on Saturday, June 24th, from 10AM-1PM at the EUSD Farm Lab.

Our Zero Waste Fair is back in-person again this year! Come ready to experience a wide array of zero waste activities, including informative panel speakers, booths from sustainable companies, and hands-on low waste DIYs.

This one-of-a-kind event will highlight tips on low-waste living, composting, recycling, sustainable swaps for everyday products, and more. All are welcome – from sustainable living beginners to zero waste experts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover local zero waste businesses, and win eco-conscious prizes!

Visit our Zero Waste Fair Website to learn more about the event. Attendees are encouraged to register for free ahead of time. We can’t wait to see you there this summer!

Interested in volunteering? Visit our Community Hub page to register to volunteer!

Sunset Sweep: Kensington Canyon Cleanup


Join I Love A Clean San Diego, San Diego Canyonlands, and Think Blue San Diego for a litter cleanup around the Kensington Canyon neighborhood!

Our staff will be set-up with a check-in table in front of Hoover High School. Join us at 3pm to learn about the area and recycling right, then grab supplies and help us clean up!

This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian.

Step Up Your Sustainability Webinar

Whether you’re just starting out on your zero waste journey or you’re looking to level up your sustainable lifestyle, join I Love A Clean San Diego on Thursday, March 9 at 5pm for our free Step Up Your Sustainability webinar! You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to know how to create sustainable habits in your current routines, how to repurpose old items with new uses, and how to properly dispose of the waste you do produce! During the one-hour webinar, you will learn:

  • Eco-friendly product swaps
  • DIY recipes
  • How to compost without an outdoor space
  • Low waste habits for pets, hobbies, and your home

Please register to receive the Zoom link. A recording of the webinar and resources will be shared to all registrants after the event, so we encourage you to register even if the event timing doesn’t work for your schedule. We can’t wait to see you virtually on March 9! Thank you to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event.

Watershed Warriors: Bonita Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San DiegoSweetwater Regional Park, and the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Bonita! We will divert litter from the Sweetwater Watershed and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will be set-up with a check-in table and supplies at the Western Staging Area of Sweetwater Regional Park. Join us at 9am for a talk by our Education Team about our watersheds and recycling right, then grab supplies and help us clean up!

This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian.

Sunset Sweep: Paradise Canyon Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San DiegoParadise Gardeners, and Think Blue San Diego for a litter cleanup in Paradise Canyon! We will divert litter from the San Diego Bay Watershed and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will be set-up with a check-in table at the Trailhead Entrance on South Woodman Street. Join us at 3pm to learn about the canyon and recycling right, then grab supplies and help us clean up!

This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian.