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LOW-WASTE LIFESTYLE
Shop local, cut packaging waste, and compost what is left — certified farmers markets run all week across San Diego County.
Give clothes and household goods a second life, and find what you need for less at thrift stores county-wide.
Bring your own container and top up soaps, cleaners, and pantry staples without the single-use packaging.
Waste Free SD inquiries were received in 2025
Pounds of waste are generated per day by the average San Diego resident
of materials brought to San Diego landfills could be diverted from disposal
Waste Free SD connects San Diego County residents and businesses with trusted local options to recycle, repair, donate, and safely dispose of nearly anything — keeping usable materials out of the landfill.
Waste Free SD is operated by I Love A Clean San Diego, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that inspires and empowers people to take everyday actions for a cleaner, more beautiful San Diego.
The County of San Diego has proudly supported the Waste Free SD hotline and database since 1972.
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