The Encinitas City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which includes the implementation of a citywide zero waste program. Through the cap strategy, the city’s goal is to reduce residents’ waste generation to 5.3 pounds per person per day (lbs./person/day) by 2020 and 3.0 lbs./person/day by 2030. Achieving this goal depends on the expansion of recycling and organics recycling programs and participation from residents and businesses to reduce waste and increase diversion.

Track the City’s progress on its zero waste goals on the Climate Dashboard.

View the Organics (Green Waste and Food Waste) page to learn more!.

Free Shred Event

Date: May 18th, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Location: Encinitas Civic Center, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue

*Enter parking lot from D Street ONLY

The City of Encinitas and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE document shredding event for Encinitas residents on Saturday, May 18, 2024!  Details for the event are as follows:

For this event, document shredding is limited to two bankers boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.  In addition to document shredding, free Mulch will be available (while supplies last).  Available mulch will be offered through a self-serve, self-loading, and self-haul service, so participants should bring their own cans/bags, gloves, and shovel—there is a limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. 

Lastly, it is important to note that EDCO will also be accepting household batteries and electronic waste at this event.  Items Accepted Include:

• Computer and Television Monitors Laptop Computers
• Printers and Scanners Central Processing Units (CPU’s)
• Fax Machines Miscellaneous Computer Components
• VCR’s
• Radios
• Cell Phones

For more information, please call (760) 633-2777 or email recycling@encinitasca.gov.

The 9th Annual Sustainable Solutions Fair

Saturday, June 22, 2024 (10:00am-1:00pm)

EUSD Farm Lab: 411 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
For more details: https://cleansd.org/event/sustainable-solutions-fair/

 
This family friendly event showcases environmental resources from across the San Diego region, all in one place. The goal is to promote the importance and accessibility of a zero waste lifestyle.

• Visit educational booths hosted by local zero waste businesses and organizations
• Listen to our panel of sustainability experts
• Leave with at least one real world action you can take to start making change today
• Participate in Sustainable Swaps for everyday products
• Learn more about composting
• Meet I Love A Clean San Diego Staff and City Staff and others and ask questions

Here at the City, staff actively reduce the waste generated by daily office activities. The Employee Green Guide is a comprehensive resource to help staff make the most sustainable, economical decisions throughout their work day. City Hall, Public Works, and the Community and Senior Center have composting programs run by staff volunteers to divert food waste and paper towels from the landfill. Detailed signage is placed at waste receptacles throughout City facilities to ensure proper recycling practices and maximum diversion from the landfill. Staff are periodically offered zero-waste educational workshops and challenges to participate in. Despite these achievements, there is always room for improvement and the City of Encinitas will continue to strive each day to reduce the waste footprint of municipal operations!