January 2009 Newsletter
This Month’s Green Tip
Effective January 1, 2009, all apartment complexes in the city of San Diego with 50+ residential units are required to separate recyclable materials from other solid waste and make these recyclables easily available for curbside pickup. All complexes under 50 units will be required to participate in this program on January 1, 2010.
According to the city of San Diego, Property managers and owners are responsible for providing:
- Recycling services including:
- Collection of recyclables at least twice a month
- Collection of at least plastic and glass bottles and jars, paper, newspaper, metal containers, and cardboard
- Designated recycling collection areas
- Appropriate recycling containers and signage as specified in the Recycling Container and Signage Guide for City Recycling Ordinance
- Collection of recyclables at least twice a month
- Education including:
- Types of materials accepted in recycling program
- Location of the recycling containers
- Tenant's responsibility to comply with the City ordinance
(Education must be provided annually to all tenants, upon move-in, and when there are changes to the program.)
- Types of materials accepted in recycling program
As a public service, the city of San Diego offers instructions on How to Set Up an Apartment/Condominium Recycling Program.
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