The City of San Diego has now implemented a recycling ordinance and privately-serviced apartment and condominium complexes, businesses and special events will be required to start a recycling program if they do not already have one in place. The ordinance will be phased in as follows:
Effective February 18, 2008:
Residential buildings served by private waste haulers:
Single family
Apartments and condominiums - 100 units or more
Commercial - 20,000 square feet or more
Special events
Effective January 1, 2009:
Apartments and condominiums - 50 units or more
Commercial - 10,000 square feet or more
Effective January 1, 2010:
All Apartments and condominiums
All Commercial facilities
*To view the ordinance on the San Diego City Website, Click Here.