To properly dispose of these products, residents in the City of San Diego need to make an appointment at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility by calling 858-694-7000 (Monday through Friday, a.m. to 5 p.m.). The facility is open Saturdays to those with appointments only.
Improperly Prepared Trash : If your trash is not in approved containers or is not securely tied up, the garbage collector may refuse to take it. Excess Weight or Volume Collection Schedule Service Restrictions Missed Pickup Address Issues Local Regulations
If everything was in order, wait until the end of the day because sometimes garbage trucks may run late. If your garbage is still not collected, contact your local waste management service the following day to report the missed pickup and request a rescheduled collection.
Please call (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your scheduled service day to schedule bulky item pickup.
Yes, many garbage trucks do have cameras, but not all. It all depends on the type of camera in question. There are different types of cameras on the market.
All local governments acted in their traditional role as public authorities responsible for providing waste management services.
The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department operates a Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility located at the entrance to the Miramar Landfill. Products labeled with words such as "danger, warning, poison, caution, flammable and corrosive," are household hazardous waste.
Leaving an it on the curb isn't a good idea, either, since you'll have no way to ensure it will be disposed of properly. The safest, most responsible way to recycle or dispose of a refrigerator is to ask for help from a professional.
Certain types of hazardous/special waste are banned from landfill sites including those that are explosive, corrosive, flammable or infectious. All liquid waste is also banned from landfill. Hazardous/special waste must be treated before it is sent to landfill.