San Diego County Sustainability

Make Your Home More Sustainable!💡

Borrow a FREE DIY Sustainability Toolkit on either Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM or Wednesday, June 17 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Lakeside to discover simple, hands-on ways to save energy, conserve water, and lower utility bills!

Participants also receive a tote bag with FREE giveaways (while supplies last).

✅ Toolkits must be reserved in advance online to guarantee availability.

🔗 More Details Here: https://tinyurl.com/toolkit-overview

Pollution in San Diego County’s waterways harms wildlife, lowers water quality, and can even affect our health 🌊 Learn more about some of the most common items polluting our environment, including:

🎈 Balloons
🔵 Nurdles

Swipe to Learn More ➡️

Did you know income-qualified unincorporated San Diego homeowners may install a solar panel system at no cost? 🌞

The San Diego Solar Equity Program is making clean energy more accessible to unincorporated residents.

💡 Reduce your carbon footprint
💡 Save on your monthly energy bill
💡 Receive up to $4/watt in incentives, intended to cover 100% of installation

The County program is currently accepting applications.

Check Your Eligibility & Apply → https://sdsolarequity.org

Live a Zero Waste Lifestyle! ♻️💚

Whether you’re looking to recycle, repair, donate, or safely dispose of an item, WasteFreeSD makes it easy — just search for the closest drop-off spots near you!

Check It Out Here: https://wastefreesd.org/

Dispose Safely! ♻️⚠️🛢️

Attend a Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM - 1 PM at Campo Road Station to safely drop off toxic, flammable, or corrosive items you can’t toss in the trash including old paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics & more!

‼️ Open to Unincorporated Residents Only ‼️

See Details Here: https://tinyurl.com/9dmrshkj

The County’s 2026–27 Recommended Budget is out now! Want a say? Learn about the budget and provide your feedback at a virtual community meeting on May 27 and a community open house on May 28.

For more information about the budget and the virtual meeting and open house: engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28

💧 Save Water, Save Money — One Barrel at a Time!

Attend a FREE Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM – 11 AM at the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon 🌿

Learn how to collect and store rainwater to keep your garden thriving while reducing your water bill!

🔗 Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc8txm92

🐝 Happy World Bee Day! 🌿

Planting native, pollinator-friendly plants is one of the simplest ways to support bees and local ecosystems! Even a small patch of natives goes a long way 🌱✨

Ready to get started? Find the perfect plants for your region: https://calscape.org/

Want to learn more about native landscapes? Check out: https://tinyurl.com/native-landscapes

We make it easy for you to provide feedback on the County’s proposed budget.

You can comment from the convenience of home – or wherever you are.

Join us for a virtual community meeting on May 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the link in the comments.