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Set to be presented to the City Council on Monday, the proposal would also reimburse recycling costs associated with the reconstruction of damaged private property.

Californians are now required to dispose of their organic waste, like food scraps, in specific bins.

San Diego residents still picking up the pieces from devastating floods on Jan. 22 will have some relief as the city will waive fees starting Tuesday for demolition, recycling and other recovery efforts.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading.

Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library for this 90-minute dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money, time, and resources, and how you can easily get compost, mulch, and wood chips for your garden, landscape, or farm. Fun fact: if you’re a City of San Diego resident, you can pick up 2 cubic yards of compost and 4″ mulch from the Greenery for free with proof of residency! FREE compost samples will be available to take home following the workshop! Please bring a five-gallon bucket, tub, or container to fill and take compost home. Please pre-register here to attend. In this workshop we will cover: ⁃ An overview of the City of San Diego’s new Organic Waste Recycling program ⁃ The importance of recycling organic waste ⁃ What happens to organic waste after it goes into your green bin ⁃ How the Miramar Greenery operates and available products ⁃ The benefits of compost, mulch, and wood chips for water conservation, weed suppression, soil amendment, and plant growth ⁃ How to use compost and mulch for gardening, landscaping, and farming This workshop is sponsored by the City of San Diego Environmental Services. Thanks to our host, the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library.

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Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at the Tecolote Nature Center for this 90-minute workshop to dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money, time, and resources, and how you can easily get compost, mulch, and wood chips for your garden, landscape, or farm. Fun fact: if you’re a City of San Diego resident, you can pick up 2 cubic yards of compost and 4″ mulch from the Greenery for free with proof of residency! Please pre-register to attend FREE compost samples will be available to take home following the workshop! Please bring a five-gallon bucket, tub, or container to fill and take compost home. In this workshop we will cover: - An overview of the City of San Diego’s new Organic Waste Recycling program - The importance of recycling organic waste - What happens to organic waste after it goes into your green bin - How the Miramar Greenery operates and available products - The benefits of compost, mulch, and wood chips for water conservation, weed suppression, soil amendment, and plant growth - How to use compost and mulch for gardening, landscaping, and farming This workshop is sponsored by the City of San Diego. Thanks to our host, Tecolote Nature Center. Part of a garden club? Please encourage other members to join you! For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Vice President Harris gave her most extensive comments to date on the fighting in Gaza, emphatically calling on Israel to do more to protect civilians.

Learn the basics of backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, expert educators from Solana Center will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs, and lifestyle. Learn more about composting and how it can benefit your garden, home, and community. In this workshop, you will learn: • What is composting and why it is so important • Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs • What tools and materials you’ll need • Which items are compostable and which to avoid • How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and notified of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop. All unincorporated residents will also receive a free kitchen scraps caddy, courtesy of the County of San Diego.

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