Trash and Recycling Collection
Who provides trash and recycling services in Del Mar?
Waste Management is the only franchised waste hauler authorized to provide trash and recycling services to Del Mar residents and businesses.
Are there any exceptions to utilize this hauler?
There are only limited circumstances by which other operators are allowed to provide service in Del Mar. If a construction company is working at your residence or business, they may haul away debris from the construction site. However, the construction company is not allowed to retain a separate waste transport subcontractor to haul away the material. Additionally, residents and businesses may haul away material using their own pickup truck or trailer in Del Mar.
What is the schedule for trash pick-up in Del Mar?
Please contact the Finance Department for schedule information, or you may call Waste Management directly at (858) 452-9810 or 1-888-929-9411.
Is there a place in Del Mar where I can cash in my aluminum cans and other commodities?
Waste Management has a buy back center located at 2265 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar where recyclables may be cashed in or dropped off at Liberty Recycling. For questions please call them directly at (858) 481-2223.
What types of recyclables are collected at the curb?
Coast Waste provides a weekly collection of the following materials from all single-family residences and businesses:
Aluminum cans
Metal Cans
Glass Bottles
Clear/Cloudy Plastic Containers with either #1or #2 Recycling Symbol
Newspaper
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
What yard waste materials can be collected in Del Mar?
The following waste materials can be collected and recycled by Coast Waste:
Grass & leaves
Yard trimmings
Untreated, unpainted lumber
Tree & shrubbery clippings less than 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter
Unflocked, unsprayed Christmas trees devoid of metal ornamentation or stands. If the tree is taller than 6, please cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut in half. Please call for holiday schedule (858) 452-9810.
Waste materials for recycling must be placed in separate trash containers placed at least three feet away from your trash cans.
Who is in charge of regional solid waste material?
The operations of the former County of San Diego Solid Waste Division have been transferred to a regional Solid Waste Authority comprised of several cities (including Del Mar) and the County of San Diego. This agency has made great strides in making the solid waste disposal system operate more efficiently by reducing the costs of disposal for residents and businesses.
How do I get rid of bulky items?
One free bulky item pick-up is provided annually each year for Del Mar residents. Notice of this date is included in your bi-monthly bills. You may also contact the City Managers Department at (858) 755-9313 to find out your next scheduled service.
Hazardous Waste and Bulky Item Disposal
What is the proper procedure for disposing/recycling computer monitors and televisions?
Computer monitors, televisions, and even ATM machines and video cameras have a cathode ray tube (CRT) or picture tube that converts electronic signals into visual images. California banned the landfill disposal of CRTs because each one contains an average of 4 to 8 pounds of lead. Although there are no health hazards associated with handling intact, unbroken computer monitors or televisions, it is important to keep them out of our landfills where they can contaminate soil and groundwater. Heres the good news; there are an increasing number of safe and legal options for both disposal and recycling of E-waste.
The Liberty Recycling Yard (located at 2265 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar) is available to handle electronic waste with a charge of 50 cents per pound. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 8-4 and is closed for lunch each day. Their phone number is (858) 481-2223.
Where do I take hazardous waste?
Del Mar residents have a few options for disposal of hazardous waste: 1.) you may take household hazardous waste to facilities in Poway and Vista. The Poway facility is located at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle and is opened between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays ONLY. For further information, please contact the Poway facility at (800) 444-4244. The Vista facility is located at 1145 E. Taylor Street and is open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays ONLY. For further information, please contact the Vista facility at (800) 444-4244. 2.) Del Mar residents now have the option of home collection of materials for a $10 co-payment. To arrange a collection at your home, please call Clean Harbors at (800) 444-4244.