Compostable Produce Bags
EDCO states that the new compostable bags available at grocery stores may
NOT be placed in the green bins
as they contaminate the material. All organic material must be placed loosely
inside the green container for collection. Paper bags are acceptable.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
The Door-to-Door (or home) HHW collection service is offered to any Solana Beach resident for a small co-payment of $10.00
(the City subsidizes the disposal cost). To set up an appointment, please call
(877) 443-2371. The Door-to-Door (or home)
HHW collection service is available to qualifying homebound or senior residents (age 65 and over) at no charge.
Please visit the
City of Solana Beach Hazardous Waste page for a
list of elligible items (which includes e-waste and household batteries).
In addition to the Door-to-Door collection service, there are two regional permanent collection facilities that are
open every Saturday (except holiday weekends) from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Residents can bring their HHW to these facilities
free of charge (the City subsidizes the disposal cost). The Vista facility is located at:
1145 East Taylor Street at Laguna Lane
The Poway facility is located in the South Poway Business Park at:
12325 Crosthwaite Circle at Stowe Drive
Secure Drop-boxes for Prescription Drugs
Do you have any unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs?
These items have been determined to present substantial risks to our community
by either falling into the wrong hands, or by damaging our environment through improper disposal.
Check out these safe disposal locations:
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The Solana Beach Vons now has a Prescription Drop-Off box associated with medtakebackcalifornia.org.
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The San Diego County's Sheriff Department has one located at the Encinitas Station located at
175 North El Camino Real that is associated with
safe.pharmacy.
