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Green bins rolling out to residents in the City of San Diego

Need trash and recycling collection? Bin there and done that. In 2023, your black and blue bins will have a new companion — the green bin, designed to collect organic wastes.

San Diego is beginning efforts to implement California State Senate Bill 1383 (SB-1383), an ordinance put into effect to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills. This effort will reduce methane emissions, part of a statewide initiative to combat short-lived climate pollutants.

SD trash bins — The trio to bins you’ll see outside of local households.

🗓 When will this begin?

SB-1383 was scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2022, but was delayed for residents in the City of San Diego due to the size of the program and the resources required, among other reasons. The bill also includes phased regulations for food distribution businesses like grocers and restaurants, but those regulations started last year or will begin in 2024.

The green bin distribution process began yesterday for some households serviced by San Diego’s Environmental Services Department, but many people are still waiting. The rollout will continue citywide through the summer, with ~15,000 bins delivered weekly through August. Your timeline to receive your 95-gallon green bin depends on the day your trash is collected.

Residents will also receive a kitchen pail to store food scraps and transport them into green bins.

Once you have your green bin, organic waste collection will happen weekly with your regularly scheduled trash pick-up.

Green Waste Bin — From kitchen pail to green bin.

🏢 But I live in a shared residence

If you live in a multi-family complex where you are not directly responsible for trash collection — like an apartment or a condo — the building must abide by SB-1383.

This means a capacity of 5 gallons of organic waste collection per housing unit, even if the complex uses a private hauler. Residents will also be eligible to receive smaller, 35-gallon green bins.

🌿 What goes inside?

SB-1383 aims to keep organic wastes out of landfills because this emits 20% of the state’s methane. Your green bins are different than the blue recycling bins, and should be used for:

Food scraps, but just the edible parts, not the packaging.
Yard trimmings like leaves and grass or non-hazardous woods like twigs.
Food-soiled paper waste, like napkins or coffee filters.

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Thursday, Jan. 12

The Links | Through Sunday, Jan. 22 | 7 a.m.-9:32 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $100-$225 | Swing into the ballpark for this nine-hole golf experience.
Free Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics Workshop | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Crown Hills Clubhouse, 1821 Victoria Park Terrace, Alpine | Free | Learn the basics of bokashi — a fermentation method used to compost food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids.

Friday, Jan. 13

Toddler Time: Science + Nature | Friday, Jan. 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego | Free | Bring the little ones for nature-based activities, games, stories, and art-making led by museum staff.
Nate Jackson | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $20 | Share laughs with the comedian who’s worked with Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, and Leslie Jones.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Through Sunday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | OB Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave., San Diego | $32-$36 | An adult cast performs an R-rated version of this play about a spelling B-E-E.

Saturday, Jan. 14

POPOVICH Comedy Pet Theater | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego | $30-$40 | A family-friendly show featuring rescue animals showing off their talents.
Taylor Swift Rave | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 8 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $20 | A party celebrating the artist Swifties know all too well.

Sunday, Jan. 15

San Diego Sockers vs. Kansas City Comets | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 5:05 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $25-$55 | Kick your support of local soccer into high gear.

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A FRESH BATCH OF EVENTS

Weather

70º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF reaches its closest point to the Sun today, Jan. 12. For your best odds of catching this once-in-600-lifetimes spectacle, watch northwestern dark skies during the Saturday, Jan. 21, new moon, or on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 1, when it’s closest to Earth. ☄️ (Space.com)

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:51 a.m.
Set: 5:01 p.m.

Tide

Low: 5:57 a.m. + 6:41 p.m.
High: 12:56 a.m. + 11:39 a.m.
Water Temperature: 59º

Civic

Yesterday, Mayor Todd Gloria delivered the 2023 “State of the City Address.” He emphasized plans to make infrastructure repairs, the acceleration of affordable housing developments, and strategies to provide resources for residents facing homelessness, among other issues. Gloria also celebrated reductions in crime rates and the progress the city made recovering from the pandemic. 🗣
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to elect Nora Vargas as the Chair of the Board for 2023. Vargas is the first Latina to serve in the role, and was endorsed by Nathan Fletcher, who is currently serving as the District 4 supervisor. 🤝

Community

After 22 years of planning, the Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center will open on Sunday, Jan. 15, on the UC San Diego Campus in La Jolla. The 6,500-sqft space will serve students by hosting events that help build a Jewish community, educate students, and observe holidays. ✡️ (La Jolla Light)

Tech

Two local businesses — South 8 Technologies and Tyfast Energy — have been granted $5 million by the US Department of Energy to enhance the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. US Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk visited San Diego this week and hopes the advancements will aid the Biden Administration’s goal of supporting clean energy. ⚡ (Times of San Diego)

Open

UC San Diego is buzzing over its latest addition, just in time for the winter 2023 term: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. The local chain debuted a coffee bar on the east side of campus, near the new Epstein Family Theatre, open both to students and the public. ☕

Closing

Two local Bed Bath & Beyond stores are heading to their final resting place. Retail locations in Chula Vista and Santee were included on a list of 62 closures, part of a restrategizing plan announced by CEO Sue Gove. The final days of business have not yet been determined. 🛏️ (USA Today)

Announced

New Orleans-themed fun is coming to SeaWorld San Diego during the park’s “Mardi Gras” event. The seasonal celebration returns on select dates Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Feb. 26, and will bring performances, music, costumes, and cuisines influenced by Creole and Cajun flavors. 💜

Ranking

Yelp shared its list of the top 50 plant shops of all time in the US and Canada, and two local stores got two green thumbs up. City Farmers Nursery in City Heights planted itself at No. 33 while Cuffel Farms in Clairemont Mesa East is No. 36. 🪴 (Yelp)

Wellness

Looking to magic up more sunshine indoors? This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth + brightness. ☀️*

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Six meals, one roof 🍽

Mission + Garnet gets ready to open in Pacific Beach

Getting hungry, Pacific Beach? Wave hello to a new 4,000-sqft food hall at the corner of Mission Boulevard and Garnet Avenue — appropriately named Mission + Garnet. The project is the vision of local restaurateur Scott Slater, and we see signs that it’s getting ready to open.

Mission Garnett food PB — One PB location, many restaurants.

So far, there are six restaurants on the roster:

Spitfire, known for its north of the border tacos.
Head Lettuce, chopping up fresh salads and healthy eats.
Checkered Churros, home of the waffle/churro hybrid.
Harvey Carvers, a new restaurant serving whole meat sandwiches.
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos, serving its namesake entrée all day.
Scotty Dogs, elevating your hot dog experience.

The new collective is slated to open in early 2023, and is currently hiring for positions at all six stores. The project was first announced in 2021, and will make use of a space that formerly housed the PB Denny’s that was damaged by a fire in 2018.

Another local food hall is always a plus.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. We’re in for a warmer day — and I’m hoping to see some sunshine poke through. But, more rain is likely this weekend, and if you want to make the most of it, you can get a rain barrel and collect the water.

The city even offers rebates, but I don’t have enough space for a large barrel. My goal is to save enough water to get my plants through the month — though I have a lot to take care of. 🌱

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Mark your calendars for these 14 big events coming to San Diego this year.

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