VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
City of San Diego is Flipping Lids to Boost Recycling Awareness
If you’ve seen an “oops” tag on your trash or recycling bin, it’s part of the City’s new “lid flip” inspections—quick checks to help residents recycle correctly and prevent fires or equipment damage caused by hazardous items like batteries and propane tanks.
Conducted by the Environmental Services Department under state law SB 1383, the checks identify contamination and provide feedback without penalties. The goal – to improve recycling safety and reduce waste across San Diego. For help or questions, residents can contact ESD at 858-694-7000 or trash@sandiego.gov
City to Reinvest Parking Meter Revenue into Neighborhood Repairs
The San Diego City Council has approved nearly $2 million in parking meter revenues to fund infrastructure repairs in the communities where the money was collected. The move pauses the City’s Community Parking District program as officials work to modernize parking management and improve transparency.
According to Transportation Director Bethany Bezak, the funds will help tackle urgent needs such as the 1,200 streetlight outages in Downtown. City crews will begin repairs immediately, using revenues to fix streetlights, sidewalks, and safety issues across affected neighborhoods. Residents can report repair needs through the Get It Done app or at sandiego.gov/get-it-done.
Space Available in San Diego’s Safe Parking Program
The City of San Diego’s new Safe Parking site in Point Loma, known as H Barracks, currently has over 100 spaces available for people living in their vehicles. Operated by Jewish Family Service, Safe Parking sites include restrooms, basic needs assistance, access to resources, mental health services and job training, and participants work with case managers to create individual housing goals.
To consolidate resources, the City will temporarily close its Aero Drive lot later this month, saving about $23,000 monthly in operating costs. With four active sites remaining, the program continues to serve over 1,000 people annually, connecting hundreds to permanent housing. Individuals in need are encouraged to schedule an intake session with JFS via an online form (secure.jfssd.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=contact_safe_parking) or by calling 858-637-3373.
