Recently, the San Diego City Council reviewed a proposal for a trash fee linked to Measure B. The Environmental Services Department (ESD) presented an operational plan for the waste collection model, which will be implemented if approved in June.
If you oppose this plan, Proposition 218 allows you to submit a protest form. You can access the form directly through www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/trash-service-updates/proposed-solid-waste-management-fee Deadline: June 9, 2025.
Only formal written protests will be considered under the city’s Proposition 218 protest tabulating procedures and must be received before the close of the public hearing, either in person at the public hearing or via mail to the city clerk, 202 C ST., MS 2T, San Diego, CA 92101.
Protests delivered in person should be submitted in the first-floor lobby of 202 C ST., San Diego, CA 92101, at the office of the city clerk reception counter.
Please note: You must provide your own postage for mailed-in protest forms. The public hearing will be held June 9, 2025, at 2:00pm. Only one protest form per household/parcel will be accepted. 115,001 protest forms are required to reject the proposed fee. Written protests must contain a statement of opposition to the fee. Electronic protests (email, social media messages, etc.) will not be counted.
Additionally, Measure B may have affected your eligibility status. If implemented, you may fall into one of the following categories:
Newly Eligible – Customers transitioning to City collection.
Ineligible – Customers shifting to Franchise Hauler collection.
Measure B Prop 218 Notice– All those potentially affected by the proposed rate.
For questions or assistance, contact the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department at (858)694-7000 or email trash@sandiego.gov.
