Environmental Services Department
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.1404
in effect§ 22.1404 Environmental Services Department
(a) The Environmental Services Department is a City department. The department is responsible for providing residential refuse and recycling collection; pursuing waste reduction; and managing City landfills.
(b) The Director is the administrative head of the department and is appointed by, and may be removed by, the City Manager. The Director is the appointing authority of all personnel authorized in the department.
(c) The Environmental Services Department, under the direction of the City Manager, with policy direction from the City Council, is responsible for performing those duties and functions assigned and directed by the City Manager, including refuse and recycling collection services; managing the City’s solid waste franchise system; operating and maintaining active and inactive City landfills; maintaining and monitoring City-owned underground storage tanks; overseeing hazardous materials management at City facilities; collection and proper disposal of household hazardous waste; asbestos, lead and mold inspection and abatement services for City facilities; and code enforcement services for waste-related activities and lead paint hazards.
(“Environmental Services Department” added 10-24-2017 by O-20864 N.S.; effective 11-23-2017.)
(Amended 10-26-2018 by O-21004 N.S.; effective 11-25-2018.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division14.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026