This Saturday - 7th Annual Zero Waste Fair - Learn About Zero Waste Living

The City of Encinitas and “I Love A Clean San Diego” invite San Diego County residents to celebrate and learn about the importance of zero waste living with environmental resources from across the San Diego region!

Whether you are curious about what zero waste means or are actively working towards a low-waste lifestyle, this unique family-friendly event covers a variety of sustainability topics. Visitors will be able to:

-Attend mini segments ranging from sustainable fashion to current environmental justice initiatives

-Tour educational booths hosted by local zero waste businesses and organizations

-Listen to our panel of sustainability experts

-Learn about at least one real world action to make an immediate impact

Date: Saturday, June 25

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Drive

Please visit the event web page to register for the June 25 event.

Do you ride a bike or e-bike? Take some time today to watch the City’s bike and e-bike safety video to learn about what is allowed in the City of Encinitas, important laws and recommendations for riding safely. Please enjoy your summer and ride safely and responsibly.

Visit the City of Encintas e-bike webpage to learn bout classifications, rider requirements, rules of the road and more.  

Proper Disposal Guide - Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste and Universal Waste

Do you have questions about where to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste or Universal Waste? Use this updated guide as a resource for proper disposal.

View this PDF guide online.

2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report - Available Now

The San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) announces the release of their 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This federally and state mandated report provides a snapshot of the quality of the water that SDWD provides. The water delivered by the District not only meets, but exceeds, all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State Water Resources Control Board health standards.

You can find the report on the SDWD website at sdwd.org/2021waterqualityreport.pdf.

Encinitas Residents Asked to Step-Up and Conserve Water

As California enters its third consecutive dry year, following the driest January to March period in the State of California’s recorded history, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Water Resources Control Board took steps to drive water conservation at the local level. Local water suppliers have been called on to act and conserve water across all sectors.

In response, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and San Dieguito Water District are asking Encinitas residents to step-up and help Californians across the state manage the drought. The water districts strongly encourage their customers to follow these conservation actions:

Landscape watering conservation actions:

-Limit landscape watering to three or less assigned days per week:

-Odd-numbered addresses: water on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

-Even-numbered addresses: water on Saturdays, Monday and Wednesdays

-Limit effects of evaporation by watering before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

-Limit landscape irrigation with sprinklers to 10 minutes or less per water station, per assigned day

-Turn off water during rain and for 48 hours after

-Cut down on water waste from inefficient watering such as runoff or overspray

-Reduce water for landscapes and car washes by using a container such as a bucket or watering can, and a hand-held hose with positive shut-off nozzle or low-volume, non-spray irrigation

-Do not use potable water to irrigate non-functional turf (not regularly used for human recreational purposes, community events or sports) at commercial, industrial and institutional sites

General water conservation actions:

-Do not wash down paved or hard surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways and parking lots with potable water, except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitation hazards

-Repair all water leaks within 72 hours of detection or notification

-Stop operation of decorative fountains unless re-circulated or recycled water is used

-Serve and refill water in restaurants and food service establishments only upon request

-Offer guests in lodging establishments the option of not laundering towels and linens daily

-Use recycled or non-potable water for construction purposes when feasible

Please visit watersmartsd.org for water-saving rebates or incentives for your home or business.

For complimentary, site-specific water-saving recommendations from a certified irrigation professional, please visit or email your water district below.

-Olivenhain Municipal Water District provides services to portions of Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Diego, Solana Beach, and neighboring communities. Customers can visit olivenhain.com/evaluation to learn more, or email [email protected] with any questions.

-San Dieguito Water District serves the communities of Leucadia, Old Encinitas, Cardiff, and portions of New Encinitas. Customers can visit watersmartcheckup.org to learn more, or email [email protected] with any questions.

Since the challenging drought of the early 1990s, the San Diego region has made investments in conservation programs and a diverse portfolio of drought-resilient water supplies. As a result, the region has conserved substantial amounts of water and has sufficient water supplies for 2022 and the foreseeable future.