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San Diego Launches 'Lid Lifters' for Zero-Waste Initiative

11/13/2025

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San Diego, California, is launching a program where Compliance Officers, called "lid lifters," inspect trash bins before collection to ensure proper sorting, supporting the city's zero-waste goal.
The program follows California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) to reduce organic waste in landfills.
Inspectors will use "oops" tags to notify residents of mistakes instead of fines, conducting annual home inspections as part of a campaign toward recycling and composting.

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San Diego, California, is launching a program where Compliance Officers, called "lid lifters," inspect trash bins before collection to ensure proper sorting, supporting the city's zero-waste goal.
The program follows California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) to reduce organic waste in landfills.
Inspectors will use "oops" tags to notify residents of mistakes instead of fines, conducting annual home inspections as part of a campaign toward recycling and composting.