Mission Beach received blue recycling bins this fall for all residents who want ed to partake in San Diego\u2019s recycling system, and the road to going green has been a long one. “Mission Beach was the only area in the city that didn\u2019t have recycling or blue bins or pickup,” said Mission Beach Town Council (MBTC) board member Kat Ohlmann. While other communities around the nation have been recycling for decades, the push to make Mission Beach recycle-friendly has had its bumps along the way. Residents have balked at the change for a variety of reasons including not having enough space in the tight streets for more bins, and a fear that scavengers will increase in the area. But there was also a logistical problem for the community\u2019s recycling movement to hurdle. Because of the narrow roads and lanes all over the community, a special vehicle was needed to pick up the blue bins. “When [District 2 City Councilman] Kevin Faulconer came through with that [the Alley Cat vehicle], I think it was our last hurdle and now we finally have [recycling],” said Robert Craig, who is on the board of the MBTC and a proponent for bringing recycling to Mission Beach. The blue can system in Mission Beach has officially begun, but a number of residents have opted not to participate. Those residents are expected to deal with their recycling on an individual basis because throwing recycling in the trash is not permitted by law, and not recycling properly can lead to fines. On the subject of scavengers, residents are urged to report individuals digging through the bins. In addition, stickers are being provided for the bins that clearly state scavenging and rummaging through the recycling containers is illegal. “We have to not be so complacent,” Ohlmann said. San Diego\u2019s Environmental Services Department plans to step up patrols and inspections over the next month and a half. A plan to use locks on the blue cans is also being discussed among members of the MBTC. Mission Beach residents who have not requested a blue bin can call the Environmental Services Department at (858) 694-7000 to request one. Cans will be sent for a $25 delivery charge. Residents can call the same number to report scavengers Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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