Otay Sustainability Park Tour

Date/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 5:00PM

Location: 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Tour Description: Republic Services’ Otay Sustainability Park is a fully integrated materials management and renewable resource facility. Originally developed to support long-term waste reduction and resource recovery goals, the site has grown into a hub for innovative recycling and sustainability practices. During the tour, attendees will see our 400-ton-per-day composting and food waste recycling operation, the construction and demolition (C&D) recycling center, and active landfill operations. Along the way, they’ll learn how these systems work together to divert materials from disposal, recover valuable resources, and support a more sustainable future for the community.

Cost: $40

Capacity: 24 participants

PPE Requirements: Closed-toe shoes

Petco Park Tour

Date/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 5:00PM

Location: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Tour Description: Go behind the scenes at Petco Park, one of the nation’s leading sustainable sports venues, and discover why it’s celebrated as one of the greenest ballparks in the country. This exclusive tour takes you into the chiller plant, solar infrastructure, waste‑diversion hubs, and other cutting‑edge initiatives that power the stadium’s award‑winning sustainability program. You’ll experience how the Padres are redefining what an eco‑forward sporting and event venue can be. Don’t miss your chance to explore the ballpark like never before.

Cost: $40

Capacity: 24 participants

Waiver Required: Download here

PPE Requirements: Walking shoes, comfortable clothing

The Reuse and Repair Collective: A Zero Waste San Diego Project

Date/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 5:00PM

Location: 611 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

Tour Description: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zero Waste San Diego Reuse & Repair Collective — a first-of-its-kind community hub dedicated to reuse, repair, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Opened in 2025, this 7,000-square-foot collaborative space was created to help move our communities “beyond the bin” by empowering people to repair, reuse, share, and rethink waste.

Founded by the team behind the SD Fixit Clinic, which has hosted more than 300 community repair events since 2016, the Collective expands this work into a permanent space where community members can learn practical repair skills, access shared tools, and participate in a growing local reuse economy.

The tour offers a fun and inspiring look at how communities can come together to extend the life of everyday items while building skills, connection, and environmental stewardship.

During the tour, attendees will:

• Explore our dedicated repair and maker spaces, including the sewing room, bike repair room, tool library, and classrooms

• Learn how community repair programs help reduce waste, conserve resources, and build resilience

• See examples of repaired and reused items and hear stories from our repair community

• Learn about volunteer opportunities, workshops, memberships, and upcoming programs

• Discover how reuse and repair support climate action, affordability, and local circular economy efforts

• Get an inside look at how we track repair impact and material diversion through our community programs

Cost: $40

Capacity: 27 participants

PPE Requirements: Closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing.

San Diego Airport

Date/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 5:00PM

Location: 2417 McCain Road, San Diego, CA 92101

Description: Attendees will learn about various waste initiatives at the San Diego Airport including composting, zero waste events, and diversion programs with airlines and concessions. After the presentation, attendees will take an airside tour of the San Diego Airport to view the waste facilities and learn about other environmental programs.

Cost: $40

Capacity: 23 participants

PPE Requirements: N/A

Waste Less, Feed More: A San Diego Impact Tour

Date/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 6:00PM (*Return traffic is anticipated to be very heavy for this tour. Your return time is scheduled to be at approximately 6:00 pm, but due to the unpredictability of traffic, you could experience delays.”)

Location: 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego CA 92121

Tour Description: Attendees will experience an immersive, two‑part tour showcasing how San Diego’s leading hunger‑relief organizations are fighting food insecurity while advancing sustainability.

The program begins at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the largest hunger‑relief organization in the region, serving an average of 400,000 people each month and distributing more than 50 million pounds of food annually. Guests will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Food Bank’s operations and infrastructure, including innovative green initiatives such as its in‑house composting and recycling center and partnerships with local animal ranchers that help reduce waste. The tour highlights food recovery efforts through the Fresh Rescue program, food donation sorting processes, and warehouse operations featuring specialized equipment like repack and pallet‑wrapping machines. Attendees will also learn how collaborations with local farms and fishers help provide fresh, nutritious food to the community.

The experience continues at Feeding San Diego, the region’s only Feeding America partner food bank. Here, attendees will see how hunger relief and sustainability intersect through large‑scale food rescue efforts that keep good food out of landfills—32.6 million pounds rescued last year alone—while reducing carbon emissions. The tour includes a walk‑through of the 15,000‑square‑foot distribution center, featuring the warehouse, volunteer hub, and the Marketplace, where neighbors can access food with dignity. Participants will gain insight into how Feeding San Diego rescues food from farms, grocery stores, and suppliers to deliver millions of nutritious meals across the region.

Together, these tours offer a comprehensive look at how both organizations are transforming food recovery, reducing waste, and ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most.

Cost: $40

Capacity: 48 participants

PPE Requirements: Closed toed shoes required

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Day/Time: Wed. Sept 2nd » 1:50PM - 5:00PM

Locations:
San Ysidro Donation Center, Retail Store, and Community Employment Center located at 630 Front Street, San Ysidro 92173
San Ysidro Outlet Center located at 2383 Via Segundo, San Ysidro 92173

Tour Description: Attendees will tour Goodwill San Diego’s San Ysidro Donation Center, Retail Store, Community Employment Center and Outlet Center.

California Resource and Recovery Association conference attendees will tour our San Ysidro Donation Center, Retail Store, and Community Employment Center to learn about the beginning of the donation lifecycle. They will see what happens when a donation enters the facility, from processing and sorting to placement on the retail floor. As the largest nonprofit workforce development network in America, Goodwill San Diego supports individuals facing barriers to employment through skills training, job placement, career advancement opportunities, and other community-based services. All revenue from our social enterprise funds our free employment programs and services, which can be accessed through one of our six community employment centers. At the end of the tour, attendees will see the full community-based lifecycle and how every donation helps fund services that support their local community.

Our final stop will be at the San Ysidro Outlet Center which serves as Goodwill San Diego’s primary textile recovery facility. Attendees will learn about the multiple opportunities for end-of-life textiles, from diverse and highly discounted sales to recycling through the salvage market. The outlet features morning auctions and bin sales, with items first sold by the piece and later by the pound. In 2025, Goodwill San Diego rescued over sixty-seven million pounds of materials from our waste stream, with our outlet centers playing a key role in keeping donations in use and out of the landfill.

Cost: $40

Capacity: 55 participants

Waiver Required: Download Here

PPE Requirements: Closed-toe shoes required