April 30 2024

Initial Board Direction to expand opportunities for local businesses to participate in County contracts

July 29 2024

Board Memo on County actions to enhance procurement and contracting practices

A Board Memo was sent to the Board of Supervisors with a progress update, as directed on April 30, 2024. This memo included direction for OSEJ to initiate an assessment of opportunities for sharing, reusing, repairing, remanufacturing, and upcycling existing materials and programs.


January 21 2026

San Diego Reuse & Repair Network Meeting

We attended and presented at the San Diego Reuse & Repair Network Meeting, which promotes reuse and repair as alternatives to landfilling. This engagement helped build partnerships and share the County’s vision for a circular economy.

February 18 2026

Zero Waste Symposium

We’ll be presenting at this annual event that brings together leaders, advocates, and community members to discuss strategies for reducing waste and advancing a circular economy.

February 20 2026

Circular Cities Network

We’ll be speaking to this group of government circularity professionals to learn what’s worked for similar projects in other regions. Their feedback will be used to inform this effort.

February 24 2026

Regional Recycling Working Group (virtual): 10 AM - 12 PM PST

The Regional Recycling Working Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to address a variety of topics related to waste management and recycling. These public meetings are open to all. 

Meeting time: 10 AM - 12 PM PST


Microsoft Teams meeting 

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March 02 → March 11 2026

Community Climate Conversations

By hosting in-person Community Climate Conversations, we can listen and learn from folks advancing circularity across the region. This input will help identify strategies, opportunities, and priorities that can inform recommendations to advance the circular economy.  

April → June 2026

Public Survey: Share Your Feedback

Take the survey and help shape the region’s circular economy! Your input will guide goals, actions, and strategies to reduce waste and keep materials in use.