Free Sandbags for Rain/Soil Erosion Control – Incorporated SD County

• January 10, 2018
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Sells sand and gravel.  Does not accept for recycling.

Sandbags are available for residents throughout the County. Agencies across the county are offering free sand and sandbags to residents within their jurisdiction to help protect homes, neighborhoods, streets, and other properties from flooding and soil erosion. Residents need only to bring their own shovel to the locations listed. It is a good idea to call ahead to confirm sand and bag availability.

For a list of locations offering sandbags to both city and unincorporated areas go to:

https://www.alertsandiego.org/en-us/preparedness/flooding

Carlsbad
For a list of locations, visit: https:// www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/ emergency-services/potentialhazards

Limited to 10 sandbags per household. Sandbags are prefilled. Please call 442-339-2980 with questions

El Cajon
City of El Cajon Public Works
1050 Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020

24 hrs./day, 7 days/week P: 619-441-1658

*City of El Cajon incorporated residents only (ID Required)

Chula Vista
1800 Maxwell Road Chula Vista, CA 91911

M – Th., 6:30 AM – 3 PM (arrive prior to 3:00 PM)
Every other Fri. 6:30 AM – 3 PM P: 619-397-6000

* City of Chula Vista residents only
* Limit 10 bags per residents with ID

Encinitas
For more information, visit:
https://encinitasca.gov/Government/ Departments/Public-Works/FieldOperations/StreetMaintenance#Sandbags

P: 760-633-2800

Coronado
– Corner of 1st Street & Alameda Blvd.
– Corner of 4th Street & Alameda Blvd.
– North Beach Restrooms: 320 Ocean Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118

M-Th., 7 AM – 4:30 PM Fri., 7 AM – 3:30 PM

P: 619-522-7380

*City of Coronado residents only

Escondido
Escondido Sports Center
3333 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
M – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM
P: 760-839-4668
*Limit 10 bags per resident with ID *Bring shovel with you

Del Mar
2240 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
M – F 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Del Mar Public Works: 858 -755 -3294

Imperial Beach
865 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
M – Fri., 8:00AM—5:00PM
(Closed every other Friday)
P: 619-423-8223

La Mesa
8152 Commercial St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
M -Th. 6 AM – 3:30 PM and Every other Fri. 6 AM – 2:30 PM
P: 619-667-1450

*City residents only (ID Required)

Lemon Grove
7853 Central Avenue,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
M – Fri. 8 AM – 5 PM

P: 619-825-3835

*Limit 10 bags. City residents only

San Marcos
201 Mata Way
San Marcos, CA 92069
24 hrs. (self-serve in parking lot)
San Marcos Public Works: 760-752-7550

National City
For more information, visit:
www.nationalcityca.gov/ government/fire/fire-administration/ get-free-sandbags

P: 619-336-4580

Santee
9534 Via Zapador
Santee, CA 92071

Self-serve outside gate
Available 24 hrs
P: 619-258-4195 ext. 300

Oceanside

City Operations Center
4927 Oceanside Blvd.
(760) 435-4500
Mon – Fri. 9 AM – 2 PM
10 bags per resident (bring shovel)

Moody’s Recycling
3210 Oceanside Blvd.
Hours vary– Call ahead
P: 760-433-3316
Free sandbags (you shovel) or pre-filled bags for $1.50Poway

For a list of locations, visit: Poway.org/245/Winter-Storms

Vista
1165 E. Taylor St.
Vista, CA 92084

M – Th. 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Every other Fri. 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Vista Public Works Department: 760-639-6177

City of San Diego – Bags only, available at the following recreation centers.  Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per City of San Diego household or business, and sand is not provided.  For more information contact Stormwater Division at 619-235-1000

Council District 1 Pacific Beach Recreation Center 1405 Diamond St. San Diego 92109	Council District 2 North Clairemont Recreation Center 4421 Bannock Ave. San Diego 92117	Council District 2 Robb Athletic Field 2525 Bacon St. San Diego 92107
Council District 3 Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Golf Course Dr. San Diego 92102	Council District 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center 6401 Skyline Dr. San Diego 92114	Council District 5 Scripps Ranch Recreation Center 11454 Blue Cypress Dr. San Diego 92131
Council District 6 Standley Recreation Center 3585 Governor Dr. San Diego 92122	Council District 7 Allied Gardens Recreation Center 5155 Greenbrier Ave. San Diego 92120	Council District 8 San Ysidro Community Activity Center 179 Diza Rd. San Diego 92173
Council District 9 City Heights Recreation Center 4380 Landis St. San Diego 92105

For more information on County flooding resources pleas visit here.

Post-Storm Sandbag Guidance

With rainy season approaching, residents may want to consider keeping their sandbags (filled or empty) for reuse.  Generally, clean and dry sandbags can be stored out of the sunlight in a covered, above-ground location.

If used sandbags are uncontaminated, you can empty the sand and then save, repurpose or dispose of the empty bags.

If you see or suspect that your sandbags are contaminated (e.g., in contact with raw sewage, industrial chemicals, petroleum products, etc.), handle them with protective gear, including gloves and protective eyewear.  Dispose of them at select landfills or through a hazardous waste contractor (as appropriate).  As additional handling and paperwork will be required, please contact the landfill facility or operator in advance for more information

Do not place bags in recycle bin.   Empty bags can be placed in trash cans if you choose not to reuse them.  You may also take them directly to a landfill.  Local landfills (Miramar, Sycamore, Otay, and Borrego Springs) can accept sandbags used for stormwater control during the recent storm.

Full sandbags should not be placed in carts or dumpsters for pick-up (due to their weight).  The sand can be raked into soil or added to planters or flowerbeds as a soil amendment instead.

For questions not covered here, incorporated city residents can contact 1-800-237-BLUE or 1-800-237-2583