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

CITY SANDBAG LOCATIONS

Carlsbad
For more information, visit the
City of Carlsbad sandbag webpage
Call 442-339-2980

Chula Vista (Map)
1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista CA 91911
For more information visit the
Chula Vista Department of Public Works webpage
Call 619-397-6000
*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per residents*

Coronado
Bandel Park (Map)
1000 J Ave (10th & J), Coronado, CA 92118
Coronado Cays Parking Lot (Map)
Across the street from Coronado Cays Fire Station, 101 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118
*City residents only*

Del Mar (Map)
2240 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Mon – Fri., 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
P: 858-755-3294
*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*
Bags filled using available sand at Public Work

El Cajon (Map)
City of El Cajon Public Works
1050 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
24 hrs./day, 7 days/week
P: 619-441-1658
*Incorporated City residents only (ID Required)*

Encinitas (Map)
160 Calle Magdalena 
For more information, visit the
City of Encinitas Facebook page
Sand and sandbags available
*City residents only; self-service*

Escondido (Map)
Escondido Sports Center
3333 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
M – Fri., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
P: 760-839-4668 Bring a shovel
*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*

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

La Mesa (Map)
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 (Map)
7853 Central Avenue
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
M – Fri. 8 AM – 5 PM
P: 619-825-3835
*City residents only; Limit 10 bags*

National City Library  (Map)
1401 National City Blvd.
Bring a shovel
* City residents only (ID Required); Limit 5 bags per residence*

Oceanside Moody’s Recycling (Map)
3210 Oceanside Blvd.
Hours vary P: 760-433-3316
Bring a shovel
*City residents only; 10 sandbags per resident*

Poway
For details, visit the
City of Poway’s Winter Storms webpage

San Diego
For details, visit the
City of San Diego’s Storm Preparedness webpage

San Marcos (Map)
Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
Available sun up to sun down
P: 760-752-7550
Self-service in parking lot

Santee (Map)
9534 Via Zapador Santee, CA 92071
Available 24 hrs.
P: 619-258-4195 ext. 300
Self-service outside gate

Solana Beach (Map)
Solana Beach City Hall
635 S Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075
P: 858-720-2470
Self-service in parking lot

Vista (Map)
1165 E. Taylor St., Vista, CA 92084
M – Th. 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Every other Fri. 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
P:  760-639-6177
*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*

• If needed, empty sandbags are 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.
  • Council District 1 – Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.
  • Council District 2 (inland) – North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave.
  • Council District 2 (coastal) – Robb Field Athletic Area, 2525 Bacon St.
  • Council District 3 – Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive.
  • Council District 4 – Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive.
  • Council District 5 – Scripps Ranch Community Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Drive.
  • Council District 6 – Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive.
  • Council District 7 – Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave.
  • Council District 8 – Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Ave.
  • Council District 8 – Silver Wing Recreation Center, 3737 Arey Drive.
  • Council District 9 – City Heights Recreation Swim and Tennis Center, 4380 Landis St.

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