In June, the city of San Diego approved a historic and controversial trash fee. It affects most residents living in single-family homes or in multifamily developments with four or fewer units. Before now, the city did not charge for the service.
The city is sending new mailers to residents this week as a reminder to choose the size of their trash cans by Sept. 30. This can be done through the city’s online portal.
Most customers have not yet enrolled in the new service according to Jeremy Bauer, the assistant director of the city’s Environmental Services Department…