Support our organization with a donation to our Driving the Mission fundraising campaign to support and sustain our equipment needs. Learn More
ANNOUNCEMENT: E-Waste Collection Suspended
As of March 19, 2025, Solana Center for Environmental Innovation's e-waste collection program has been paused until further notice. A City of Encinitas ordinance prevents our organization from operating e-waste collection within the city limits. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Please continue to utilize other resources to keep e-waste out of the landfill listed here https://www.encinitasca.gov/
Call 760-633-2618 or email council@encinitasca.gov
Down to Earth: Serving San Diego County
Our mission is to empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.
We catalyze individuals, businesses, and local jurisdictions to work together to change behaviors and make real, measurable impacts on our environmental problems.
Impact Report
Explore Solana Center's 2023-2024 work by the numbers.
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS CENTER
Community resources to support natural resource protection, waste prevention, and soil health in San Diego County.
Tool Lending Library
Borrow free tools for gardening at home, at school, or for completing home projects.
TAKE ACTION
Help us make a positive environmental impact in the San Diego region and beyond.
Residents
From water stewardship and waste recovery to composting, gardening, learn how to implement low-waste sustainable practices in your household. We offer workshops, consultations, resources and more!
Businesses
Make a change in your business with low-waste processes and education to save money and minimize waste. Contact us for a consultation or lunch & learn presentation.
Government
We're at the forefront of environmental innovation and know the solutions to help you reach your goals. Work with us to protect of San Diego region's natural resources and ecosystems.
Schools
Solana Center's science-based school programs inspire and empower students to live sustainably, to reduce and rethink waste, and to become change-makers on their campuses and in their communities.