Why I Love Oceanside

Our City has so much to offer! Our friends at Tri-City Medical Center share why they love where they live and their passion for our community.

WH Y I LOV E

I love Oceanside because you get southern hospitality but in a California beach town. The community is downto-earth, caring and people-oriented. I love that Camp Pendleton is right in our backyard. Being able to host the nation’s finest warriors (Marines) is not only an honor but is a steady reminder of how lucky we are to have freedom. Roger Cortez

Chief Compliance Officer, Tri-City Medical Center

As a former State Assembly Member representing Oceanside from 20122018, this amazing city holds a special place in my heart. I love this community because it holds high values and supports our military, environment and education. Oceanside highlights the best of California: beaches/harbor, agriculture, San Luis Rey Mission, industry, military, Oceanside Museum of Art and open spaces. I have been fortunate enough to serve this great community as a U.S. Marine Corps Colonel at Camp Pendleton, as well as on the Oceanside city council. Now, as Chair of the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Directors, I am proud to serve coastal North County’s largest hospital where we provide the best care to our Oceanside residents!

Rocky J. Chavez

Chairperson, Tri-City Healthcare District

I love the daytime farmer’s Market in Oceanside as well as the Sunset Market on the same day. The food is always delicious and there is such a fantastic variety always available! I love walking around and seeing what local artists have conjured in their studios as well. It is always an adventure.

Chiara W.

Emergency Room Technician, Tri-City Medical Center

C ALIFO R NIA

I love Oceanside because it’s a military town and that means a lot to me because both of my parents served in the United States Marine Corps. I was born at Tri-City Medical Center and had the privilege of growing up in Oceanside and watching it grow over the years. It really is the best place to live and work!

Hope Chaney

EVS Department Manager, Tri-City Medical Center

Oceanside is such a great place to call home. As a United States Marine Corps Veteran, I was introduced to Oceanside back in 1988, and I knew I would come back one day. My daughter moved to Oceanside and I knew that it was my time to rekindle my experience with such a welcoming town. I have been here five years now and am proud to say Oceanside is my new home. I have done more activities here in Oceanside than ever, from walking along the beach to cycling the San Luis Rey River and you can’t forget trotting the 5k on Thanksgiving. Oceanside is such a fun-loving community.

Eva England

Cardiovascular, Imaging and Pulmonary Service Line Administrator, Tri-City Medical Center

OCEANSIDE’S Food Scraps Recycling Program

In 2020, the City of Oceanside and Waste Management launched the Food Scraps Recycling Program for commercial and multi-family customers to guarantee compliance with current State legislation, AB 1826 and SB 1383, as well as support the City of Oceanside’s Climate Action Plan and Zero Waste Strategic Management Plan’s overall goal of reaching 75-90% diversion rate. Not only has this program reduced the amount of materials being sent to the landfill, but it also provides opportunities for businesses to right-size or down-size their current services to mitigate cost impact, if not provide overall cost savings. In Oceanside, recycling and food scraps services are cheaper than landfill services, resulting in savings when you minimize your landfill services and strive for zero waste. During the program roll out, the majority of the Oceanside business community has realized cost savings, totaling over $15,000 saved each month. Over the last two years, more and more Oceanside businesses have subscribed to the Food Scraps Recycling Program, ensuring compliance with local and State laws before 2022 and paving the way for a more sustainable City. From restaurants and grocery stores, to even hardware stores and automotive shops, Oceanside has multiple leaders who demonstrate that a successful program is possible regardless of their industry or business model. One business in particular that has proven that any business can have a successful Food Scraps Recycling Program is Bussey’s Automotive (1402 Mission Ave; www. busseysautomotive.com). Family owned and operated since 1946, Bussey’s Automotive was one of the first businesses to work with the City of Oceanside’s Zero Waste Technical Assistance (ZWTA) Team to add backend food scraps recycling services to their existing recycling and landfill service, train their staff, and

add signage to employee breakrooms, demonstrating the ease of adding a third stream. When first introduced to the Food Scraps Recycling Program, owner Dan Phillips had questions and concerns, especially being an auto service shop. But after a visit from the ZWTA Team, employee training, addition of interior bins provided by the City, and other resources, he quickly realized that this program was a great addition to his backend services and noticed that he and his employees created much more food scraps and food soiled paper than he first thought. “We love the program. It has really opened up our eyes to the fact that trash may not be ‘just trash’,” Dan said. “It can be recycled or reused, and disposed of properly.” SB 1383 will be going into effect January 1, 2022, further requiring all generators to have recycling and food scraps services. The City and Waste Management will continue to work with remaining businesses and multi-family customers to set up and roll out these services. Technical assistance, posters, signage, virtual and in person training, and free recycling starter kits will be available to assist with the transition. For questions or comments regarding service adjustments, bin deliveries or the program as a whole, including scheduling an in-person training or virtual one-on-one technical assistance appointment, please call the Zero Waste team at (760) 435-5457 or email oceansidefoodscraps@wm.com.

The City of Oceanside is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and has a target of reaching a 25% reduction by 2030 through its Oceanside Climate Action Plan and strategies outlined in its 2020 Zero Waste Plan. To learn more about these initiatives, visit www.ci.oceanside.ca.us and www.greenoceanside.org.