Recycling Market Development Zone

South San Diego

San Diego is the second largest city in California, with a population of 1.3 million people. South San Diego’s Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) includes the City of Chula Vista; a portion of the City of San Diego referred to as Otay Mesa, which encompasses the southeasternmost portion of the city; and an adjacent unincorporated area of the County of San Diego. The zone has over 7,500 acres zoned for industrial purposes. In addition, 1,416 acres of the zone have been designated a Foreign Trade Zone, which provides duty reductions and other benefits to importers, exporters, and certain product assemblers.

• Incentives
• Target Materials
• Infrastructure
• Contact

Incentives

Expedited permit processing and employee recruitment assistance are available for businesses that site within the zone. Because parts of the San Diego zone fall within the Otay Mesa and Chula Vista Enterprise Zones, special incentives are available to businesses that site within the Enterprise Zones. These include sales and use tax credits (up to $1 million for individuals and $20 million for corporations); tax credits on employee wages; and other tax savings for businesses, lenders and employees.

Target Materials

Materials identified include cardboard, newspaper, mixed waste paper, high-grade ledger, wood, yard waste, glass, plastics, metals, and construction/demolition wastes.

Infrastructure

The existing transportation system provides easy access to all parts of the City of San Diego and the county. Three freeways provide excellent access to the San Diego zone. In addition, there are adequate sewer, water, and electrical resources available for current and future development needs. The zone includes a port of entry into Mexico and a major customs facility. The completion of Route 125 will enhance the commercial and industrial connection between the City and County of San Diego’s Otay Region and Chula Vista’s industrial areas.

Contact Information

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Last updated: June 30, 2008