Communities: Agua Caliente

91903, 91906

Too Good to Go

Download the Too Good to Go app here:

https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (apple)

https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (google)

https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (other)

For businesses to sign up: 

MyStore – Too Good To Go

Ridwell Recycling Subscription Pickup Service

Don’t worry about your waste. Sustainably reuse and recycle your stuff with Ridwell.

See if we’re in your neighborhood.

Collect hard-to-recycle items in your Ridwell bags

We give you bags to store your regular categories like plastic film, batteries, light bulbs, textiles and more!

These are things we dispose of every day without a good recycling or reuse solution.

Carlsbad City Library – Battery Recycling

You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!

✅ AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
 Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.

Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.

Georgina Cole Library – Battery Recycling

You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!

✅ AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
 Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.

Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.

GotSneakers – Free Athletic Shoe Recycling

Our sneaker recycling program is and will remain 100% FREE. We do not collect any credit card or banking information from our sneaker recycling partners.

There is a service fee of $3.00 to process each sneaker recycling bag to balance the surging costs of shipping, materials, warehousing, and labor. This small fee will be deducted from your monthly payout. However, you will not be charged anything if your payout is less than $3.00.

We do not accept non-athletic footwear of any kind including but not limited to dress shoes, heels, sandals, wedges, water socks, rain boots, crocs, and other non-athletic styles. If you have non-athletic footwear that you would like to recycle, we recommend finding a local charity, homeless shelter, or other organization that will accept non-athletic footwear.

Sharia’s Closet

They provide free, emergency clothing to those in need. To donate clothing see website.

Epic Brand Water Filter Recycling

Save 5 Pitcher filters or 5 Bottle filter cartridges OR Save 3 of any of the same Smart Shield filters: Under Sink filter, Fridge filter, Sediment filter

MAIL them back including: a note with your first and last name, shipping address, email address, the type of filter you want, along with the unwrapped & unboxed filters. (Please don’t include any extraneous packaging! ex. bubble wrap, filter boxes/bags, packing peanuts, etc)

Get a free filter as your REWARD! ** Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing**

South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Services are reserved to residents of the City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, City of National City and Unincorporated County residents only. Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted. No appointment is required.

Services

-Drop off every Wednesday and Saturday between 9 AM – 1 PM at the South Bay HHW Facility on 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Proof of residency is required.

This facility will be closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Juneteenth, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day if observed on a Wednesday or Saturday.

  • DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Continue on Maxwell Rd. There will be a public works building on the left about a quarter mile down the road BEFORE you enter the Landfill. There is a large parking lot after the Public Works Building surrounded by a chain linked fence. Enter this parking lot where the sign says Hazardous Waste Drop-off with a left turn arrow.

–Pick up is available to elderly or home-bound residents for residents. If you live in City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, or City of National contact Republic Services at (619) 691-5122 to schedule a pick-up. If you live in the Unincorporated part of the County of San Diego contact the County of San Diego’s Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Call Center at (877) 713-2784 to schedule a pick-up.

Hours of operation: 

-Every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

-Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.

-Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets

-Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.

-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.

-Fiberglass must be double-bagged with no air in the bags (so they are less likely to rip) and have a total weight of no more than 125 pounds.

Other requirements:

-Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.

-Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores. Please note, containers are not returned.

-Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

Dream Electronic Recycling – San Marcos

FREE Electronics Recycling & Data Destruction

WE PROVIDE DROP OFF AND PICK UP SERVICES ALL AROUND SAN DIEGO
Drop off your electronics FOR FREE at:

2892 S Santa Fe Ave STE 109, San Marcos, CA
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (No Appointment Needed)

Request a FREE E-waste Pickup Online if you are a business or have multiple computing devices.

Or contact us directly at (619) 889-1305 or email us at info@dreamewaste.com and our dedicated team will promptly schedule a convenient pickup at your location.

We recycle all electronics with a cable, plug, or battery for free! Secure data destruction is always included at no cost.

The Trash Can Valet

The Trash Can Valet representative will send you a text the day before your trash collection day to notify you that your can(s) will be placed at the curb for next day collection.  The day of your trash collection, The Trash Can Valet will return your can(s), once emptied, to the specified place on your property.  Once a month your can(s) will be cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized before they are returned to your property.

 

Yes, you can (pardon the pun):

  • Up to 3 trash cans for $30
  • Additional trash cans (1- 3) $5/month
  • After the one-time cleaning you can choose to continue service on a monthly basis with the option of discontinuing service at any time.

Clean Earth

Commercially generated hazardous waste disposal options. This includes hazardous waste generated by small businesses, hospitals, schools, and organizations. Mailbag and pick up services available.

Small business disposal options are available upon qualification as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). A CESQG is a business that generates less than 27 gal, or 220 lbs, of hazardous waste per month or less than 1qt, or 2.2 lbs, of acute hazardous waste per month.

Contact Clean Earth for more information on disposing of business generated hazardous waste.

Baby Gear – Zero Waste Box | Terracycle

Please send us any brand of non-electronic items associated with babies and baby care.

What you can recycle

 

  • Baby Toys & Play Mats
  • Bottle Caps & Collars
  • Strollers & Walkers

This box does not accept:

  • Baby Clothing
  • Baby Diapers
  • Baby Related Waste
  • Electronics
  • Fabric
  • Lithium Ion Batteries
  • Stuffed Baby Toys

Auto Zone – Otay North

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – Tierrasanta

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – El Cajon South

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – Grantville

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

VTech & LeapFrog Toys Free Recycling Program | Terracycle

How it works

We’ve made getting started with the VTech® & LeapFrog® Toys Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your VTech and LeapFrog electronic learning devices and electronic toys to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

Spin Master Toy Free Recycling Program | Terracycle

How it works

We’ve made getting started with the Spin Master Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Spin Master toys, games, and packaging to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

ReBike San Diego

ReBikesd provides a safe space to rescue, repair and distribute bicycles while creating community through education and advocacy.

  • Have a bike gathering dust in your garage?
    Contact us and we will pick it up for free, and find it a new home.
  • Know someone who needs a bike?
    Contact us and we’ll do our best to find one for them.
  • Want to learn how to fix your bike?
    Contact us about our clinics.

uBreakiFix – San Marcos

uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices (it’s in our name after all). From the classic phone drop in the parking lot to the tablet in the toilet. Game consoles, too. We’ve seen it all. We understand how traumatic it is when you break your favorite devices and we want you to feel better the moment you walk in.

Accepts Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for recycling

uBreakiFix – Del Mar

uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices (it’s in our name after all). From the classic phone drop in the parking lot to the tablet in the toilet. Game consoles, too. We’ve seen it all. We understand how traumatic it is when you break your favorite devices and we want you to feel better the moment you walk in.

Accepts Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for recycling

Auto Zone – Escondido West

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – Oceanside West

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – Oceanside South

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Terra Electronic Recycling

San Diego FREE Electronic
Recycling & Data Destruction

Terra E-Waste Provides San Diego Sustainable Solutions for Electronics Recycling! We offer FREE drop off/pick-up services. To qualify for a FREE Pickup , please click here to check our policy. You may also contact us directly at 619-953-4655 or email us at terraewaste@gmail.com.

Vapes and e-cigarettes accepted free of charge with limited capacity.

San Pasqual Valley Soils-Compost

We love to give back to our community! On the second Saturday of each month we will offer our Featured Product to the public for free. You are invited to come and load up whatever amount you need for your own benefit.

Free if self-loaded into your vehicle using your own containers and tools. Product must be tarped in trucks or contained. *

Don’t miss out… it only happens once a month!

Mountain Meadow Mushrooms Compost-Escondido

Self Loading is available during our hours new hours ONLY

Thursday & Friday 7 am – 3 pm

Saturday 7 am – 1 pm

  • Bring your own shovel and containers.
  • Load as much as spent compost as you need. No limit.
  • Compost is available on a first come first serve basis.
  • Compost tends to be heavy when wet, please note that bags may break as you try to move your compost.
  • We recommend you bring a tarp and tie downs to prevent compost from spilling when you drive.
    • Our mushrooms are Pesticide FREE and USDA Certified Organic (by Where Food Comes From Organic Inc). However, our compost is not certified USDA Organic, but we use all organic materials for our mushroom growing; zero pesticides.

***Self Loading is Free

Compost Workshop-Escondido Community Garden

Free compost workshops are held at the Escondido Community Garden. The workshops include demonstration and instruction in building and maintaining a backyard compost pile and worm bin.

The workshops are hosted by the Community Garden, in conjunction with the City of Escondido. No reservations required. The workshop will go on rain or shine!

2025 Schedule

  • June 14, 2025
  • September 13, 2025

All workshops are held on Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 10 am, at the Escondido Community Garden, located on Centre City Parkway just north of Highway 78. Access the garden via Morning View Dr or Lincoln Avenue Park on the road or just inside the garden in the dirt lot on your left as you pull in.

Questions? Please call Recycling staff at 760-839-6216.

City of San Diego-Compost Giveaway

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive!

Events in 2025 Sun Runner Lot Fiesta Island

  • May 3rd
  • May 17th
  • June 7th

Also Check out Allied Gardens/Bejamin Library

  • May 25th 10AM-2PM

All you need to grab your free compost is a container. Some examples of containers include:

  • Paper Bags
  • Plastic bags
  • Bucket
  • Truck bed (with tarp covering)
  • limited number of shovels available to borrow

Remaining compost after the event is available to residents

Living Coast Compost Workshops

Compost Workshops

Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.

Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission)

On the first Sunday of the month, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting!

Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course.

Chula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.

Kars 4 Kids

A nonprofit dedicated to making vehicle donations simple and beneficial for donors while supporting children’s education and mentorship programs

Local Scoop

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Simply bring your own containers from home – jars, Tupperware, bags, or boxes – and fill up with as much or as little as you need.

We also provide 100% post-consumer recycled paper bags and have free, sanitized jars in the store if you come without a container.

JetStream Compressed Gas Service LLC

On-Site
Compressed
Gas Cylinder
Processing

  • Protect your team and the environment.
  • Reduce costs.
  • Support compliance.

We conduct cylinder recycling operations on non-hazardous and flammable compressed gas cylinders only. We do not handle  Hazardous compressed gas cylinders (e.g.: Chlorine, ammonia, pentaboraine.) but can arrange for a responsible party to handle them if needed.

 

JSCGS will inspect and segregate hazardous and non-hazardous cylinders before starting cylinder operations.

 

Non-hazardous Gasses

Non-hazardous compressed gas cylinders are limited to oxygen, nitrogen, breathing air or materials that can be vented to the atmosphere. Cylinders will be inspected and cataloged.  Then the cylinders will be vented and de-valved. De-valved cylinders will be marked and can be drilled to them render non-useable. Cylinders with damaged or inoperable valves shall have the valve bypassed and cylinder shall be drilled to render them non-usable.

 

Flammable Gasses

Flammable gases covered under this proposal are limited to propane, natural gas and acetylene.  Flammable gases will be flared onsite.  Cylinders then will be de-valved and marked. Cylinders then will be purged utilizing nitrogen. Purged cylinders then will be drilled to render them non-usable. Cylinders with damaged or inoperable valves shall have the valve bypassed and cylinder shall be drilled to render them non-usable.

 

Certificate of Recycling

JSCGS will provide a certificate of recycling for all cylinders recycled on site at the end of cylinder operations.

CorkClub.com

Save your wine corks!

  • Ship as many wine corks as you can up to 40 lbs per box.
  • Involve your friends, restaurants and more.
  • ​Limit 120 lbs of corks per shipment.

Wine Cork Recycling to benefit Earth’s sustainability. CorkClub & WidgetCo donate to Forest and Ocean Conservation for each natural wine cork received. For the synthetic wine corks, we see they are recycled. Let’s Help the Earth together!

Ship to:

Cork Club

5000 Gulf Fwy., Bldg. 6

Houston, TX 77204

San Diego Deconstruction and Demolition

At San Diego Deconstruction and Demolition, we master both traditional demolition and deconstruction processes to meet the unique needs of our clients. In traditional demolition, our crews systematically dismantle building structures and send the source-separated remnants to the recycling yard, landfill, or specialized disposal facilities if necessary.

Deconstruction, however, involves meticulous planning and precision. This process requires detailed assessment of each structural component for potential reuse. Each salvageable material is carefully disassembled, sorted, packaged, and shipped for future reuse. Any non-reusable materials are responsibly recycled. Deconstruction embodies the purest form of recycling—reuse.

Life Christian Center International Ministries of San Diego – dba Life Acts (outreach ministry)

San Diego, California, February 2004-present: Life Acts is an active 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization taking food & resources to the needy in San Diego & to other global communities in crisis. Life Acts partners with conscientious businesses, community groups, and people, who serve the worldwide cause to bring hope, relief, & resources to people in need. Every month, we feed over 6,000+ people.

Book Place

Book donation center.

We have expanded our inventory to include: puzzles, games, Comics, graphic novels, Non-Fiction, DVD’s, CD’s, Audiobooks and Cookbooks, as well as, Suspense, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance, Sci-Fi, True Crime, Westerns, Adventures, Cozy Mystery, Christian and more.

We offer curbside pickup, phone orders or email orders for guests at high risk.

619-462-4200

Email orders: bookplacesandiego@gmail.com

Father Joe’s Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista

What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?

CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.

JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.

HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.

FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.

ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.

ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*

OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!

* IMPORTANT REMINDER BEFORE YOU DONATE ELECTRONICS: Please make sure to remove all confidential information before you donate electronics. Also, please note, when you donate electronics, State of California regulations require that Father Joe’s Villages collect your name, address, telephone number and signature, indicating that the donated device was used within California. Your collected information is kept confidential and is never used for advertising or marketing purposes.

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.

Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

My Sister’s Closet

Fashion consignment store. Our best sellers (items that bring you the greatest return) are designer handbags and accessories, anything by Chanel, better label workout wear, current style designer clothing, and designer jewelry (both costume and fine jewelry).

Accepts:

  • Designer Clothing
  • Jewelry
  • Handbags
  • Shoes
  • Sunglasses

Local Book Donations Map

At Local Book Donations, our goal is simple: we want to encourage you to donate used books locally. We aim to help keep books in the community, save unnecessary waste and shipping, and most importantly, shine a spotlight on local organizations who can benefit from your old books.

We feature nonprofits, literacy charities, libraries, and used bookstores where you can exchange your books. America is a nation of the great novel, and the more books we can save and pass on, the richer everyone will be.

Curie Environmental Services | Mail-in Program

Curie is the first company in the United States to offer smoke alarm recycling. Until now, smoke alarms have been typically thrown in the garbage. CuriePackSM offers an economical solution for these environmentally sensitive devices.

Curie Environmental Services offers a mail in program for radioactive smoke alarms.

 

Shaback – Market St.

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Shaback – Logan

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Ministry of Jerusalem Inc.

We are group of volunteers that enjoy serving our community. We provide meal essentials for  families in the National City area, as well as our surrounding cities.

I Love to Glean

I Love to Glean is a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit corporation formed to partner with others to facilitate countrywide food recovery systems that increase the capacity for recovery and distribution of otherwise wasted food. We work with feeding agencies, kitchens, and direct clients.

Copia

From one location to thousands, from produce to pizza to paper towels, we are the Donation Engine for your business.

Faith Lutheran Church of Vista

Food Recovery Collection Service Area: Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido

churchoffice@faithvista.org

760-724-7700

 

Types of Food Accepted: Fresh Produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ Non-perishable Foods Perishable Foods (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.) Baked Goods Prepared Foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

Food Donation Connection

Servicing all of San Diego County

No local office: national company headquartered in Tennessee

P.O. Box 22787

Knoxville, TN 37934

 

ContactUs@foodtodonate.com

(800) 831-8161

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers)

Frozen items

San Diego Rescue Mission – National City

Services Chula Vista and surrounding communities within 40 miles.

Phone: (619) 866-1469

Email: Zenaida Orellano

zorellana@sdrescue.org

 

Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

Community Food Bank of National City

Services Chula Vista, Coronado, National City, Imperial Beach, San Diego and surrounding areas within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 761-6771

Email: Roberta “Bobbi” VanMechelen

robertavm2@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

Heavens Windows – SD Food Bank Partner

Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations.

If you would like to drop off larger quantities of food, please do so at our Miramar or Vista distribution centers.

Amazing Grace – SD Food Bank Partner

Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations.

CRF Turning Point

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

Mission San Luis Rey Parish

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Beverages

Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

Operation Hope

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

Casa De Amparo

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

Calvary Chapel Oceanside: In His Name Food Ministry

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Bulk Foods

 

Food Recovery Collection Service Area: Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas

 

isabel@calvaryoceanside.org

lindag@calvaryoceanside.org

(760) 754-1234 x 239

Salvation Army Oceanside (SAO)

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Beverages

O’side Kitchen Collaborative

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Beverages

 

keith@theokc.com

(760)707-8108

Brother Benno’s Foundation

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Candy and soda
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)

National City Public Library – u-Tool-ize Tool Lending Program

u-Tool-ize is a tool lending program intended on providing community members with free access to tools and equipment, with the goal of fostering environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and personal empowerment. The tool library carries a diverse range of tools for home improvement, gardening, electrical, plumbing, automotive, bicycle, and crafting which can all be borrowed, just like books, by NCPL cardholders. This program launched in July 2024 and is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Before borrowing any tools or equipment, users must:

  • Verify identity with a government issued photo ID AND National City Public Library card (full privilege and in good standing)
  • Read and sign the u-Tool-ize user agreement (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
  • Read and sign the liability waiver and indemnification form (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Create a tool library account on MyTurn

After completing those steps users can check out up to five (5) tools at a time for up to seven (7) days. All tools are first come, first served. Tools must be returned clean. View tool inventory

The U-Tool-ize tool library is located on the second floor of the library, down the hall from the Tech Lab and restrooms. Tools can be checked out during the tool library’s designated open hours. Tools can be returned to the tool library’s during its designated open hours and to the Computer Center during all other library hours.

Keller Interiors – CARE Drop-off Location

CARE carpet drop-off location

Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.

California Drop-off Site Map

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: $0 for homeowners (DIYer’s); $0 per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van); $0 per load (Stake Bed/Box Van); Larger loads please call ahead for pricing (Larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)

 

 

Holly Home Carpets – CARE Drop-off Location

CARE carpet drop-off location

Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.

California Drop-off Site Map

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee: For Homeowners/DIY: $15.00 per load; Pick-Up Truck/Van: $25.00 per load; Stake Bed/Box Van: $50.00 per load. Larger loads call ahead for pricing (larger than stake bed and box van with trailers)