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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.
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. *
Self Loading is available during our hours new hours ONLY
Thursday & Friday 7 am – 3 pm
Saturday 7 am – 1 pm
***Self Loading is Free
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
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.
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
Also Check out Allied Gardens/Bejamin Library
All you need to grab your free compost is a container. Some examples of containers include:
Remaining compost after the event is available to residents
ACTenviro’s San Diego services include, but are not limited to:
Baby gear rentals. In addition to renting baby gear, we now offer baby gear cleaning and sitter services.
Accepts rechargeable batteries and cell phones/ phone batteries
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.
A nonprofit dedicated to making vehicle donations simple and beneficial for donors while supporting children’s education and mentorship programs
Accepts Rechargeable Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts Ebike Batteries
Accepts Ebike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
Accepts E-Bike Batteries
E-Bike Batteries accepted
Battery Recycling- Accepts E-Bike Batteries ONLY
Accepts E-Bike Batteries ONLY
Accepts rechargeable batteries cellphones
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.
On-Site
Compressed
Gas Cylinder
Processing
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.
We collect and recycle natural wine corks to create high-performance composite materials and components.
Recycle your natural wine corks at your local ReCORK Public Collection Partner.
We collect and recycle natural wine corks to create high-performance composite materials and components.
Recycle your natural wine corks at your local ReCORK Public Collection Partner.
We collect and recycle natural wine corks to create high-performance composite materials and components.
Recycle your natural wine corks at your local ReCORK Public Collection Partner.
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
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.
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 donation center.
Contact us for all of your buying, selling or donating needs!
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
A San Diego Used Bookstore. Buy – Sell – Trade
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:
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 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.
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Accepts non-perishable food and perishable food
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 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.
From one location to thousands, from produce to pizza to paper towels, we are the Donation Engine for your business.
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)
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
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
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
Shelf-Stable/non-perishable foods
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.
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.
Fresh produce (whole fruit and vegetables)
Prepared food, packaged food
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Prepared (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Frozen foods
williamandkim@hotmail.com
(858) 337-0613 (Kim Rearick)
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)
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
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)
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)
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
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
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Beverages
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
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)
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Fresh produce, perishables, and
non-perishables.
Monday thru Friday every week
Fresh produce, perishables and
non-perishables.
Primarily Spanish Speaking
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:
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.
CARE carpet drop-off location
Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.
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)
CARE carpet drop-off location
Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.
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)
Fresh produce, perishables, and
non-perishables.
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable
Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not
served to customers)
Frozen items
Donate your produce to help improve local community health and strengthen the local food system – while reducing food waste! We are partnering with Fresh Food Connect to launch our Homegrown Hunger Relief program in the communities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Balboa Park!
Donation Station Locations and times:
San Diego Botanic Garden – 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Encinitas Library – 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Olivenhain Germania Hotel – 7th & Cole Ranch Rd: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Healthy Day Partners Harvest Yard – 425 Raphael Ct. Encinitas: Everyday 9:30am-5:00pm
Encinitas Community Garden – for community gardeners only: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Village Rock Shop – Carlsbad Village – 2690 State St., Carlsbad Sundays 9:30am-4:00pm
Jimbo’s – Carlsbad Forum – 1923 Calle Barcelona, Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Mim with any questions: 714-329-1349
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishables
Perishables
Prepared frozen items
Services Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, National City, Oceanside, San Diego and areas of San Diego County within 40 miles of its location
Phone: (619) 386-5166
Email: Yessika Pena
yessika@togetherhospice.com
In 2021, we began offering collection bins for plastic bags and films in our U.S. stores. Our program is designed to collect these materials and mix them into a bale with other recyclables. We contract with companies to pick up these bales for sorting and recycling. Although our contracts with these companies require these items to be recycled to the maximum extent practicable, in some circumstances, the companies we contract with determine that items placed in our bins cannot be recycled—for example, a plastic bag may be contaminated.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
How it Works
Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”
There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.
Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
To Serve individuals and families in our community with food and essentials with dignity and compassion
Services Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, National City, San Diego and surrounding areas within 20 miles.
Phone: (619) 761-6771
Email: Brenda Trejo
operationpromise630@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
Bring us your food scraps to add to our hot piles and worm tunnel
Acceptable items:
egg shells
coffee grounds
coffee filters
paper tea bags
fruit/vegetable
shredded paper
grains (cooked or uncooked)
breads/flours
spices
shredded paper
torn paper plates/
Items not accepted:
excessive meat or dairy
excessive fish products
any plastic/foil
rubber bands/twist ties
nylon tea bags
4009 Hicock St STE D, San Diego, CA 92110
131 W 33rd St #1, National City, CA 91950
Please contact FSD to establish partnership with this Food Recovery Organization
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Please contact FSD or SDFB to establish partnership with this Food Recovery Organization
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
San Diego Food Bank: (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Please contact to partner with this Food Recovery Organization
(619) 478-2384 Ivette.Garcia@syhealth.org
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact FSD.
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact SDFB or FSD.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact SDFB or FSD.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Businesses please contact San Diego Food Bank or Feeding San Diego to partner with this Food Recovery Organization
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Please contact Feeding San Diego to partner with this Food Recovery Organization at (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
The Gleaning Field Foundation is an all volunteer faith based organization that serves poor and low income families and individuals.
For food recovery partnership, please contact Feeding San Diego at (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Business donors – Please contact SDFB or FSD to establish partnership
San Diego Food Bank: (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Individual donors
