The processing takes up to a couple of weeks. Fill out the form provided in a link on this page, https://www.best-osmosis-systems.com/recycle-water-filters/#ZeroWater. Then you receive a $10 coupon to be redeemed at zerowater.com for every two filters that you return. The coupon is meant to help off-set shipping expenses.
Communities: Boulevard
91905
Brita Water Filter Recycling Rebate Program
STEP 1 (sign into My Brita): Visit Brita.com/recycling-filters/ to join the My Brita rewards program, or sign into your existing account. Membership is free, and lets you earn points to redeem for amazing rewards.
STEP 2 (Join Waitlist): click on “Join theWaitlist” to be redirected to sign up to start recycling with Terracycle.
STEP 3 (Pack it up): Before recycling, we recommend saving 5 lbs. of used Brita® products, including filters, pitchers and bottles. Allow them to dry out for 3 days, toss them into a garbage bag, and box it up.
STEP 4 (Ship it out): Complete your mailing form at Brita.com/recycling-filters/ and you’ll receive a shipping label in your email. Affix your printed label to the box, and drop off at a UPS location. TerraCycle® will do the rest.
STEP 5 (Be rewarded): Once you ship out your used Brita® products, you’ll be rewarded with My Brita points, redeemable for cool prizes, exclusive coupons, sweepstakes entries and more.
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors – East Carlsbad
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors has partnered with Armstrong Ceilings for a ceiling recycling program. This cradle-to-cradle process is a natural extension of Armstrong’s use of recycled materials and environmentally compatible manufacturing process that reduces their environmental footprint
It’s good for you.
No landfill fees or dumpster costs. We’ll pick up your old ceiling tiles.
Removing old ceilings for recycling provides an early view of potential problems, structural issues and abatement needs.
Achieve LEED® credits by including ceiling recycling in your construction waste plan.
Show your commitment to the environment.
It’s good for the planet.
Less landfill impact.
Preserves our natural resources.
Enables old ceilings to become new again with post-consumer content.
It’s EASY.
SPECIFY — Include provisions for ceiling recycling in your project specifications. Specifications are available by contacting Heartland Acoustics & Interiors.
CONFIRM — Are your ceilings recyclable? Verify with Heartland Acoustics & Interiors that your old ceiling tiles can be recycled. Most brands and types of ceiling tiles can be recycled.
REMOVE — Call Heartland Acoustics & Interiors to remove and stack your approved old tiles on pallets.
RECYCLE — Heartland Acoustics & Interiors will make arrangements for pick up of the old ceiling tiles and assure that they are delivered back to the plant for new ceiling tiles to be made
For more information on the Recycling Program click here.
Healthycell Recycling Solution Candy and Snack Wrappers – FREE Mailback
Request a free recycling envelope for your Healthycell gel packs.
Please note that only Healthycell Recycling Solution Candy and Snack Wrappers are accepted for recycling in this program.
See website for more information on or to sign up for this mailback program.
Gillette® Razor Recycling Program – FREE Mailback or Dropoff
Recycle all brands of blades and razors through this program.
Program accepted waste: All brands of blades and razors (systems and disposable units, and replaceable-blade cartridge units), rigid plastic packaging, and flexible plastic bag packaging.
Click here for info on joining this mailback program or to find local drop off sites.
Best practices for recycling
If you choose to rinse your product, please note that it must be completely dry prior to shipping. You cannot ship dripping packages.
What happens to the waste
Once collected, the waste is broken down and separated by material. Plastics are cleaned and pelletized to be recycled into new products, such as picnic tables and park benches. Metal materials are sent for smelting and conversion to new alloys. Click here to learn more about TerraCycle’s recycling process.
Become a local recycling solution
Sign up to become a public drop-off point for the Gillette Razor Recycling Program and help us build our national recycling network! Businesses, colleges, cities, and community organizations can sign up here to become a local recycling solution.
PROSHRED Paper Shredding and Free E-waste Drop-off – Saturdays 10AM-12PM – San Diego
Drop off and witnessed shredding services every Saturday including FREE E-WASTE RECYCLING
DUE TO COVID, Temporary Hold on E-Waste Collection
We charge by the standard file box (10x12x15)
Secure drop off shredding is $6.95 per standard file box
Witnessed shredding is $8.95 per standard file box
Clean Harbors Environmental
Clean Harbors Waste Disposal Services provide the widest range of treatment and disposal options in the industry for all of your hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Unmatched in North America, our facilities provide services for all of the United States, Canada, northern Mexico and Puerto Rico. We handle drum and bulk hazardous waste in liquid, solid, semi-solid, sludge and gas forms.
When choosing a hazardous waste disposal company, your disposal needs are our business. We’ll work hard for your business.
One Call Handles All of Your Hazardous Waste Disposal Needs
Organizing multiple vendors is costly, time-consuming and it can leave gaps in your hazardous waste program that increase your risk or leave you open to problems with compliance.
Employing the most advanced technologies, we provide a single source for all of your hazardous waste disposal needs, making the entire process easier, safer and more cost-effective. From PCBs to cyanides and explosives, our hazardous waste removal services handle it all through a highly coordinated truck, rail and ship transportation network.
Eastlake Self Storage (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)
Appointment Necessary
Monday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Sunday Closed
NO LIGHT BULBS
NO BATTERIES
Drop of electronic waste for free at this location or go online to schedule a pickup for a small fee
Accepted items:
| Answering Machines Cables Camcorders CD/DVD Players Cell phones Circuit Boards Computers and Equipment Cords, Wires Duplicators DVD Players Electric Typewriters Electronic Games Fax Machines Hard Drives Household Electronics Ink / Toner Keyboards / Mice Lab Equipment Laptop Batteries Laptops Mainframe Equipment Modems |
Monitors Networking Equipment Other Electronics PDA’s Pagers Printers Radios Remote Controls Scanners Stereos Tape Players Telecom Equip. Telephones (all) Televisions (all types) Testing Equipment Toasters Two-Way Radios UPS Power Batteries VHS Equipment Word Processors Zip Drives |
Disposal Fees Apply:
Copiers $5.00 per Item
Lawnmowers $5.00 per Item
Microwave Ovens $2.00 per Item
Printers $5.00 per Item
No light bulbs or batteries
Humble Design
Help Families Emerging From Homelessness
Gently used items are accepted by appointment at their warehouse at 1300 Wilson Avenue, National City, CA 91950.
Click below to contact them about scheduling a furniture pickup. Be sure to send a list of your items as well as pictures using the pickup request form! They kindly request for a $50.00 donation to cover mover and truck expenses. Request a San Diego furniture pickup!
Please check the website for a list of accepted/non accepted items.
Coastal Hauling & Junk Removal
Text them a picture for an estimate.
Services
Appliance Removal
Refrigerator Removal
Mattress Removal
TV Removal
Furniture Removal
Carpet Removal
Hot Tub Removal
Yard Waste Removal
Foreclosure Clean-Out
Construction Clean Up
Estate Clean-Out
Storage Unit Clean-Out
Garage Clean-Out
Satellite Dish Removal
Moving Clean Up / Cardboard boxes
Cubicle Removal
Office Furniture
Computer Recycling
Printer Recycling
Monitor Recycling
E-Waste Recycling
Junkinator Hauling Services
Residential and commercial hauling services.
Book online or Call for more information and to verify service areas.
Moody’s El Corazon Reclamation
Call to confirm accepted items and pricing
Hanson Aggregates – Miramar
This location accepts asphalt, concrete, and clean fill dirt for recycling. Call to confirm details and pricing.
A1 Soils
This location accepts asphalt and concrete for recycling. Call to confirm details and pricing.
Hanson Aggregates – Otay Mesa
This location accepts asphalt and concrete for recycling. Call to confirm details and pricing.
Outdoor Adventures – University of San Diego
They rent a large variety of outdoor equipment at great rates that are designed to alleviate the high cost of buying equipment* – especially for people who only venture into the outdoors occasionally – this program is a great resource to try new outdoor activities.
*All item rentals are made in person at the USD OA Office (UC 136).
See website for pricing or call for more details.
Check Out Nature Backpacks – San Ysidro Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Check Out Nature Backpacks – San Carlos Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Check Out Nature Backpacks – Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Check Out Nature Backpacks – North Park Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Postal Annex – Ramona
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Best Washer Sales and Service
They repair and service commercial washer and dryer machines, ranging from parts replacement and preventative maintenance to large scale repair such as bearing and trunnion.
Electronic Waste Recycling Facility ECC, Inc.
We accept e-waste from residents and companies. Sorry, we don’t pick up e-Waste from residents, but residents are welcomed to drop of their e-Waste at our facility. Please note that some things are free to drop off while other electronics or small household appliances may have a small disposal fee. We don’t take large appliances. Call to get answers. If you are a company you can drop off your e-Waste at our facility or perhaps call us for a pick up. But please note that we do require a certain truck load volume. We cannot pick up a few items only- it has to be a truck load. For your information: monitors, T.V.s, computers, desktops, tower cases, laptops, and all kinds of wire or cables are free to drop off. However, other items may have a small disposal fee. Please call to check on recycling disposal fees if you are not certain. Also, we do accept different types of batteries and fluorescent lights for a small disposal fee too. We DON’T take large appliances, furniture, liquids, oil, wood, glass, tires, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, clothing, cars, plastic shopping bags, or smoke detectors.
Rancho Penasquitos Ranch Library (Food Bank Drop Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need?
Drop off at this location:
Monday-Tuesday
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
North University Library (Food Bank Drop Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need?
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Tuesday
11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday
CLOSED.
Heaven’s Windows (SDFB and FSD Partner)
Donate Fresh Produce
The Village Garden Project connects local growers and gardeners to Heaven’s Windows so produce can be distributed through a variety of meal programs. Meals are distributed through Heaven’s Windows sponsored sites such as low-income apartment complexes, community/teen centers, libraries, and more. Sign up today to donate your extra garden produce to families in need!
For businesses looking to partner for food recovery, please contact the SDFB or FSD
San Diego Food Bank (858) 863-5133 donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego (619) 654-8385 fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Greystar (Food Bank Drop Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need?
Drop off at this location Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS
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.
Also, if you are in need of a donation receipt, we ask that you please drop off your food donations with the Food Bank directly either at the San Diego Food Bank in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter in Vista. Our public donation drop-off sites are unable to provide receipts.
Father Joe’s Villages Daily Auctions & Donation Center – San Diego
We accept most donations of items in gently used and working condition. All donations are sold as is, so they must be clean and in good condition. When we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need. Please read both the list of items we accept and the list of items we are not able to accept on the website.
Elite Computers
Elite Computers will recycle your electronics for free!
Getting rid of a computer that’s less than 3 years old? If they like what they see they’ll trade you for store credit!
Call for more details.
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary
As a volunteer-run, non-profit, no-kill animal sanctuary, FAS depends on donations to meet the ongoing needs of their resident dogs and cats. Whether it is for basic day-to-day supplies such as food and cat litter, or major veterinary expenses, the costs are substantial. Your support goes a very long way in helping them meet these needs.
If you would like to donate supplies, please download their Wish List to see what is most needed.
Medical Environmental Technologies (MET)
Offers sharps disposal through in home pick-ups for a fee. Can also dispose of other medical waste, pharmaceuticals, or medical instruments. You can drop off sharps and medication at this location for a fee. CALL TO CONFIRM PRICING
For more than 25 years, MET has provided professional medical waste collection, treatment, and disposal services.
Accepts medical equipment for donations (arm slings, hospital equipment, medical supplies, etc.)
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM LOGISTICS
Check Out Nature Backpacks – Logan Heights Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Check Out Nature Backpacks – Linda Vista Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
Check Out Nature Backpacks – Carmel Valley Library
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.
The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Participating locations:
South Coast Auction
ITEMS MUST BE IN WORKING/GOOD CONDITION
They are a buyer of home and commercial appliances, home furniture, decor, antiques and collectibles and much much more!
Do you have home or commercial appliances you need to sell? Upgrading to new models and need your old ones removed ASAP? Call South Coast Auction, Southern California’s biggest weekly auction, and they need your home and commercial appliances to sell to their eager buyers.
Here’s a sampling of what they are always buying:
-Refrigerators, Freezers, Stoves, Ovens, Dishwashers, Slicers, Prep Stations, Cooling Units
And here is a selection of some of the brand names they are always buying:
-Kenmore, Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, Maytag, GE General Electric, Samsung – and many more!
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS, BUYERS AND LIQUIDATORS OF:
• Home Furniture, Decor, Antiques – Collectibles, Art, Jewelry, Coins, Silverware, Bric-a-Brac, Oriental Rugs, Pianos – Musical Instruments, Audio-Video Equipment and Home Electronics, Major Appliances
• Office Furniture and Business Equipment, IT and Telecom Infrastructure
• Surplus Merchandise
• Commercial Equipment, Tools, Machinery, Material Handling and Warehousing Racks and Equipment, Forklifts, Building Materials, Restaurant – Industrial and Market Equipment, New and Used General Merchandise
• Autos – Trucks – Trailers – Boats – Motorcycles – ATVs – RVs
• AND SO MUCH MORE!
Note: Solar panel donations must be less than 10 years old
Xterra Wetsuits | San Diego | Suga Wetsuit Recycling
Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location
Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded. Suga will take ’em! Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.
In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.
Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).
Rip Curl | Pacific Beach | Suga Wetsuit Recycling
Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location
Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded. Suga will take ’em! Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.
In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.
Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).
Bird’s Surf Shed | Ocean Beach | Suga Wetsuit Recycling
Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location
Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded. Suga will take ’em! Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.
In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.
Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).
Housing Complaints – Unincorporated Residents
The purpose of the housing program is to ensure safe housing such as rental units in regulated areas of the County. To accomplish this the Food and Housing Division enforces state laws pertaining to sanitation, maintenance, ventilation, and occupancy.
This program does not serve the following cities: Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, National City, Oceanside, or San Diego.
| Municipality | Phone Number | Report a Violation |
| Chula Vista | (619) 691-5280 | English |
| Incorporated El Cajon | (619) 441-1742 | English |
| Escondido | (760) 839-4650 | English en Español |
| Imperial Beach | (619) 628-1358 | English |
| National City | (619) 336-4287 | |
| Oceanside | (760) 435-4500 | English |
| San Diego | (619) 236-5500 | English en Español |
| All Others | (858) 505-6903 | Email: fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov |
To report a housing complaint (All Others)
Phone: (858) 505-6903
Fax: (858) 505-6998
Email: fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov
Department of Environmental Health,
Food & Housing Division
Attn: Duty Desk
P.O. Box 129261
San Diego, CA 92112-9261
Housing Disputes
The California Department of Consumer Affairs has published a handbook called “California Tenants: a guide to residential tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities” that is available on their website.
Mold
SeaWorld Seabird Hotline
If you have a wild seabird in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize this resource.
If you have found a sick, injured, or orphaned animal, and have it contained, please bring it to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego CA 92110 – drop off area is open 24/7
SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com
Ramona Wildlife Center
If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize this resource.
Please note this resource is only for mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, adult birds of prey, adult opossums, and adult skunks
If you have found a sick, injured, or orphaned animal, and have it contained, please bring it to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego CA 92110 – drop off area is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
Wildlife Assist
If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize this resource.
If you have found a sick, injured, or orphaned animal, and have it contained, please bring it to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego CA 92110 – drop off area is open 24/7
Satellite Dish Removal Pro
Remove and Recycle
Antenna and Satellite Dish Removal, Installation, Recycling, Disposal, and Mounting Services
See website to request a free quote.
Dish Disposal
SATELLITE AND ANTENNA REMOVAL SERVICES AND PRICING
Dish Disposal removes and recycles all kinds of unsightly satellite dish receivers and antennas from residential and commercial properties.
Their removal services include standard satellite dishes, large satellite dishes, small TV antennas and very tall antenna towers. See each page for additional details.
Nestor’s Jewelry & Watch Repair
Call to confirm items and pricing for repair.
Dependable Carburetor & Auto Repair
Services Offered
- Suspension Services
- Brake Services
- Battery Services
- Classic Cars
- Engine Repair
- Free Estimates
- Oil Change
- Air Conditioning Services
- Vehicle Electrical Repair
- Headlight & Taillight Services
The MailRoom of IB
Accepts packing materials such as packing peanuts & bubble wrap if in good condition.
Recommended you call before to see if they are accepting materials, as their rate of acceptance is always subject to change.
Mason’s Auto Clinic Inc
From your front end to your muffler, they would love to help you with all of your maintenance, service, and mechanic needs. They specialize in front end, brakes, suspension, tune ups, timing belts, and maintaining your regular service intervals of oil changes and tire rotations according your your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
OUR SERVICES
– Brakes
– Alignment
– Tire Rotation
– Oil Change
– New Battery
– Cabin Air Filter
– Check Engine Light
– Scheduled Maintenance
– A/C Recharge, Disinfectant
Imperial Beach Friends of the Library
Donations of books, audio and video media are greatly appreciated when the bookstore is open and a volunteer is present to accept them. Please do not leave donations if the bookstore is closed.
No encyclopedias or text books accepted.
The Fish Market | ReCork Program | San Diego
The Fish Market is teamed up with ReCork to recycle wine corks used in their restaurant. You can also bring in your corks for recycling. Check the website for different types of wine to see if the cork is recyclable.
San Diego Fitness Services
Preventative Maintenance
Prevents premature failure
Reduces Liability
Extends life of equipment
Ensures safe equipment operation
Reduces costs of unnecessary parts & repairs
Diagnostics & Repairs
Mechanical parts
Wear & Tear Items
Electrical Boards
Running & Drive Belts
Strength Cables
Re-upholstery
Installations & Relocations
Our team of qualified fitness technicians are reliable and will assure your move to be as hassle-free as possible.
We offer commercial and residential relocation services.
Parts
SDFS supplies replacement parts for all major fitness equipment manufacturers
Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi
When wood furnishings, finishes or fixtures have been damaged, you need a trusted restoration expert to do the job right. Furniture Medic is an industry leader with proven processes and highly trained craftsmen who routinely demonstrate their dedication to delivering excellent customer service and superior restoration results. When you choose Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi,you’re getting an expert backed by all the knowledge and experience that Furniture Medic has to offer.
Furniture Medic® services in San Diego
- Furniture repair
- Furniture refinishing
- Cabinet repair
- Cabinet refacing
- Cabinet restoration and structural repair
- Fire and water damage restoration and repair
- Color changes
- Touch-up nicks, scratches and gouges
- Hardware replacement
- Assembly
- Millwork, paneling, door and banister repair
- Structural furniture repair and stabilization
- Watermark removal
- And much more!
Ron Ontell Sharpening Service – Wednesday 9AM-3PM – Pacific Beach
Sharpening Services every week at Sprouts Farmers Market!
Fairway Golf – San Diego
At Fairway Golf, our technicians offer a full range of club repairs and services. High quality, attention to detail and quick turn around time has been a stable at Fairway Golf and with the new services in the works is sure to continue to improve your game. Feel free to call us for details.
- Regripping
- Reshafting
- Shaft Cut
- Shaft Extension
- Loft/Lie Adjustment
- Hot Melt for Woods/Hybrids
- Swing Weighting for Irons
Call your nearest store for any questions.
The Computerized Cobbler – La Jolla
They repair more than shoes!
Equestrian Repair
Replace or repair zippers
Repair luggage-restoring or repairing trunks, foot lockers, luggage or cases of any kind.
Luggage Wheels- You can choose from inline skate wheels, spinner wheels, corner wheels, external right angle wheels, internal wheels with housings, plus a variety of axles.
Stitch handbags
Refinish leather goods
Dye leather goods
Repair jacket tears
Replace buckles
Leather or Fabric Upholstery
Shorten Belts
Eyelets and other hardware can be replaced
Handbag repair
Luggage repair
Box Brothers – La Jolla
This location will reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Pick-up service available for large quantities.
Call for more information.
Bertrand’s Music – Rancho Penasquitos
Bertrand’s Music offers repairs on musical instruments
AMS
A Beacon Roofing Supply Company
Offers repairs on acoustic ceiling tile, drywall, insulation
Allied Refrigeration – El Cajon
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
Postal Annex – Hillcrest
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Anthony’s Shoe Repair – Carmel Mountain
Services:
- Men/women shoe repair
- Equestrian
- Luggage
- Handbags
- Furniture
- Service boots
- Other custom work
Anthony’s Shoe Repair – Solana Beach
Services:
- Men/women shoe repair
- Equestrian
- Luggage
- Handbags
- Furniture
- Service boots
- Other custom work
Urban Corps Recycling Event Services & Rentals
Urban Corps offers recycling and waste diversion services to more than 100 special events throughout San Diego annually. Our supervised crews provide stadium services, bin rentals, recycling collection, litter removal, and zero-waste management to local festivals, street fairs and sporting events of all sizes.
To request a quote for FULL EVENT SERVICES please call Recycling Manager Dino Saldajeno at (619) 235-6884 or email recycling@urbancorps.org.
CLEARSTREAM & 95 GAL. BLUE BIN CONTAINER RENTAL FEES
Clearstream Recycling Container rental fee includes one heavy-duty plastic liner bag. The price for renting the Clearstream is based on a 3-day rental. Price for renting Clearstreams more than 3 days is negotiable.
$5.00 per Recycling (BLUE) Clearstream Container
$5.00 per Trash (BLACK) Clearstream Container
$8.00 per PAIR of Recycling (BLUE) and Trash (BLACK) Clearstream Containers
$.50 per additional heavy-duty Clearstream plastic liner bag
$10.00 per 95 gal. Blue Bin
CLEARSTREAM & BLUE BIN DELIVERY & PICKUP FEE
Charges include delivery, pickup & removal of recyclables based on Google Map distance from Urban Corps located at 3127 Jefferson Street San Diego 92110. (You may arrange your own pick-up, drop-off and waste disposal to avoid this fee.)
Within 5 Miles — $ 50.00
5 to 10 Miles — $ 75.00
10 to 20 Miles — $ 100.00
20 to 30 Miles — $125.00
30+ miles — Negotiable
My Girlfriend’s Closet – Carlsbad
Our mission is to provide quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women for free, in an atmosphere that enables them to “shop” with pride.
We collect clothing at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events several times a year.
MGC NEEDS GENTLY-USED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 13-22, INCLUDING:
Alex Appliances – San Diego
Some of the residential products we service are:
Refrigerators – Freezers – Ice Makers – Wine Coolers – Washers -Dryers – Stackable Washer/Dryer – Dishwashers – Ovens – Ranges – Stoves – Cook tops – Microwaves – Water Heaters – Furnaces – Wall Heaters – Air Conditioners – Garbage Disposers -Trash Compactors – Grills – Barbeques
Airgas – San Marcos
This location will recycle industrial-type helium tanks.
Airgas – Escondido
This location will recycle industrial-type helium tanks.
Airgas – Chula Vista
This location will recycle industrial-type helium tanks.
P.V. Thrift Store
Thrift and consignment store retail location.
PV Thrift also takes donations of food, clothing, and household items. See website for details:
https://www.facebook.com/P.V.Thrift.Store/ or call 619-399-5998.
Airgas – El Cajon
This location will recycle industrial-type helium tanks.
Alpine Asphalt & Concrete Recycling
Asphalt & Concrete Recycling Site Location
Cash or company check is required with first load
Clean asphalt means: no petromat, rebar, mesh, poles, bollards, dirt, rock, trash, or foreign materials of any kind
Clean concrete and asphalt must be 2’x2’x2′ with no rebar
See below for more details
*Prices subject to change, please call to verify
Wands For Wildlife
RECYCLE & SAVE WILD LIVES! Old mascara wands are used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of wild animals. They work great because the bristles are close together. Send your wands or gather old mascara wands and donations to help the wild ones by hosting a Wands for Wildlife® Wandraiser!
Food, supplies and funds are also needed to care for and treat the animals in the Appalachian Wild Urgent Care. Check the Wishlist and make a donation online.
Before mailing, wash wands in warm soapy water to remove residual mascara and dry. Mail form, old wands & donations to: P.O. Box 1211, Skyland, NC 28776.
Check postage and packaging requirements at your local post office. Many packages are arriving with postage due.
Please do not purchase new wands – the program is for recycling old wands.
Instead, please donate food or supplies from the Wishlist or make a donation.
Waste Management – Commercial Hazardous Waste Disposal
Call Kris (Waste Management, Enviroserv) at 619-994-6933 or email kdoyle5@wm.com to coordinate commercial hazardous waste disposal.
Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Thursdays – Cardiff by the Sea
Knives
Knife |
Amount |
| Under 3 inch | $3 |
| Under 10 inch | $4 |
| 10 inch or over | $5 – $6 |
| Cleavers | $3 – $6 |
| All serrated | $1 extra |
| Removal of heel & reshape | $2 extra |
Garden Tools
Tools/Blades |
Amount |
| Pruners | $4 |
| Trimmers/Hand | $4 |
| Loppers | $5 |
| Hedge Trimmer | $7 |
| Tree Trimmer | $5 |
| Hand Edger | $5 |
| Hatchets | $5 |
| Ax (1 side) | $6 |
| Ax (2 side) | $10 |
| Pick (1 side) | $5 |
| Pick (both ends) | $9 |
| Hoe | $3 – $5 |
| Shovel | $5 |
| Machete | $8 – $12 |
Work Schedule (Call before going)
Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)
Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea
Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)
Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Tuesdays – Encinitas
Knives
Knife |
Amount |
| Under 3 inch | $3 |
| Under 10 inch | $4 |
| 10 inch or over | $5 – $6 |
| Cleavers | $3 – $6 |
| All serrated | $1 extra |
| Removal of heel & reshape | $2 extra |
Garden Tools
Tools/Blades |
Amount |
| Pruners | $4 |
| Trimmers/Hand | $4 |
| Loppers | $5 |
| Hedge Trimmer | $7 |
| Tree Trimmer | $5 |
| Hand Edger | $5 |
| Hatchets | $5 |
| Ax (1 side) | $6 |
| Ax (2 side) | $10 |
| Pick (1 side) | $5 |
| Pick (both ends) | $9 |
| Hoe | $3 – $5 |
| Shovel | $5 |
| Machete | $8 – $12 |
Work Schedule
Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)
Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea
Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)
Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Mondays – Clairemont
Knives
Knife |
Amount |
| Under 3 inch | $3 |
| Under 10 inch | $4 |
| 10 inch or over | $5 – $6 |
| Cleavers | $3 – $6 |
| All serrated | $1 extra |
| Removal of heel & reshape | $2 extra |
Garden Tools
Tools/Blades |
Amount |
| Pruners | $4 |
| Trimmers/Hand | $4 |
| Loppers | $5 |
| Hedge Trimmer | $7 |
| Tree Trimmer | $5 |
| Hand Edger | $5 |
| Hatchets | $5 |
| Ax (1 side) | $6 |
| Ax (2 side) | $10 |
| Pick (1 side) | $5 |
| Pick (both ends) | $9 |
| Hoe | $3 – $5 |
| Shovel | $5 |
| Machete | $8 – $12 |
Work Schedule
Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)
Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea
Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)
Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Weds & Sat – Point Loma
Knives
Knife |
Amount |
| Under 3 inch | $3 |
| Under 10 inch | $4 |
| 10 inch or over | $5 – $6 |
| Cleavers | $3 – $6 |
| All serrated | $1 extra |
| Removal of heel & reshape | $2 extra |
Garden Tools
Tools/Blades |
Amount |
| Pruners | $4 |
| Trimmers/Hand | $4 |
| Loppers | $5 |
| Hedge Trimmer | $7 |
| Tree Trimmer | $5 |
| Hand Edger | $5 |
| Hatchets | $5 |
| Ax (1 side) | $6 |
| Ax (2 side) | $10 |
| Pick (1 side) | $5 |
| Pick (both ends) | $9 |
| Hoe | $3 – $5 |
| Shovel | $5 |
| Machete | $8 – $12 |
Work Schedule
Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)
Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea
Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)
Coast Appliance Parts Co.
Thermostat Recycling
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
United Refrigeration, Inc.
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (Food Cycle Program)
Solana Center offers Food Cycle, a composting program for local homes and businesses. Instead of throwing food waste away, customers can drop-off their food waste at Solana Center’s facility and have it processed into organic soil. Participating customers may also return once the compost is processed to take home free organic soil great for gardening.
The Food Cycle processing center also acts as a demonstration project for hyper-local food waste diversion. The service is kept low-cost thanks to generous donations from our sponsors.
Help us close the loop between organic waste and healthy soil in San Diego; enroll in our Food Cycle Program today!
Check out our FAQ page or contact foodcycle@solanacenter.org if you have additional questions.
How does it work?
It’s easy! Food Cycle members can add all types of food waste because we use the bokashi method of composting, which increases the types of acceptable waste. Bokashi pre-processing allows participants to dispose of all organic material (including proteins) and to retain until the bucket is full. This pre-composting step allows stockpiling for fewer drop-offs by participants and reduces potential odors and vectors. Find out more about bokashi here.
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Become a member: Residents can join the Food Cycle program with a $52 start-up package which includes a 5-gallon bucket, bokashi bran, and an option between two monthly membership fees:
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- Basic Membership is $15/month, covering 1 full bucket drop-off each visit
- Expanded Membership is $25/month, covering 2 full buckets each visit
- Signing up for your business? Contact Solana Center directly for business-specific details and pricing.
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Set up your system: Bring home your food collection 5-gallon bucket and bokashi bran. We’ll walk you through how it all works when you sign up, but here are some tips!
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Divert your food scraps: Collect all food waste at home or in the office into the 5-gallon bucket. Sprinkle bokashi bran on top of every 2-3 inches of food waste and keep the lid sealed to reduce odors. Repeat until the bucket is full.
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Swap out at Solana Center: Once the bucket is full, bring it back to Solana Center for processing and collect a new clean bucket.
Us Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD)
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
Trane Supply
We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.
Dunn-Edwards – Encinitas
This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.
They do not accept:
- Aerosol
- Industrial
- Original equipment
- Specialty coatings
This location will accept paint under the following conditions:
- Paint must be in its original container
- Container must be labeled
- Container must be in good condition and not leaking
- Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.
In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.
3 Amigos Recycling
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.
Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – Del Mar
Have a dress to donate? This location is currently accepting dress donations for The Princess Project San Diego, and will provide a tax donation form for you. Thank you for your support! If you would like to ship dresses, please e-mail sandiego@princessproject.org.
Before donating, please review our donation guidelines.
This is Margaret’s main production facility for all types of cleaning & repair. Dry cleaning, shirt laundry, linen laundry, bridal cleaning, preservation & alterations, handbag & shoe repair and cleaning, leather & suede cleaning & repair, and a full compliment of alterations specialists are available onsite. Bridal alterations by appointment only!
We offer same day cleaning on some items as a “special”…in by 9:00 AM, ready by 5:00 PM the same day on limited items. See the store manager as to what items are eligible for expedited turnaround.
Straight From The Heart
Straight From The Heart Resource Center has a wonderful shop full of great donations from the community.
Foster families from all over San Diego County visit the shop on a regular basis because they get children’s clothing for 50 cents a piece and a 50% discount on all other merchandise. Foster children come with only the clothes on their backs and must be ready for school the next day!
We depend on quality donations of children’s clothing, pajamas, toys, shoes, books, jackets, and pretty much anything else you see in your child’s bedroom!
My Girlfriend’s Closet – Point Loma
Our mission is to provide quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women for free, in an atmosphere that enables them to “shop” with pride.
We collect clothing at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events several times a year.
MGC NEEDS GENTLY-USED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 13-22, INCLUDING:
Madewell Carlsbad
Bring in any pair of jeans and you will get $20 OFF on a new pair of jeans or go to website to do via mail.
Madewell La Jolla
Drop off your denim and get a $20 discount toward a new pair of jeans or go to their website for mail-in details.
Homegrown Gardening Classes – 4th Saturdays – Oceanside
Currently not offering, but trying to revamp. Could come back soon (3/13/25)
Located at El Corazon Senior Center,
Home Grown Gardening Classes were developed to help homeowners learn how to garden and grow food in their own backyards or community gardens. The monthly classes are facilitated by Mary Matava, agronomist and owner of Agri Service, and Diane Hollister, North County’s premier gardening instructor. Each class focuses on topics commonly encountered by gardeners in our area. Classes are packed full of information for gardeners with varying levels of expertise.
Home Grown Community Gardening Classes are held at the El Corazon Senior Center on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 AM.
FREE Landscape Design for Homeowners Workshops – Three Hour Workshop
This free, three-hour workshop will teach homeowners the basics of how to do a landscape makeover. Topics include soil, design, turf removal, plant selection, planning, irrigation, rainwater catchment and implementation — all the elements needed to convert high-water-use turf to a beautiful, water-efficient landscape.
Registration is required — click on a workshop on the website for more details.
FREE WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program – Four Class Series
Transform Your Yard into a Beautiful Water-Saving Landscape
The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is an educational program that will empower you to upgrade your high-water-use turf area into a WaterSmart landscape. This is done through four classes with lectures, hands-on lab work, demonstrations, homework assignments and one-on-one coaching by local landscape and irrigation professionals, all at no cost to you.
It’s a Four-Class Series
The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is a four-class series. Your enrollment means that you’ve committed to attending all four classes. What you learn each week will build upon the knowledge you’ve gained the previous week. The big payoff is waiting for you in the last class – an hour of one-on-one coaching with a local landscape professional focused on your project!
To participate in this series you MUST meet the following requirements:
be a homeowner
identify an existing turf area for removal (brown or dead turf that is evident in a recent, original photograph is acceptable)
have an in-ground, working irrigation system (sprinkler heads, irrigation valves or controllers shown in a recent, original photograph are acceptable)
commit to attending all four classes in the series
apply online and be approved for enrollment
ecoATM – Chula Vista
Walmart #5305 location, located in the main lobby.
Automated eCycling Station for pricing and buy-back of used consumer electronics and mobile phones for trade-in/trade-up and recycling. See website for more information and other locations.
Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. Recycle your working or broken electronics AND get cash back!
City of Chula Vista Master Composter Course
This FREE seven-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. Course includes lectures, demonstrations, and two field trips.
Course covers the following:
- Traditional composting
- Compost bin build and troubleshooting (in teams!)
- Vermicomposting
- Soil Health
- Bugs in your compost pile
- Environmental impacts
- Much more!
Master Composter certification requires attendance at all seven classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Certified Master Composters share their experience and knowledge within the community through workshops and community events.
Sign up for the Master Composter interest list today to get updates about future courses, or contact us for more information: environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov | (619) 691-5122
Thermostat Recycling Rebate
Did you know that it’s illegal in the state of California to throw out a mercury thermostat with your regular trash and that there is a fine of up to $70,000 for each mercury thermostat that is not recycled? As a California consumer you are eligible for a $30 rebate for each mercury thermostat removed from your residence and recycled with the TRC program.
Click here to obtain your $5 per mercury thermostat rebate form! After filling it out, simply place your mercury thermostat and rebate in a plastic bag and drop if off at a local collection site.
Report Dead Birds – Vector Control Program
The Vector Control Program collects and tests certain kinds of dead birds for the presence of West Nile virus, which can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. These birds are susceptible to West Nile virus and are good indicators that the disease may be present in the community. Residents are encouraged to report dead birds to Vector Control for testing. Disease surveillance and early detection of vector-borne disease helps to protect public health and make neighborhoods healthy places to live, work and play.
Types of Dead Birds Collected by Vector Control:
Crows
Ravens
Jays
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
If you find a dead bird of the type listed above during business hours (Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm), please notify our office at (858) 694-2888. On weekends, holidays or outside of business hours, please call us at (858) 505-6657. You may also email us at vector@sdcounty.ca.gov (Mon-Fri only, please do not email on weekends or holidays).
Criteria for Collecting Dead Birds for Testing
The bird must be dead for less than 24 hours. If you are not sure if the bird you have found is less than 24 hours old, look for the following clues:
1. The bird should not be stiff.
2. There should be no ants or flies covering the bird.
3. The bird should not have a foul odor.
4. The bird should be intact.
a. No missing body parts.
b. No physical injuries.
c. Eyeballs must be intact (disease testing requires bird eye fluid).
DO NOT FREEZE THE BIRD.
Safe Handling of Dead Birds
Use caution if you must handle a dead bird:
Do not touch dead birds with your bare hands.
Wear gloves or use a shovel to pick the bird up.
Wear protective eyewear to prevent bird fluids from being splashed into your eyes when the bird is wet, large or covered with feces.
Do not eat or smoke while handling the bird.
Double bag the dead bird by placing it into one plastic bag and then placing that bag into another plastic bag.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water IMMEDIATELY after handling the bird.
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling offers junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial customers. Our local business operators are Veterans and Veteran and Military family members. They ensure that our services are delivered the Military way – with Respect, Integrity and Trust.
We offer a full range of junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial properties. We are happy to haul items both big and small so you don’t have to.
Our company is committed to environmental responsibility, and we make the effort to donate or recycle your old items whenever possible. If your junk isn’t reusable or recyclable, we dispose of it in the most responsible manner possible in order to lessen our carbon footprint.
Call on JDog when you’ve got a move, cleanout, or storage needs. Our friendly, professional team has the vehicles necessary to haul away your junk so you don’t have to do a thing.
Business Assistance for Mandatory Organics Recycling – Unincorporated County
San Diego County offers free assistance to businesses and multifamily complexes that want to develop programs to cut food waste, manage compostable materials and save money.
To view the Business Assistance Guide for Mandatory Organics Recycling please click here
Food Not Bombs San Diego
FNB is an all-volunteer global movement that shares free vegan & vegetarian meals as a protest to war and poverty. Each chapter collects surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, then prepares community meals which are served for free to anyone who is hungry.
Check their Facebook page for upcoming events, such as:
Street Boutiques
Clothing Bank Drives
TJ Refugee/Asylum Seeker Donation Collections
Free Markets
Right now there are three houses hosting and serving in SD.
Rebel House preps on Thursdays and serves downtown every week around 6-7pm at 16th & Island unless otherwise noted.
City Heights location preps on Sundays and serves in front of the City Heights Performance Annex on Fairmount & Wightman every week around 5pm unless otherwise noted.
El Cajon shares food at Wells Park every week on Saturday around 4pm unless otherwise noted.
We would love to have more days and areas covered by more houses! We are currently looking for 2-3 dedicated hosts for a weekly serve in Ocean Beach, North County, and Barrio Logan. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming a core member!
This group was created to have a space where people currently involved and actively interested in volunteering with SD FNB in one way or another can participate, find out about what’s happening (prep/serve days, meetings, etc.), share ideas or ask questions!
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THURSDAYS – Prep 2-5:30pm, Sharing 6pm @ 16th & Island
SATURDAYS – Prep 12-4, Sharing 4-6pm @ Wells Park
SUNDAYS – Prep 1:30-4:30, Sharing 5pm @ Fairmount & Wightman
