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EnviroGreen Electronic Recycling Services

If it has a plug (or runs on batteries) – they can recycle it!

Christmas lights can be dropped off for no charge!

Drop off or pick up service.
For current recycling fees and accepted items, see Recycling List found on their website.

These items are accepted at no charge!

  • Monitors
  • CRT’s
  • TV’s
  • Computers
  • Laptops
  • Phones
  • POS system
  • Network Systems
  • Audiovisual
  • Servers
  • Medical Equip.
  • Testing Equip.
  • BIO-Tech Equip
  • UPS Batteries
  • Circuit boards (Bulk)
  • Projectors
  • Cords, Cables, Wires
  • Small Appliance (10lbs)
  • Radios 
  • Cameras
  • Stereos & Receivers
  • Laptop/phone batteries
  • Keyboards/mice
  • VCRs & DVD Players
  • Camcorders
  • Switches/Routers
  • Certain Metals

CONFIDENTIAL DATA DESTRUCTION –  Included!

TV’s  – All types. Flat screen, Projection, Old CRT (tube) LCD,  LED

Bubble Wrap! (Clean & unpopped)  FREE!

$65 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, free for businesses with 10 or more qualifying items!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!

Disposal Fees Apply:

  • VHS Tapes——————————$1 LB
  • Solar Panels ——————————$10 each
  • CD’s & DVD’s————————– $1  LB
  • Alkaline Batteries——————– $1 LB
  • NICD Batteries————————$1 LB
  • Fluorescent Bulbs 4′—————–$2.00
  • Vacuums——————————- $3 EA
  • Printers——————————— $3 EA
  • Microwaves—————————- $3 EA
  • Toners & Ink Cartridges————  $2 EA
  • Dish Antenna————————–$10EA
  • Appliances—————————– $10EA
  • Copiers———————————- $10EA
  • Lawn Mowers————————– $10EA
  • Vapes/E-cigarettes———————-$1 LB
  • Bloated batteries  $10 per battery – this covers safe de-energizing, neutralization, and property recycling

Repair services also available

EnviroGreen provides secure paper shredding services for confidential documents.

Enniss Inc.

We offer a variety of construction services, including:

  • Aggregate Material Sales
  • Construction and Demolition (C&D) Reclamation and Recycling
  • Construction Trucking
  • Demolition
  • Earth Moving, Grading and Site Work
  • Metal Fabrication, Assembly and Installation
  • Specialty Construction

Encinitas Sewing & Vacuum Store

Vacuum Cleaner Repairs​

  • Belt Repairs
  • Worn Beater Bars
  • Old Brushes/Brush Rolls
  • Clogged Intakes
  • Switch Problems
  • Height Lever Repairs
  • Torn Filters
  • Burned Out Motors
  • Loss of Suction

Sewing Machine Repairs​

  • Thread Tension
  • Hook Timing
  • Stitch Formation
  • Cleaning
  • Inspection
  • Lubrication
  • Pedal Repairs

Encinitas Library | Eyeglass Recycling

Encinitas Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Location

Donate glasses and change someone’s life! There is a bin inside the library doors where patrons may donate their used eyeglasses. Wallmart also accepts eyeglass donations or you can go to the Lion’s Club website to see more options, including hearing aid donations.

Donated Materials Policy

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

  • Friends of the Encinitas Library:
    • The Bookstore is still accepting donations at an off-site location: 465 Ocean Ave., Encinitas. (See Map) No donations will be accepted at the library or the Bookstore storefront until further notice. Please no magazines, only items in good condition.

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Dunn-Edwards – National City (PaintCare Program)

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, primer or stain 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
  • Up to 20 gallons per person per day
  • Best day to drop off is Fridays when they have the most storage space as pick up of recycled paint products from the store is on Thursdays

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.

Dunn-Edwards – Chula Vista (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, 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.

Emory Plumbing

Offers plumbing repair & installation, HVAC services (air purification, heating, ventilation), damage restoration and environmental remediation. Scroll down on website for a $15 off first time repair coupon.

Chula Vista TV

• Televisions

• Surround systems

• Sound systems

• VCR’s

• DVD players

• Old record players

• Blu-ray players

Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts

Here is why Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts is the best appliance repair service of Chula Vista CA:

  • Fair flat rate pricing with no hourly rates or hidden fees

  • Free service call and free estimate if we do the job

  • Checkups of additional appliances at no extra charge

  • Same day service and convenient scheduling

  • Friendly local technicians and 100% customer satisfaction

  • Access to replacement parts for all major brands

  • $10 online discount, just mention you found us online

What Kinds Of Appliances Does Your Company Repair?

Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts repairs following appliances of major brands: refrigerators, washers and dryers, freezers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens, stoves and range hoods.

El Corazon Compost Facility

You can drop off your food scraps here to be composted at no cost! They will not accept compost in containers larger than 5 gallons. You can bring up to 3 of these 5 gallon containers per person per day!

NO palms, yucca, or dirt.

All lumber must be clean, untreated, unpainted, and no metal bindings (hinges). This location will also accept lumber with nails in it.

Christmas trees are accepted from residents through the month of January at no charge to San Diego County residents. To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:

  • come from personal residences/non-commercial sources.
  • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting.

Christmas tree retailers and their contractors can recycle Christmas trees for $48 per ton.

 

Free compost and mulch is available for residents of Oceanside.

Doart Shoe Repair

Doart Shoe Repair has been serving Escondido, CA for 26 years. We repair all types of shoes, boots, handbags, suitcases and leather products for men, women and children, and polish all major brands. It is our pleasure to provide our valued customers the highest quality of work because we love giving the best service you deserve.

Tire Choice Auto Service Centers – National City

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge.

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.

Discovery Shop

With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shops help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For over 55 years, the Society has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items.

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shops are in need of your gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, housewares and furniture. Your donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Call us today to find out more

Mon-Sat,  10:00 AM – 5:00PM

Sun,  12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Discount Tire – La Mesa

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $3 per tier 

 

El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility – Unincorporated County (Appointment Only) – Temporarily Unavailable

7/27/2026 – This facility is temporarily closed to unincorporated residents until further notice. Please use the Chula Vista, Ramona, or Escondido facilities or call 877-713-2784 to be placed on the waitlist

Services are reserved to residents of the the City of Santee and Unincorporated San Diego County only.

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more about it by visiting our Resources page.

Services: 

–Drop off  by appointment only on Saturdays between 9 AM – 1 PM at 925 O’Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020. This facility is open every 2nd and 4th Saturday excluding holidays. For Unincorporated County residents, Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to schedule an appointment or click to schedule an appointment. Proof of residency required.

-For qualified elderly or disabled unincorporated County residents only, a pick up service is available upon approval (call 877-713-2784 for an appointment).

Hours of operation:

-Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month by appointment only. Call R1-Earth at (877) 713-2784 to schedule an appointment.

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.

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.

 

Disabled American Veterans – Chula Vista

You can drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Ekco Metals

Ekco Metals has been buying scrap metal from the public since 1966. We buy both non-ferrous and ferrous metals. Copper, Aluminum, Stainless, Brass, Iron, Steel more. We also provide pick-up service with our own fleet of trucks and bins of all sizes

  • Roll-Off containers
  • Low-Boys
  • Yard Boxes
  • Flatbeds
  • End Dumps

We service Industrial, Construction, Demolition, Electricians, Plumbers, Printing Industry, Elevator Industry and more.
Located just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, our 4 acre facility is a perfect location for filming movies, television shows or commercials. Please see the gallery for aerial photos of our property.

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – La Mesa

Open to the public:

All CRV glass, cans and plastic

Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers

Certified used motor oil drop-off

Public truck scale for certified vehicle weights

E-waste drop off location

Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Appliances drop-off ($30)

Yard Waste/Green Trimmings

For EDCO customers only:

Household battery drop-off location (must be EDCO customer)

Home-generated sharps drop-off location (must be EDCO customer)

Appliances pick-up (must be EDCO customer)

Items They Don’t Accept:

Hazardous waste

Tires

Medication

Explosives/ammo

Please contact 1 (877) R1-EARTH to find a place to take items they do not accept

 

Closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Accepted forms of payment: cash or check

DAV Veterans Thrift Store

You can also drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Disabled American Veterans – Spring Valley

You can also drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

EDCO Recovery and Transfer – San Diego

Items we accept:

  • Construction waste
  • Landscape material
  • Furniture, fees apply.
  • Bulky items or old appliances, fees apply.

Note:  Over sized root balls are accepted as long as it is not covered in dirt, NO palm root balls are accepted.

Items we do not accept:

  • Batteries
  • Hazardous waste
  • Sharps
  • Tires
  • E-waste
  • Scrap metal
  • CRV
  • PVC

 

EDCO Certified Recycling Center – San Marcos

Recycling Redemption

  • Aluminum cans
  • CRV glass beverage containers
  • CRV plastic beverage containers

Recycling Drop-Off

Donation-value items accepted including paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers.
  • E-waste drop off location
  • Household battery drop-off location
  • Home-generated sharps drop-off location
  • Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Got E-Waste?

Call EDCO at (760) 744-2700 for information about recycling unwanted electronic devices. Programs available for residential collection at a reasonable cost, or drop off e-waste, such as computer and television monitors, central processing units (CPUs), laptop computers, miscellaneous computer components, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs and radios, for free at our Certified Buyback Recycling Center.

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – Lemon Grove

Items We Accept:

  • CRV
  • Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers
  • Motor oil
  • Oil Filters
  • FOG’s (Fat, Oil, Grease)
  • E-waste
  • Household batteries (for EDCO customers only)
  • Home-generated sharps (for EDCO customers only)

Items Not Accepted:

  • Hazardous waste
  • Tires
  • Explosives/ammo

Please call 1 (877) R1-EARTH for places that do accept these items

Certified Tire & Service Center – Santee

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Will recycle up to 4 tires for free for residents.

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.

Ed Perry Automotive

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own
oil. 5 gal. limit for uncontaminated motor oil. Please call ahead to confirm limits.

Century Upholstery

Specializing in upholstering furniture for your home, office, outdoor patio, and motor homes.

Call for more information.

Diamond Environmental

Categories of services:

  • Parties & event rentals
  • Construction rentals
  • Luxury restrooms & showers
  • Farming/agricultural
  • Film/TV production rentals
  • Temporary fence
  • Temporary power
  • Pumping service
  • Crisis & emergency service

Diamond Environmental Services was founded almost two decades ago and grew from a pumping and porta-potty rental provider, to a multi environmental services provider, servicing all of Southern California. In the course of years Diamond expanded its services with temporary fence, temporary power, emergency services, dumpsters and storage rentals. Nowadays the more than 300 Diamond employees are committed to provide the best possible service to their clients every day.

Today Diamond’s dedication to customer service and Dutch clean continues. At Diamond, customers are not just accounts. Instead we find honor in serving our clients as they are the very foundation of Diamond, its history, and its future.

Diamond has been providing and will continue to provide the best and cleanest sanitation services in Southern California.

DFS Flooring

Regardless of make, manufacturer, construction or fiber type, this location accepts all types of carpet and any quantity — large or small.

The Environmental Impact? Enormous. To date, the Antron® Reclamation Program has collected over 100 million pounds of carpet — that’s over 400,000 cubic yards of conserved landfill space. The energy saved alone is enough to power more than 13,000 homes for a full year.

ASI The White Glove Guys

At ASI we repair, tune-up and service all makes and models of gas furnaces and central heating units.

Asbury Environmental Services Inc

World Oil Recycling provides end-to-end recycling solutions for byproducts including used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze, oily-waste water, gasoline waste, and more.

art FORM Creative Reuse Store

Inspirational materials for art, creativity, science, and maker hobbies can be gathered at Art FORM! Visit San Diego’s first and only creative reuse store and see an example of environmental stewardship in your community, which provides eco-friendly, affordable and accessible arts and craft supplies to the public.

When you source materials at Art FORM, or through donating materials, you are supporting creative experiences for local elementary school students, teachers and community engagement.

For donations, email info@artformsandiego.org with a detailed description and photo(s) of items, then set up an appointment for drop off. See our Donate Materials Page for suggestions on what we accept as donations.

We accept donations of clean reusable materials of many varieties. See our list below of accepted materials. Photos or specifications are the best way for us to know if we can accept your materials. Please sort and store items in clear handled bags or containers with lids as much as possible, as it helps with processing. See our list of accepted materials below or email us at info@artformsandiego.org to inquire more.

All donations require approval and appointment. Appointments for drop off are available during store hours at our new Art FORM creative reuse store location: 2888 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116. We are open on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-4pm, Saturday from 11am-5pm, and Sunday from 12-4pm.

Effective June 1st 2026 Art FORM accepts approved donations in the following containers:

Handle sack

Reusable bag

Bin with matching lid that seals bin: we cannot accept bins without matching lid 

Standard bankers box

No exceptions, if you bring in a bin with no lid, you will need to remove the items and carry in. 

If you have an unusual donation or container not listed above you can email details to be considered for approval

Art Supplies:

  • paints (watercolor, acrylics, craft paint in working condition at least half full)

  • colored pencils, sharpies, marking pens, pastels (chalk or oil)

  • tools, canvas, brushes, rulers, drawing/drafting

  • paper, card stock (please inquire first with type + quantity)

  • scrapbooking notions/odds and ends (please inquire first with type + quantity)

  • tape, clips, erasers, glue

  • clay (please inquire)


Wood + Natural Materials:

  • wood pieces (smaller than shoebox; please inquire)

  • wood tools, clothespins

  • wood notions

  • corks

  • burlap

  • sand, tiny pebbles, mini-stones, moss

  • ceramic or clay pots for planting; small to medium with drainage hole

  • collection of found nature (i.e. acorns, seed pods-seasonal; please inquire)

  • glass (sheets, mosaic, tools; please inquire)

Fabric + Sewing:

  • fabric (please inquire with type, quantities)

  • burlap

  • embroidery thread/floss

  • buttons

  • sewing notions (please inquire)

  • sewing tools (please inquire)

  • spools/cones

Yarn + Weaving + Textures +Ties:

  • yarn

  • looms

  • ribbon

  • leather samples or chord (please inquire)

  • cord, fishing line, string, clothespins

  • wire

Office + Desk + Factory Supplies:

  • paper, card stock, some folders w/ pocket (please inquire)

  • chip board trays or “boats”, produce tray= clean only

  • tape, clips, magnets, brads/paper fasteners

  • sharpies, markers, pens/pencils (new)

  • clean bins/organizational tools (please inquire)

  • office chairs, stools or carts; items on wheels (please inquire)

  • overstock/surplus (please inquire with photos and quantity)

  • wire

Architectural or Design Samples:

  • bold bright colors

  • various textures

  • samples that are shoebox size or smaller are best

  • some fabric

  • Cylinders

  • Wood samples

  • with great variation of items (please send photos and inquire)

Descanso Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Ariel’s Furniture Refinishing and Upholstery – La Jolla

Ariel’s Furniture Refinishing & Upholstery is one of southern California’s finest and most reputable furniture restoration workshops. They have over 25 years of experience catering to the regions most prestigious private homes, hotels, and offices. Their specialty lies in servicing specialty antique restoration projects.

They provide finishing for all types of woodwork, including desks, chairs, bookshelves, credenzas, dressers, tables, bedroom sets, dining room sets, bookshelves, and mirrors.

We also provide upholstering on all types of furniture. Clients may provide materials or we can provide samples to choose from.

Ariel’s offers free pick-up and delivery!!!

Derek’s Sewing Machine Repair

Sewing machine repair. Call for more details. You can either schedule a service call or schedule a drop off. Appointment only.

Deep Cycle Battery San Diego

This location will pay for old or scrap car, RV, marine or golf batteries. Certified Lead Acid Disposal shop. Pays out $0.20 per lb.

Call for more information.

Blake Hauling

Blake Hauling provides waste hauling services for both commercial and residential debris removal projects in most of San Diego County. Specializes in the hauling of furniture, appliances, trash, yard waste and greens, and construction debris.

Services include: 

Furniture Removal

Construction Waste Removal

Mattress Disposal

Garbage Removal

Trash Removal

Debris Hauling

Refrigerator Disposal

Spa/ Hot Tub/ Jacuzzi Removal

Yard Waste Removal

Appliances Removal

Wood Chip, Mulch, Compost Delivery

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Aqua Clean Car Wash

This location accepts uncontaminated motor oil and oil filters for free. They also provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last

Call for more details.

Billards and Darts Direct

Billiards Direct provides the very highest quality pool table services and moving. We serve all of San Diego County including: Temecula, Carlsbad, Yuma, El Centro including El Cajon, La Mesa, Mission Valley, La Jolla, Del Mar, Oceanside, Jamul, Julian, Point Loma, Downtown and more!

Billiards And Darts Direct is your complete pool table service provider, offering the following services:

  • Assembly
  • Repair
  • Re-felting
  • Cushion Repair
  • Refurbishing
  • Restoration

Bill Howe

We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing. All types of homes and business and plumbing jobs are within the expertise of our plumbers. Are you a commercial property that needs to update its bathrooms? We can help. Has your home kitchen renovation hit a plumbing snag? We can help. Maybe you are looking to expand and remodel your master bath; maybe you would like to put in a garden tub and a big, stand alone shower. We have just the kind of experience you want at a price you can afford. Or perhaps your plumbing needs are more of the everyday variety. Maybe your sewer system is backed up and your toilets are overflowing or clogged. Your washing machine has stopped working and you know that the water line it is connected to is probably clogged. We can also work with flood damage. Bill Howe is just the kind of San Diego plumbing company you need.

 

For a free estimate or to schedule your next service call, please contact us at 1-800-BILL-HOWE (1-800-245-5469).

DC Computers

Is Your Computer In Need of A Repair or Service?

DC Computers offers swift and professional repairs on iMacs, MacBooks, MacPros, Windows, Desktops and Laptops. We repair hundreds of computers every month. Simply bring your broken or faulty Mac or Windows computer to our store in San Diego and have a chat with our techs. No appointment is needed to guarantee a service with our friendly team of experts. We don’t need any power cords, keyboards, or mice. The computer is all we need. We will get your basic contact info and have you describe the reason you are bringing in your computer. Just tell us what the computer is doing or not doing.

Big O Tires | La Mesa | Recycling Program

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, and tires. Collection fees apply.

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.

 

Tire Recycling

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber
production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment,
crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $4 per tier

Limited to 8 tires per person

Dave’s Computer Repair

NO JOB TOO SMALL…

Sometimes those guys in the Big Box stores leave you feeling like you’re just a repair ticket.

We take pride in serving the regular guy — whether it’s your small business or your personal computer, we’ll help you with whatever you need: everything from a software upgrade to a network set up.

We’ll give you the respect you deserve and a fair price.

Please note this business does not service Mac computers.

Please call this business to schedule an appointment or inquire.

Dave’s Auto Wrecking

This location will buy working or non-working cars, call for more details. They also offer automotive repair options.

San Diego County Auto Recyclers Association member

Data Disposal

SERVICES

DOCUMENT SHREDDING
In today’s high-tech, digitized marketplace, it is not enough to simply throw away your sensitive documents and materials. If your information falls into the wrong hands, you could face disastrous financial or corporate leaks and put yourself at risk. At Data Disposal, we are security experts, we offer a variety of different services to cater to all of your document destruction needs. They include On-Site Paper Shredding, Off-Site Paper Shredding … document shedding

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS
Data Disposal is now a credited electronics recycling collection facility. Everything from CPUs, Laptops, Monitors, TVs, Hard Drives, Wiring, Cell phones and more. We guarantee your hard drive data to be destroyed in compliance with HIPAA, the United States Department of Defense and NIST regulations with a certificate of destruction for all hard drives. So instead of throwing away your used or outdated electronics, you can recycle them without taking up valuable space in our landfill or polluting our environment with the metals and other materials they are made of. ….Electronics recycling

CONTAINER MAINTENANCE
When you choose Data Disposal route shredding service we’ll provide free delivery and setup of all the locking security containers that you need. Your employees can simply drop their everyday confidential documents that they wish to discard into the slots of our security containers. Then on your scheduled pickup day we’ll empty your containers and shred everything on site.Our container maintenance service will deliver and setup two types of containers to be used in the collection of material destined for destruction. A 35-Gallon Security Console (Dimensions: 35.5” H x 21.25” W x 15.25”D) and a 64-Gallon Container (Dimensions: 41”H x 23”W x 28.5”D) are available. Both units are configured to lock … container maintenance

OFF-SITE DESTRUCTION
Data Disposal will provide the equipment and personnel necessary to collect all designated material targeted for destruction from your location of choosing; office, residence or storage facility. The material is returned in an enclosed vehicle to our Spring Valley site for destruction … off-site destruction

 

 

 

 

 

DDI HAS RESUMED CUSTOMER DROP-OFF & WITNESS SERVICES.
THE HOURS FOR DROP-OFF SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
8:00-11:00 & 1:00-5:00
THURSDAY
1:00-5:00
FRIDAY
8:00-11:00 & 1:00-5:00
WITNESS SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Data Disposal is a family owned, small business serving Southern California since 1984.  For over 30 years,  we take the secure disposal of your information very seriously. We provide on and off site services for all your destruction needs.

 

Our disintegration process can handle paper, cardboard, mylar, vellum, floppy disks, video cassettes, audio cassettes, CD-ROM platters, DVD platters, microfilm and microfiche. The process can handle staples, paperclips, comb-binds, snap-binds (plastic) and spiral binds (plastic).

Big O Tires – Pacific Beach

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, and tires. Collection fees apply.

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.

Apex Appliance Service

At Apex Appliance Service, we believe that the key to our success is customer satisfaction. Since 2001, we have been providing all of San Diego County with a combination of outstanding service and reliability. Apex is an authorized repair center for many major manufacturers.

At time of repair booking, remember to request a military or senior discount and if you plan to us any coupons available on their website.

No haul away or install services, only repair services are offered.  $110 service charge is applied to repair your appliance if you choose Apex to do the repair.

Dead Animal Removal Contractors

Unincorporated County or County Roads

Call the Singh Group, the County contractor, at 760-539-0012.

 

Countywide Private Property dead animal removal only for a fee: Dead animal removal information 7-days a week under contract with private contractor 24-hours a day will pick-up from private property for a fee (619) 390-8204.

 

 

Daniel’s Shoe Repair

Services offered:

Shoe cleaning

Shoe repair

Shoe resoling

Shoe shining

Clothing alterations

Clothing mending and repair

Dry cleaning

Stain treatment

Baby Go Round

This location will buy gently used clothing and toys for infants, toddlers, and kids.

The needs of the store change daily, it is recommended to call for a list of those items.

Cartridge Warehouse San Diego

Receive a credit of one dollar ($1) for each empty, usable inkjet cartridge and three dollars ($3) for each usable laser jet cartridge you exchange at the time of purchase.

They can recycle cartridges from all the major printer manufacturers.

Call for more information.

County Residential Hazardous Waste Pick-up (Residents 65+ years old or homebound)

Services are reserved to Unincorporated San Diego County residents who are 65+ years old or home-bound only. 

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Services: 

-Pick up is scheduled by appointment only. Please call 1-877-R-1-EARTH or 1-877-713-2784 to make a request.

Hours of operation:

-Call Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 1PM to request an appointment.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of hazardous waste. Televisions and monitors no bigger than 70″.

Handling instruction: 

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

-Make sure lids are on tight so containers will not leak.

-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.

–Railroad ties are accepted but must be cut down into 4 feet in length maximum.

Other requirements: 

-Before calling please make a brief inventory of the items to be picked up, including the number of containers, how much material is in them (gallons or pounds), and the condition of items. A pickup will not be officially scheduled until inventory is complete. 

The County has access to two permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.  The locations are:

Ramona
324 Maple Street, Ramona, 92065
(Ramona Disposal Transfer Station)Appointments Required
call (877) 713-2784 for an appointment or click for our online appointment scheduler Appointments available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.		 El Cajon

925 O’Connor St, El Cajon, 92020

(Waste Management Transfer Station)
Appointments Required
Call (877) 713-2784 for an appt. or click for an online appointment.

Appointments available Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Commercial Hazardous Waste Specialist

Commercially generated hazardous waste disposal options can depend on your jurisdiction. This includes hazardous waste generated by small businesses, hospitals, schools, and organizations. 

Small business disposal options are available upon qualification as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG). A VSQG 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.

Unincorporated San Diego County and City of San Diego:

-Contact the Hazardous Materials Duty Specialist at (858) 505-6880.

City of Chula Vista: 

-Contact City of Chula Vista at (619) 691-5142.

 

 

Computers 2 SD Kids

Electronic waste can be recycled at their location, accepts all working and non-working electronics.

Donations are tax deductible. Call ahead for donations details.

Used computers are recycled by C2SDK providing individuals and corporations with a socially responsible and green alternative to disposing of electronic waste.

Used hard drives are wiped clean (by data security standards) and reloaded with essential software that allows recipients to have access to key resources.

C2SDK accepts all working and nonworking electronics including:

Computers, Laptops (APPLE & PCs)
Monitors (any size)
Keyboards, Mice
Printers, Copiers
Fax, Scanners
Servers
Routers and Switches
Televisions
Radios
Stereo Equipment, Speakers
Cell Phones, Land Phones
VCRs, DVRs, Recorders
Projectors
Miscellaneous Cords
Software, Hardware
Ink and Toner Cartridges (new)
Tablets (iPads, Androids)

All items storing personal data will be sanitized in compliance with the Department of Defense Sanitization Standards as outlines in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual DoD 5220.22-M. There is no charge to the donor and C2SDK provides tax receipts upon request.

Computer Doctor of PB

Computer Doctor recycles laptop batteries only.

Services offered:

-laptop body repair

-mobile phone repair

-tablet body repair

-desktop computer body repair

-device support or repair

Otay Mesa Compost Facility

AgriService Composting Services

Material and Amount per ton:
Yard trimmings and Clean Wood $40.00
Chipped Brush and Wood $20.00

$10.00 minimum charge on all loads

Acceptable Items:
Yard Trimmings consisting of branches, grass, leaves.
Clean unpainted wood with no metal contamination other than nails.
To qualify for chipped prices, chips must not be mixed with unground material.
All items must be under 20 inches in diameter and less than 48 inches in length.

Christmas trees from residents through the month of January at no charge to San Diego County residents. To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:

  • come from personal residences/non-commercial sources.
  • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting.

Christmas tree retailers and their contractors can recycle Christmas trees for $48 per ton.

Unacceptable Items:
Palm Fronds and trunks, Bamboo, Cactus and Yucca.
Stumps containing rocks or dirt.
Sod or dirt.
Wood with paint or stain, chemically treated wood.
Trash-including plastic, metal, glass and other contaminants.
Hazardous Waste of any kind.

Community Resource Center Resale Store – San Marcos

DONATE TO CRC RESALE STORES

Donation Guidelines:

  • Due to a high volume of donations, we may need to close donations early. We recommend you call the store first to make sure we can accept your items. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
  • Donations must come pre-sorted and pre-boxed or pre-bagged. (So, if you are donating kitchen items, clothing and books, please place into three separate bags/boxes.)
  • We cannot return any bags, boxes or containers dropped off with items.
  • Donors must wear masks when they are outside their vehicle to donate items
  • Please drop off donations to a resale store team member when the store is open.
  • PLEASE DO NOT leave items when the store is closed. If items are left when the store is closed, we will have to discard them into the trash.
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to pick up donations.
  • We ask that you review our list of items we cannot accept before you pack up your items to drop off.

CRC Resale Store | Encinitas

DONATE ITEMS OR HOST A DRIVE

CRC gratefully accepts:

  • Food and personal care items for our Food Distribution Center
  • New or gently-used items for our Resale Stores
  • Household and personal care items for families in our domestic violence shelter
  • Office supplies to help keep our operations costs low

Donations can be dropped off in the alley behind our building on the white table at the following times: Weds through Sat. 10-2pm.  Shopping times are Mon. through Sun. 10-5pm.

Their Food and Nutrition Center has reached capacity with food donations. At the moment they can only accommodate 5-10 bags max during your drop off. If you would like to host a food drive in the near future, please call (760) 753-8300 x 1403.

CRC Resale Store Donation List:

Please review their list of items they cannot accept before you pack up your items to drop off.

Donation days and times are Weds-Sat. 10AM – 2PM.  Donation guidelines: 

  • Due to a high volume of donations, we may need to close donations early. We recommend you call the store first to make sure we can accept your items.
  • Donations must come pre-sorted and pre-boxed or pre-bagged. (So, if you are donating kitchen items, clothing and books, please place into three separate bags/boxes.)
  • Please drop off donations to a resale store team member when the store is open.
  • PLEASE DO NOT leave items when the store is closed. If items are left when the store is closed, we will have to discard them into the trash.
  • Unfortunately, they are not able to pick up donations.

You can also donate your vehicles, running or not!

Alliance Environmental Group, Inc

Alliance Environmental Group provides the following services: asbestos removal, lead paint removal, mold removal, site clearing, proper containment and removal, site decontamination, lawful disposal.

All Ways Recycling

 CASH Paid For Recycling Materials
Dealer Pricing is available on large quantities of scrap materials
All CRV Beverage Containers

Aluminum Cans, Glass, Plastic, (with California Redemption Value only)

The new per-person, per-day limits are 100 pounds of aluminum or plastic CRV-eligible containers, and 1,000 pounds of CRV glass.
All Scrap Metals
Aluminum, Stainless, Brass, Lead, Steel, Tin, Iron, Copper
Let us quote on your bulk scrap metals, click here
All Appliances & HVAC
AC Units, Toaster, Ovens, Stoves, Microwaves, Washers and Dryers, Dish Washers, Range Tops, Refrigerators, AC Units, Water Heaters (empty), Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Motors, Heavy Equipment, Brake Rotors, Forklifts, Electric Motors, Sealed Units, Aluminum and Steel Rims, Radiators (aluminum, copper brass, ACR), Lead Acid Batteries
Scrap Electronics
Cash is paid for larger quantities of scrap electronics such as circuit boards and whole towers—over 500lbs.

Click Here for a complete list

and description of common materials
 Recycling Materials We Accept But Don’t Pay For Or May Charge For.
All Electronics

LCD Screens, TV’s & Monitors (from Calif. sources ONLY), Vacuum Cleaners, Copiers, Printers, Cell Phones, Mother Boards, Computers, DVD & CD Players, Keyboards, Stereos, Fax Machines, Plus Other Misc Electronics. Cash is paid for larger quantities (over 500lbs) of scrap electronics such as circuit boards and whole towers.
Other Materials
Assembled Window Screens, Windows With Screens, Water Heaters Full Of Water
Click Here for a complete list and description of common materials
Materials We Do Not Accept 
Misc. Materials

Tires (with or without rims), Propane Tanks, Paint, Oil, Metal Shavings, Mattresses, Live Ammunition, Radioactive Material, Street Signs, Needles, Aluminum Foil, Coaxial Cable, Non-CRV Plastic, PVC Pipe, Non-CRV Glass, Back Flow Valves, Alkaline Batteries, PCB Ballasts, Wood, Pallets, Paper, Newspaper
Other Materials
Stolen Material, Government Property, Out-of-State Redemption Value Materials, Materials With Excessive Liquid or Other Foreign Substances

All San Diego and East County Appliance

We provide the following services:

  • Appliance Repair
  • Refrigerator Repair
  • Washer Repair
  • Dryer Repair
  • Dishwasher Repair
  • Oven Repair
  • Cooktop Repair
  • And Many More!

Angelo’s Furniture Refinishing and Antique Restoration

Furniture refinishing, antique restoration, missing and broken parts repaired or made. Complete bedroom and dining room refinishing. Desks, book cases, chairs, coffee tables and end tables. Vanities and chairs, mirror repair. We offer hand or sheet caning. We also do custom refinishing like gold leafing. Pick up and delivery of your furniture. We also do insurance estimates.

Call today for pricing.

Hiller Companies

Hiller Fire accepts old fire extinguishers when your old fire extinguisher is serviced or you purchase a new one.

All Appliance Experts

  • Family Owned. This is a family owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience in repairing and servicing all major household appliances
  • Lots of Experience. Over 75,000+ service calls with unmatched knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and electronics required to work on modern day appliances.
  • Customer Service Guarantee. We strive to provide honest, knowledgeable, and fair service second to none with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
  • $75 Service Charge – FREE with repair!

Amvets Thrift Store | Hilltop

Donation Center Hours:

9:00 am – 3:30 pm daily

This thrift store will accept good, unwanted household items and clothes as donations. They can accept anything that one person can lift; they are unable to accept large furniture, large appliances, box springs, or mattresses.

For a complete list of items that can be donated or to arrange for a home pickup, call 1-877-990-8387.

They do not accept:

  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Beds
  • Dirty, stained, or damaged clothing, toys, beds, or furniture
  • Oversized items

Amvets Clearance Center | Point Loma

Donation Center Hours:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm daily

This thrift store will accept good, unwanted household items and clothes as donations. They can accept anything that one person can lift; they are unable to accept large furniture, large appliances, box springs, or mattresses.

For a complete list of items that can be donated or to arrange for a home pickup, call 1-877-990-8387.

They do no accept:

  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Beds
  • Dirty, stained, or damaged clothing, toys, beds, or furniture
  • Oversized items

Amswede Recycling Center

Material accepted:

  • Yard waste
  • Scrap metal
  • Dirt
  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Running and non-running R.V.’s
  • Concrete

 

Furniture can be disposed of for a fee.

 

AMS

Accepts ceiling tile for recycling.

Contact location for specifications on how to do so with AMS.

American Red Cross

Making a Donation is Easy
  • Contact us – fill out the online form on the 1 Easy Step tab or call 1-855-92 RC CAR (855-927-2227).
  • Our partners will pick up your vehicle at a time that works for you – at no cost to you.
  • We’ll send you a tax receipt and acknowledgement.
  • Our partners will sell your vehicle and the proceeds will support the mission of the American Red Cross.
What We Accept

Our partner, Insurance Auto Auctions, can accept vehicles in almost any condition, whether they can be driven or not, in all 50 states. We accept many types of vehicles, including donations of cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, heavy equipment, farm equipment, tractors and more.

American Recycling – San Diego

American Recycling is a family owned and operated recycling center, centrally located in San Diego, since 1991. American Recycling is open 7 days a week-Rain or Shine. They purchase ALL CRV materials including aluminum cans, glass, plastics and bi-metal.

Alcaraz Appliance

Alcaraz Appliance has great deals everyday! Save BIG on New Or Used Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stove, Dishwashers and Microwaves! Financing is Available.   If you don’t Have Credit We have Options For You.  We offer repairs and will send a technician to your home for $80.  We will haul away your old or broken appliances for scrap metal and what is not usable we take to the dump.

American Recycling – El Cajon

American Recycling is a full service scrap processing and recycling facility. Our volume, combined with our specialized equipment, enables us to provide excellent pricing, along with quick and convenient service for our customers. In this economy right now, we are looking to get more income in every possible way. What better way than to recycle your aluminum cans, CRV plastics or glass bottles and turn it to CASH.

We also offer:
Scrap Processing, Recycling Cans, Recycling Plastics, Recycling Disposal, Recycle Glass, Recycling Service, Recycle Plastic Bottles, Cash Recycling, Money for Recyclables, Recycle for Cash

Coupons available on website

American Haul-Away

Some of the things we haul include:

  • Yard Waste/ Brush
  • Jacuzzis
  • Old Furniture (Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Dressers, Beds, etc)
  • Appliances (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washing Machines, etc)
  • Lumber/ Wood
  • Dirt and Rock
  • Box Springs & Mattresses
  • Miscellaneous Trash, Garbage, Junk and Debris (Old Clothes, Bicycles, Paper, etc)*
  • TVs, Printers, Monitors, Computers, etc**

Services we perform include:

  • Construction Site Clean-Ups
  • Yard Clean-Ups
  • Trash Outs (Removal of all interior junk and debris)
  • Garage Clean-Ups

American Bathtub Refinishers

Expert Refinishing & Repair of Porcelain & Fiberglass Sinks & Countertops

Don’t replace! Refinish

The most popular method for bathtub restoration is reglazing. The bathtub is professionally cleaned with a high-power industrial cleaner and chemically etched or sanded to prepare the surface for the new finish.

Existing chips and hair-line cracks are filled and treated. Another widespread method that apartment complexes and hotels use is a bathtub liner. The bathtub remains in place and is completely covered with a form-fitted liner. There is no demolition to walls or plumbing.

Below is a list of some of the surfaces that we can bring back to life:

  • Porcelain Sinks
  • Porcelain Bathtubs
  • Wall Sinks
  • Bath Bowls
  • Kitchen Sinks
  • Kitchen Counter Tops
  • Fiberglass Bathtubs
  • Fiberglass Showers
  • Pedestal Sinks
  • Vanity Counter Tops
  • Tile Surrounds
  • Wall Surrounds
  • Crack & Chip Repair
  • Plumbers Cutouts
  • Terrazzo Pans
  • Complete Support & Cutouts

Albertsons – Ramona

Recycle plastic bags and film here.

Please look for the plastic bag bin near the entrance. If you do not see a bin, please go to Customer Service.

Terracycle Regulated Waste

TerraCycle offers easy-to-use and cost-effective nationwide solutions for Universal Waste including fluorescent lamp recycling, LED recycling, ballast recycling, battery recycling, electronics recycling, PPE recycling, aerosol waste, and more

Ready for TCRW, CRS, and NC to help you with your Bulk Recycling needs? There are a few simple ways to get started:

  • Call us at 866-480-3727 to reach one of our friendly Customer Care Representatives to get your order in motion
  • Please download this fillable Pickup Request Form, save your changes and email it to pickup@tcrwusa.com. Our team will reply with a quote in 24-48 hours.

PLEASE NOTE – If you have a full EasyPak container ready to be picked up, you’ll need to call UPS at 888-640-6700, option 2.

Casa de Oro Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

 

The New Casa de Oro Library

To meet growing community needs, Casa de Oro is getting a new library branch. The new library will double in size to enrich lives and expand learning. This project supports the library’s mission to celebrate our communities and help you create your own story.

Timeline

  • Release of initial design concept: February 2024
  • Construction phase begins: February 2025
  • Opening: Late Summer 2026

Carlsbad/Palomar Transfer Station

Residents can dispose of their overflow trash at the Palomar Transfer Station, a fee will be charged at the time of disposal. Residents may bring bulbs, batteries, and electronics here for recycling.

Certified Mattress Recycling Council location.

Aero Auto Repair

5 gal. limit for uncontaminated motor oil.

Services include:

  • Auto tune up’s, 30, 60 and 90K services
  • Alignments
  • Star Smog test and repair
  • Brake service and repair
  • Cooling system service and repair
  • Electrical system repair
  • Heating and AC – air conditioning
  • Warranty services
  • Poor running diagnosis
  • Shocks and struts
  • Steering and suspension
  • Clutch adjustments and replacement
  • Transmission repair, service and overhaul
  • Low tire pressure warning light diagnose and repair
  • and many more!

Oil Service, Tune Up to Engine Repair, They Do It All! Transmission Repair, Auto Tune Up, Brakes, Smog and more!

Best Buy | Oceanside

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Advanced Sprinkler and Drainage Repair

ASDR has been providing complete sprinkler, landscare drainage and outdoor lighting services through out the San Diego area for more than 30 years.  Our service technicians have more than 60 years combined experience.  Our goal is to provide the best service possible and have the most satisfied customers!

OFFERS:

  • Sprinkler/drip services
  • Landscaping drainage services
  • Outdoor lighting services

Best Buy – Otay Ranch

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Best Buy – El Cajon

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day
  • There are no store drop-off fees in California

Haul Away:

  • TV & Appliance haul-away is $29.99 with a qualifying purchase
  • Fitness equipment haul-away is $49.99 with qualifying purchase
  • Pickup and haul-away can be scheduled for a $99.99 fee without a qualifying purchase for up to two appliances or two TVs or one of each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Carlsbad Golf Center

Put your clubs in the hands of someone who will do the job right!

Our CGC club repair specialists have extensive training in all aspects of club-building and can help you select the proper changes for your equipment from your grip size and style to club alterations to re-shafting.

We have an dedicated in-store club repair workshop — another indication of our dedication and service to all our customers’ equipment needs. Re-gripping often completed WHILE YOU WAIT! Our professionals will work with you to select correct grip size, style and number of wraps for your hands. Availability and stock subject to change, but if we don’t have it in-stock, we’ll do our best to get it for you immediately on special order.

We stock an extensive line of grips for clubs and putters from:   Avon Chamois,   Golf Pride,   Iomic,   Lamkin,   Premio ,   SuperStroke,   Winn,   Manufacturer brand name