Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you. Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions. Call for more information.
Communities: carlsbad
Staples | Oceanside
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions. Call for more information.
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
Staples – Carlsbad
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you. Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions. Call for more information
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
Staples – Vista
Bring in your old office technology products – any brand, any condition – to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Items Accepted For Free Recycling:
- Accessories/adapters/cables
- All-in-one computers
- Cable/satellite receivers
- Calculators
- Camcorders
- CD/DVD/Blu-ray players
- Coffee Brewers (less than 40 lb.)
- Computer speakers
- Connected home devices
- Copiers
- Cordless phones
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digital projectors
- eReaders
- Fax machines
- Flash drives
- Gaming consoles/handhelds
- GPS devices
- Household Batteries
- Hard drives
- iPod®/MP3 players
- Keyboards & mice
- Laptops
- Mobile phones
- Modems
- Monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma)
- Printers/multifunction devices
- Routers
- Scanners
- Shredders
- Small servers
- Stereo receivers
- Tablets
- UPS/battery backup devices
- Video streaming devices (Apple TV®, Roku Player, etc.)
- Webcams
Items NOT accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.
*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
Staples – Pacific Beach
This location is currently accepting used gloves and masks for recycling.
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.
*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
Staples – Carmel Mountain
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.
*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista
What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?
CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.
JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.
HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.
FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.
ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.
ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*
OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!
Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.
Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.
Father Joe’s Villages has several donation drop-off locations and free pick-up from most San Diego locations. Drop-off locations include our Furniture Warehouse, our San Diego thrift stores in Imperial Beach and El Cajon and our Daily Household Goods Auction site. If you would like to arrange a pick-up, please call 1-619-HOMELESS (619-446-2100) or fill out our online donation form. For each donation, you’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Staples – El Cajon
Bring in your old office technology products – any brand, any condition – to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Recycle ink and get rewards back
Sign up for Staples Rewards and earn $2 back on every recycled ink or toner cartridge.
Batteries that can be recycled include:
- Lithium ion (Li-Ion)
- Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel zinc (Ni-ZN)
- Non-rechargeable lithium NEW
- Rechargeable nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Single-use alkaline NEW
- Small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb)
Recycled batteries must be no heavier than 11 lb
What be recycled in store
Tech
Adapters & hubs
Battery backup devices
Cable/satellite receivers
Calculators
Car & wall chargers
CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs & players
Coffee brewers (less than 40 lb.)
Computers
Computer speakers
Connected home devices
Digital & video cameras
Digital projectors
Earbuds & AirPods®
Fax machines
Flash drives
Gaming consoles & controllers
GPS devices
Hard drives
Headphones & headsets
Keyboards & mice
Label makers
Tech (cont.)
Laminators
Laptops & MacBook®
Mobile phones & iPhone®
Monitors (CRT, LED / LCD, plasma)
MP3 players & iPod®
Printers & multifunction devices
Routers & modems
Scanners
Shredders
Small servers
Smart watches & Apple Watch®
Stereo receivers
Stylus pens & Apple Pencil®
Tablets, iPad® & eReaders
USB & Lightning® cables
Video streaming devices
Webcams
Printer cartridges
Ink cartridges
Toner cartridges & drum units
Batteries
Lithium ion (Li-Ion)
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
Nickel zinc (Ni-ZN)
Non-rechargeable lithium NEW
Rechargeable nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd)
Single-use alkaline NEW
Small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb)
Writing tools
Crayons NEW
Pens & markers NEW
Wooden & mechanical pencils NEW
Even more
Phone & iPhone cases NEW
Tablet, iPad & eReader cases NEW
Shredding (cost per pound)
What be recycled in store
Air conditioners
Appliances
Floor-model printers or copiers
Kitchen appliances
Lamps or bulbs
Large servers
Large speakers
Medical devices
Records or record players
Smoke detectors
Televisions
Vaporizers
*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Spring Valley (Campo Rd)
This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
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.
Tool Loaner Program
Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.
We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.
Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet – SDFB/FSD Partner
Business Donations
Please contact SDFB or FSD to partner with this Food Recovery Organization.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Residential Donations
Donations Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-4pm Sat
The food services are open in the store 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
All merchandise donated to the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Thrift Store helps to support their mission to assist low-income individuals and families with food, clothing, furniture, house wares, medical equipment and referrals to other social service organizations.
RFCC does not accept ripped, stained, broken, or otherwise unacceptable furniture, electronics, sporting gear, or exercise equipment.
Items Accepted:
Clothing: All Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing of all types.
Electronics: TV’s (non-CRT only), Computers, Laptops, Microwaves, Monitors, Lamps, Toasters, Fans, Blenders, Speakers, Clocks, etc.
Food items: Unopened Non-Perishables before expiration date, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Bread, etc
Furniture: Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Desks, File Cabinets, Dressers, etc.
Housewares: Dishes, Pots, Pans, Vases, Fruit Jars, Utensils, etc.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, Pillows, Blankets, Rugs, etc.
Miscellaneous: Books, Luggage, Toys, Games, Jewelry, Cosmetics, etc.
Musical Instruments: All except Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
Sporting & Exercise Equipment: Bicycles, Treadmills, Skis, Balls, Bats, Gloves, Skateboards, etc.
Media: Video Games, DVDs, & CD’s.
Lawn Mowers: Only if in “like new” condition and are operational.
Items Not Accepted:
Appliances: Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Freezers, or Similar Large Items.
Automotive Parts: Tires, Seats, Wheels, Transmissions, Hoods, Bed Liners, Automobile/Truck Parts, etc.
Building Supplies: Bricks, Concrete, Lumber, Sliding Glass Doors, Windows, etc.
Child Car Seats: All
Cribs: Unless it converts to a Toddler Bed.
Encyclopedias: All.
Food Items: Opened Perishables.
Mattresses, Box Springs, Frames, Waterbeds, or Heaters for same.
Motorcycle & Bicycle Helmets: All
Musical Instruments: Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
VHS, Cassette Tapes, and Records: All
Used Fluorescent Lightbulbs of any kind.
Alkaline, household, automotive or commercial batteries of any kind.
Printers, Copiers, Word Processors or Typewriters.
You can also donate your auto, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV to RFCC and help provide food, clothing, and other resources to low income families in the Ramona area. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Please call (855) 500-RIDE
WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATED ITEMS THAT WE CANNOT RE-SELL. WE MAY REFUSE A DONATION IF IT IS NOT IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.
Mobile Re-Screen
Mobile window screen and screen door business. They fix or replace old worn out window and sliding door screens as well as door screens. They can fix wheels that are broken or lost and have the ability to fabricate new frames and screen doors on the spot. They will try to work around your work schedule and can take credit cards
The original business was started 20 plus years ago and is still serving the entire San Diego County
Serves:
The Casa De Oro community
The City of El Cajon
El Cajon – Unincorporated
The City of La Mesa
City of Lemon Grove
Mount Helix
Rancho San Diego
Spring Valley
Miramar Greenery
The greenery accepts recyclable green waste to produce mulch, compost and wood chips that are available to City of San Diego’s residents. No succulents, palm trees, or invasive plants allowed.
Acceptable Yard Trimmings:
Leaves & Flowers
Tree Trimmings & Prunings
Logs & Branches
Shrubbery & Brush
Christmas Trees
Acceptable Wood:
Pallets & Dimensional Lumber
Unpainted Lumber
For a detailed listing of unacceptable greenery material, please see the Miramar Greenery Unacceptable Materials Flyer .
This facility is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Customers pay for products at the landfill entrance and pick up materials at the Miramar Greenery after showing their receipt. Those who hand-load mulch or compost need to provide their own tools such as a shovel, container and tarp. Those who paid for compost, wood chips or mulch will have their vehicle loaded by one of the Greenery equipment operators. All vehicles must have their loads covered. It is advised to bring and wear a dust mask while loading and spreading the material.
Please call the Miramar Landfill at 858-694-7000 to confirm availability on a particular day.
Goodwill Donation Storefront – Tierrasanta
Electronics Accepted
Goodwill accepts all types of electronics such as TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, video games consoles! Goodwill will not accept household hazardous waste such as household batteries or fluorescent light bulbs or items with broken/cracked screens.
Schedule Pickup
Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
Large Furniture Accepted
Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.
Goodwill Retail Store – Alpine
Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Daily
ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS
- Clothing
- Housewares and Small Home Appliances
- Toys and Games
- Books and Textbooks
- Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
- Shoes
- Purses, Bags, and Luggage
- Home Décor
- Movies, Music, and Media
- Sporting Goods
- Jewelry
- Bedding and Linens
LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT
- Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
- Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.
ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS. ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.
- Video Game Consoles
- Handheld Video Game Systems
- Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
- Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
- Cell Phones
- Televisions and Computer Monitors
- Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners
*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.
ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT
Thank you for your donations and dedication to Goodwill. With your support we are able to provide employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in landfill fees because some of the donated items cannot be sold in our stores, outlets or be recycled. The amount we are spending on landfill and HAZMAT disposal fees could be better used to serve more people in our community. We have created a list of items that we cannot accept at our donation centers. Please let us know if your donation is rare or a collectible and we will make sure it is given to the correct handler. Thank you for being active participants in helping us fulfill our mission.
Due to Federal and State Laws, Safety Concerns, and Recycling Guidelines, we cannot accept these items:
Items We Do Not Accept
Ways to Dispose of These Items
- Mattresses
- Weapons and Ammunition
San Diego Police Department: (619) 531-2000
- Explosives and Fireworks
San Diego Arson Team: (619) 236-6815
- Charcoal, Wood, Lighters and Lighter Fluid
- Light Bulbs and Batteries
- Fuels: Oils (And Used Filters), Gasoline and Propane (And Propane Tanks)
- Automotive Fluids (Radiator Fluid)
- Pesticides and Fertilizers
- Pool Chemicals
- Solvents
- Mercury Items (Thermometers)
- Cleaning Products
- Wet and Soiled Clothing
- Aerosol and Pressurized Canisters
- Used Cosmetics and Toiletries
- Medical Sharps (Used Syringes)
City of San Diego Environmental Service Department
sandiego.gov/environmental-services
(858) 694-7000
- Paints, Stains, Varnish and Paint Remover or Thinner
- Large Household Appliances
Goodwill Otay Mesa Outlet
- Pharmaceuticals: Over the Counter and Prescriptions
- Electronic Devices with Broken or Cracked Screens
Earth911.com or (877) 726-8387
- Ripped, Stained and Unsellable Furniture
Miramar Recycling Center: (858) 268-8971
- Construction Materials
- Strollers, Cribs, and Car Seats
ecoATM – El Cajon
Westfield Parkway Plaza location, located near food court and Verizon store kiosk.
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.
Maybe it’s not a phone – maybe you want to sell your tablet or other device. The good news is that our El cajon, CA self-service kiosks accept all kinds of personal electronics, including:
- iPhones
- Broken iPhones
- Broken Samsungs
- Other Apple products
- Android tablet devices
- Amazon readers like Kindle Fire
- Motorola cell phones and smartphones
- HTC cell phones and smartphones
- Blackberry personal data devices
- Samsung Devices including the Galaxy S series, Note and more
So don’t delay — sell your phone (or other device) for cash at one of our kiosks. Find the location nearest you today! If you need any help, contact the team online.
Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. They can’t offer cash for these items, but won’t it feel nice knowing you recycled those too?
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.
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
AAA Hybrid Battery Repair
Recycling and repair for electric and hybrid car batteries.
Call for appointment.
Auto Zone – El Cajon North
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Loan-A-Tool® Program
Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.
Auto Zone – Clairemont
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Check out how to recycle motor and car batteries here!
Call this Certified Collection Center to ensure hours and program participation.
Loan-A-Tool® Program
Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.
Auto Zone – Otay Mesa
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Loan-A-Tool® Program
Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.
Auto Zone – Lakeside
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Loan-A-Tool® Program
Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.
Auto Zone – La Mesa
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Loan-A-Tool® Program
Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.
