Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Central San Diego Vons Locations:
2495 Truxtun Rd, Bldg 28, San Diego, CA 92106
3645 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
515 West Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103
4145 30Th St, San Diego, CA 92104
3610 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6155 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Central San Diego CVS Locations:
6265 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
East County Vons Pharmacy Medication Drop-off Locations:
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
East County CVS Locations:
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Sav-On Pharmacies East County:
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
South Bay:
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.
South Bay:
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Recycling Fee: $ for homeowners (DIYer’s) $20 $ per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van) $30 $ per load (Stake Bed/Box Van) $50 Larger loads: please call ahead for pricing (larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10:00am to 3:00 pm
Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Recycling Fee: $ for homeowners (DIYer’s) $20 $ per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van) $30 $ per load (Stake Bed/Box Van) $50 Larger loads: please call ahead for pricing (larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Learn to reduce your food waste and compost at home! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Save Your Scraps: Vermicomposting Workshop at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. During this workshop, we’ll cover:
- How to reduce food waste in the kitchen
- Why it’s so important to keep food waste out of landfills through composting and the organic waste recycling program
- Tips and tricks on how to use the curbside green bin
Attendees can make and take home a vermicomposting bin (worm composting) during the workshop – all supplies and information will be provided to start easily composting at home! Please note that supplies are limited to one bin per household, with priority given to residents of the City of Vista.
We’ll also have the Sprouting Station open for attendees to plant fruit and vegetable seeds to take home and grow – use the finished compost from your vermicomposting bin to fertilize!
Registration is required. Thank you to the City of Vista for sponsoring this event!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-your-scraps-vermicomposting-workshop-tickets-1475073868649?aff=oddtdtcreator
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Obtain medication mail-back supplies
While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Secure medication disposal drop-off location
While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.
Download the Too Good to Go app here:
https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (apple)
https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (google)
https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/afd50hls (other)
For businesses to sign up:
MyStore – Too Good To Go
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!
You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!
AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.
Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.
You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!
AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.
Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.
Our sneaker recycling program is and will remain 100% FREE. We do not collect any credit card or banking information from our sneaker recycling partners.
There is a service fee of $3.00 to process each sneaker recycling bag to balance the surging costs of shipping, materials, warehousing, and labor. This small fee will be deducted from your monthly payout. However, you will not be charged anything if your payout is less than $3.00.
We do not accept non-athletic footwear of any kind including but not limited to dress shoes, heels, sandals, wedges, water socks, rain boots, crocs, and other non-athletic styles. If you have non-athletic footwear that you would like to recycle, we recommend finding a local charity, homeless shelter, or other organization that will accept non-athletic footwear.
They provide free, emergency clothing to those in need. To donate clothing see website.
Save 5 Pitcher filters or 5 Bottle filter cartridges OR Save 3 of any of the same Smart Shield filters: Under Sink filter, Fridge filter, Sediment filter
MAIL them back including: a note with your first and last name, shipping address, email address, the type of filter you want, along with the unwrapped & unboxed filters. (Please don’t include any extraneous packaging! ex. bubble wrap, filter boxes/bags, packing peanuts, etc)
Get a free filter as your REWARD! ** Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing**
The Trash Can Valet representative will send you a text the day before your trash collection day to notify you that your can(s) will be placed at the curb for next day collection. The day of your trash collection, The Trash Can Valet will return your can(s), once emptied, to the specified place on your property. Once a month your can(s) will be cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized before they are returned to your property.
Yes, you can (pardon the pun):
- Up to 3 trash cans for $30
- Additional trash cans (1- 3) $5/month
- After the one-time cleaning you can choose to continue service on a monthly basis with the option of discontinuing service at any time.
Commercially generated hazardous waste disposal options. This includes hazardous waste generated by small businesses, hospitals, schools, and organizations. Mailbag and pick up services available.
Small business disposal options are available upon qualification as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). A CESQG is a business that generates less than 27 gal, or 220 lbs, of hazardous waste per month or less than 1qt, or 2.2 lbs, of acute hazardous waste per month.
Contact Clean Earth for more information on disposing of business generated hazardous waste.
Please send us any brand of non-electronic items associated with babies and baby care.
What you can recycle
- Baby Toys & Play Mats
- Bottle Caps & Collars
- Strollers & Walkers
This box does not accept:
- Baby Clothing
- Baby Diapers
- Baby Related Waste
- Electronics
- Fabric
- Lithium Ion Batteries
- Stuffed Baby Toys
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accepts rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling
Accepts rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling
uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices (it’s in our name after all). From the classic phone drop in the parking lot to the tablet in the toilet. Game consoles, too. We’ve seen it all. We understand how traumatic it is when you break your favorite devices and we want you to feel better the moment you walk in.
Accepts Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for recycling
uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices (it’s in our name after all). From the classic phone drop in the parking lot to the tablet in the toilet. Game consoles, too. We’ve seen it all. We understand how traumatic it is when you break your favorite devices and we want you to feel better the moment you walk in.
Accepts Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for recycling
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.
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.
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.
San Diego FREE Electronic
Recycling & Data Destruction
Terra E-Waste Provides San Diego Sustainable Solutions for Electronics Recycling! We offer FREE drop off/pick-up services. To qualify for a FREE Pickup , please click here to check our policy. You may also contact us directly at 619-953-4655 or email us at terraewaste@gmail.com.
Vapes and e-cigarettes accepted free of charge with limited capacity.
We love to give back to our community! On the second Saturday of each month we will offer our Featured Product to the public for free. You are invited to come and load up whatever amount you need for your own benefit.
Free if self-loaded into your vehicle using your own containers and tools. Product must be tarped in trucks or contained. *
Don’t miss out… it only happens once a month!
Self Loading is available during our hours new hours ONLY
Thursday & Friday 7 am – 3 pm
Saturday 7 am – 1 pm
- Bring your own shovel and containers.
- Load as much as spent compost as you need. No limit.
- Compost is available on a first come first serve basis.
- Compost tends to be heavy when wet, please note that bags may break as you try to move your compost.
- We recommend you bring a tarp and tie downs to prevent compost from spilling when you drive.
- Our mushrooms are Pesticide FREE and USDA Certified Organic (by Where Food Comes From Organic Inc). However, our compost is not certified USDA Organic, but we use all organic materials for our mushroom growing; zero pesticides.
***Self Loading is Free
Free compost workshops are held at the Escondido Community Garden. The workshops include demonstration and instruction in building and maintaining a backyard compost pile and worm bin.
The workshops are hosted by the Community Garden, in conjunction with the City of Escondido. No reservations required. The workshop will go on rain or shine!
2025 Schedule
- June 14, 2025
- September 13, 2025
All workshops are held on Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 10 am, at the Escondido Community Garden, located on Centre City Parkway just north of Highway 78. Access the garden via Morning View Dr or Lincoln Avenue Park on the road or just inside the garden in the dirt lot on your left as you pull in.
Questions? Please call Recycling staff at 760-839-6216.
To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive!
Events in 2025 Sun Runner Lot Fiesta Island
- May 3rd
- May 17th
- June 7th
Also Check out Allied Gardens/Bejamin Library
All you need to grab your free compost is a container. Some examples of containers include:
- Paper Bags
- Plastic bags
- Bucket
- Truck bed (with tarp covering)
- limited number of shovels available to borrow
Remaining compost after the event is available to residents
Accepts rechargeable batteries and cell phones/ phone batteries
Compost Workshops
Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.
Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission)
On the first Sunday of the month, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting!
Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course.
Chula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
A nonprofit dedicated to making vehicle donations simple and beneficial for donors while supporting children’s education and mentorship programs
Accepts Rechargeable Batteries
E-Bike Batteries accepted
Battery Recycling- Accepts E-Bike Batteries ONLY
Accepts E-Bike Batteries ONLY
Accepts rechargeable batteries cellphones
We collect and recycle natural wine corks to create high-performance composite materials and components.
Recycle your natural wine corks at your local ReCORK Public Collection Partner.
We collect and recycle natural wine corks to create high-performance composite materials and components.
Recycle your natural wine corks at your local ReCORK Public Collection Partner.