USAgain Drop-off Bin – Multiple locations

Check website to find a location near you!

We accept clothes, shoes, accessories and household textiles in reusable condition.

We do not accept furniture, mattresses, rugs, carpet, or household appliances. Note that leaving items outside the TreeMachine is considered dumping and will be prosecuted. Please help us keep our community clean and beautiful.

Clothes, shoes and textiles must be clean and dry and dropped off in tied plastic bags. A sturdy plastic bag protects the clothes from dirt and simplifies handling.

Please don’t leave anything outside the bin. If you have something that will not fit in our bin, please email us or give us a call: (800) 604-9533

US Carpet Care

Services

Carpet Cleaning

Flood And Fire Damage Restoration

Carpet Care and Restoration

Maid Services

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Commercial and Property Management

Flea Treatment

Thermal Fogging

Upholstery Deep Cleaning

Mattress Deep Cleaning

Pacific Steel Inc.

This location accepts steel, HMS #1 & #2 metals, cast iron, light iron, clean tin, and PNS metal.  Refunds for metals and appliances are offered for more than 80 lbs.  NO catalytic converters, copper or brass are accepted. Liquids must be removed from engine parts before recycling.

FYI:  Call or visit center for more details.

Heavy melting steel (HMS) or heavy melting scrap is a designation for recyclable steel and wrought iron. It is broken up into two major categories: HMS 1 and HMS 2, where HMS 1 does not contain galvanized and blackened steel, whereas HMS 2 does.

PNS (PLATE & STRUCTURAL STEEL): PNS Scrap is lightweight and is used for manufacturing different types of items in industries and at other places.

U-Post Packaging and Shipping Center

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.

This location offers paper shredding services.

UFO Upholstery Fabric Outlet – Vista

Reupholstery Services for Any Item: -Dining Room Chair Sets

-Sectionals -Sofas -Love Seats -Custom Seat Cushions -Arm Chairs -RV & Boat Cushions -Outdoor Patio Cushions -And more

Cushion replacement services also available NOTE: Pickup and delivery of items is not offered at this time. Items must be dropped off at UFO and they will upholster them on-site.

Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning

Need reliable AC repairs in the San Diego area?

If you don’t want to put your cooling equipment in inexperienced hands, Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning is the air conditioning company you can rely on. We provide quality AC repairs that are guaranteed to please.

With years of experience behind our belts, our technicians always have the skill to take care of any AC repair. We know you need your equipment restored fast, so choose our experts to get the repairs done right.

Upholstery Fabric Outlet – National City

UFO offers professional reupholstery and cushion replacement service.  They also sell indoor & outdoor fabrics, foam and inserts, upholstery accessories and hardware.

NOTE: Pickup and delivery of items is not offered at this time. Items must be dropped off at UFO and they will upholster them on-site.

Universal Waste Disposal Company

Offer lightbulb recycling, battery recycling, electronics recycling, and IT asset disposition. This location accepts waste drop off from both commercial and residential generators. Drop off hours are between 9am-2pm.

Call center to verify pricing* and accepted items.

Items Accepted:

4 ft Fluorescent tubes

CFL regular bulbs

CFL Mogul Base

Incandescent bulbs

Batteries of all types

Smoke alarms

Aerosol cans

Toner

Neon

Small & large appliances

Hard drive destruction

Electronics

Some types of electronics accepted for free (cell phones, computer parts, etc) – call to confirm free items and pricing for others

Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista

What Can I Donate?

This Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Shop will accept these donations for resale:

Clean, gently used clothing Gift Items Collectibles
Shoes Small working appliances Estate goods
Jewelry Records & CDs Luggage
Accessories Artwork Furniture that can be carried by 2 people
Books Sporting Goods Toys
Housewares Linens MORE!

 

All donations are sold as they are, so they must be clean and in good condition. If an item requires any sort of repair, they cannot accept it. Call to confirm accepted items.

What Can’t I Donate?

Father Joe’s Thrift Shops CANNOT accept:

Mattresses/Box Springs Large Appliances
Televisions/Monitors Construction Materials, other items, see website

 

Pick-up services available

Use this Online Form or call (619) 446-2100. Pick-ups usually take place within a week from the time of the initial contact.

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.

Union Auto Repair

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.

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.

Twice Treasured Thrift Store

They accept donations Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10AM-3PM.
There is a marked donation bin in front of the store for your convenience.

The following items will NOT be accepted:

Stained, ripped, broken zipper clothing
Underwear, bras (unless in new package)
Mattresses, bed pillows (unless new in package)
Infant car seats
Large appliances: fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, ovens
VHS/VCR equipment
TVs older than 2000
Land line phones

Otay Sustainability Park (Formerly Otay Landfill)

City of Chula Vista residents are eligible for free drop-off passes to the Otay Landfill, call 619-482-4024

Certified Mattress Recycling Council location, Otay Landfill can accept up to 4 mattresses or box springs for free for recycling.

California Carpet Stewardship Program – Carpet – Drop-off Location

Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.

Recycle: Please load your vehicle to keep the following materials separated for recycling: concrete/asphalt, metals, appliances, clean wood and yard waste.

Load Limits: Each pass may be used for a maximum material weight of 1 ton. Loads over 1 ton will be charged at current landfill rates.

Secure Loads: Please be careful to secure all materials in your vehicle before transporting. Use a tarp, rope or other means to ensure that no material is lost in transit.

Helmets: You will be required to use a helmet at all times, if you do not have one helmets are available for sale at the landfill booth.

2025 Free Compost Events

Republic Services provides free compost to customers residing in the County of San Deigo at the Otay Sustainability Park 6 times a year at 1700 Maxwell Rd. Chula Vista 91911. Join us for our next giveaways!

Schedule for 2025:

  • January 11th
  • March 8th
  • May 10th
  • July 12th
  • September 13th
  • November 8th

All events are Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To participate please provide proof of active account ownership in the form of an invoice or online app documentation, as well as a photo ID. Join us for our next giveaways! Don’t forget to bring your shovel, containers, and tarps.

For more information, contact otay@republicservices.com

 

 

Troy Recycling

Accepted items – call to confirm

Aluminum

  • PLC Aluminum
  • Cast Aluminum
  • MLC Aluminum
  • 60/63 Aluminum Extrusions
  • Car Wheels Aluminum
  • Aluminum Radiators
  • Insulated Aluminum Wire
  • Aluminum Blinds
  • Aluminum Auto-parts
  • Aluminum Wire

Iron and Steel

  • Light Iron and Steel
  • Heavy Iron, Steel and Cast Iron
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel Tools

Copper

  • Radiators
  • Sheet, Plate and Tube
  • Insulated Copper Wire
  • Bright and Shine Copper

Brass

  • Yellow Brass
  • Red Brass
  • Plumbing Brass
  • Brass Radiators
  • All types of Bronze

Misc. Items

  • Car & motorcycle batteries
  • Breakage
  • Electric Motors
  • Electronic Scrap (TV’s & computers only)
  • Lead
  • CRV Plastic Bottles
  • CRV Glass Bottles
  • CRV Aluminum cans

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Lemon Grove

This location accepts used motor oil 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.

Toolmart

Tool Repair Services

Repairtoolparts’s factory trained and certified repair technicians can fix your tools. They will call you with an estimate once the tool is diagnosed, however, there is a $25 estimate charge which will be applied towards any repair work done. Turnaround time is typically 1 to 2 weeks, from approving the repair, depending upon availability of parts from the manufacturers.

Contact this location for specifics on pricing and accepted item.

Toner Tech

Toner Tech is your one stop shop for toner cartridges, ink, supplies, repairs, (printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines) and more. We service all brands and all types such as: LaserJet, (monochrome and color) inkjet, dot matrix, thermal (label printers), plotters as well as scanners and many other types of office equipment.

Most of the time we can repair your machine even when other companies told you there was no hope or the cost would be too high. We offer high performance toner cartridges, printer maintenance, and have been recycling products in the San Diego community with over 13 years experience.

Toner Tech brand cartridges are built right here in the USA in San Diego, CA. You can save money by ordering directly from us and skipping the middle man! All of our cartridges are 100% guaranteed to have the same density and page yield as the OEM (original Equipment manufacturer). We also carry specialty items such as MICR, ribbons, and more.

We offer same/next day service on printer repairs in San Diego and free pick-up and delivery of your toner cartridges. We also sell (and lease) machines, repair machines, and have maintenance contracts available. Toner Tech provides consultation and has custom tailored solutions to fit your business needs.

Yengst Glass

Commercial & Residential Services Available

Glass Shower Enclosures

Energy Saving Products

Replacement Windows

Window Repair

Mirror Installation

Mirror Engraving

Glass Repair

Glass Replacement

Stained Glass

Time Zone

Professional watch and clock repair services

Their watch services range from battery replacement, band sizing, crystal replacement to complete movement repair and watch restoration.

Window Tech

Services include

Window replacement
Door & window screens
Shower door & tub enclosures
Broken glass replacement (single and dual paned)
Replacement of fogged dual glazed units
Patio door track replacement
Mirrored wardrobe doors
Mirrors
Cut glass
They also service and repair a wide variety of window & patio doors.

Call for a free quote: 619-444-9391

Time Recycling

This business specializes in recycling CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles.

The will also accept brass plumbing fixtures, pipes/tubes, fittings, faucets, radiators, etc.

They will buy scrap aluminum wheels, radiators, siding and gutters, etc.

Call to confirm accepted items for recycling.

Western Mower and Engine

They offer the following service for your equipment:

  • Tune-ups
  • Sharpening
  • Lawn mower blades
  • Chainsaws
  • Hand tools (shears, axes, etc.)
  • Reel mowers
  • Carburetor rebuilding
  • Valve jobs
  • Troubleshooting
  • Welding

Any and all service available for lawn and gardening equipment

Thrift Korral

The Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary operates the Thrift Korral, which sells new and gently used merchandise — including clothing, jewelry, housewares, books, collectibles and furniture — to benefit its projects on behalf of hospital patients and staff.

 

West Coast BBQ Grill ; The BBQ Doctor

West Coast BBQ Grill specializes in the service, parts, repair and installation of all Gas BBQ Grills and Patio Heaters. They clean grease, carbon and debris from grates, burners, briquettes and drip pans. They also polish external surfaces and offer varmint protection.

They offer haul away & recycling services for old grills and patio heaters.

Please contact them for further information regarding services, for a price quote, or to schedule an appointment.

619-896-7684
Jim@westcoastbbqgrill.com

West Auto Wreckers

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.

Total Leather Care

Since 1987, Total Leather Care has provided exceptional leather furniture care services to the San Diego, CA County area. We specialize in cleaning, repairing and refinishing all types of leather furniture. Since your couch, chairs or sofa are among your most used pieces, it’s important they look good and remain comfortable!

Contact us today for a free estimate or send us a photo of the piece you’d like us to restore.

The Windsmith

We are accepting repairs by appointment only.
Curbside drop off and pick up option available.
To make an appointment,
please contact us here
or call 619-220-8984

Woodwind and Brass ​Musical Instrument Repair

Repairs only – No sales or rentals

The UPS Store – Mira Mesa

They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

Waste Management Recycling Center – El Cajon

(Located just southwest of the intersection of Bradley Ave. and Johnson Ave)

This location no longer does cash for CRV or Used Oil.  But they do accept CRV items for donation.

Donation Items

  • California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
  • CRV glass bottles
  • CRV plastic bottles
  • CRV bi-metal cans
  • non-CRV aluminum
  • non-CRV glass
  • non-CRV plastic
  • tin cans
  • newspaper
  • white ledger paper
  • computer paper
  • mixed paper
  • corrugated cardboard

E-waste

  • TVs, laptop computers, monitors and other cathode ray tubes (CRTs), in addition to “other” e-waste such as fax machines, VCRs, printers, camcorders, stereos and microwaves (free of charge to drop off — please limit to one or two of the same item per visit)

Mattresses

  • This is a Bye-Bye mattress drop-off location

Other – FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMERS ONLY

(Please put these materials in the cart located in front of the door in case no one is in the office)

  • household batteries
  • fluorescent light tubes
  • used motor oil (no more than 15 gallons) and oil filters
  • thermostats
  • cooking oil

Unacceptable Items

  • household hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
  • other medical waste

The UPS Store – Chula Vista

They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

The UPS Store – La Jolla

They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

Waste Management Recycling Center – Oceanside

Redeemable Items

  • California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
  • CRV glass bottles
  • CRV plastic bottles
  • CRV bi-metal cans
  • newspaper

Donation Items

  • non-CRV aluminum
  • non-CRV glass
  • non-CRV plastic
  • tin cans
  • white ledger paper
  • computer paper
  • mixed paper
  • corrugated cardboard

E-waste

  • TVs, laptop computers, computer monitors or other items with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) can be disposed of for free; other e-waste such as fax machines or stereos can be safely disposed of for 50 cents per pound

Other

  • Household batteries
  • For Oceanside residents only: oil filters, used motor oil and antifreeze (proof of residence in Oceanside required)
  • Household sharps like syringes and lancets (properly packaged for disposal)

Unacceptable Items

  • Hhousehold hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
  • Flourescent light tubes and other universal waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
  • medical waste

The Watch Lady

Services provided include:

Watch polishing

Crystal replacement

Crystal cleaning

Complete watch overhaul

Cleaning of the watch movement

Replacing the movement with a new movement

Pressure testing

Link adjustment of band

stem & crown

Full restoration

Washtek

Washtek has been installing and servicing laundry equipment for apartments, condominiums, mobile home parks and motels since 1987.  We are a local, family owned company based in Escondido, CA.

O’Reilly Auto Parts | Oceanside

This location accepts used motor oil, car/batteries 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.

Walmart Auto Care Center – San Ysidro

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries 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.

The Repair Zone

Repair services for guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, stringed-orchestral, amplifiers, and more.

Call for more information.

Walmart Auto Care Center – Oceanside

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle 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.

Walmart Auto Care Center – Vista

This location accepts used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid and oil filters at no charge. 5-gal max for all fluids.

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.

Tires and car batteries are accepted for a fee. Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Walmart Auto Care Center – El Cajon

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle batteries 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.

Vulcan Materials Company (dump truck required for drop-off)

General Information

Any job bringing in 1000 cy or more must be approved in advance. Please contact Dan Zeller (602) 284-0410 or Jose Pena (818) 381-3494.

They offer and prefer to do business by credit account. Their terms are Net 15 Prox.

Payment is due upon delivery for all cash sales. They do not make change. Checks are accepted.

Special arrangement must be made at least 48 hours in advance before bringing bottom dump trucks to the landfill.

All loads must be untarped, inspected, and receive a ticket prior to acceptance.

Clean Broken Asphalt (recyclable asphalt) – Asphalt with less than 3% dirt and no other contaminates. Material must be 2′ x 2′ x 2′ or smaller. No petromat.

Grindings – milled clean broken asphalt 3″ or smaller. No petromat. No dirt. 

Recycle – concrete and/or asphalt with less than 10% dirt and no other contamination (may be combined). Material must be smaller than 2′ x 2′ x 2′. No petromat.

Dirt – uncontaminated dirt with less than 5% concrete or asphalt rubble, rock less than 3″ and no more than 30% rock.

Oversize – large concrete or asphalt 2.5′ in diameter or greater. These loads will have an additional charge. The charge will be determined at the time the load is accepted by the percentage of oversize material in the load and will range from $150/ld to $500/ld, which are non-negotiable.

Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.

Materials not acceptable for disposal at any of the Vulcan landfills are: hazardous waste, conditional exempt hazardous waste, household garbage, municipal solid waste, special waste, liquid wastes, and asbestos (in any form or asbestos containing material)

O’Reilly Auto Parts – El Cajon North

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.

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.

Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free

O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!

  • Get it taken care of hassle-free
  • Thousands of convenient locations
  • $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
  • Absolutely free

VMG Auto Repair

This location accepts used motor oil at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.

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.

The Furniture Doctor

On-site furniture, leather repair, and kitchen refinishing

Commercial services available

The Copier Doctor

Servicing Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and San Diego for Copier, Document System, Printer, Fax, Scanner & Muliti-function Repair & Service!

Current Service Rates:  Onsite Repair Services – $99.00 per hour (one hour minimum charge)

*Trip Charge May Apply For Certain Areas.  Call or email for details.

For equipment used in mid to high volume applications The Copier Doctor offers “Service Agreements”  that include ALL PARTS, LABOR & TONER!

Contact us for expert on-site office equipment service or repair or to inquire about a“Service Agreement” at 760-724-9262 or at service@thecopydoc.com.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Chula Vista

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.

Sycamore Landfill

Bye Bye Mattress drop-off location.

CARE Carpet Drop-off Site

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Tip Fee:  NO tip fee for clean, separated loads

Also accepts:

  • Trash disposal
  • Large animal disposal
  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Air conditioners
  • Stoves
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Hot water heaters
  • Toilets
  • Small computers & household electronics
  • Tires

Also offers debris containers and construction waste recycling.

Swell Stuff Wetsuit Repair

We are a homegrown surf shop in Leucadia, CA specializing in wetsuit repair/alterations and handcrafted surf accessories and gifts.

We encourage everyone to bring us their used unwanted wetsuits to either sell on consignment or recycle. We extend 10% off wetsuit repairs for any donated suits. We are trying to do our best to keep that neoprene out of landfills as long as possible. We also give 20% off our favorite product, the Cinch Sac, with any wetsuit repair or alteration. See you soon in Leucadia!

 

Computerized Cobbler – Escondido

Services

Shoe repair

Handbag repair

Dye options

Orthopedic options

and more!

See website or contact store for full list of services & details

Sweet Spot Golf Repair

Home business golf repair specialist with pick up and delivery depending on your area.

Re-grips/re-shafting/Custom fittings/Loft an lie bending machine etc. golf repair price list:

Regripping $3.00 per club (plus cost of grip); Grip Installation Loft/Lie Adjustment $5.00 per club/lie board fitting $50; Reshaft Club $20.00 (plus cost of shaft); Steel Club Shaft $25.00 per shaft; Graphite Club Shaft Varies by shaft type; Shorten or Lengthen Club $8.99 per club; Remove & Reinstall Grip $5.00 per club; Reset Iron Head $10.00 per club; Reset Wood Head $20 per club; graphite Remove Shaft Rattle $5.00 per club; Remove Rattle in Head $10.00 per club

Sustainable Surplus Exchange

Provide access to free office supplies and very inexpensive office furniture, computers, lab equipment and supplies. The items are listed on the online store Reuse 4 Good. This is for members only.

The Carpet Repairman

Carpet Repair

  • Berber carpet repair
  • Hookah burn repairs
  • Carpet re-stretch
  • Carpet re-tack
  • Bonded inset patching
  • Carpet relay
  • Pet damage repair

Carpet Cleaning

  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Custom built truck mounted cleaning machine
  • Deep dirt cleaning extraction system
  • Safe, non-toxic, biodegradable products
  • Baby and pet safe products

Tile and Grout Cleaning

The BBQ Doctor

BBQ Services

Cleaning

Repairs

Installation

Consultations

Call for pricing & appointments

Suspected Stormwater Pollution – Incorporated SD County

If you live in an incorporated area in San Diego County and you have a stormwater complaint or need to report a suspected stormwater issue, please see the following list:

City of Carlsbad Public Works Department Stormwater (760) 602-2799 or email 
City of Chula Vista Public Works Center Dispatch (619) 397-6000
City of Coronado Public Services and Engineering (619) 522-7380 or report a problem here
City of Del Mar Clean Water Program (858) 704-3652 or report urban runoff and water waste by filling out an online form
City of El Cajon Storm Water Protection Program (619) 441-1653 or report a storm Water violation or illegal discharge by filling out an online form.
City of Encinitas Public Works Department’s Environmental Management Division (760) 633-2787 After Hours: (760) 633-2922 or email
City of Escondido Public Works Department 760-839-4668 or report an issue online
City of Imperial Beach Storm Water Management (619) 424-4095 or through the online form
City of La Mesa Stormwater Pollution Prevention Hotline (619) 667-1134
City of Lemon Grove Stormwater Hotline (619) 825-3820 or email 
City of National City Stormwater Hotline (619) 336-4389
City of Oceanside Customer Care (760) 435-4500 or email
City of Poway Code Compliance (858) 668-4663 or (858) 668-4664 or email
City of San Diego Stormwater Department (619) 235-1000 or (619) 527-7500 for the street division, or report a storm Water violation or illegal discharge by filling out an online form or email
City of San Marcos Stormwater Pollution Hotline (760) 481-3878
City of Santee Development Services Stormwater Program (619) 258-4100 x167 or report a stormwater violation here
City of Solana Beach Stormwater Pollution Reporting Hotline (858) 720-4424 or email or report pollution here.

City of Vista Stormwater Hotline (760) 643-2804 or email or report a problem online.

If you are having trouble locating the phone number for your city, you may call the San Diego County Regional Stormwater Hotline at 1(888) 846-0800.

Superior Ready Mix – Mission Gorge

No matter the project they can help supply all of your construction materials. They can provide you with concrete for your residential, commercial and landscaping needs.

Quiroz Recycling

Accepts all metals for recycling plus household appliances. $5 drop off charge for small appliances and $10 charge for refrigerators. No household hazardous waste, batteries or bulbs. Call 619-851-7835 to confirm.

We haul away Motorcycles, lawn mowers, small engines, and most gas-powered equipment! (broken or running). The last thing we want to see is lawn mowers or any small engines getting thrown into the trash. It doesn’t matter if it is an old lawn mower or new lawn mower because we take all small engines in any condition. Our main goal is to reuse, recycle and reduce.

We recycle/reuse:

  • Broken Motorcycles
  • Lawn mowers
  • Riding mowers
  • Tractors, Generators
  • Gas powered equipment.
  • Oxygen tanks, helium tanks, and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

Free Haul Away of Motorcycle, Lawn Mowers & Small Engines

Small fee for electric mowers

Will pay for motorcycles with current registration and title

Call 619-851-7835 to verify accepted items and fees/refunds.

Quicki 10 Minute Oil Change

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and coolant 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.

The Audiocraftsman

Since about 1975, I’ve been repairing and restoring vintage hifi and stereo gear-both tube and solid state-,commercial and musical instrument amplifiers, juke amps, and even antique radios. Another specialty is high end,three motor reel-to-reel machines, (such as Ampex, Revox,Crown, Berlant/Concertone,etc.). Thousands of original service manuals and Sams Photofacts in stock.
I’ve done thousands of units for thousands of customers. I can work on ANY brand of gear, even gear made by companies that are long out of business. I’m NOT a dealer,I dont sell anything nor am I looking to buy your equipment. I just want to repair it quickly and at a price we can both live with.

Summit Transmissions

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.
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.

North County Coastal Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up

Services are reserved for residents of the City of Del Mar, City of Encinitas, City of Vista, City of Carlsbad, City of San Marcos, City of Solana Beach, and City of Lemon Grove residents. 

Household hazardous waste and electronics are accepted.

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

Services:

Pick up is available by appointment only for a nominal fee. Free pickup is available for City of San Marcos, City of Vista, City of Solana Beach, City of Carlsbad, and City of Lemon Grove residents over 65 or who are home-bound.

Hours of operation: 

-Call Clean Earth Environmental at 1 (800) 714-1195 to schedule a pick-up.

Requirements: 

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.

-Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores, note, containers are not returned.

-Needles/sharps should be contained 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.

TechWaste Recycling

All forms of electronic assets are accepted for recycling. If it has a cord, battery or chip TechWaste can help.

R2, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified electronics recycler committed to e-waste & recycling services that are environmentally sustainable.

-free pickup’s available

Stater Bros. – Ramona

This location accepts plastic bags & film for recycling.
Drop them with a cashier or manager.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Examples of plastic film and bags include:

– Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, and dry cleaning bags (clean, dry and free of receipts and clothes hangers)
– Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
– Plastic shipping envelopes(remove labels), bubble wrap and air pillows (deflate)
– Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
– Furniture and electronic wrap
– Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
– Any film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label

*Not all items are accepted at all drop-off locations. Check with your local drop-off to see what is accepted.

Do not include:

– Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
– Pre-washed salad mix bags
– Frozen food bags
– Candy bar wrappers
– Chip bags
– Six-pack rings

Want to know what happens to recycled plastic film?

Find out here!

Technology Training Foundation of America

All donations will be screened for eligibility according to minimum requirements for placement in schools. Items that fail to meet these requirements will be recycled at IMS Recycling.

The foundation will arrange for donations of 20 or more complete computer systems to be picked up.

To receive or donate computers, email:

donate@computers2learnby.org

StarTech Computers

Hardware and software repairs for PC and Mac computers and phone & tablet repairs.

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 can 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 can’t 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.

TCR Services Inc.

If you are still throwing away your company’s empty toner cartridges, you are missing out on a great opportunity! TCR Services will pay you for your empty brand name printer/fax toner cartridges. We are an authorized recycling service center for HP amongst other brand names. To recycle your toners, simply collect your empty cartridges and periodically you can send them to us. If you have over 20 cartridges you may contact us to arrange for a pick up.

Stadium Golf Center Clubfitting

Since 1995, we have operated our award winning facility with your complete satisfaction in mind because “We Care About Your Game!” Our neatly stocked, nationally recognized discount golf shop merchandise operation is fully outfitted with all the major brands – no house brands! NO BAIT AND SWITCH HIGH PRESSURE SALES! Our 90 day customer satisfaction policy and low price guarantee allows you to buy with confidence. We have it all…golf clubs, shoes, gloves, clothing, balls, hats, grips, accessories, books, videos, training aids, eyewear and more! We offer fair market value for golf clubs you may want to trade in. We offer complete repair, regrip and reshafting services to take care of any and all golf club concerns you may have. We are here for all your golfing needs! “Why shop anywhere else???” Our PGA Professional club fitters are here to fit you correctly and to allow you to choose the brand you want without bias.  Seeing and analyzing your ball flight is absolutely critical in the customized club fitting process.  Our outdoor club fitting operation allows you to “See It Fly Before You Buy!”  Our club fitting professionals will validate your specifications by working with you to ensure your clubs of choice fit you properly to maximize your performance and enjoyment of your golf game!

St. John’s Thrift Shop

Through their shop they strive to provide the finest support and assistance possible to those in the Fallbrook Community and beyond in the name of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

  • They strive to sell high quality, reasonably priced merchandise to our customers
  • They strive to provide a friendly, helpful and courteous atmosphere for our customers
  • Through public and personal means, they ensure that the public knows that their donations to St. John’s Thrift Shop offer the finest support and assistance to Fallbrook and those in need beyond our community
  • They supply grants to organizations in the community which provide food, clothing, shelter and/or support to those in need

Ssubi Recycling

Free electronic waste pick-up available for residents and businesses to help support a local charity, Ssubi Is Hope. The “Greening for Good” project has kept over 400,000 lbs. of medical equipment and supplies out of the landfill and diverts it to the underserved health center around the world.

Ssubi Is Hope will collect electronic waste from homes and businesses to offset the costs of truck rentals, fuel, etc. that the organization uses to collect medical waste from hospitals, doctors offices, and home care/hospice patients.

This organization will also accept unopened medical supplies and sterile medical tools from residents, businesses, and hospitals.

 

Call Now (858)935-5491
to Schedule your FREE pick-up!
(Drop off available with appt.)

Email ssubirecycling@gmail.com

Quality Recycling – Vista

This business offers money for recyclable items from businesses as well as individuals.  Some of the items they recycle include: cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium, plastics, and glass.  Oxygen tanks and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

Commercial pickup available for cardboard. See websites for details.

Spring Valley Lawn Mower Shop

Spring Valley Lawn Mower Shop
offers service and repairs on any brand of garden and outdoor power equipment.

We are also authorized service dealers for: MARUYAMA, MAKITA, HUSQVARNA, DR® POWER EQUIPMENT, & EFCO Brands.

Please call store to confirm rates and items for repair.

Tara Tailor Shop

Services Offered

South Coast Tool Repair

They service all major tool brands, pneumatic tools, air tools, fall protection, and construction equipment.

Quality Recycling – Poway

Click here to see list of items accepted and not accepted.  Non-CRV plastics and glass are also accepted, but no payout is given for them.

Oxygen tanks and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

See website for coupons.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Escondido

This location accepts used motor oil 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.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Pine Valley Substation

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

The sharps/needles drop box is located outside the station and the medication drop box is located inside the station and is only open during office station hours.

To confirm drop off location and program details, call station’s non-emergency number at (619) 938-8400.

Quality Recycling – Lakeside West

Products we accept

  • Aluminum Cans
  • CRV Glass
  • Cardboard
  • #1 -#7CRV Beverage Containers
  • Milk Containers
  • Car Batteries
  • Copper/Copper Wire
  • Aluminum/Aluminum Wire
  • Brass
  • Stainless Steel
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Steel

 

Oxygen tanks and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

See website for coupons.

NOTE: 

  • Recycling funds are received right away, unless you are recycling scrap metals as an individual.
  • The State of California has mandated that all recycling centers withhold payment for three days for scrap metal purchases over twenty dollars from individuals.
  • Businesses that are licensed and contractors are paid immediately
  • List is subject to change without notice. Please check back frequently.

South Bay Detention Facility

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Hours at this facility are:  M – F 8 – 5 pm.

To confirm medication drop off at more locations in San Diego County, call the specific Sheriff’s Office in your location.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Lemon Grove Station

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Ammunition

Call the non-emergency number to have an deputy dispatched to your home where they will pick it up.

To confirm the drop off location, call the station’s non-emergency number at (619) 337-2000.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Lakeside Station

Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

To confirm drop off location or other details, call the station’s non-emergency number at (619) 938-1360.

South Appliance Repair

South Appliance is a full service appliance repair company. We service all of the major brands foreign and domestic, residential and commercial. Appliances serviced include, refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ranges, microwaves, garbage disposals and trash compactors.
For a full list of the appliances we service see Services Offered or for repair warranty information please see Warranty

San Diego County Sheriff’s Julian Substation

Medications/Prescription Drugs
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

Drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.

Ammunition

Call the non-emergency number to have an deputy dispatched to your home where they will pick it up.

Station non-emergency number: (760) 765-4718.

SOS Upholstery

Furniture & Commercial upholstery, Auto & Boat upholstery.

This location will recycle scrap fabric and furniture that they are not able to repurpose.

Call to verify services and other details.

San Diego County North Coastal Sheriff’s Station

Medications 

Medications in standard containers should be emptied and put into clear plastic bags before depositing in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.  Collection boxes are located inside the lobby.

Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Ammunition

Call the non-emergency number to have an deputy dispatched to your home where they will pick it up.

Station non-emergency number: (760) 966-3500

San Diego County Sheriff’s Campo Substation

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Station non-emergency number: (619) 478-5378

San Diego County Sheriff’s Borrego Springs Office

Medications 

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.

Ammunition

Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.

Station non-emergency number: (760) 767-5656

San Diego County Sheriff’s Alpine Station

Medications 

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Ammunition

Call the station’s non-emergency number for more instructions.

Station non-emergency number: (619) 659-2600

Visit San Diego County Sheriff’s Department website for more info: Here

San Diego County Sheriff’s 4S Ranch Substation

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Police Department Station drop-off locations are not available at this time.

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Station non-emergency number: (858) 521-5200

SoCal Garage Doors

We sell, install and service all major garage door and opener brands such as C.H.I. , Wayne Dalton, Clopay, First United Technologies, Amarr, Unique, Liftmaster, Stanley, Genie, Marantec, Craftsman, Chamberlain and more.