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
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.
Services include furniture restoration, repair, and reupholstery
Free estimates, free local pickup & delivery
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
(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
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.
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.
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.
Accepts plastic plant pots for reuse
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.
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.
Repair services for guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, stringed-orchestral, amplifiers, and more.
Call for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
Offering tune-ups, repairs, & modifications for guitars & bass
Also offers amp/electronic services
See website for full details
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.
This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.
They do not accept:
- Aerosol
- Industrial
- Original equipment
- Specialty coatings
This location will accept paint under the following conditions:
- Paint must be in its original container
- Container must be labeled
- Container must be in good condition and not leaking
- Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.
In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint.
To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.
On-site furniture, leather repair, and kitchen refinishing
Commercial services available
This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less, up to a 20 gallon limit per customer per day.
They do not accept:
Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings
This location will accept paint under the following conditions:
Paint must be in its original container
Container must be labeled
Container must be in good condition and not leaking
Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.
In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.
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.
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.
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle batteries 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.
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.
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.
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!
Services
Shoe repair
Handbag repair
Dye options
Orthopedic options
and more!
See website or contact store for full list of services & details
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.
BBQ Services
Cleaning
Repairs
Installation
Consultations
Call for pricing & appointments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Looking to repair your computers, laptops, printers, or typewriters? Bring those into Stearns in Oceanside for repair. Call for more information.
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!
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
Hardware and software repairs for PC and Mac computers and phone & tablet repairs.
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
What can’t be recycled in store
*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.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
They service all major tool brands, pneumatic tools, air tools, fall protection, and construction equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brass, woodwind, orchestral string, bass, & guitar repair services. Call for more information.
Furniture upholstery and refurbishing services. Call for more information.
Roll-Off Service For Businesses & Commercial Accounts
For larger scrap metal jobs, our 40sq. yd roll-off boxes provide an economical, safe and environmentally responsible solution for transporting your materials. We can efficiently coordinate the pick up of materials with 24-48 hours of your request.
OCC Cardboard Service
San Diego County Recycling is the area’s leading cardboard recycler. We offer a countywide pick up service for your bailed OCC(cardboard). Our flexible pick up hours, courteous drivers and competitive pricing make us an easy choice for your cardboard recycling needs. Call us today to discuss your needs and how to maximize your returns!
They are committed to helping the communities they serve by addressing the strict mandates of California AB 341. This New Law requires cities and counties in the state to divert 75 percent of waste from landfills by the year 2020 (Click Here to See Law).
SMC Zero Waste, located in Southern California is fully equipped with the assets to serve as the single vendor service to meet recycling, collection, certified destruction, and de-packaging needs of any size commercial or industrial processing facility. Their on-site services include consultation, storage and waste management. They also provide collection and transportation of all materials to our Southern California transfer station where the waste is processed and recyclables are made available for reuse in agricultural products, fuel and landscape materials.
SKYLINE RECYCLING ACCEPTS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:
All CRV Beverage Containers
- Aluminum Cans
- #1 Plastic Beverage Containers
- #2-7 CRV Beverage Containers
- CRV Glass Bottles
Nonferrous Scrap Metals
- Copper wire, tubing, sheeting, etc
- Copper wire insulated
- Brass
- Scrap Aluminum
- Radiators
- Aluminum Wheels
- Aluminum Wire
Other recyclables
- Milk Plastic Containers
- #1 Plastic beverage Containers Non CRV
- #2 Plastic beverage Containers Non CRV
- Cardboard
- Ballasts
- Compressors
- Copper motors
Skyline Recycling does not accept the following materials:
- Hazardous Waste
- Batteries
- Ceramics
- Electronics
- Oil
- Tires
- Wood
- Newspaper
- E-Waste Disposal
Pays out for some items.
Call or see website for more information.
They specialize in
Refrigerator Repair
Washer Repair
Dryer Repair
Dishwasher Repair
Cooktop Repair
Stove, Oven Repair
Disposal Repair
On site or drop off at the shop
Full-service upholstery shop offering furniture restoration & repair for residential, government & military, or institutional & commercial customers
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.
Located at the South Entrance of the Center
Center phone number: (619) 531-5413
Donate Books
The Friends of the San Diego Public Library accepts both hardbound and paperback books inside the San Diego Central Library located downstairs.
Check Out Nature Backpacks
Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature. The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.
Learn Bike Repair and Maintenance every 1st & 3rd Saturday at the Central Library
The Bike Kitchen provides library users with access to shop-grade bicycle tools, professional assistance, along with hands-on learning opportunities and educational resources.
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. | Central Library
Volunteer bicycle mechanics from Hub + Spoke Cycleworks provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes.
**Please call before going during holiday weekends to confirm workshop**
Services
Cry cleaning
Laundry
Alterations
Household linens
Wedding gowns and formal wear
Suedes, leathers & fur
Deodorization Treatment
Couture & Vintage
Restoration
Drop off your clothes by 9:30am & they’ll be ready by 5:00pm
Check website for coupons
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.
Facility phone number: (619) 610-1647
Secure Shredding and Destruction Services
Paper Shredding Service
Hard Drive & Media Destruction Service
Specialty Shredding Service
From pill bottles to identity cards, specialty shredding destroys information wherever it’s found.
On-site BBQ cleaning & grill repair – residential and commercial services
• Replacement Parts |
• Ignition Systems |
• Frozen Valve Replacement |
• Thermocouple Repairs |
• Pressure Regulator |
• Grill Tutorials |
• Sales Consultations |
• Countertop Retrofits |
• Grill Installation & Hauling |
• Gas Conversions |
This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.
They do not accept:
- Aerosol
- Industrial
- Original equipment
- Specialty coatings
This location will accept paint under the following conditions:
- Paint must be in its original container
- Container must be labeled
- Container must be in good condition and not leaking
- Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.
In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.
Interstate provides the most trusted source of battery power for all your needs. The world looks to Interstate as the leader in all battery need solutions. Providing trusted power means staying at the forefront of technology, providing exceptional service and recycling more batteries than we sell. Encompassing batteries including alkalines, automotive, tool rebuilds, agriculture, commercial and critical power solutions the Interstate brand provides peace of mind at every level.
PaintCare sites accept house paint as well as primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Accepted products, also referred to as “PaintCare products” and “architectural coatings,” are the same ones that carry the PaintCare fee when purchased.
PaintCare sites do not accept aerosols (spray cans), solvents, and products designed and labeled to be used for industrial or non-architectural use.
To be accepted for drop-off, PaintCare products must be in their original containers of no larger than 5 gallons in size, must have the original manufacturer’s printed label on the container, and must be covered with a secured lid. We cannot accept open or leaking cans.
Accepted
The following are PaintCare products included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is applied. These products are accepted at no additional cost when dropped off at PaintCare’s participating drop-off sites.
- Interior and exterior architectural paints: latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel (including textured coatings)
- Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
- Primers, sealers, undercoaters
- Stains
- Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
- Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)
- Metal coatings, rust preventatives
- Field and lawn paints
Not Accepted
The following are non-PaintCare products and are not included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is not applied. They are not accepted at PaintCare’s participating drop-off sites.
- Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
- Aerosol paints (spray cans)
- Auto and marine paints
- Art and craft paints
- Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives
- Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
- Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)
- Roof patch and repair
- Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products
- 2-component coatings
- Deck cleaners
- Traffic and road marking paints
- Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes
- Containers that are leaking or empty, and containers without the original printed manufacturer’s label are not accepted at retail drop-off sites
Repairs professional barber/beauty and animal clippers.
This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less. Because this site is so busy, it will take only 5 gallons/person/day. It’s a good idea to call locations before dropping off.
They do not accept:
Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings
This location will accept paint under the following conditions:
Paint must be in its original container
Container must be labeled
Container must be in good condition and not leaking
Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.
In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.