Postal Annex – Otay

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.

This location offers shredding services.

Nike Clearance Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Viejas Outlet Center

Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.

Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.

WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?

You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?

To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:

Recycle your shoes if…

They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.

The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.

If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.

Donate your shoes if…

Your shoes still have life in them.

They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.

New Leaf Biofuel

They work with local restaurants to ensure clean, reliable cooking oil recycling and grease trap services.

Pleats Fine Tailoring & Dry Cleaning – San Marcos

Tailoring services, pick-up service available. Call for more information 760-724-1600

Pick-up service:

Subscribe to our convenient and easy service. Twice weekly we’ll come to your home or office at no extra cost.

Pleats services the following areas: Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Del Sur.

Pick Up and Delivery takes place on Mondays / Thursdays or Tuesdays / Fridays depending on your area.

New Age Computers

We support PC and Apple products.

-In shop service for home users
-In shop and field service for businesses
-Hardware pick up and delivery for homes and businesses
-Malicious software removal
-Laptop screen repairs
-Upgrades for laptops and desktops
-Software & hardware installation
-WiFi installation, troubleshooting and upgrades
-Network management, installation, and upgrades
-New and refurbished PC & laptop sales (Brand name & custom)
-We also install customer acquired parts (New Age Computers labor warranty will not apply)

Free Services:

In shop diagnosis
Working or non-working computer-related electronics drop-off (Subject to approval)
PC purchase advice
Web safety advice for children
PC safety and virus advice
Free services for blind or deaf individuals

Kemper Appliance

We specialize in Appliance Sales (Most Brands) New, Used, and Refurbished, Rentals & Repair.

Pleats Fine Tailoring & Dry Cleaning – Escondido

Tailoring services, pick-up service available. Call for more information 760-471-2165

Pick-up service:

Subscribe to our convenient and easy service. Twice weekly we’ll come to your home or office at no extra cost.

Pick Up and Delivery takes place on Mondays / Thursdays or Tuesdays / Fridays depending on your area.

Nada Alterations

Nada Alterations will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.

Kay’s Alterations

Have your clothes repaired before throwing them out! Try giving them new life.

Mr. Ron’s Appliance Repair

Free Service Call With Same Day Repair

Washers

Dryers

Refrigerators

Microwaves

Stoves

Dishwashers

Compactors

Disposals

Cooktops

Moura Surfshop

Surfboard repair: ding, glassing, restoration, and accessories.

The Baby Resale

Our company’s mission is to provide a place where you can shop for quality, current fashion apparel, accessories, toys, equipment, and gear for your kids within a reasonable budget. We want our customers to have an awesome experience as they sell or trade their gently used items. We accept clean and gently used items and clothing for consignment, sale, and trade. Please see our website or call us for details.

https://www.thebabyresale.com/the-baby-resale.html

Pine Valley Library

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

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

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

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

Donated Materials Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

Junk MD

We take pride in doing the job right every single time. We listen and take the time to understand exactly what you want us to do, and we treat you and your property with care and respect. We’re dedicated to providing the best service in the industry, period.

Pick Your Part

LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista, CA, features thousands of used cars for you to choose from. LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista has acres of the most popular early and late model used automobiles, both foreign and domestic, including: Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Honda and Toyota as well as many others.

Julian Library

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

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

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

Donated Materials Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

Hillcrest Upholstery

Send us your pictures and measurements and info so we can get started on preparing your FREE estimate!

Joy’s Dry Cleaners & Tailoring

Joy’s Dry Cleaners & Tailoring will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.

Highway 67 Truck Dismantlers

This location will buy trucks, call for more details.

San Diego County Auto Recyclers Association member

John’s Shoe Repair

Moodys El Corazon Recycling

Charges by material and type of vehicle material is transported in, for more pick-up information, call (760) 433-3316.

No root balls accepted.

Sherrifs John F. Duffy Administrative Center

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.

Mobile Re-Screen

Mobile window screen and screen door business. They fix or replace old worn out window and sliding door screens as well as door screens. They can fix wheels that are broken or lost and have the ability to fabricate new frames and screen doors on the spot. They will try to work around your work schedule and can take credit cards

The original business was started 20 plus years ago and is still serving the entire San Diego County

Serves:

The Casa De Oro community

The City of El Cajon

El Cajon – Unincorporated

The City of La Mesa

City of Lemon Grove

Mount Helix

Rancho San Diego

Spring Valley

Mission Upholstery

Custom furniture reupholstery. Call for more information or to schedule an estimate and pick up.

Mission Hills Nursery

Pick-up service of live trees available and tree removal services.

NOT a drop-off site.

Miryana’s Alterations

Miryana’s alterations will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.

Jim’s Auto Upholstery

Auto upholstery services, also repairs motorcycle seats, leather upholstery, complete leather interiors, and vinyl.

Miramar Recycling Center

Refunds for Recycling

The Miramar Recycling Center pays a California Redemption Value (CRV) refund for all aluminum, plastic, glass and steel beverage containers for which a CRV deposit was charged. Scrap value is paid for some types of metals, newspaper and cardboard (call for pricing).

“Donation Only” Items

Some recyclables that do not have refund or scrap value are accepted for donation (no payment or fee charged to the customer). “Donation only” items include:

TVs, computer monitors and computer processing units(CPUs);
non-CRV glass containers (clear, blue, brown and green);
non CRV and narrow neck plastic containers;
non-CRV steel cans;
metals – ferrous (iron) metals like barbecues, wrought iron, etc.;
mixed paper; and
used residential cooking oil – maximum 30 quarts.
LAWNMOWERS- Can be recycled for free but must be free of gas and oil.

Recycling Fees

The Miramar Recycling Center accepts (for a fee) the following items which are prohibited by local and California State law from trash disposal:
- refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs);
  Fees (all customers) $25.00 each
- large household appliances (stoves, washers and dryers, hot water heaters, etc.);
  Fees (all customers) $12.00 each
The following miscellaneous recyclable materials can be recycled for a fee:
Fees (all customers)
- tires (18″ and under-no rims) $7.00 each;
- toilets $6.00 each; and
- small computer and household electronics (1 to 49 pounds, including printers, keyboards and mice) $0.25 per pound

For additional information on recycling other scrap metal such as brass, copper and aluminum, or to verify pricing and accepted items, call the Miramar Recycling Center at 858-268-8971.

Jiffy Lube – Chula Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and coolant 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.

Harmony Environmental Services Inc

Harmony Environmental provides clean up services after any of these traumatic situations:

Suicide or Murder Clean Up

Undiscovered Deaths Clean Up

Emergency Cleaning and Trauma Clean Up

Bio Hazards and Blood Clean Up

Disinfection Clean Up

MRSA, Noro Virus, Ebola, & C-diff

Meth smoke & meth lab remediation

Miramar Office Furniture – Office Liquidation

This location will take office furniture in good condition, including filing cabinets and drawers, desks, chairs etc.

For a free estimate for office liquidation in San Diego and Southern California, or to schedule a liquidation or relocation appointment, contact with the following information:

Photographs of the items to be liquidated are preferable

Descriptions and quantities of the items

Location and destination of items

Contact information

The following is a list of projects we are familiar with; however, Miramar Liquidators is always ready to tackle liquidation jobs of any size with our professional expertise and extensive experience in the liquidation of any space.

Property managers with abandoned furniture

Laboratories with scientific equipment or sensitive medical records and files

Schools with excess desks, chairs, and related classroom equipment

Hotels in the process of upgrading or redesigning interior landscapes and hotel room furniture

Government spaces and related liquidation needs

Auction houses with excess or unclaimed inventory

Hansen Surfboards

Goods for Grades – Get in-store credit for your report cards!

Goods For Grades is an innovative, philanthropic program created by Hansen’s for our community.

Created by longtime Hansen’s employee Patty Bolton in 1996, Goods For Grades has given over one million dollars to young students since its inception. We are honored that students from all over the country now bring their report cards to Hansen’s to redeem them for store credit.

Family owned and operated since 1961, giving back to our community and providing the very best shopping experience possible have been part of our core values since the beginning. We thank our loyal customers for continuing to be a part of the Hansen’s story, and we look forward to seeing all the young ones and rewarding their stellar academic achievements year after year.

H&M – Fashion Valley (Textile Recycling Program)

When you drop off your unwanted textiles (in any condition from any brand) — like old tees or dresses, underwear, old socks, stockings, ripped tights, even old towels and sheets — in a H&M store (just ask for the garment-collecting box, often located next to the cash desks), you’ll get rewarded with a voucher.

Must donate at least one bag of clothing for the voucher.

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos West

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last. Limit 5-gal per resident 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.

Miramar Landfill

The Miramar Landfill is located next to Miramar Greenery which accepts yard waste. There is also a last chance to recycle or donate items at Goodwill, located right next to the landfill at Miramar Recycling.

* Effective Oct. 1, 2018, the Miramar Landfill, Greenery and Recycling Center will be closed on Sundays. These facilities are also closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

ATTENTION LANDFILL VISITORS: The landfill currently accepts only CASH and CHECKS as payment, please remember this and plan ahead prior to arriving to the pay booths.

LANDFILL: Self-dumping vehicles accepted until 4 p.m. and NO clean fill dirt program trucks after 4 p.m.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to rain or other weather-related issues at the landfill and greenery operations, the City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to temporarily close to vehicles with trailers. This would occur in the event conditions at the tipping deck are not conducive to the maneuvering of vehicles with trailers. It becomes a safety issue to both the public and our employees and a hindrance to operations when dealing with incapacitated vehicles.

For questions or concerns regarding the Miramar Landfill, please contact the Environmental Services Customer Support Center at 858-694-7000 or email trash@sandiego.gov

H&M – National City (Textile Recycling Program)

Go to any H& M to drop off a bag of clean unwanted textiles from any brand — used tees, dresses, underwear, socks, stockings, ripped tights, even old or used towels and sheets and you’ll get rewarded with an H&M store voucher! Here’s how it works:

Don’t want it? Recycle.

Our garment collecting program was rolled out in 2013, and we have recycling boxes in stores across the globe. It works like this:

1. Bring any unwanted clothes or textiles, by any brand and in any condition, to one of our stores.

2. Hand in your bag of old clothes at the register and receive a thank-you coupon to use toward your next purchase. Easy!

Once you’ve dropped off your previously loved fashion in one of our garment collecting boxes, our business partner takes over. It empties the boxes and sorts the contents into three categories:

Rewear: Wearable clothes are marketed as secondhand clothing.

Reuse: If the clothes or textiles are not suitable for rewear, they’re turned into other products, such as remake collections or cleaning cloths.

Recycle: All other clothes and textiles are shredded into textile fibers and used to make, for example, insulation materials.

Only want it for tonight? Rent.

In 2019, we launched a rental service in one of our stores in Stockholm where you can rent select outfits from our Conscious Exclusive collections. You can own the look, without owning the garment. Genius!

Jiffy Lube – Clairemont

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters, limit 5-gal per resident 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.

H&M – Otay Ranch (Textile Recycling Program)

Note: The Textile Recycling Program at H&M stores is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Must donate at least one bag of clothing for the voucher.

H&M – Escondido (Textile Recycling Program)

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Surface refinishing is a fast, affordable way to repair and restore your old bathtub, shower, vanity, sink, countertop, or floor.

Services include:

Bathtub refinishing

Countertop refinishing

Ceramic tile refinishing

Shower refinishing

Floor refinishing

Bathroom safety

Surface and fiberglass repair

Commercial refinishing

Jiffy Lube – Miramar

This location accepts used motor oil, limit 5-gal per resident 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.

H&M – Carlsbad (Textile Recycling Program)

Note: The Textile Recycling Program at H&M stores is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Must donate at least one bag of clothing for the voucher.

Ming’s Upholstery

Have your furniture reupholstered instead of throwing it out and buying a new one! This will limit your impact on the landfill.

Greg’s Sharpening Service

Knife sharpening and locksmith services.

Jiffy Lube – Carlsbad

This location accepts used motor oil, limit 5-gal per resident 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.

Mike’s CRV Recycling

Materials We Buy

CRV Products

Free Drop Off

Paper

Cardboard

Call center to verify details and accepted items.

Coupons available on website.

Mighty Garage Doors

We are San Diego’s premium garage door repair experts, specializing in luxury and modern garage doors.

We focus on repair and maintenance of garage doors and openers. Our clientele choose us for our over 3 decades of experience, attention to detail and understanding their needs before they even know what they are.

Midway Vacuum & Sewing

At Midway Vac and Sewing, we are proud to offer the highest quality vacuums in the market today.

We Service ALL MAJOR BRANDS including:
• Miele
• Dirt Devil
• Electrolux
• Eureka
• Hoover
• Kirby
• Sharp
• Simplicity
• Oreck
• Panasonic
• Royal
• Sanitaire
• Dyson

• Kenmore

• Riccar

Keep that vacuum and sewing machine running like it should:
• FREE estimates
• Vacuum cleaner and sewing machine repairs
• Service and maintenance

Get it all at Midway Vac and Sew:
• Attachments and tools
• Bags
• Belts
• Filters
• Carpet shampoo

Middle East Auto Dismantling

This location will purchase old cars, running or not.

Midas – La Mesa

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil and oil filters from residents who change their own oil.

Limit 1-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, and for details.

Midas – Oceanside

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil and oil filters from residents who change their own oil.

Call for more details.

Jiffy Lube – Kearny Mesa

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters, 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.

Jiffy Lube – Point Loma

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters, 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.

Major #1 Appliance Service

At Major #1 Appliance Service, we are dedicated to providing the best appliance repair service. We offer services in San Diego, CA and surrounding areas.

WE SERVICE AND REPAIR MOST APPLIANCES

Refrigerator

Stove/Oven/Range

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Wall Heater

Water Heater

Garbage Disposal

Air Condition

Jiffy Lube – Pacific Beach

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters, 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.

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos East

This location accepts used motor oil, 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.

Jiffy Lube | Oceanside | Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling

This location accepts used motor oil, 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.

Mathews Cleaners and Tailors

Dry cleaning, laundry, alteration, household, wedding gowns, and restoration.

Greenfield Recycling

Do your part in helping our environment. Doesn’t that feel good? Plus, be Paid to Recycle. That feels Great! And we’ll take care of the recycling.

Accepts:

Cans

Plastic

Glass

Copper

Brass

Batteries

Iron

Milk Cartons

Stainless Steel

Appliances

Radiators

Other Scrap Metals

Coupons available on website

Serving The Communities Of:
El Cajon, CA • Bostonia, CA • Winter Gardens, CA Granite Hills, CA • Lakeside, CA

We serve in El Cajon, CA.

Jiffy Lube – Imperial Beach

This location accepts used motor oil, 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.

Green Shredding

Green Shredding began as San Diego Shredders in 2005 after Chris Reynolds tried to get a paper shredding service to shred one box of documents. He called every company in San Diego and Los Angeles with little luck. He finally found a company in Orange County that would shred his box if he waited on the curb for an hour and paid them $140. It was settled.

HE CASHED IN HIS 401K, BOUGHT A TRUCK AND SHREDDER AND HE WAS IN BUSINESS.

In the beginning, he targeted small business and residential customers with Google and Yahoo internet marketing. He was his only competition because the big shredding companies did not use internet marketing, nor did they care about servicing that segment of the market.

San Diego Shredders grew very quickly in a niche market.

In 2008, Green Shredding was born (and incorporated). San Diego Shredders had always recycled, but the new company was going several steps farther. Reynolds created a business that is in every way eco-friendly. No more giant diesel trucks polluting the environment. No more waste. Green Shredding is the only shredding company in the world to utilize a 100% Green fleet and offer a free reuse program for office supplies.

Manuel’s Upholstery

Give your furniture a new life! Specializing in: – Automobile Parts & Supplies – Automobile Seat Covers, Tops & Upholstery –
Furniture Repair & Refinish – Automobile Accessories – Boat Covers, Tops & Upholstery –
Upholsterers – Upholstery Fabrics

Gormsen Appliance Company

For more than 50 years, Gormsen Maytag Home Appliance Center has been San Diego’s best choice for appliances and appliance service. If you are building or remodeling your home, or need to replace an appliance, we are your complete solution. We offer the best kitchen appliances – refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, microwaves, and wine coolers for every budget. And, dozens of choices for washers and dryers featuring the latest high efficiency and styling options. We proudly offer KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana brands, and professional delivery and installation services.

Proudly serving San Diego, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Clairemont, Mission Valley, Downtown, National City, Chula Vista and more!

Jiffy Lube – Oceanside

This location accepts used motor oil, 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.

Manos Hauling and Recycling

Peter Manos Hauling and Recycling will make every effort to find the most cost-effective way of doing a job, then pass the savings on to you.
If you’re a resident of San Diego or just moving to San Diego and looking for someone to haul away your garbage, junk, household goods, appliances, green waste, electronics, and more give us a call.

Goodwill Retail Store – Vista

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, and may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Donation hours: 9-6pm Daily

Store hours: M-Sat 10-8pm, Sun 10-6pm

Main Street Recycling

Temporarily closed due to COVID.

Recycles copper solar panels.

JG Demolition and Hauling

At J.G. Demolition & Hauling, we strive to provide you with the very best in customer service and satisfaction, as well as the most economical flat rate pricing in the demolition and hauling industry. If you would like to inquire about demolition, hauling, or spa removal and transport, please contact our customer service via phone, text or email for a quote, you’ll be glad you did!

Services:

Appliance disposal

Electronic disposal

Furniture disposal

Property cleanout

Junk pickup

Mattress disposal

Recycling disposal

Total structure demolition

Christmas tree disposal

Exterior surface and wall demolition

Interior demolition

Dumpster rental

Landscaping waste disposal

Partial structure demolition

Storm debris disposal

Trash disposal

Goodwill Donation Storefront – Tierrasanta

Electronics Accepted

Goodwill accepts all types of electronics such as TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, video games consoles! Goodwill will not accept household hazardous waste such as household batteries or fluorescent light bulbs or items with broken/cracked screens.

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.

JC Environmental Company

Hazardous waste pick up service for businesses only. See below for services offered and their website for more details.

Routine Services

• Routine clean ups
• Routine vacuum truck services
• Hazardous waste pick ups
• Universal and electronic waste pick ups

Emergency Services

• Vacuum truck services
• Emergency response to accidents and spills

Training

• On site hazardous waste management reviews
• Eight hour hazwoper annual update training
• Forklift training

Emergency / Spill Response

• Emergency Response Car Contact
• Gas line spill

Industrial Services

• Hazardous waste management
• Universal and E-Waste management
• Petrochemical tank farm decontamination
• Natural Gas Pipe line cleaning
• PCB decontamination
• Tank cleaning
• Vault Cleanup

Site Services / Remediation

• Underground storage tank removal
• Contaminated soil collection
• Sludge dewatering
• Arsenic Contaminated Soil stabilization
• Illegal drug lab decontamination
• Remediation of PCB decontamination soil
• Decontamination of lead contaminated warehouse

Health & Safety And

Emergency Response

• Emergency Response Training for Federal, State and Local Agencies in Mexico
• Hazwoper Training
• Oil Spill Training (Profepa, Mexico Navy and CFE Power Plant)
• ICS Training
• Forklift Training

James Hood Guitar Repair

RESTORATION

From simply cosmetic fixes to complete overhauls, JHG has the expertise and experience.

We can take your antique and vintage instruments and make them beautiful (and playable) again.

Jacumba Library

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

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

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

Donated Materials Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

iSquad Repair | Encinitas

Electronic Repairs: iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Windows, Mac, Surface Pro, LG Phone, Android, Google Pixel, Apple Watch, and Cell Phone.

Save $5 Off Your Repair When You Book Online!

At iSquad Repair, they have a free mobile service that allows you get it fixed without having to leave your home or office – call for details.

Goodwill Retail Store – San Marcos

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

Clothing
Housewares and Small Home Appliances
Toys and Games
Books and Textbooks
Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
Shoes
Purses, Bags, and Luggage
Home Décor
Movies, Music, and Media
Sporting Goods
Jewelry
Bedding and Linens

THIS STORE IS ALSO AN ELECTRONICS DONATION LOCATION. ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

Video Game Consoles
Handheld Video Game Systems
Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
Cell Phones
Televisions and Computer Monitors
Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners

*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.

Main Street Auto Care

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

Mail Boxes Express

Mail Boxes Express will accept packing materials in re-usable condition.

Inland Pacific Resource Recovery

This location offers green waste and wood recycling, accepts the following items:

Trees

Brush

Scrap Wood

Chipped Wood

Shake Shingles (no roofing paper or metal – nails ok)

Ice Plant

Yucca

Bamboo (cut into 4′ length)

Construction Wood

Succulents

Wood Furniture (without metal)

Fencing (without metal – nails OK)

Stumps (up to 4′) sizes larger – inquire for price

Telephone Poles

E-mail (inquiry.iprr@inlandpacificinc.com) or telephone for other wood or green products in question

Lowe’s – Escondido

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

The permanent recycling centers, located at the store entrance, offer a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Lowe’s – Santee

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

The permanent recycling centers, located at the store entrance, offer a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Lowe’s – Mission Valley

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Lowe’s – Oceanside

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Lowe’s – Vista

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

The permanent recycling bins are located inside the store entrance. Lowe’s offers a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

IMS Recycling – Barrio Logan (Boston Ave location)

Scrap metal dealer and recycling buyback center.

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Goodwill Retail Store – North Oceanside

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Large Furniture Accepted

Lone Wolf Tube Amps

Electronic repairs: amp, modifications, and custom voicing.

Goodwill Retail Store – Oceanside

Electronics Accepted

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill Donation Center – Oceanside East

Thanks for choosing to re-use! When you utilize this location, you are helping to keep valuable resources out of our landfills.
Oceanside College Park & Ride donations-only location, no retail store.

Pick-up service available for large furniture, call the customer service line Monday through Friday at 888-446-6394 OR 619-225-2200.

Large furniture can only be accepted at retail stores and donation storefronts.
Large household appliances (ovens, stoves, refrigerators) are accepted only at the San Ysirdo Retail Store and at the Otay Mesa Outlet, so long as in good condition.

Transpere

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

Materials received for Electronics Recycling will be dismantled and shredded to refine for base commodities such as; steel, aluminum, plastic, circuit boards, etc.

Computer Parts and Accessories:

• Desktop, tower or server cases (empty or not)
• Motherboards, loose cards and CPUs, RAM sticks, fans, power supplies, and heat sinks
• Peripherals such as; monitors, keyboards, mice, scanners, and printers
• Drives of all kinds (hard disks, floppy, CD, ZIP, Syquest, magneto-optical, tape, etc.)
• Networking equipment such as hubs, switches, routers, cords, and cables
• CD-ROM or DVD disks

Office Materials:

• Telecommunication Equipment
• Photocopiers, fax machines, and calculators
• Cell phones and accessories Manufacture/Manufacturing Excess/Surplus
• Electronic components and parts – surplus/obsolete
• Plastic, fibers, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals Home Entertainment:
• Televisions (CRTs), VCRs, and DVD players
• Stereo equipment
• Digital cameras and camcorders
• Video game consoles and accessories
• Satellite dishes and systems
• Small Household Appliances: toasters, blenders, coffee makers, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, etc

Call center to verify accepted items and drop off hours

Lee’s Iron & Metal

Scrap metal recyclers. As one of the local businesses in the Vista area, we attribute our reputation to the lasting customer relationships we’ve developed throughout decades. We believe that all of our customers deserve the highest level of service, and we are committed to providing just that.

We accept all types of metal and non-ferrous material. We pay per pound. NO CRV nor precious metals accepted.

Leather Magic

Repair business

Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sat 9:00Am to 5:00 PM

Ideal Mattress and Furniture – Escondido

This location will accept mattresses and box springs for recycling. Charges $10 for disposal of each item.

Las Colinas Detention Facility

Medications

Accepts medications and prescription drugs in their 24 hour lobby. 619-402-1312.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Although this is a 24 hour drop off site, most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm.

Ideal Mattress and Furniture – Vista

This location will accept mattresses and box springs for recycling. Charges $10 for disposal of each item.

LampTracker – Waste Management

Waste Management’s LampTracker offers environmentally friendly, safe, and simple recycling solutions for fluorescent lamps, dry cell batteries, lighting ballasts, mercury devices, computers, electronics, bottles, cans, and paper.

The prepaid program includes recycling containers, shipping both ways via UPS or FedEx ground, recycling of the wastes, and complete online documentation of every container ordered and recycled. You can even choose to auto-reorder so you’re never stuck with waste in your facility. Containers are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit different facilities and needs.

Bulk pick-up service available for businesses.

La Mesa TV Supply Company

La Mesa TV Supply Company supplies the parts to repair all makes and models of audio, video, and electronics equipment.

House Call Appliance Repair

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated!

We take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of our customers. We go the extra mile to exceed your expectations and ensure your appliance runs perfectly, and that YOU are a happy customer!

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

House Call Appliance Repair – Fallbrook

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated, and repair appliances at your home!

They take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of their customers.

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Goodwill Retail Store – Imperial Beach

Donation Center Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

Clothing
Housewares and Small Home Appliances
Toys and Games
Books and Textbooks
Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
Shoes
Purses, Bags, and Luggage
Home Décor
Movies, Music, and Media
Sporting Goods
Jewelry
Bedding and Linens

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Large Furniture Accepted

Kurt’s Camera Repair

Kurt’s provides expert repair service on most digital, video and film cameras. We can also repair some of the older 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm motion picture film projectors and slide projectors.

Call to verify accepted items.