Communities: City of Oceanside

92003, 92028, 92049, 92051, 92052, 92054, 92055, 92056, 92057, 92058

Vons – Carlsbad

Please note, the receptacle for plastic bag recycling is in the back of the store – any employees at the front of the store can accept them.

 

Elian ​Electronics Recycling

Project Discussion

We assign an account manager to each recycling partner, to assure helping our partners to identify the most suitable e-waste recycling process, that is right for them.

Our team can also custom design an ongoing or one time project to suite your recycling needs.

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Schedule a pickup

Schedule a pick up, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly to discuss what type of electronic assets will be picked up, the security type needed for recycling, and to assure providing the right certificate of recycling.

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Nationwide pickup

Our nationwide pickup service will reach out to you, and we’ll handle transporting all electronic assets securely and safely to maintain a clear defined chain of custody. FREE nationwide pickup with 10 or more qualified items. 

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We offer a free evaluation of your specific shredding needs and the best cost-effective solution for your business.​

  • On-Site shredding: A preferred service that enables our client to witness the destruction process.

  • Off-site shredding: Our team will arrive at your location, pick up the devices, and securely transfer them to our processing facility to perform the shredding service behind locked doors.

  • Annual or Bi-Annual Cleaning – For Annual or bi-annual purges of documents & media we will come to your location with a locked container and we will help you fill them up, roll them to our truck and begin the secure destruction.

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We provide shredding solutions for more than the below sectors:

  • Healthcare

  • Banking

  • Tax companies

  • Education

  • Law offices

  • Governmental departments

  •  Small, medium and enterprise levels of corporations

 

Certificate of Destruction: All on-site and off-site destruction of documents and media are given a Certificates of Destruction; which releases you of any liability. (All shredded documents or media are shipped to paper mills to make into new products).

Qualified Items

  • Computers

  • Laptops

  • Tablets

  • Smart phones

  • LCD Screens

  • CRT Monitors

  • TV’s

  • POS Systems

  • VOIP Phones

  • Switches & Routers

  • Networking gear

  • 3D Printers

  • Media Production Equipment

  • Audio / Visual Equipment

  • Blade Servers

  • Medical Equipment

  • Testing Equipment

Junk Haul Team

JUNK REMOVAL | HAULING | PROPERTY CLEANOUTS

They care about the environment and make every opportunity to recycle and donate items.

Have a question about their services? Want to see if your particular project is one they can help with? To get a free quote, or if you have questions or special requests, just give them a call, text or email.

Levi’s Denim Recycling Program

Starting now, Levi’s® stores (and Outlets) will take in your denim pants from any brand and give your jeans a new life. Recycled jeans can take on many new functions, but your denim will be used specifically as materials for building insulation, a portion of which will go towards community-oriented projects,  such as libraries, hospitals and schools.Head to your local Levi’s®store or Outlet to save 10% off a single item when you bring denim in for recycling. Please be sure to wash your jeans before drop-off.Learn more about Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program. Blue Jeans Go Green™ is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.

10% off single item when you recycle denim in store.

Patagonia Trade In and Worn Wear Program

Pantagonia has a Worn Wear program where you are able to trade in or mail in used Pantagonia garments that are still in good condition in exchange for store credit. They also offer a used clothing section as well as repair services in order to expand the lifespan of clothing and keep them out the landfill.

Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC)

Thousands of farmers and applicators nationwide participate in their free recycling programs. The ACRC is fully funded by our member companies and affiliates that formulate, produce, package and distribute crop protection and other pesticide products.

Product containers that can be accepted for recycling through the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) sponsored programs must meet these criteria:

Eligible:

  • Rigid high density polyethylene (HDPE), 55 gallons and smaller, that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
  • Crop Protection – Containers that held EPA registered crop protection products labeled for agricultural uses. Containers that previously held non- registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for recycling.
  • Specialty Pesticides and Fertilizers – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional Structural Pest Control, Animal Health, Turf and Ornamental, Vegetation Management, Nursery and Greenhouse, Forestry, Aquatics, and Public Health uses are eligible for recycling, Containers that previously held non-registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for pick up.
  • Pest Control Operators, Structural Pest Control – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional application.

Not Eligible:

Any container constructed of anything other than HDPE, rotationally molded containers, mini-bulk, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), totes, and all containers that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
  • Consumer Home & Garden, Pest Control and Swimming Pool Maintenance – Containers that previously held products labeled for consumer use in households, lawn and garden, and swimming pool uses are not eligible for recycling in the ACRC program.

Nature Valley Bar Wrapper Recycling

Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars will have fully recyclable plastic wrappers starting this spring. The wrappers will be made using advanced processing technology that uses unique polyethylene polymers. These wrappers can be recycled by dropping them off at plastic film/bags recycling bins at grocery stores.

Find a drop off location site near you: https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/find-drop-off-location/?utm_source=naturevalley.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=recycle4nature

 

DoorStepInkRecycle.com – Free mail-in ink recycling

Check website for details!

Over 300 million ink cartridges end up in our landfills every year.
Don’t Throw Away Your Used Ink Cartridges. Gather those used ink cartridges sitting on your desk and recycle them with us.

The Bra Recyclers

We are excited to partner with companies around the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who have joined our BRAVOLUTION and become drop off locations for gently used or unused bras.

When you drop off your recycled items to a drop off location, please note that in order to receive a tax deduction receipt from us, we need to actually receive the recycled bras. So please follow one of the steps that applies to you:

  1. Drop Off Location Sends Bras to The Bra Recyclers. Make sure to inquire if the drop off location will be sending the bras directly to The Bra Recyclers. Print out the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf and include it with your recycled items. Make sure to check that you would like to receive a tax deduction receipt for the items that will benefit the H.E.M.P Legacy Foundation. We have to receive the bras at our location in order to provide the tax deduction receipt. Receipts will not be mailed.
  2. Drop Off Location DOES NOT Send Bras to The Bra Recyclers. If this is the case, then they donating the bras to a local charity. We would still recommend that you fill out the online Bra Recycling form. You can also print off a copy of the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf that you can provide to your tax accountant. Since we are not a 501(c)3 you will need to discuss what if your items are tax deductible.

Please note that you can always mail your recycled items directly to The Bra Recyclers, the mailing address is:

The Bra Recyclers
3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-441
Gilbert, AZ 85297

After submitting the Bra Recycling Form online, you will receive via email a non-postage paid return address-mailing label to attach to your package. The label includes a personal inventory tracking code that we will scan upon receipt of the package.

Soles4Souls

When you donate shoes or clothing, you’re caring for the planet and changing someone’s life. At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.

Retold Recycling – Nationwide

Check website for details!

These bags are the easiest and most convenient way to keep your clothes out of landfill. All postage is pre-paid, so you pay no extra shipping fees. Just drop your bags at your Post Office or mail room!

Nationwide Car Seat Recycling

Contribute to a greener future by providing businesses with a responsible option to recycle old car seats. Contact Car Seat Recycling to explore how we can help achieve your sustainability goals

After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our individual car seat mail-back program effective December 15th.

The costs associated with shipping and processing have made it economically unfeasible to continue the recycling program in this manner.

If you have already purchased a kit but have not yet shipped your old car seat, please ship it at your earliest convenience, and rest assured that we will recycle it promptly upon receipt.

However, we will no longer accept new orders as of December 15th.

Our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering. We will continue to offer a bulk recycling program for retailer trade-in events, manufacturers, and municipalities. This ensures that we can still provide a sustainable end-of-life solution for child safety seats.

CLEK Car Seat Recycling Program

More than 12 million car seats are thrown out every year in the U.S. alone. By partnering with CarSeatRecyling.com, we’ve made it easier than ever to recycle your Clek infant, convertible, or booster car seat. Together, we ensure that when your seat reaches the end of its life, it doesn’t end up in the landfill. With recycling centers across the United States, all reusable materials go back into supply chain, reducing the cost of mining, processing and transportation of raw materials and eliminating landfill waste.

When you purchase a recycling kit from CarSeatRecycling.com, you’ll receive your choice of coupon – either 10% off purchases of $100 or more, or $10 off purchases of $40 or more – which you can use on your next purchase at clekinc.com (prices $40-$65)

Step 1

Purchase a recycling kit from our partners at CarSeatRecycling.com, which includes a recycling/shipping bag and a prepaid shipping label. Then choose your coupon, for use on your next car seat purchase at clekinc.com

Step 2

Put the car seat in the shipping bag provided by CarSeatRecycling.com and apply the shipping label.

Step 3

Drop it at the UPS store of your choice. Your car seat will be safely and sustainably recycled right here in the United States.

Cactus Recycling

Some of the most common materials they handle are ABS, ABS+PC, Acetal, Acrylic, EPS Block, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon, OCC, Paper, PC, Polyester, PP, PS, PVC and Santoprene.  These different types of materials come baled, regrind or runners.

Will only accept clean PVC pipes in large quantities.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Volunteer Clean Up – Last Saturday of Every Month

Get some fresh air and exercise

and help our team beautify the Gardens!

Last Saturday of each month

9:00 AM- 1:00 PM- drop in!

Snack Break 11:15- 11:30

Sharpen you gardening skills as we weed, prune and clear trails.

Bring your gloves, tools and especially family and friends to join in!

For more information email:

volunteeravbg@gmail.com

Drum Waste Disposal Service

Drum Waste Disposal Services

Waste Management offers safe, reliable and cost-effective drum management services for businesses large and small. Experts in special and hazardous waste handling and disposal, Waste Management will collect, transport and arrange for the proper treatment and/or disposal of your drums and their contents while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Whether your drummed waste is hazardous or non-hazardous, liquid or solid, debris or soil, Waste Management will process your drums safely, reliably and economically. We’re equipped to handle containers of all sizes, from small cans to standard 55-gallon drums. We can transport full pallets or Less Than Truckload (LTL) volumes. You can schedule your drum waste disposal services on a regular basis or order it on-demand as needed.

If necessary, we can also handle labeling and manifesting of your drummed waste. Our sophisticated electronic tracking system documents disposal details for each of your shipments.

Solana Beach Certified Farmers’ Market

Organic and locally Certified Farmers.
One-of-a-Kind Crafts and Specialty Products.
Join us for lunch in our open-Air Food Court. Yummy!

Masks are recommended in all areas of the market. Our vendor booths are spaced 6′ apart. We ask that you practice social distancing while in the market. Our tables in the Food Court are disinfected after every use.

Freshly Farmed by Friendly Folks bringing nature’s bounty to Solana Beach for over 15 years.

Grab a fresh coconut and sip or grab some kettle corn while you browse through the market filled with fruits, veggies, meats, breads, pastries, sauces, handcrafted chocolate, soaps, flowers, plants, jewelry, clothing and lots of surprises!

Santa Ysabel Certified Farmers Market

The market features a wonderful variety of local, seasonal produce, heirloom tomatoes, squash, avocados, herbs, strawberries, apples, pears, citrus, eggs, persimmons, sprouts, greens, goat milk soap, local services like solar, essential oils, hand made items like cloth baskets and live original music at the Santa Ysabel Farmers Market, Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 am– 4:00 pm. Join us! Hwy 78 & 79 in Santa Ysabel.
Event schedule:
Noon – 1:00 pm Sustainable speaker
1:00 – 4:00 pm featured live music

Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market

The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is here for you during COVID-19. Farmers Markets have been deemed essential businesses that are crucial to community food security and food supply and we will remain OPEN. 

North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers Market

The North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers Market

– Committed to the needs of local shoppers, vendors and farmers.
– Serving all of North San Diego and the San Pasqual Valley, including the communities of Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Poway.

10:30am-3:30pm every Sunday

Leucadia Certified Farmers Market

The Leucadia Farmers Market is a Family Friendly Certified Farmers Market consisting of 75+ vendors and takes place on Sundays at 12PM.

The Coastal Roots Farm Market is at 441 Saxony Rd. Thursdays from 2-6pm.  For more info call 760-479-6505.

La Jolla Certified Farmers’ Market

The La Jolla Open Aire Farmer’s Market happens each Sunday from 9am-1pm, rain or shine, at the corner of Girard Street and Genter Avenue (parking lot of the La Jolla Elementary School). Spend just a few hours here, and you’ll find more than 150 local vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; international food; and unique handcrafted crafts and gifts.

There are usually musicians playing on the grass, and some Sundays are Family Fun Days – which is great if you are looking for activities with kids in tow.

Hillcrest Certified Farmers’ Market

Open every Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM

Including Christmas & New Years Weekend!

Located on Normal Street between University Ave. and Lincoln Street.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market consists of over 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown in-season fruit, produce, gifts, arts and crafts, and flowers. Many of the local farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. Each week, there are a large number of arts and crafts vendors, as well as weekly entertainment performed by a variety of bands.

Scripps Ranch Farmers Market

This San Diego farmer’s market has plenty locally grown vegetables and fruits, as well as some truly delicious hot food offerings. A popular draw is the Crepes vendor, whose made to order crepes are authentic and unbelievably good. There are also quite a few ethnic cuisine options such as Chinese food, and some more difficult to come by cuisines like Afghani and Malaysian. Also being sold is some refreshing Asian boba tea, as well as plenty of treats to satisfy your sweet craving. This is a kid-friendly farmer’s market with the nearby park and plenty of open space.

Poway Certified Farmers’ Market

The Farmers Market is sponsored by the City of Poway and Outback Farms. The market creates a pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment experience in the Old Poway Park area. Motorists will be detoured from 6:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

The Farmers Market currently offers over 65 vendors providing fresh produce, flowers, music, and freshly-prepared food. All produce is certified, inspected by the agricultural commission, and is brought to you fresh from the grower.

Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market

Join us at the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm, year-round, rain or shine. The Saturday market is San Diego County’s largest, filling six city blocks on West Date Street from west of Kettner Blvd to Front Street. Shop for farm-fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, nuts, and honey from California farmers; fish, olive oil, bread, sauces, and much more from local food makers. Find selected local artisans and gifts at each end of the market. Farmers’ markets keep farmers farming.

Mangia Bene. Eat well. Be well.

Del Mar Certified Farmers’ Market

The Del Mar Farmers Market is a Certified and Non-Profit Farmers Market supporting California Farmers by providing opportunities to sell directly to the public. The Market offers pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, hummus, bread and baked goods, kettle corn, honey, jam, fruit juice, and arts & crafts.

The Market operates year-round
Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
on the lower outdoor parking lot at
1050 Camino Del Mar / Civic Center
with Free Parking in the Garage
Come and enjoy shopping for local fresh produce, seafood
and international cuisine to support the farmers and other vendors
as we all adjust to the ‘new normal’ of six foot distancing and mask wearing.
Pre-orders are encouraged to expedite the time spent in a public space.

City Heights Certified Farmers’ Market

This farmer’s market in City Heights offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also imported items from Latin America, East Africa, and Southwest Asia. Come and shop!

La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market

The La Mesa Certified Farmers Market is temporarily moving its location to the Allison Ave. parking lot, just one block from La Mesa Blvd., starting Friday, September 4th! The La Mesa Farmer’s Market will continue to take place every Friday from 3 – 7 pm and provide farm fresh produce, foods and more to the community! Plus, visitors have easy access to downtown restaurants and shops along La Mesa Blvd.

SUNCOAST FARMERS MARKET

Events will be held every 3rd Saturday of each month

Upcoming 2023 Dates:

  • April 15
  • May 20
  • June 17
  • July 15
  • August 19
  • Sept 16
  • October 21
  • Nov 18
  • Dec 16

There is ample onsite and street parking with easy visibility and access.

Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome!

Fun kids activities monthly.

Rancho Bernardo Farmer’s Market

Every Friday Morning 9-1pm in our lower courtyard
Come shop the Farmer’s Market at the winery every Friday, for your local produce, artisan goods, handmade items and food vendors.

Oceanside Certified Farmers’ Market & Fair

MainStreet Oceanside’s Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year-round. If you are searching for fresh local produce, flowers and nursery items, this is the market for you! But that’s not all we have for you. Don’t miss the huge selection of gourmet goodies including artisan baked goods, organic honey, salsa and chips, dips and sauces, olives and olive oil, and so much more.

Corner of Pier View Way and North Coast Highway.

Information: 760-754-4512

Lemon Grove Certified Farmers Market

One of the goals in building the Lemon Grove Farmers Market is to have people check weekly to see what their local farms have brought to them first. Farmers pick what they bring. The eggs, just found and brought to you and the bees are working hard to provide us with fresh local honey (got allergies – a teaspoon of local honey will help).

Little Italy Wednesday Mercato

Similar to the treasured Little Italy Mercato on Saturday, the year-round Little Italy Wednesday Mercato will offer a selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, fish, baked goods, dips and spreads, yogurt and select local arts and crafts brought to the neighborhood by California farmers, fisherman and artisan foodmakers. The Little Italy Wednesday Mercato occupies three blocks on W. Date St. between Kettner Blvd. and State Street including the Piazza della Famiglia. Shop twice as fresh, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Little Italy farmers markets. Find local farmers offering produce, eggs, honey and flowers. Discover artisan foods and crafts and art by local makers on the beautiful Piazza della Famiglia and surrounding blocks. Farmers markets keep farmers farming.

Carlsbad State Street Certified Farmers’ Market

We are open every Wednesday, think of it as a fresh-air grocery store with a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, and honey. And yes, even fresh flowers and plants. There are plenty of artisan food vendors too to round out your shopping experience including bread, granola, yogurt, bone broth, kombucha, fudge, cookies, and more.

People’s Produce @ Mt. Hope Community Garden

Mobile farmers truck bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods throughout greater Southeastern San Diego.

The People’s Produce Mobile Farmers Market truck represents a new concept in San Diego farmers markets – one focused on connecting communities to healthy food at accessible locations so they can use their purchasing power to change the food system and develop permanent community assets.

By using an equitable food system model, we will be providing the freshest produce available to our customers while ensuring that local growers and food makers are paid fairly.

Come see why we’re more than just a San Diego farmers market – we’re a good-food grassroots movement that is disrupting the food system in Southeastern San Diego! Join us is creating health and building equity in communities that need it most!

 

Pacific Beach Tuesday Certified Farmers Market

Join them every Tuesday from 3-7 pm on Bayard between Garnet Ave and Grand Ave for the PB Tuesday Farmers’ Market.

Find fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, cheeses, eggs, breads, flowers, sauces, dips, and spreads, along with gourmet dining options & handcrafted artisan works.

Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – Chula Vista

Join Otay Ranch Town Center every Tuesday for our Farmers Market. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, specialty food items, dining options and live entertainment. The market takes place each week from 4 PM to 8 PM on Main Street.

Mira Mesa High School Certified Farmers’ Market

The Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market sets up every Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm, and takes over the parking lot of Mira Mesa High School, located on 10510 Reagan Road. Due to the location, there is plenty of parking available, so visitors won’t have to worry about struggling to find a parking spot or having to park a few blocks away.

Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market

The Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP) sponsors the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30 till sunset. Located at  Juniper  Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.

Welk Certified Farmers’ Market – Escondido

Farmers Market every Monday at Welk Resort 3pm-7pm.

Festivities include:
– certified organic produce
– weekly scavenger hunt and raffle
– local farms
– handcrafted goods
– food vendors, and more!

For more info and images of the market, go to their Facebook page at facebook.com/welkfm

Imperial Western Products, Inc.

IWP provides recycling services in the restaurant, bakery, agriculture and organic waste sectors.

Restaurant and Agriculture: IWP has been recycling waste cooking oil for many years. In 2006, the Biotane Pumping division was established to support these same recycling efforts.

Bakery Waste Removal: Bakery Solutions is a division on IWP that specializes in the recycling of bakery related waste. We can offer a complete service from picking it up to the recycling and reuse of your food waste materials. We can even design a custom recycling program to meet your specific needs.

Organic Waste: Organic Solutions is a division of IWP that was designed to help companies complete their sustainability loop by providing the best reuse for all their organic related waste.

 

 

Green Bin – EDCO Customers

Recyclable Organics Includes
  • grass clippings
  • brush
  • weeds
  • hedge trimmings
  • branches
  • leaves
  • palm fronds
  • ice plant (in small amounts only due to weight)
  • ivy
  • flowers
  • Halloween pumpkins
  • Christmas trees (NO flocked trees)
  • untreated and non-lead based painted wood
  • food scraps
  • food-soiled paper

Place recyclable organics directly into your designated green collection container. Do not use any kind of plastic bags (including certified compostable or biodegradable bags) for any type of green waste, food waste, or other organics collection or disposal, as they contaminate the Anaerobic Digester! All organic material must be placed loosely inside the green container for collection. Paper bags are acceptable.

Please do not place any of the following materials in your designated green organics recycling container:

  • No plastic bags.
  • No trash or hazardous waste.
  • No animal waste.
  • No dirt, rocks, asphalt, concrete, sand, etc.
  • No treated or lead-based painted wood or lumber.

ORGANIC WASTE

Food scraps

Organic waste is a renewable natural resource, and it mainly comes from yard and kitchen waste from homes, food waste, and industrial and commercial operations scraps. Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step to achieving California’s Zero Waste goals.

Recycling organics is easy and convenient with EDCO’s commingled Organics Recycling program. EDCO has expanded its source-separated green waste collection to include recycling food waste. The service will allow customers to place food scraps in the same container as green waste. EDCO’s new Organics Recycling program is a foundation for your community to achieve State mandates, including AB 1826, AB 1594, and SB 1383, which are directly related to organics recycling in the State of California.

Nordstrom (BeautyCycle Makeup Recycling Program) – Fashion Valley

Starting October 1, customers can bring their empty beauty products to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Local to be recycled. BEAUTYCYCLE boxes will be available in the beauty department. Nordstrom will send the content of these boxes to TerraCycle where they are cleaned and separated into metals, glass and plastics. Those materials are then recycled based on the material composition. For example, plastics are recycled into a wide range of new products including park benches and picnic tables, while metals are reused as base materials for stamped product applications like nuts, bolts, washers and rings.

Customers can bring empty cosmetic, haircare or skincare packaging regardless of brand or purchase location. This includes: Shampoo and conditioner bottles and caps, Hair gel tubes and caps, Hair spray bottles and triggers, Hair paste plastic jars and caps, Lip balm tubes, Face soap dispensers and tubes, Lotion bottles, tubes, dispensers, and jars, Shaving foam tubes (no cans), Lip gloss tubes, Mascara tubes, Eye liner pencils and cases, Eye shadow and tubes, Concealer tubes and sticks

Nordstrom (BeautyCycle Makeup Recycling Program) – La Jolla

Starting October 1, customers can bring their empty beauty products to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Local to be recycled. BEAUTYCYCLE boxes will be available in the beauty department. Nordstrom will send the content of these boxes to TerraCycle where they are cleaned and separated into metals, glass and plastics. Those materials are then recycled based on the material composition. For example, plastics are recycled into a wide range of new products including park benches and picnic tables, while metals are reused as base materials for stamped product applications like nuts, bolts, washers and rings.

Customers can bring empty cosmetic, haircare or skincare packaging regardless of brand or purchase location. This includes: Shampoo and conditioner bottles and caps, Hair gel tubes and caps, Hair spray bottles and triggers, Hair paste plastic jars and caps, Lip balm tubes, Face soap dispensers and tubes, Lotion bottles, tubes, dispensers, and jars, Shaving foam tubes (no cans), Lip gloss tubes, Mascara tubes, Eye liner pencils and cases, Eye shadow and tubes, Concealer tubes and sticks

Vans® Recycling Program

TerraCycle® and Vans® have partnered to create a free recycling program for all brands and types of shoes at participating retailers.

 

Check the website below to find the nearest drop off locations to you.

 

Stater Bros. – Vista

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

Peanut Hotline

Call this hotline for additional businesses that take packing peanuts.

L’Occitane (L’Occitane Recycling Program) – Fashion Valley

Bring your used beauty and skin care products and packaging to one of our participating boutiques to be recycled. The L’Occitane Recycling Program allows us to recycle beauty and skin care products to prevent them from ending up in landfills and be used in the creation of new products.

PROGRAM ACCEPTED WASTE:

  1. Beauty packaging such as lip balm tubes, makeup remover bottles and pumps, fragrances bottles and pumps, and deodorant sticks. 
  2. Skin care packaging such as face mask packaging, refill pouches, and dispensers and tubes for soap, facial cleansers and body lotions. 
  3. Hair care packagingsuch as pumps and caps from shampoo and conditioner bottles, hair care dispensers and containers, hair product trigger heads, and refill pouches.

DO YOUR PART TODAY

Bring back your empty, full-sized product from L’OCCITANE or any beauty brand and receive 10% OFF a NEW FULL-SIZED product!*

 *10% off one product only valid on the day of drop-off. Not combinable with any other offers.

Scalvage Bros

Scalvage Bros is a San Diego based – recycling, junk removal and hauling service company, setup to provide junk removal service in the San Diego area. Our goal is to provide affordable junk removal services to the more than two million residents of San Diego.

Residential Cleanouts – from whole house clear outs to backyard trash removal we do it all, fast, efficient and tidy.

Donations and Disposal – Home Furnishings, Appliances, Electronics, Cloths/Textiles

Recycling – scrap metals, old electronics, building materials

Demolition – Doors, Windows, Drywall

Pricing – Minimum load $100, Full size Pickup $250

iSquad Repair – Mission Valley

Full service electronic device repairs: Iphone, Ipad, Samsung, PC, Mac, etc.  Schedule on-line via their website for a $10 discount on services.

SERVPRO of San Diego Point Loma

Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Services

Has your bathroom flooded?

Has your kitchen burned down?

Have you ever smelled the foul odor of mold?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right website searching for the right cleanup & remediation company. SERVPRO of San Diego East pride themselves in being first on the job, and we insure that no matter the damage, when we are done, it look like “”Like it never even happened.” Their technicians are well trained and ready to serve you, regardless of the disaster you may be going through, and their owners are ready to be there for you when you need them.

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (619) 275-2802

SERVPRO of San Diego East

Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Services

Has your bathroom flooded?

Has your kitchen burned down?

Have you ever smelled the foul odor of mold?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right website searching for the right cleanup & remediation company. SERVPRO of San Diego East pride themselves in being first on the job, and we insure that no matter the damage, when we are done, it look like “”Like it never even happened.” Their technicians are well trained and ready to serve you, regardless of the disaster you may be going through, and their owners are ready to be there for you when you need them.

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (619) 280-2377

Architectural Salvage of San Diego

They are San Diego’s unparalleled source for period building materials, offering an amazing array of extraordinary items, from vintage doorknobs and escutcheons to stained art glass windows, to eclectic one-of-a-kind treasures. They have a staggering selection of amazing finds. They source locally, from across the country, and from the world beyond. Whether you are restoring a period home, creating a chicken coop, or building a palace, they have those “it” pieces that bring everything together. Emphasizes REUSE!

Simba International

SIMBA INTERNATIONAL is an Asset Management company located in San Marcos, CA. They offer customized recycling services for all types of industrial plastics, metals, electronics, hazardous materials and cardboard.  They provide a Certificate of Destruction and a monthly inventory of materials collected and recycled.

Specific materials we can collect are as follows:
Electronics:
·       Network equipment, laptops, desktops – PCs/servers
·       Computer hardware –Hard drives, CD/DVDs, Power supplies, Circuit boards from most electronic equipment
·       Handheld devices – cellphones, tablets, iPods
·       LCD screens, monitors
·       Telecom/video/audio communication equipment
·       Gaming equipment (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft)
·       Peripherals – barcode scanners, label printers
·       Cables & accessories
·       All other electronic equipment

Metals:
·       Copper #1, #2
·       Insulated and non-insulated wires
·       Bright and shiny
·       Brass – yellow, red, rod, solid and borings
·       Aluminum – sheets, frames, borings
·       Nickel – stainless steel, sheets, frames, borings
·       Electric motors, starters, alternators, radiators, sealed units, transformers

Plastics:
·       All thermoplastics – engineered grade resins to commodity resins
·       Off-grade plastics

Surplus and obsolete inventories

Cardboard – baled and loose

SIMBA INTERNATIONAL’s Mission is:

• To provide IT Asset Management, Electronic and Plastic Recycling Solutions with a focus on being environmentally responsible.
• To work in partnership with their customers, totally focused on satisfying their needs and expectations.

Plato’s Closet – El Cajon

At Plato’s Closet, we buy and sell gently used clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories for guys and girls in their teens and twenties. We have all the name brands and styles you love at up to 70% less than regular retail prices. We look for brands such as Free People, Nike, Urban Outfitters, Lululemon and many, many more…

Want to make some extra cash fast? We pay cash on the spot for gently used items that are in current style and in great condition. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary.

Harvesting San Diego

San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project program that connects local fruit tree owners that have excess fruit with a local food assistance program, the International Rescue Committee.

Got a tree bursting with fruit? Let them help! They’ll pick and donate the harvest to the International Rescue Committee here in San Diego.

They offer growers and volunteers the opportunity to directly engage with the local community and make an immediate impact on those who need food justice the most. Since the program has just begun, they are rapidly expanding our database of fruit growers and volunteers.

Contact them at:
Email: harvesting@sdfoodnotlawns.com
Phone: (619) 630-5897

Jerauld’s Car Care Center

This business no longer takes used motor oil for recycling.

At Jerauld’s Car Care Center, they understand car maintenance and repair services are required with the purchase of any vehicle. Starting as a family business with just two people in January 1960, they have built and made our reputation. Jerauld’s Car Care Center is all about the best quality, customer satisfaction, fluids and lubricants, and most of all, your safety.

  • Free Safety Inspection w/ Oil Change
  • No Appointment Necessary
  • 5th Oil Change is Free
  • 12 Mo/12k Mile Warranty on All Repairs
  • Serving National City for Over 57 Years!
  • Best Prices in Town

Backyard Produce Project Donation

Residents of the Poway /Rancho Bernardo / Rancho Penasquitos area are invited to donate extra backyard produce by dropping it off at one of the sites below.  All produce is given to low-income families and seniors in our area.

Every Thursday morning — any time before 12:00 noon

…..The front porch at 16617 San Salvador Road in the Seven Oaks area of Rancho Bernardo (92128)   (We are unable to accept grapefruit at this site)  We are authorized to accept citrus from inside and outside the quarantine zone as along as it is free of leaves and stems.

Every Monday through Friday, 9am – 1:00.   

…..The Community Food Connection – 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway, behind Trinity Church in Building C.  NOTE:  At this time, CFC is accepting only citrus from outside the quarantine zone. 

 

Also accepting Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) from businesses. Contact jradatz@att.net (858) 722-2179

 

Backyard Produce Project Donation – Thurs 9AM-12PM

They can come to your home and harvest your unwanted fruit. it is then donated to families in need!

Backyard Produce had drop-off collection sites where residents can drop off backyard fruits and vegetables, as well as harvest residential trees if homeowners need help. The produce is donated to “Friends and Family Community Connection,” a local charity that helps families in need.

Residents of the Poway /Rancho Bernardo / Rancho Penasquitos area are invited to donate extra backyard produce by dropping it off at one of the sites below.  All produce is given to low-income families and seniors in our area.

Every Thursday morning — any time before 12:00 noon

…..The front porch at 16617 San Salvador Road in the Seven Oaks area of Rancho Bernardo (92128)   (We are unable to accept grapefruit at this site)

Medical Waste Pros

Mailback Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

Mailback services are great solutions for pharmaceutical waste in households and healthcare facilities alike. These services allow you to securely dispose of your medications, ensuring your prescriptions don’t cause harm to others or the environment.

With mailback services, all you have to do is properly package and label your waste before shipping. You have control over how often you dispose of your waste rather than waiting for DEA take-back events. The medications will be sent to a disposal company who can treat them before disposal.

Get Free, No-Obligation Quotes on Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Today

Medical Waste Pros can connect you with a contractor who can help you develop a program that keeps your prescriptions out of the wrong hands. We can even find contractors who provide a number of different services for a variety of needs right in your area.

Prescriptions that are not safely disposed of can cause harm to individuals who may accidentally or intentionally consume them, and can release toxic chemicals into the environment if they make it to the landfill. Medical Waste Pros offers safe pharmaceutical waste disposal services for your convenience so your medications are never at risk of being dangerous to individuals or the environment.

Waste Management of San Diego – El Cajon

Waste Management of San Diego provides service in three local cities — El Cajon, Santee and San Diego — and several communities in East San Diego County. From their yard located in El Cajon, our employees provide residential, commercial and industrial trash collection, recycling services and dumpster rentals.

SDR Company Inc: South Bay

Takes aluminum, glass and plastic CRV and household electronics (buy back). Call for hours of operation.

Liberty Recycling

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Jamie Prince Recycling Services – Del Cerro

Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”

There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.

Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.

Stericycle

Commercially generated medical and bio-hazardous waste disposal options. This includes hazardous waste generated by small businesses, hospitals, schools, and organizations. Mailbag and pick up services available.

Small business disposal options are available upon qualification as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). A CESQG is a business that generates less than 27 gal, or 220 lbs, of hazardous waste per month or less than 1qt, or 2.2 lbs, of acute hazardous waste per month.

Contact Stericycle for more information on disposing of business generated hazardous waste.

Kohl’s (Plastic Bag & Film Recycling) – Balboa

THIS CENTER IS ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS AT THIS TIME!

 

With drop-off bins located near the front of every one of their 1,100+ stores nationwide, it’s now easier than ever for customers to help the environment while shopping at Kohl’s. They accept plastic film packing, shopping bags, bread bags, ziplock bags, and dry-cleaning bags. Please drop off your clean and dry items here!

We Recycle Solar

As the solar industry continues to grow, manufacturers and installers find themselves with more and more damaged and end-of-life solar panels that need proper disposal. These solar modules and photovoltaic cells pose significant risk to the environment if disposed of via unscrupulous “recyclers” who may simply be landfilling these toxic material-filled pieces of hardware.

At We Recycle Solar, we provide comprehensive solutions for these manufacturers, installers, and solar contractors who need large-scale solar panel disposal and recycling. Our processes are perfect for:

Our fully sustainable approach to solar panel recycling allows you to maximize any residual value of damaged or degraded PV cells and modules while complying with all federal and state environmental regulations that could result in fines for your business.

We Recycle Solar’s team of specialists have created a unique, direct-to-refinery approach for absolute disposal of various types of solar panels and equipment, including:

Compliant to R2:2013, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards, our processes fully harvest all parts, remarketable components, and scrap commodities without threat to your company or the environment. This ensures that products related to your brand will never end up on the unregulated gray market and that your company will not be associated with the harmful effects related to the improper disposal of:

  • Lead
  • Cadmium
  • Silicon
  • Copper
  • Arsenic

Produce Good (CropSwap Program) – Gleaner Services

ProduceGood is committed to reducing food waste and hunger while building community by gleaning excess produce from orchards, backyards, farms, Farmers Markets and grocers and delivering it to the food insecure of San Diego County.

CropSwap gives volunteers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to harvest excess fruit from residential orchards in San Diego County. The donated fruit is then transported by a major distribution agency, such as the San Diego Food Bank or Feeding San Diego, to local food pantries.

Individuals can volunteer to glean fruit or donate their own trees to be harvested.

Also a donation center for fresh produce from businesses. Inquire at info@producegood.org 

Phone: (760) 492-3467

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Gleaning of citrus and avocado from backyards and orchards (1 to hundreds of trees)

Produce collection from Farmers Markets

Produce sorting and collection from local grocers

Bumper Crops Produce picks-ups from farms (up to 1,000 pounds)

Fruit donation facilitation for entities who selfpick (50-1,000 pounds)

Kahoots Pet Store (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Rancho Bernardo

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Miramar Kitchen and Bath (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program)

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Club Pet (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Rancho Santa Fe

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Orphaned Objects (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Rancho Santa Fe

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Hummingbird Rescue Center

They rehabilitate orphaned and injured hummingbirds within the San Diego County region. Hummingbirds are protected under Federal law and must be cared for by licensed rehabilitators only. Monetary donations should be sent to the address.

At this time, please send your monetary donations to:

Hummingbird Rescue Center

775 Fig Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Hummingbird Rescue Center is a California Charitable 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

Albertsons – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Vista

Recycle plastic bags and film here.

Please look for the plastic bag bin near the deli entrance entrance.

If you do not see a bin, please go to Customer Service.

 

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Ralphs – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Point Loma

Plastic Bag and film recycling bin is at the front.

 

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Walmart – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside West

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Walmart – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside North

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Walmart Neighborhood Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Walgreens – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Allan Company

This location will accept paper, glass, and some metals. Call to confirm accepted items.

Be sure to sort and separate California Beverage Containers.

If you’re bringing in CRV containers, these need to be separated by materials and from other recyclables. This is state law which we must follow.

Also provides business hauling recycling services.