Communities: City of San Diego

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Alpine Asphalt & Concrete Recycling

Asphalt & Concrete Recycling Site Location

Cash or company check is required with first load

Clean asphalt means: no petromat, rebar, mesh, poles, bollards, dirt, rock, trash, or foreign materials of any kind

Clean concrete and asphalt must be 2’x2’x2′ with no rebar

See below for more details

*Prices subject to change, please call to verify

Wands For Wildlife

RECYCLE & SAVE WILD LIVES! Old mascara wands are used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of wild animals. They work great because the bristles are close together. Send your wands or gather old mascara wands and donations to help the wild ones by hosting a Wands for Wildlife®​ Wandraiser! ​

Food, supplies and funds are also needed to care for and treat the animals in the Appalachian Wild Urgent Care. Check the Wishlist and make a donation online.

Before mailing, wash wands in warm soapy water to remove residual mascara and dry. ​Mail form, old wands & donations to: P.O. Box 1211, Skyland, NC 28776.

Check postage and packaging requirements at your local post office. Many packages are arriving with postage due.

Please do not purchase new wands – the program is for recycling old wands.
​Instead, please donate food or supplies from the Wishlist  or make a donation.

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Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Thursdays – Cardiff by the Sea

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule (Call before going)

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Tuesdays – Encinitas

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Mondays – Clairemont

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Weds & Sat – Point Loma

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Appliance Parts Center

Thermostat drop-off location.

We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (Food Cycle Program)

Solana Center offers Food Cycle, a composting program for local homes and businesses. Instead of throwing food waste away, customers can drop-off their food waste at Solana Center’s facility and have it processed into organic soil. Participating customers may also return once the compost is processed to take home free organic soil great for gardening.

The Food Cycle processing center also acts as a demonstration project for hyper-local food waste diversion. The service is kept low-cost thanks to generous donations from our sponsors.

Help us close the loop between organic waste and healthy soil in San Diego; enroll in our Food Cycle Program today!

Check out our FAQ page or contact foodcycle@solanacenter.org if you have additional questions.

How does it work?

It’s easy! Food Cycle members can add all types of food waste because we use the bokashi method of composting, which increases the types of acceptable waste. Bokashi pre-processing allows participants to dispose of all organic material (including proteins) and to retain until the bucket is full. This pre-composting step allows stockpiling for fewer drop-offs by participants and reduces potential odors and vectors. Find out more about bokashi here.

  1. Become a member: Residents can join the Food Cycle program with a $52 start-up package which includes a 5-gallon bucket, bokashi bran, and an option between two monthly membership fees:

      • Basic Membership is $15/month, covering 1 full bucket drop-off each visit
      • Expanded Membership is $25/month, covering 2 full buckets each visit
      • Signing up for your business? Contact Solana Center directly for business-specific details and pricing.

  2. Set up your system: Bring home your food collection 5-gallon bucket and bokashi bran. We’ll walk you through how it all works when you sign up, but here are some tips!

  3. Divert your food scraps: Collect all food waste at home or in the office into the 5-gallon bucket. Sprinkle bokashi bran on top of every 2-3 inches of food waste and keep the lid sealed to reduce odors. Repeat until the bucket is full.

  4. Swap out at Solana Center: Once the bucket is full, bring it back to Solana Center for processing and collect a new clean bucket.

Goodman Distribution, Inc.

You can drop off your thermostats here for recycling.

We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.

Trane Supply

We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.

3 Amigos Recycling

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.

Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – Del Mar

Have a dress to donate? This location is currently accepting dress donations for The Princess Project San Diego, and will provide a tax donation form for you. Thank you for your support! If you would like to ship dresses, please e-mail sandiego@princessproject.org.

Before donating, please review our donation guidelines.

This is Margaret’s main production facility for all types of cleaning & repair. Dry cleaning, shirt laundry, linen laundry, bridal cleaning, preservation & alterations, handbag & shoe repair and cleaning, leather & suede cleaning & repair, and a full compliment of alterations specialists are available onsite. Bridal alterations by appointment only!

We offer same day cleaning on some items as a “special”…in by 9:00 AM, ready by 5:00 PM the same day on limited items. See the store manager as to what items are eligible for expedited turnaround.

Straight From The Heart

Straight From The Heart Resource Center has a wonderful shop full of great donations from the community.

Foster families from all over San Diego County visit the shop on a regular basis because they get children’s clothing for 50 cents a piece and a 50% discount on all other merchandise. Foster children come with only the clothes on their backs and must be ready for school the next day!

We depend on quality donations of children’s clothing, pajamas, toys, shoes, books, jackets, and pretty much anything else you see in your child’s bedroom!

 

My Girlfriend’s Closet – Point Loma

Our mission is to provide quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women for free, in an atmosphere that enables them to “shop” with pride.

We collect clothing at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events several times a year.

MGC NEEDS GENTLY-USED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 13-22, INCLUDING:

Shirts and Sweaters

Jeans and Pants

Shorts and Skirts

Jackets and Coats

Dresses and Party Dresses

Pajamas and Robes

Shoes, Purses and Hats

Jewelry and Belts

Clean Stuffed Animals

Unopened Makeup and Toiletries

**For donation drop-offs, plastic bags are preferred over boxes and please be sure they aren’t too heavy. Thanks so much!** To receive a tax-deductible receipt, please click here

Madewell Carlsbad

Bring in any pair of jeans and you will get $20 OFF on a new pair of jeans or go to website to do via mail.

Madewell La Jolla

Drop off your denim and get a $20 discount toward a new pair of jeans or go to their website for mail-in details.

Homegrown Gardening Classes – 4th Saturdays – Oceanside

Currently not offering, but trying to revamp. Could come back soon (3/13/25)

Located at El Corazon Senior Center,

Home Grown Gardening Classes were developed to help homeowners learn how to garden and grow food in their own backyards or community gardens. The monthly classes are facilitated by Mary Matava, agronomist and owner of Agri Service, and Diane Hollister, North County’s premier gardening instructor. Each class focuses on topics commonly encountered by gardeners in our area. Classes are packed full of information for gardeners with varying levels of expertise.

Home Grown Community Gardening Classes are held at the El Corazon Senior Center on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 AM.

FREE WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program – Four Class Series

Transform Your Yard into a Beautiful Water-Saving Landscape

The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is an educational program that will empower you to upgrade your high-water-use turf area into a WaterSmart landscape. This is done through four classes with lectures, hands-on lab work, demonstrations, homework assignments and one-on-one coaching by local landscape and irrigation professionals, all at no cost to you.

Click here to apply now! 

It’s a Four-Class Series
The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is a four-class series. Your enrollment means that you’ve committed to attending all four classes. What you learn each week will build upon the knowledge you’ve gained the previous week. The big payoff is waiting for you in the last class – an hour of one-on-one coaching with a local landscape professional focused on your project!

To participate in this series you MUST meet the following requirements:

be a homeowner

identify an existing turf area for removal (brown or dead turf that is evident in a recent, original photograph is acceptable)

have an in-ground, working irrigation system (sprinkler heads, irrigation valves or controllers shown in a recent, original photograph are acceptable)

commit to attending all four classes in the series

apply online and be approved for enrollment

Community Cleanup Schedule – City of San Diego

Community Cleanups, provided by the City through the Environmental Services Department, are designed to help San Diegans properly dispose or recycle bulky items that do not fit in the City’s refuse collection or curbside recycling containers.

Important: Residents who receive the curbside pick-up service will receive a flyer in advance of the pick-up date. If you don’t receive a flyer, please do not put your items out for collection because it will not be picked up.

Please contact ESD Recycling at sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov or 858-694-7000 to inquire if a cleanup event is happening in your neighborhood.

ecoATM – Chula Vista

Walmart #5305 location, located in the main lobby.

Automated eCycling Station for pricing and buy-back of used consumer electronics and mobile phones for trade-in/trade-up and recycling. See website for more information and other locations.

Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. Recycle your working or broken electronics AND get cash back!

City of Chula Vista Master Composter Course

This FREE seven-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting.  Course includes lectures, demonstrations, and two field trips.

Course covers the following:

  • Traditional composting
  • Compost bin build and troubleshooting (in teams!)
  • Vermicomposting
  • Soil Health
  • Bugs in your compost pile
  • Environmental impacts
  • Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all seven classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service.  Certified Master Composters share their experience and knowledge within the community through workshops and community events.

Sign up for the Master Composter interest list today to get updates about future courses, or contact us for more information: environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov | (619) 691-5122

Thermostat Recycling Rebate

Did you know that it’s illegal in the state of California to throw out a mercury thermostat with your regular trash and that there is a fine of up to $70,000 for each mercury thermostat that is not recycled? As a California consumer you are eligible for a $30 rebate for each mercury thermostat removed from your residence and recycled with the TRC program.

Click here to obtain your $5 per mercury thermostat rebate form! After filling it out, simply place your mercury thermostat and rebate in a plastic bag and drop if off at a local collection site.

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling offers junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial customers. Our local business operators are Veterans and Veteran and Military family members. They ensure that our services are delivered the Military way – with Respect, Integrity and Trust.

We offer a full range of junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial properties. We are happy to haul items both big and small so you don’t have to.

Our company is committed to environmental responsibility, and we make the effort to donate or recycle your old items whenever possible. If your junk isn’t reusable or recyclable, we dispose of it in the most responsible manner possible in order to lessen our carbon footprint.

Call on JDog when you’ve got a move, cleanout, or storage needs. Our friendly, professional team has the vehicles necessary to haul away your junk so you don’t have to do a thing.

Food Not Bombs San Diego

FNB is an all-volunteer global movement that shares free vegan & vegetarian meals as a protest to war and poverty. Each chapter collects surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, then prepares community meals which are served for free to anyone who is hungry. 

Check their Facebook page for upcoming events, such as:

Street Boutiques
Clothing Bank Drives
TJ Refugee/Asylum Seeker Donation Collections
Free Markets

Right now there are three houses hosting and serving in SD.

Rebel House preps on Thursdays and serves downtown every week around 6-7pm at 16th & Island unless otherwise noted.
City Heights location preps on Sundays and serves in front of the City Heights Performance Annex on Fairmount & Wightman every week around 5pm unless otherwise noted.
El Cajon shares food at Wells Park every week on Saturday around 4pm unless otherwise noted. 

We would love to have more days and areas covered by more houses! We are currently looking for 2-3 dedicated hosts for a weekly serve in Ocean Beach, North County, and Barrio Logan. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming a core member!

This group was created to have a space where people currently involved and actively interested in volunteering with SD FNB in one way or another can participate, find out about what’s happening (prep/serve days, meetings, etc.), share ideas or ask questions!

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THURSDAYS – Prep 2-5:30pm, Sharing 6pm @ 16th & Island

SATURDAYS – Prep 12-4, Sharing 4-6pm @ Wells Park

SUNDAYS – Prep 1:30-4:30, Sharing 5pm @ Fairmount & Wightman

Encinitas City Hall

Encinitas Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Location – Lions In Sight

Donate glasses and change someone’s life! Check out their list on what to donate here.

How to get your eyeglasses and other items to Lions In Sight:

  • Deliver your eyeglasses to a drop off location listed here.  Drop off locations are unable to accept printer and toner cartridges.  A spreadsheet of drop off locations is available here.

  • Mail your items to the Lions In Sight warehouse  at 1404 Lemon Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

  • For Lions Clubs only: you may use this shipping label.

  • Give to a Lions Club member.

McAlister Institute Thrift Store – El Cajon

We rely on community donations and are grateful for all items in good, gently used, and working condition, including clothing, appliances, collectibles, furniture, household goods, tools, automobiles, etc. Your donation is tax-deductible and can be dropped off or picked up for free. All proceeds benefit McAlister Institute’s programs, which offer high-quality, low-cost substance abuse treatment and education to those in need.

To schedule your FREE pick-up, please call (619) 442-0212.

Auto Zone – Point Loma

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Check out how to recycle motor and car batteries here!

Call this Certified Collection Center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Ralphs – Point Loma

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:

HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores

WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging

Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap Plastic cereal box liners*

Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs

Free Smoke Alarms for Seniors

The Burn Institute will install FREE smoke alarms in your home!

Qualifications:

Must be age 62 or older

Must own your home

To sign up for a free smoke alarm installation, contact Marissa Delveaux at the Burn Institute: Call 858-541-2277 or email mdelveaux@burninstitute.org

Feeding San Diego

Individual Food Donations

Feeding San Diego accepts non-perishable food in its original, unopened packaging at our distribution center, Monday through Friday from 9 – 11am and 2 – 4pm. A tax receipt will be provided during the time of drop-off.

Grocery & Retail

FSD partners with more than 180 local grocery stores and retailers to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. With more than 490,000 San Diegans facing hunger, your business can help by donating items you normally discard. more

Manufacturers, Distributors & Farmers

Large and small donations from companies make a significant impact. Learn more about how companies can save money and support hungry San Diegans at the same time. more

Residential Harvests

In addition, FSD helps combat food waste by accepting excess produce from your garden, fruit trees or small crop. Contact local gleaning groups to arrange for your produce to be picked and transported for distribution to those in need. more

Host a Food Drive

Organizing a food drive at your organization or office is a great way to fight hunger and raise awareness. Plan for success with a complete guide. more

Bicycle Warehouse – San Marcos

Note: Africa Project is Temporarily On Hold
Due to limited staffing our donation program has been temporarily suspended.

Donating:

They collect donated bikes and gear at all of their stores and events. The bikes are shipped to sister shops in Africa and refurbished before being made available to the local community. Your donated bikes give them access to education, health care, food/water and employment they did not have beforehand.

It empowers people in need, one bike at a time.

How it works

Simply bring in your donation bicycle (and/or gear) to one of our stores and drop it off at the collection bins during regular business hours (M-Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-5pm). We will take down your contact information and email you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use to deduct your bike donation on your taxes.

Your bicycle is collected and shipped to one of numerous shops across Africa where they are given new life. They are refurbished by local mechanics and sold at an affordable price which creates jobs, stimulates the economy and gives the freedom of mobility.

Bicycle Warehouse – Chula Vista

Donating:

They collect donated bikes and gear at all of their stores and events. The bikes are shipped to sister shops in Africa and refurbished before being made available to the local community. Your donated bikes give them access to education, health care, food/water and employment they did not have beforehand.

It empowers people in need, one bike at a time.

How it works

Simply bring in your donation bicycle (and/or gear) to one of our stores and drop it off at the collection bins during regular business hours (M-Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-5pm). We will take down your contact information and email you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use to deduct your bike donation on your taxes.

Your bicycle is collected and shipped to one of numerous shops across Africa where they are given new life. They are refurbished by local mechanics and sold at an affordable price which creates jobs, stimulates the economy and gives the freedom of mobility.

Bicycle Warehouse – Pacific Beach

Donating:

They collect donated bikes and gear at all of their stores and events. The bikes are shipped to sister shops in Africa and refurbished before being made available to the local community. Your donated bikes give them access to education, health care, food/water and employment they did not have beforehand.

It empowers people in need, one bike at a time.

How it works

Simply bring in your donation bicycle (and/or gear) to one of our stores and drop it off at the collection bins during regular business hours (M-Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-5pm). We will take down your contact information and email you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use to deduct your bike donation on your taxes.

Your bicycle is collected and shipped to one of numerous shops across Africa where they are given new life. They are refurbished by local mechanics and sold at an affordable price which creates jobs, stimulates the economy and gives the freedom of mobility.

Also provide bike service and repair

 

The UPS Store – Lakeside

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

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

Friar Tux Shop (Princess Project) – La Mesa

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Carlton Classic Cleaners (Princess Project)

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Friar Tux Shop (Princess Project) – Vista

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Plato’s Closet (Princess Project) – Escondido

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

We have established donation guidelines in an effort to streamline our organizational efforts and solicit goods that will reflect our core values and best serve our constituents.

Dresses should be from 2014 to present.
Dresses should be clean and free from damage.
Dresses should be prom dresses, formal gowns or fancy party dresses.
Accessories should be stylish, clean and in excellent condition.

We cannot accept:
Garments that are out of style (unless trendy such as “vintage” or “retro” styles)
Garments that are broken or stained
Shoes
Make-up
Casual or semi-formal clothing
Wedding dresses
Menswear

Christina’s Fashions (Princess Project)

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Veribest Cleaners (Princess Project)

Veribest Cleaners offers

100% green dry cleaning (no hazardous chemicals)

Wet cleaning

Free pick-up & delivery

Alterations

Shoe repair

Leather & Suede

Household fabrics cleaning

Donating to the Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Spoiled Rotten Boutique (Princess Project)

Donating to the Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – La Jolla

CLEANING, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, REFINISHING, RESTORATION & MORE

Alterations, Bed Linens, Bridal Services, Draperies & Blinds

Evening Wear, Handbags, Leather & Fabric

Households & Linens, Leather & Suede Garments

Knit Blocking, Luggage

Ready To Wear, Restoration (Fire, Water, Mold), Reweaving & Reknitting

Rugs, Shirt Laundry, Shoes & Boots, Table Linens, Ties & Scarves

Upholstery, Vintage Restoration, Wardrobe Storage, Window Treatments

The Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – San Diego

CLEANING, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, REFINISHING, RESTORATION & MORE

Alterations, Bed Linens, Bridal Services, Draperies & Blinds

Evening Wear, Handbags, Leather & Fabric

Households & Linens, Leather & Suede Garments

Knit Blocking, Luggage

Ready To Wear, Restoration (Fire, Water, Mold), Reweaving & Reknitting

Rugs, Shirt Laundry, Shoes & Boots, Table Linens, Ties & Scarves

Upholstery, Vintage Restoration, Wardrobe Storage, Window Treatments

The Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Le Bel Age Boutique (Princess Project)

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Recycled Labs

Our focus is to retain working equipment, fume hoods and laboratory casework from laboratories that are currently being remodeled and provide this equipment at a substantially discounted price.

So when a project is being demolished, we are there to save this used equipment and keep it out of local landfills.

We have these items for sale on this website.  Please inquire within for more details.

iGeeks Repair – SDSU

SERVICES OFFERED

-Screen Repair

-Battery Replacement

-Home Button Replacement

-Charging Ports

-Diagnosis

-Water Damage

-Camera Replacement

-LCD Repair

-Speaker Replacement

Escondido World Marketplace

Shopper Admission:
Wed & Sat:$1, Fri & Sun: $2
(Kids under 10 free!)

Senior discount
Wed & Sat: $.50, Fri & Sun: $1

Their purpose is to provide to the people of Escondido and adjacent communities an open air market where they can shop for a variety of merchandise, fresh farm produce, seafood, and meats. Customers shop in a unique outdoor environment that stimulates their senses and entertains their spirit. The experience of the Escondido World Marketplace will excite both young and old in a safe, family – friendly environment.

Expect to be surprised and delighted with the selection of exotic goods and wares on display. Fifteen restaurants and cafes on site offer tasty snacks and meals from around the world.

Seaside Bazaar

Weekend open-air market offers antiques, arts/crafts, clothing, home decor.

Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday during the summer, and 9am-4pm in the winter.

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.

L’Occitane (L’Occitane Recycling Program) – La Jolla

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.

County of San Diego Hazardous Waste Specialist

If asbestos is found in an existing infrastructure immediately call the County of San Diego Hazardous Waste Specialist at  to learn how to properly handle and dispose of it.

Unincorporated San Diego County and City of San Diego:

-Contact the Hazardous Waste Specialist at (858) 505-6657.

City of Chula Vista: 

-Contact City of Chula Vista at (619) 585-5766.

Santee Swap Meet – Sat & Sun 6:30 AM – 1 PM

Regular adult admission: Saturdays $1 and Sundays $2 after 6 AM.
Free admission for children under 12. Free parking and restrooms on site.

SHOPPERS EARLY ENTRY!

Enter swap meet back gate in your vehicle between 5:00 – 5:45 AM and pay $5 per person early entry fee. Get your pick of the bargains! Price also includes Premium Parking!

 

Spring Valley Swap Meet – Sat & Sun 7 AM – 3 PM

The Spring Valley Swap Meet is open from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.

6377 Quarry Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977

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Price

Admission is $1 (cash only).

Entrances are shown on the map to the left.

Parking

Parking is free!

Public parking can be found right outside the entrances circled on the picture.

Eco Grease Pumping Services

“You do the cooking, we’ll do the cleaning”

We provide grease trap cleaning services to restaurants and food establishments in the San Diego County area at competitive prices.

Goodwill Outlet – San Ysidro

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

Donation pickups are scheduled through ReSupply for a fee. Schedule a priority Pickup

  • Pickups within 24-48 hours.
  • Items of ANY condition picked up
  • Item retrieval from anywhere including within residence or a storage unit.
  • Disassembly of items that need it (except doors, cabinets, or lighting).
  • Pick-up fee reflects the operating costs and is much smaller than a usual moving company or junk hauler fee (fee is not tax deductible, but donated items are).
  • For questions or support, please text (857) 342-4937 or email donorsupport@resupplyme.com

For more details or to schedule a pickup by phone, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org

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.

Large household appliances (ovens, stoves, refrigerators) are accepted only at the San Ysidro Retail Store and at the Otay Mesa Outlet, so long as in good condition. Please contact specific store for more details.

Vietnam Veterans of America – Pickup Please! Service

Acceptable Donations

Donate Clothing, Household Items, Toys, Furniture, and More!

Pickup Please will come and pick up the following donations:

CLOTHING: Ladies, mens, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes. Virtually all types of Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories.

HOUSEHOLD: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art and frames.

TOYS: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.

ELECTRONIC: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and electronics. All types of small kitchen appliances.

BOOKS: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fictions, e-readers.

EQUIPMENT: Exercise equipment: small weight benches, weights, sports gear, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, basket balls, soccer equipment, tennis equipment, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and handtrucks (no fuel of any type please!).

SMALL FURNITURE: Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs.

OTHER: Bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.

*Please note – As a general rule, they only accept items that are small and light enough for one person to easily lift and carry.

Items Not Accepted

LARGE FURNITURE: Couches, sofas, sleeper couches, box springs and mattresses

LARGE APPLIANCES: Washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and stoves

OTHER: Tires, food, any type of fuel, cash or checks

Not accepting televisions of any kind.

 

Marie Hitchcock Puppetry

Donate arts and crafts + clean textiles, LED lighting equipment, digital audio mixers, audio recording equipment, and advanced digital projectors

The Brother Benno Center

Guests come to them with a variety of needs: Supplementary food, household items, clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, baby food and diapers, and furniture.  Donated items in good condition are welcome. Their Newsletter highlights urgent needs each month.

Pick up service is available for donations of gently used furniture only. To request a pick up, call 760-967-7507

SoCal Spa Removal

Professional Spa Removal

Spas are heavy and can be dangerous if not handled with care. We have removed over a thousand spas. We have the tools and skills to move your spa over difficult terrain, or through a narrow gate – whatever it takes to get the job done safely and completely.

What We Do For All Spa Removal Jobs

  • Drain water from the spa or hot tub.
  • Disconnect and cap off electrical wiring at junction box or main meter, making sure it’s 100% safe and secure.
  • Cap off gas lines, making sure it’s 100% safe and secure.
  • Cut up and remove spa.
  • Remove spa cover, steps and any other related items.
  • Sweep job area.
  • Power wash slab and clean up work area.
  • Recycle the wood and metal from your spa, reducing what goes into the landfill.

Affordable Spa Removal

We provide a quote that we stand by. Even though it is inexpensive, we are a full service company. We provide a flat-rate quote before showing up at your house – no surprise fees.

Xbox Repair

Laptop Repair is where is all began for us! We have fixed over 4,000 laptops in the last seven years and service all models including Apple MacBook, Acer, Alienware, Asus, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, and more. Laptop Repairs are typically $49.99 labor plus the price of the parts required. Some laptops repairs are billed at the hourly rate of $49.99 an hour. Since 2014 all laptop repairs have been performed in our state of the art facility. Many customers still know us as Laptop Repair Carlsbad. All prices on this website are based on using PROMO CODE “RCWEBSITE” at time of check in.

iSquad Repair – Carlsbad

Electronic Repairs: Iphone, Ipad, Samsung, PC, Mac.

Free mobile service available – call for details

EcoVida Pallets Recycling

EcoVida Waste wants to buy and recycle your pallets and cardboard. If you generate a large amount of pallets or cardboard, then pallet recycling and cardboard recycling has real value. Our promise to you is simple, if we buy these commodities from your company, they will be reused or recycled 100% of the time. We have tremendous buying power with commodities in today’s market and can get you the right value and quick payment for a one time purchase or ongoing scheduled pick up service.

Pallet Recycling
Currently over 60% of the US pallet industry comes from new solid wood utilized to make pallets. That means only 40% of pallets used in the past year were recovered from used pallets for reuse and recycling. Even pallets that are broken can at least be recycled. With EcoVida Waste, we will find a home for your pallet inventory that will allow you to free up valuable space on site, get paid for these pallets that otherwise would cost you to dispose of, and you recycle them either into new pallets or into a compost mix. Call us today to find out how we can “pay you per pallet” and put money back into your budget.

Cardboard Recycling
Most businesses generate a fair amount of cardboard and others generate a lot. If you are generating enough cardboard to bale it, then we can buy it direct from you. Cardboard has nice value to it but so much of the value gets lost in transportation fees. The best way to avoid this is to bale the cardboard and let us set you up on a route to have them picked up as frequently as you need. This will allow you to maximize a rebate for this commodity.

Physical Therapy For All

To donate rehabilitative equipment, supplies or assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc.):  Please contact Barbara Gray at (949) 735-9955 or email Barbara

Donations must be in good working condition. For powerchairs, battery does not need to be working. Call Barbara to confirm details and accepted items.

To donate a car, motorcycle, boat or RV, please click on DONATE CAR

Junk King – San Diego

SD Junk Kings offer pick-up services for appliances, furniture, yard waste, electronic waste, mattress, and construction materials.

Call for more information.

SeaWorld’s Stranded Marine Mammal Program

If you have seen an animal in distress or in need of help, please contact our Rescue team.

Phone: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)

Email: SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com

Helpful information to give the Rescue Team:

  • Date animal was last seen
  • Time animal was last seen
  • Location (name of beach, address, landmark etc.)
  • Size of the animal compared to a dog breed
  • Is the animal thin? Can you see its ribs, hips or spine?
  • Is the animal entangled in fishing gear?

County of San Diego Animal Services – Wildlife – Available 24/7 for Animal-Related Emergencies

Call 619-236-2341,
24/7 for animal-related emergencies

Call 911 if life is endangered

What to do when I need help with wildlife?

We will respond when a wild creature is posing an immediate threat to humans or other animals.

We will respond if the animal is sick or injured, too young to survive on its own or trapped. We do not respond to reports of wildlife being loose or simply roaming.

We will respond if the wild animal is a rabies vector (raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes or coyotes, for example) AND has attacked you or your pet.

We cannot help you with wildlife nuisance problems like skunks under your porch or opossums raiding your pet’s food.

For information on rattlesnakes see brochure »

For more information see one of the following agencies:

Bat World Sanctuary 
940-325-3404, batrescue.org

All Wild Animal Control & Rescue 
858-229-7280

Hummingbird Rescue Center 
775 Fig Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-420-5156, hummingbirdrescuecenter.org

Dead Bird Reporting 
San Diego County Department of Environmental Health
888-551-4636

Mostly Monkeys 
760-788-6940, mostlymonkeys.org

Racing Pigeon Club (Banded Pigeons) 
6905 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-465-8004

Wildlife Assistance 
858-278-2222, wildlifeassist.org

County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures 
9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123
800-486-0010, sdcawm.org

Or 858-694-2518 for the County Trapper 
Or for see this page for Bees »

California Department of Fish & Game 
3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
888-334-2258, wildlife.ca.gov/regions/5
Information on hunting, fishing and the taking or keeping of wild animals

San Diego Herpetology Society
619-760-0578, sdherpsociety.org

Parrot Education and Adoption Center 
P.O. Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160
619-287-8200, peac.org

Project Wildlife 
P.O. Box 80696, San Diego, CA 92138
619-225-WILD(9453), projectwildlife.org
Volunteers for the rescue, rehabilitation and return of wildlife

Horses of Tir Na Nog (horse sanctuary) 
P.O. Box 19131, San Diego, CA 92159
619-465-6384, email: horsesoftirnanog@yahoo.com

San Diego Zoo 
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-1515, sandiegozoo.org

San Diego Zoo Safari Park 
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
760-747-8702, emergencies: 760-738-5010

Sea World Aviculture and Bird Department 
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
619-226-3900, menu option 8
Acceptance of injured birds, or beached or injured mammal

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Imperial Beach) 
Tijuana River National Estuary Research Reserve
619-575-2704, fws.gov/refuge/tijuana_slough

Project Wildlife

If you’ve found an injured animal, contact our hotline at 619-225-WILD (9453).

If you are able, bring the animal to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center at 5433 Gaines St. Do not attempt to care for the animal yourself. Do not give it food or water. Keep the animal in a dark, quiet box or crate and bring it to the Wildlife Center. The Wildlife Center is staffed from 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week and the Drop-Off area is open 24/7.

What Should I Do if I Find an Injured Wild Animal?

Click here for full information for basic rules and for special notes on certain animals.

Other permitted wildlife drop-off locations include:

San Diego Humane Society – Escondido Campus
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012, ext. 2737

San Diego Humane Society – Oceanside Campus
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012, ext.2000 or ext.2050

Mission Animal Bird Hospital
655 Benet Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
760-433-3763

Department of Animal Services – Carlsbad
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
619-767-2675

San Diego Wildlife Center – Carlsbad
2380 Camino Vida Roble unit G,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-621-6888

All Pets Animal Hospital
Mammals Only
149 S. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-2022

Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
655 W. Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
760-745-8115

Chula Vista Animal Services
130 Beyer Way
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-476-2476 or 619-691-5123

Containing: For assistance containing an animal, please call Wildlife Assist at 858-278-2222.

Transport: For emergency transport options, please call San Diego Humane Society at 619-299-7012.

If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize the following resources:

Wildlife Assist: 858-278-2222

Fund for Animals: 760-789-2324 
(only for mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, adult birds for prey, adult opossums, and adult skunks)

SeaWorld's Stranded Marine Mammal Program: 800-541-SEAL (7325)

SeaWorld Seabird Hotline: 619-255-4223

Your local Animal Services Department: San Diego County Emergency Hotline: 619-236-2341