Communities: City of San Marcos

92024, 92029, 92078, 92079, 92096, 92069

Miramar Recycling Center

Refunds for Recycling

The Miramar Recycling Center pays a California Redemption Value (CRV) refund for all items which a CRV deposit was charged. This includes aluminum, plastic, glass and bi-metal containers, as well as beverage containers that are boxes, bladders or pouches containing wine, distilled spirits, wine coolers, or distilled spirit coolers. Scrap value is paid for some types of metals, paper grades and cardboard (call for pricing).

See the CalRecycle website for more details on eligible and non-eligible CRV items.

“Donation Only” Items

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

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

Recycling Fees

  1. The Miramar Recycling Center accepts (for a fee) the following items which are prohibited by local and California State law from trash disposal:
    • refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs);
      Fees (all customers) $25.00 each
    • large household appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, dishwashers, and microwaves);
      Fees (all customers) $12.00 each
  2. The following miscellaneous recyclable materials can be recycled for a fee:
    Fees (all customers)

    1. tires (18″ and under-no rims) $7.00 each;
    2. small computer and household electronics (1 to 49 pounds, including printers, keyboards and mice) $0.25 per pound

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

Jiffy Lube – Chula Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and coolant at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center. They also provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Jiffy Lube – 593 E St, Chula Vista Oil Change at Jiffy Lube

Miramar Office Furniture – Office Liquidation

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

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

Photographs of the items to be liquidated are preferable

Descriptions and quantities of the items

Location and destination of items

Contact information

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

Property managers with abandoned furniture

Laboratories with scientific equipment or sensitive medical records and files

Schools with excess desks, chairs, and related classroom equipment

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

Government spaces and related liquidation needs

Auction houses with excess or unclaimed inventory

Hansen Surfboards

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

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

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

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

H&M – Fashion Valley (Textile Recycling Program)

 

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

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

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos West

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

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Miramar Landfill

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

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

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

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

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

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

H&M – National City (Textile Recycling Program)

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

Don’t want it? Recycle.

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

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

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

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

Rewear: Wearable clothes are marketed as secondhand clothing.

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

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

Only want it for tonight? Rent.

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

Jiffy Lube – Clairemont

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

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

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

H&M – Otay Ranch (Textile Recycling Program)

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

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

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

Miramar Greenery

The greenery accepts recyclable green waste to produce mulch, compost and wood chips that are available to City of San Diego’s residents. No succulents, palm trees, or invasive plants allowed.

Acceptable Yard Trimmings:

Leaves & Flowers

Tree Trimmings & Prunings

Logs & Branches

Shrubbery & Brush

Christmas Trees

Acceptable Wood:

Pallets & Dimensional Lumber

Unpainted Lumber

For a detailed listing of unacceptable greenery material, please see the Miramar Greenery Unacceptable Materials Flyer .

This facility is closed on the following holidays:  New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Customers pay for products at the landfill entrance and pick up materials at the Miramar Greenery after showing their receipt. Those who hand-load mulch or compost need to provide their own tools such as a shovel, container and tarp. Those who paid for compost, wood chips or mulch will have their vehicle loaded by one of the Greenery equipment operators. All vehicles must have their loads covered. It is advised to bring and wear a dust mask while loading and spreading the material.

Please call the Miramar Landfill at 858-694-7000 to confirm availability on a particular day.

H&M – Escondido (Textile Recycling Program)

When you drop off your unwanted textiles (in any condition from any brand) — like old tees or dresses, underwear, old socks, stockings, ripped tights, even old towels and sheets — in a H&M store (just ask for the garment-collecting box, often located next to the cash desks), you’ll get rewarded with a voucher. Must donate at least one bag of clothing for the voucher of a 15% discount. 3 bag limit per person.

Jiffy Lube – Miramar

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

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

H&M – Carlsbad (Textile Recycling Program)

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

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

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

Ming’s Upholstery

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

Jiffy Lube – Carlsbad

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

Antifreeze is accepted in small quantities.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Mike’s CRV Recycling

Materials We Buy

CRV Products

Free Drop Off

Paper

Cardboard

Call center to verify details and accepted items.

Coupons available on website.

Mighty Garage Doors

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

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

Midway Vacuum & Sewing

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

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

• Kenmore

• Riccar

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

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

Midas – La Mesa

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

Limit 1-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation, and for details.

Midas – Oceanside

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

Call for more details.

Jiffy Lube – Kearny Mesa

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

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

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

Jiffy Lube – Point Loma

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

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

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

Major #1 Appliance Service

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

WE SERVICE AND REPAIR MOST APPLIANCES

Refrigerator

Stove/Oven/Range

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Wall Heater

Water Heater

Garbage Disposal

Air Condition

Green-Go Recycling

They buy all types of scraps.

CRV( California Redemption Value):
Aluminum cans
Glass
#1 Pet Plastic
#2 HDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
#3 PVC
#4 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
#5 PP (Polypropylene)
#6 PS (Polystyrene)
#7 Other (Includes pouches and unspecified resins)
Bimetal

Other materials accepted include but not limited to:
#1 Bare Bright Wire
#2 Copper Tubing/Flashing
#3 Copper Tubing/Wire (Tin Coat)
#4 Roofing Copper Brass (Plumbing, Pipe) Ins. Copper Wire (Cat 5/6)
THHN Cable, Insulated Cable 500-750 MCM (Bare Bright Inside)
Insulated cable 500-750 MCM (Bare Bright inside)

Insulated Steel BX

Aluminum/Copper Fin (Clean)
Aluminum Siding Aluminum/Copper Fin (Dirty)
Aluminum Windows (broken)
Sheet Aluminum (Windows/Pans)
Cast Aluminum
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Lead
AL Thermo-pane/break (Not Glass)
Lead Wheel Weights
Electric Motors
Copper Transformers
Aluminum Transformers
Catalytic Converters
Lead Based Car Batteries
Aluminum Rims
Clean Brass Radiators
Sealed Units/Compressors
Romex Wire AL Litho Plates
AL Machine Cuts
Copper Yokes

Christmas Lights
Steel/Light
Iron/Tin

Computer Scraps:

Clean Green motherboards, CPU processor chips, memory chips, hard drives, w/board, power supplies, low grade non PC Boards, Insulated Wire, laptops, back panels, servers, telecom equipment, hard drives, PC board, whole computer towers, w/HD, PC Towers w/out Hard Drives, Cell Phones (No Battery),

Rare Metal:
Carbide Inserts/Shapes
High Speed Steel
Inconel
Monel
Alnico Magnets
Nickel

Tin
Titanium
Hastelloy Solids
Hastelloy Shavings
Babbit Tin Solder

Call to confirm accepted items. 

Jiffy Lube – Pacific Beach

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

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

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

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos East

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

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Jiffy Lube | Oceanside | Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling

This location accepts oil filters and used motor oil, limit 5-gal per person per day. Antifreeze in small quantities.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Greenfield Recycling

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

Accepts:

Cans

Plastic

Glass

Copper

Brass

Batteries

Iron

Milk Cartons

Stainless Steel

Appliances

Radiators

Other Scrap Metals

Coupons available on website

 

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

We serve in El Cajon, CA.

Jiffy Lube – Imperial Beach

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

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Green Shredding

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

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

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

San Diego Shredders grew very quickly in a niche market.

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

Manuel’s Upholstery

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

Gormsen Appliance Company

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

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

Jiffy Lube – Oceanside

This location accepts used motor oil, limit 2-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Manos Hauling and Recycling

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

JI Phone Repair – Escondido

When you’re in need of repair services for your cell phone, tablet, laptop, or other electronics, depend on the professionals at Cell Phone Repair Escondido. CPR is your one-stop tech repair shop in Escondido, CA. From cracked screens and water damage to faulty batteries and much more, you can rely on us for solutions to all of the most common issues with your devices.

JG Demolition and Hauling

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

Services:

Appliance disposal

Electronic disposal

Furniture disposal

Property cleanout

Junk pickup

Mattress disposal

Recycling disposal

Total structure demolition

Christmas tree disposal

Exterior surface and wall demolition

Interior demolition

Dumpster rental

Landscaping waste disposal

Partial structure demolition

Storm debris disposal

Trash disposal

Goodwill Donation Storefront – Tierrasanta

Electronics Accepted

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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

 

 

JC Environmental Company

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

Routine Services

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

Emergency Services

• Vacuum truck services
• Emergency response to accidents and spills

Training

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

Emergency / Spill Response

• Emergency Response Car Contact
• Gas line spill

Industrial Services

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

Site Services / Remediation

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

Health & Safety And

Emergency Response

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

James Hood Guitar Repair

RESTORATION

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

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

Jacumba Library

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

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

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

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

Donated Materials Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

iSquad Repair | Encinitas

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

Save $5 Off Your Repair When You Book Online!

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

Goodwill Retail Store – San Marcos

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

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

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

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

Goodwill Donation Center – Rancho San Diego

Not accepting furniture at this time.

Electronics Accepted

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

Schedule Pickup

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

 

Main Street Auto Care

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

Mail Boxes Express

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

Inland Pacific Resource Recovery

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

  • Trees
  • Brush
  • Scrap Wood
  • Chipped Wood
  • Pallets
  • Shake Shingles (no roofing paper or metal) Nails OK
  • Ice Plant – Surcharge
  • Yucca – Surcharge
  • Bamboo (cut into 4′ length)
  • Construction Wood
  • Succulents
  • Wood Furniture (without metal)
  • Fencing (without metal – nails OK)
  • Stumps (up to 4′) sizes larger – inquire for price

Contact Us with any questions you may have about your Recycling of Green Products

Lowe’s – Escondido

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Santee

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Mission Valley

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Oceanside

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

 

Lowe’s – Vista

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Transpere

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

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

Computer Parts and Accessories:

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

Office Materials:

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

Call center to verify accepted items and drop off hours

Lee’s Iron & Metal

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

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

Leather Magic

Repair business

Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sat 9:00Am to 5:00 PM

Las Colinas Detention Facility

Medications 

Accepts medications and prescription drugs in their 24 hour lobby.  619-402-1312.
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing. No needles or sharps please.

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

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

LampTracker – Waste Management

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

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

Bulk pick-up service available for businesses.

 

La Mesa TV Supply Company

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

House Call Appliance Repair

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated!

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

 Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

House Call Appliance Repair – Fallbrook

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

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

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Goodwill Retail Store – Imperial Beach

Donation Center Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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.

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Kurt’s Camera Repair

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

Call to verify accepted items.

Hotsy Pressure Washing and Equipment

Hotsy Pressure Washing Equipment of San Diego offers off site and in-house pressure washer maintenances and repairs by certified technicians. Our technicians are trained in servicing, repairing, and maintaining Hotsy, Honda, Hydro Tek, BE, Landa, and Karcher pressure washers. In addition to pressure washers we can service jetters, generators, and parts washers. To maximize your productivity and minimize your operating costs, it is important to keep your pressure washer serviced.

 

101 N. Glover Ave

Chula Vista 91910

Goodwill Retail Store – Hillcrest

Goodwill gladly accepts donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County.

Store Hours: Mon – Sat 10AM – 8PM, Sun 10AM – 6PM
Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Daily

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Goodwill Retail and Donation – Escondido

We gladly accept donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. We will take smaller pieces of furniture, including sofas. No bookshelves taller than 6- feet or sectional couches are accepted.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

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

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

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

 

Goodwill Retail Store – Escondido

We gladly accept donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. We will take smaller pieces of furniture, including sofas. No bookshelves taller than 6- feet or sectional couches are accepted.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

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

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

Home Depot – Lemon Grove

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

 

Home Depot – Grantville

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Furniture Build and Renew

San Diego-based furniture and upholstery expert for over 38 years, offers his expertise into San Diego custom furniture for furniture lovers. His experience comes from the old world, starting in Italy, where he began his career. From helping hotels, resorts, restaurants, and corporate offices with San Diego furniture reupholstery and refinishing projects, to restoring antiques and family heirlooms, Tony and his team have seen it all and will share their experience with you. Formerly Carleo Designs, International, Tony started his business in San Diego in 1983 and acquired Point Loma Cabinet and Upholstery in 2011.

Home Depot – San Marcos

Recycling Compact Fluorescent Bulbs at The Home Depot

There are several retailers who accept intact and undamaged CFL bulbs for recycling, including The Home Depot. There are also a few online services that allow you to mail in bulbs to be recycled.

To recycle CFLs at The Home Depot:

  • Locate the recycling bin at the entrance of any Home Depot.
  • Place your bulbs in the plastic bags provided and drop them in the bin.
  • There is no charge for recycling.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. The Home Depot recycles the following batteries:
    • Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours
    • Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries
  2. Non-leaking batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store.
  3. Place your batteries in the plastic bags provided and drop them in the bin.
  4. There is no charge for recycling.

Recycle Plastic Plant Pots at The Home Depot

Here’s what you need to know:

    • Look for the black recycle sign with the green plant in your local Home Depot garden center.
    • Place your pots on the rack. We’ll do the rest.
    • The Home Depot will accept any plastic garden container in our garden centers.

Home Depot – Escondido West

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot (Tool Repair & Rental)

Tool Repair

deposit

Deposit Required

A non-refundable fee of $18.95* will be collected upfront and applied to total repair cost

Repair

Repair Approval

Repair Approval only repairs costing more than $100 require pre-approval before completion

Completion time

Completion Time

Repairs typically take 2 – 3 weeks to complete. Repairs completed offsite typically take 4 to 6 weeks.

Warranty Service

Warranty Service

For tools under manufacturer warranties, we verify the warranty, complete the repair, and file a claim at no cost to you**

We repair a wide range of gas-powered tools and equipment including mowers, trimmers / “weed eaters”, blowers, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, chain saws, snow blowers, and generators.

We can also fix nailers and any electric-powered tools made by RIDGID, Ryobi, Husky, Milwaukee, Homelite, and EGO.

We do not repair radios, wet/dry vacs, plumbing tools, flashlights, garage door openers, electric/hot water pressure washers, laser levels, Bluetooth-enabled tools, car battery chargers, or fans.

Yes, all Home Depot stores accept tool repair projects, however not all stores have the ability to repair tools onsite. If you take your tool directly to a store that has a Tool Rental Center repairs typically take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. If the store does not have a Tool Repair Center your tool will be shipped to an offsite location where repairs typically take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.

 

Home Depot – Otay Mesa

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Chula Vista

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs, and recycles Christmas string lights soon after the holidays at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

 

 

Did you know?

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling
eco_imageThis store recycles all shrink wrap, contributing to the 780 million pounds that The Home Depot sold to Trex last year. This is used to manufacture composite decking, bringing us one step closer to a circular economy.
eco_imageLED lights in your local store helped save on energy consumption by 98 million kilowatt hours last year. Many stores also participate in renewable energy initiatives like solar and wind.
eco_imageThe Home Depot’s core values are based on doing the right thing for our customers and associates, and this commitment extends beyond our stores to our communities and the environment. We are your partners in environmental sustainability.

Home Depot – Imperial Beach

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Sherwin Williams – Chula Vista (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

Paint must be in its original container
Container must be labeled
Container must be in good condition and not leaking
Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Limit: 20 gallons per visit. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons to confirm whether they have space.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Sherwin Williams – Lemon Grove (PaintCare Program)

Hours:
Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
Who Can Use This Program:
Households and Businesses in California
Information:
Limit: 20 gallons per visit. This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Home Depot – Clairemont

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Oceanside West

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Sports Arena

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Logan Heights

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Sherwin Williams – Escondido (PaintCare Program)

Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead to confirm hours and that the site can accept the amount and type of paint you plan to recycle.

Who Can Use This Program: California households and businesses.

Accepted Materials:

PaintCare sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, primers, stains, sealers, shellac, varnish, and other eligible architectural coatings.
Review the complete list of accepted and non-accepted products before visiting: PaintCare Products vs. Non-PaintCare Products

Drop-Off Requirements:

  • Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
  • Products must be in their original containers (5 gallons or smaller) with the original manufacturer’s printed label and a secure lid.
  • Containers must not be open, leaking, or empty.
  • Aerosol products (including spray paint) are not accepted.

Additional Information: PaintCare has parterned with Rubbish on a new AI tool that can recognize whether products are accepted. Click here to use the Product Recognition Tool.

Home Depot – El Cajon

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

-This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot – Santee

Home Depot accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.  There is also a bin for recycling plastic grocery bags.  Call 619-296-8272 for details.

Home Depot – Vista

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL and LED bulbs plus Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.  Put bulbs in bags before disposing into bins.

Shattered bulbs or florescent tubes cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling as well as household batteries.  Tape the ends of each battery before putting into the bin at the service desk.

Home Depot – Escondido East

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Eastlake

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

 

Home Depot – Carmel Mountain

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot – Poway

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Look for recycling bins at the left entrance of the store

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)