Communities: City of Santee

92040, 92071, 92072

Med-Project Sharps Mail-Back Services

Mail-Back Services

Order a sharps mail-back package to be shipped directly to your residence for free. Click the button to order now. For more information on how to order a sharps mail-back package by phone, please call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322.

 

Disposal of Household Sharps:

Sharps Usage

If there are specific instructions on the label, package, or package insert, please follow those instructions.

Safe Disposal Information

Place all sharps in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures from sharps.

Never place sharps in the trash, recycling, or green waste container. Never flush sharps down the drain or toilet.

Accepted For Sharps Disposal

Accepted: Sharps such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets, and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of mediations, contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared sharps containers.

Please separate and remove any items that are not accepted before disposing.

Not Accepted: controlled substances (such as opioids), unwanted medicine separate from sharps, batteries, illicit or illegal drugs, and biologics (such as insulin).

 

Play It Again Sports San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Buy & Sell Sports Gear & Fitness Equipment | Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports® locations are locally owned and operated, and are focused on serving the community. We buy, sell, and trade used and new sports equipment and fitness gear and pass along the savings to you! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service every day and believe that our selection of major brands and breadth of products will keep you coming back for years.

Get Cash for Your Gear and Equipment!

We want your quality used sports and fitness gear. Get cash or trade for your equipment. We’re currently looking for fitness, hockey, baseball, golf, football, and soccer gear.

We Share Your Passion for Sports!

At Play It Again Sports we specialize in fitness & exercise, football, baseball & softball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, bicycles, track & field, winter sports, and soccer. When it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our staff members are trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear you need to play the game.

We Are Your Sports Service Experts!

We service what we sell at Play It Again Sports, and when it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our team is trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear they need. We make sure you have the right equipment for your sport – and that it performs for you.

Needles/Sharps Pharmaceutical Company Take-Back Programs

To assist patients with managing and disposing of used sharps, many pharmaceutical companies offer mail-back programs, which are often free of charge. Other companies provide FDA-cleared containers to patients who use medications that require sharps.

Below is a list of mail-back and container programs you may be eligible for, as well as contact info for patients to enroll in a program.

Please note that the patient must be actively taking the injectable medication and use the sharps container provided by the company to be eligible for each mail-back program.

https://safeneedledisposal.org/solutions/pharmaceutical-programs/

Saks Beauty Recycling Program (Terracycle)

Saks Beauty Recycling Program 

We’ve made getting started with the free Saks Beauty Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship all brands of empty beauty products and packaging to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

eg. mascara tubs and wands, lip gloss packaging, lipstick packaging, cosmetic cases, skin care tubes, bottles and pumps, hair care bottles and more!

https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/saks-beauty#@40.77027075200147:-95.93705549677736zoom:4

 

 

Colgate® Oral Care Free Recycling Program

Recycle all brands of oral care products and packaging.
How it works

We’ve made getting started with the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply for private collection locations. If the program is full, please check for the closest public collection location.

Collect

Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers.
Print Free Label
When your box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label.
Ship
Seal your box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled.

Play It Again Sports San Diego (Scripps Mesa)

Buy & Sell Sports Gear & Fitness Equipment | Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports® locations are locally owned and operated, and are focused on serving the community. We buy, sell, and trade used and new sports equipment and fitness gear and pass along the savings to you! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service every day and believe that our selection of major brands and breadth of products will keep you coming back for years.

Get Cash for Your Gear and Equipment!

We want your quality used sports and fitness gear. Get cash or trade for your equipment. We’re currently looking for fitness, hockey, baseball, golf, football, and soccer gear.

We Share Your Passion for Sports!

At Play It Again Sports we specialize in fitness & exercise, football, baseball & softball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, bicycles, track & field, winter sports, and soccer. When it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our staff members are trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear you need to play the game.

We Are Your Sports Service Experts!

We service what we sell at Play It Again Sports, and when it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our team is trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear they need. We make sure you have the right equipment for your sport – and that it performs for you.

San Diego Fix-It Clinic

Register for an upcoming, free Fix-It Clinic here.

Peter Mui, from the Bay Area started this idea of Fixit Clinics because the biggest items that are disposed of right now are electronic devices and textiles that needed a simple repair/mend but it is so much easier to toss and buy than to try to fix. By creating what he likes to describe as do-it-together disassembly at local libraries and/or Makerspaces he brought together the community of trades people to share their skills with their fellow neighbors on how to troubleshoot and repair their appliances, clothes, electronics (the list can be endless) at these hands on clinics. This program has been adopted throughout the country and has received overwhelming support in every community.

For more information about Peter Mui’s Fixit Clinics go to http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/

If you have any old tools you don’t need, please bring them to the next SD Fixit Clinic and/or email us at sdfixitclinic@gmail.com to arrange drop-off locations.

Old Town Shoe Repair

We Repair and Clean:
 
*Men’s & Women’s Shoes
*Purses & Handbags
*Boots & Backpacks
*Zippers, Belts & Luggage
*All types of Leather Goods & Suede
​*Dyeing Services and Stretching Available as well!
*We also offer clothes alterations too. 

Rip Curl Wetsuit Recycling Drop-Off or Mail-In Program | Terracycle

Drop-off Location

PACIFIC BEACH

4287 MISSION BLVD #A SAN DIEGO, CA, USA 92109

If there’s no drop-off point near you, you can mail your wetsuit directly to Rip Curl at the address below.

Important: You will need to pay for the shipping costs from your preferred shipping carrier.

Mail your wetsuit to:

RIP CURL, WETSUIT RECYCLING

193 Avienda La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673

2024/2025 Curbside and Drop-off Christmas Tree Recycling Guide

Please click the links below for details regarding curbside or drop-off recycling services in your community.

Curbside pickup

Drop-off locations

General guidelines for curbside recycling:

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Botanical decorations can also be recycled in your organics cart
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your organics cart with the lid closed
• Artificial trees are not recyclable and must be disposed of as trash

Contact your waste hauler to confirm collection dates and other details.

 

Wishing you the happiest of holidays from I Love A Clean San Diego!

Eva NYC (Terracycle) Hair Tools Free Recycling Program

Eva NYC Hair Tools Free Recycling Program

Recycle all brand hair tools and appliances
Sign up and join now!
We’ve made getting started with the Eva NYC Hair Tools Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship any brand hair tools and appliances to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

Norm Reeves Honda Superstore

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge.

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

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

Mojica’s Recycle

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.

California Metal Services Recycling Inc

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.

AIM Recycling Oceanside

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.

Green Leaf Electronic & E-Waste 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.

Veterans Village of San Diego

DONATE CLOTHING AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS

Clothing donations may be made at the VVSD Warehouse located just around the corner from the main campus at:

2061 Kurtz Street,
San Diego, CA 92110

Open By Appointment

To schedule by appointment please email development@vvsd.net or please call 619-925-9666.

Most Needed/Requested Items

Men/Women’s:

  • Underwear – Size: L, XL, XXL, XXXL
  • Sweatshirts/ Hoodies/ Jackets – Size: L, XL, XXL, XXXL
  • Tennis Shoes/ Boots/ Dress Shoes:
    • Men’s Size: 8-14   –   Women’s Size: 8-12
  • Rolling in front of tote bags
  • ‘New’ in front of sleeping bags
  • Backpacks
  • Beanies
  • Tote bags
  • Sleeping bags

Donate A Vehicle

CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) is a nationally recognized social enterprise nonprofit that helps thousands of nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada increase their fundraising and acquire
new contributors through turn-key vehicle donation programs. Since 2003, CARS has returned more than $300 million to our partners.

Veterans Village of San Diego is in partnership with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS).

You can donate your car, truck, van, SUV, boat, motorcycle, ATV, RV, trailer or airplane has never been easier!

Learn More

Paws of Coronado | Pet Supply Donations

PAWS GRATEFULLY ACCEPT NEW

Dog and Cat Toys

Dog and Cat Beds

Leashes and Collars

Blankets, towels, and sheets

Dog Crates, Cat Carriers

Waste bags, training pads, cat litter, litter boxes

Dog and Cat Treats

Pill pockets

Cleaning Supplies

PPE

Unopened Dog, Cat, Guinea Pig, and Rabbit Food

PAWS ACCEPT GENTLY USED

Dog and Cat Beds

Leashes and Collars

Blankets, towels, and sheets

Dog Crates, Cat Carriers

Cat towers

Guinea Pig/Rabbit Supplies

PAWS CANNOT ACCEPT

Prescription Medications

Open food/treats

Expired food/treats/medical items

Pillows

Retractable Leashes

Crown Cleaners | Coronado

Need your clothes repaired or altered? Crown Cleaners in Coronado can help you.

They provide professional dry cleaning, high quality laundry, sewing and garment alterations.

Call for more info.

Luxury Cleaners | Coronado

Need your clothes repaired or altered? Luxury Cleaners in Coronado can help you. Call for more info.

Alterations

Tailoring Will Transform Your Clothes And Can Make You Look Your Best.  As People Change, Their Clothing Should Change With Them.  Our Expert Tailors Handle Minor Repairs And Complete Alterations. Just Some Of The Alteration Services That We Offer Include: Shortening Sleeves; Hemming Pants, Skirts, Dresses And Outerwear; Taking In Jackets, Shirts Or Dresses As Well As Pants/Jeans Waistbands; Adjusting The Shoulders Of A Coat Or Jacket; And Replacing Zippers Or Buttons. Stop In And See Us For A Fitting Or More Info

Shoe Repair

Our Shoe Repair Craftsman Can Handle Anything From Sole And Heel Replacements And Custom Dye-To-Match Services To Complete Inside-Out Shoe Restorations Of Your Favorite Pair Of Boots, Heels, Or Shoes.

Stanley Black & Decker Tool Free Recycling Program

We’ve made getting started with the Stanley Black & Decker Tool Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, BLACK+DECKER®, STANLEY®, IRWIN®, LENOX®, MAC Tools®, PORTER-CABLE® and Bostitch® branded tools to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

Sign up and join now!

Important notes

This program does not collect lithium-ion batteries. If your item contains a removable battery, please use Call2Recycle to find a drop-off location near you.

If your item contains an internal lithium-ion battery, please use the Stanley Black & Decker Lithium-ion Battery Free Recycling Program.

Please package tools with sharp edges such as saws in bubble wrap or cardboard and seal with tape to ensure sharp edges are safely covered.

Black+Decker Home Free Recycling Progam

We’ve made getting started with the BLACK+DECKER® Home Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your BLACK+DECKER home appliances to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

For a full comprehensive list of acceptable items, please refer to this link.

 

Important note

This program does not collect lithium-ion batteries. If your item contains a removable battery, please use Call2Recycle to find a drop-off location near you.

If your item contains an internal lithium-ion battery, please use the Stanley Black & Decker Lithium-ion Battery Free Recycling Program.

Mobile Farmers Market

The People’s Produce MFM truck is focused on connecting communities to healthy food at accessible locations so they can use their purchasing power to change the food system and develop permanent community assets.

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

Check the website for current produce offerings.

Hydros Free Recycling Envelope Program

 

How it works

Hydros has partnered with TerraCycle so you can recycle Hyrdros water filter products and packaging for free. Request a free shipping envelope with a prepaid shipping label, send in your trash, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply.

  1. Request a free envelope using the order form below. (It will ship via USPS within two weeks.)
  2. Once you receive your envelope, remove the prepaid return label from inside the envelope and put it on the outside, covering your address.
  3. Begin to fill the envelope with Hyrdros water filter products and packaging.
  4. Once you’ve filled up your envelope, seal it, and drop it off at a USPS location.

Caltrans Free Dumpster Day Events 2024

Free Disposal Dumpster Day Events 2024

Clean California Initiative- Free Dumpsters Available at Select Locations to Prevent Illegal Dumping and Highway Debris

Caltrans welcomes the public to bring non-hazardous, unwanted items to the nearest Dump Day event where staff will be on-site to accept household waste and approved debris free of charge

Next Free Disposal Events

Saturday, May 18th, 8 AM to 12 PM

  • Kearny Mesa Maintenance Yard: 7181 Opportunity Rd., San Diego  92111
  • Santee Maintenance Yard: 8502 Railroad Av., Santee  92071

Prohibited items

That will not be accepted include hazardous waste (batteries, paint, oils, flammables, etc.), construction debris (concrete, dirt, asphalt, asbestos), compressed gas, aerosols, treated wood waste, refrigerators, and freezers. Four mattresses and four tires separated from the rims per household will be accepted.

Scheduled events and prohibited items are subject to change. Additional events may be added as Caltrans partners with local public agencies, non-government organizations, and community groups. For the most up to date information, visit CleanCA.com, dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-11, or follow @SDCaltrans on Facebook and Twitter.

Caltrans reminds motorists to properly secure and tarp all cargo loads prior to driving. Transporting unsecured loads is unsafe, illegal, and pollutes California’s roads and waterways. Loads that are not tied down, enclosed, or secured by tarps or other means, will not be accepted.

Uptown Bicycles | Repair Shop

Specialties

Our goal to be an approachable bike shop and to make your participation in the bicycling community easy, fun and safe. We can fix almost anything on any kind of bike, we provide quick turnaround on repairs and we have reasonable prices. Our retail specializes in bikes to help you get around town – commuter, road, hybrid and e-bikes.

TevaForever | Sandal Recycling Mailback Program

Which styles does the TevaForever recycling program accept?

Our TevaForever recycling program will accept all Teva sandals and flip flops. The Original Universal? Yep. Hurricane XLT2? That, too. Flatforms? Absolutely. The only thing we’re not currently accepting are Teva shoes and boots. Our hope is that we’ll be able to open our recycling program to Teva boots and shoes in the future.

No weight maximum for mail in packages.

For more information on this program see the TevaForever Shipping Guidelines to participate for free.

Oasis Family Life Center

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

New Alternatives Inc.

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Iglesia Casa de Alabanza

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

New Lyfe Homes

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Project Access | San Diego Downtown

The mission of Project access is to be the leading provider of vital on-site health, education, and employment services to families, children, and seniors living in affordable and workforce housing communities.

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Trashie – For Days | Take Back Bag

The Take Back Bag is here to start a circular revolution and end fashion waste. Order a Take Back Bag, clean out your closet, and send your filled bag back to us using the prepaid shipping label. Your oldies will get a new life with the help of our recycling partners. You’ll instantly get reimbursed for the cost of the bag with Closet Cash credit towards your next For Days purchase ($20 Take Back Bag = instant $20 Closet Cash!).

Any clothes from any brand, excluding undergarments. Socks are okay! As long as they’re washed, we accept anything. Send in your ripped, tie-dyed, or destroyed clothes – we’ll take it from there.

 

Urban Street Angels, Inc.

Urban Street Angels mission is to end youth homelessness by providing supportive housing and job training opportunities to cultivate personal responsibility.

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 to help tackle youth homelessness in the San Diego, California area.
Urban Street Angels is supported through the generosity of our grassroots donors, private and public foundations and organizations, and valued partnerships with the County of San Diego – Behavioral Health Services and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless.
This organization receives food donations from businesses/residents to distribute to homeless youth
Clothing donations, razor blades, and body wash.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients and community.  Food can be picked up on-site on Thursdays from 2-4pm.  Other services are offered on-site.  Check St. Andrew’s website for details about dropping off non-perishables and other services available for those in need or for volunteer opportunities.

Bridge Of Hope SD, Inc

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Project 1:1

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Services Chula Vista, Coronado, City of San Diego and areas of San Diego County within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 227-7222

Email: projectoneone@yahoo.com

Logan Temple AMEZ

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Good Neighbor Community Builders

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

 

Call before drop off to ensure receival service.

San Marcos Adventist Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Food Bank happens:

  • Tuesday; 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Saturday-Sunday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm,

Coastline Dream Center

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Phone: (760) 717-3696

Email: Robert Nealon

robertn333@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

Foundation Matthew 633

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Phone Repair Depot

Best iPhone And Cell Phone Repair in Poway

Need your cracked cell phone screen fixed quickly and efficiently? Call today and see why we are the cell phone repair Poway neighbors use.

Our store is located on Poway Rd and the cross street is Springbrook Dr. We are located about a mile east of the 15 freeway on the south side of Poway road. The name of the shopping plaza is Sabre Springs Plaza. We are located in a standalone kiosk in the shopping center.

Grace Presbyterian Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Bread Of Life

Bread of Life Food Pantry takes donations and offers food and services to the public.  

Meals of Grace

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays : 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Come hungry and be filled with God’s Word and a warm meal. All who are in need or desire fellowship are welcome.

For more information call: 760-724-0077

Food Pantry

Hours Of Operation

Tuesdays and Friday: 8:00am

To make an appointment please call: 760-724-0077

Urban Corps of San Diego Recycling and Electronic Waste Collection Center | Point Loma

* 8/26 Note – Tire Recycling is currently on hold. TBD when it will resume. Please call first to confirm if program is currently running

Urban Corps will pick up your
E-waste for FREE!

Got E-Waste? Urban Corps of San Diego County offers fast, convenient and absolutely free electronic-waste recycling services to residents and businesses in San Diego County.

Free Collection Locations or Free Pick-up – We will come pick up your electronic waste OR you can visit one of our collection locations. No cost either way!

Our list of acceptable E-waste items can be found here.

Use our form or gives us a call.

(619) 235-6884

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Include:

  • E-Waste Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Data Wiping with Certificate of Destruction
  • E-waste Collection Events
  • E-waste Fundraising for Schools & Clubs
  • Education, Marketing & Outreach
  • Recycling Internships

Urban Corps recycling services include business beverage container collection, waste tire and E-waste collection, and education and outreach. We play a significant role at major events throughout San Diego, offering stadium services, bin rentals, recycling, litter removal and zero waste management at local festivals, street fairs and sporting events.

Your waste tires can be reused!

https://urbancorpssd.org/tire-recycling/

Urban Corps of San Diego County (TPID: 1800024-01) offers multiple tire recycling services:

  • Permitted waste tire hauling
  • Public land clean ups
  • Tire amnesty events
  • Subsidized labor for installation of tire-derived products
  • Waste tire recycling internships
  • Educational presentations

*Residents may drop off up to 9 tires per household

Bethlehem Food Pantry

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Raising Hope San Diego

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

 

Phone: (619) 777-0566

Email: Raisinghopesd@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)

Shelf-stable/ non-perishable

Perishable

Prepared frozen items

Lived Experiences

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

 

Phone: (619) 368-3790

Email: Oscarin Ortega

oscarin@livedexperiences.org

 

Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

Education Support Center

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Business Food Rescue, please contact (619) 394-5798 or email alundy@educationsupportcenter.org

 

Individual donors, please Contact us at office@educationsupportcenter.org or call: 619 825 7493

Tricity Pantry

This organization receives food donations from businesses and distributes items to clients and the community.  Go to website for donation details. For food distribution sites go to their facebook page or text 760-659-0572 and they’ll text distribution information.

Nourish North County

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

O.B. People’s Co-op

Bulk with the Best!

People’s bulk section provides our owners with the highest quality, best sourced organic bulk available.

Shopping bulk saves money and helps to eliminate unnecessary packaging.

Equation Collaborative

Equation Collaborative is a San Diego-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to equalize opportunities for a healthy and dignified life. In pursuit of our mission, Equation Collaborative developed and manages +BOX, a food assistance program that delivers reliable access to healthy food for families with school age children.

​+BOX works alongside school partners to distribute boxes of fresh, healthy, nutrient rich food to food-insecure students and their families in North County San Diego.

McAlister Institute

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Tender Loving Mercy, Inc

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

UPAC

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Life Christian Center

Rescues food from businesses to distribute to clients and community, feeding programs/organizations.

Services Chula Vista along with Central, South and East San Diego County within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 585-3638

Email: Elizabeth Prado elizabeth.prado@lcccv.org

 

Types of food accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)

Shelf-stable/ non-perishables

Perishables

Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers)

Prepared frozen items

Restaurant Rescue, Pet Food and Non-Foods

Amerigas – Propane tank recycling

Propane Tank Disposal Made Easy

When you are ready to get rid of an unwanted or expired propane tank, it’s important that you do it the right way to keep everyone safe. Propane tanks can’t be thrown away in your regular trash pickup, but we’re here to make disposal easy. Exchanging your old propane tank for a refilled one is the easiest way to dispose of it, but if you need to get rid of it for good- you can also just drop it off at most propane refill or exchange locations.

Blue Rhino – Propane tank recycling

Recycle Your Propane Tank

Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.

Hearing Aid Project | Reuse & Repair Program

Hearing aids of any type, age, or condition are accepted and those that can are refurbished and given to recipients of the Hearing Aid Project. Hearing aids that cannot be reconditioned are used for repairs- meaning every donation can and will make a difference in the life of someone who needs it.

Donation participants must complete donation form on the Hearing Aid Project’s website and ship to:

Hearing Charities of America
1912 E. Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132

Packaging & Tax Tips: 
To avoid costly shipping you may secure the hearing aids in empty pill bottles with cotton balls, or wrap them in thin bubble wrap secured in a small, sturdy box. Please include your name, address, and the brand of the hearing aids if known. This information will be kept in our records and to ensure you receive your thank you letter.

Merrell ReTread | Shoe Repair and Reuse Program

Send back your used Merrell’s.

It doesn’t matter the condition.

The footwear is cleaned and restored.

Shoes are resold via Merrell’s resell program.

Shipping cost is covered by program by supplying free return labels for participants.

Nerd Recycling

Schedule A Pickup

We offer free commercial and residential e-waste pickup service throughout San Diego County.
Our service is free when, included in your recycling, are 2 or more computers, flat screen TVs, network switches, or pro audio components. Please read our Pickup Policy for details.

Due to physical limitations and legal guidelines, we are unable to accept the following through our automated system. Please call us if you need to recycle any of the following:

  • Medical devices
  • Any single item over 80 lbs. (Items weighing more than 80 lbs. are acceptable but might add an additional fee)

The $50 service fee to pick up all of your unwanted electronics is waived if you are also recycling at least two qualifying items. Please list items to be recycled in notes.

Free with 2 or more qualifying items ・ 15 min

The $50 service fee to pick up all of your unwanted electronics is waived if you are also recycling at least two qualifying items. Please list items to be recycled in notes.

Free with 2 or more qualifying items ・ 45 min

Free Drop-Off

You may also drop off your e-waste free of charge Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm at our Santee office located at 10020 Prospect Ave #A14, Santee, CA 92071

Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 2pm

Sherwin Williams – Carlsbad (PaintCare Program)

For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

For Households:

Please review the detailed list of PaintCare products and non-PaintCare products.

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.

To be accepted for drop-off, PaintCare products must be in their original containers of no larger than 5 gallons in size, must have the original manufacturer’s printed label on the container, and must be covered with a secured lid. They cannot accept open or leaking cans.

For Businesses:

To use the PaintCare program for oil-based paint, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit our Very Small Quantity Generator page for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it will not be able to use the program for oil-based paint, but it can still use the program for latex products.

For more information, you can check out the Recycle with PaintCare Brochure.

 

 

 

Alpine Library

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 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.

Sherwin-Williams | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Sherwin-Williams Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

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.

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.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Dunn-Edwards | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Dunn-Edwards Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

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.

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.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Recycling | Republic | Mail In Program

Universal materials like light bulbs, batteries and ballasts can contain hazardous materials that shouldn’t be thrown in with your regular waste. When disposed of improperly, harmful materials like mercury and lead can contaminate the environment and cause serious health risks. Our Bulb & Battery Recycling products ensure that these materials are recycled in a responsible manner that keeps your community and our Blue Planet™ safe.
  • Kits include labeling, packaging, instructions, to/from shipping, and recycling fees.
  • Estimated delivery is 7-10 business days
A Certificate of Recycling will be emailed approximately 30 business days after the box is sent back for processing.
  • Cracked or leaking batteries are not accepted

Visit the website to order your kit.

Dunn-Edwards | Poway | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Dunn-Edwards Poway Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

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.

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.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

The Mighty Bin

San Diego’s Zero Waste Grocery Store

 

HOW DO I SHOP AT THE MIGHTY BIN?

Tare

Bring all empty containers to the counter to be weighed.

We scan a tag for each tote/container that records the weight.

Fill

Fill up containers/totes with desired product.

You have the option to label the product name on your container.

Pay

Bring your goods to the counter for a final weigh & tag scan. Pay only for the weight of the product.

All checkout is cashless.

PakTech Drop Off

You can now drop off PakTechs Handles for recycling at The Mighty Bin!

We’ve partnered with San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative and you can learn more about PakTechs to Pavement Recycling Program.

Zara – Clothing Collection Program (Fashion Valley)

Located: First Floor (Men’s Section) – to the left of check-out counters

DONATION ITEMS

Do the items have to be from Zara?
No they do not. You can donate any kind of clothing or fabrics you wish to recycle.
Can I donate other products such as footwear or accessories?
Yes. You may include any kind of clothing, household linens, footwear, accessories, and even jewelry.
Can I donate clothes that are not in perfect condition?
Yes. The collected clothing is sorted prior to being reused or recycled. Items of clothing that are 100% cotton, wool, or polyester can be recycled into new fabric. The remaining garments will be converted into construction or automotive materials. Items that cannot be reused or recycled because of health or safety reasons or due to the quality of their materials are subjected to a rigorous waste management process.

Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Recycling – Mail In Program

Participate in a free mail in program that collects denim, made from cotton, that can be recycled to create something new!

RECYCLE BY MAIL

Mail your denim for free thanks to Zappos for Good.*

BOX IT UP

Make sure it’s at least 90% cotton and doesn’t have any hangers, tags, stickers, or plastic attached.

PRINT A LABEL

Create or log in to your Zappos or Amazon account and print a shipping label to include with your denim.

DROP IT OFF

Take your box to your local UPS store (Continental U.S. shipping only), and they’ll take care of the rest.

*You may ship up to 50 lbs. of denim in a single shipment through Zappos for Good (even though the label only says 2 lbs).