Call for estimated quote and pick-up options.
Communities: City of Solana Beach
92014, 92075
Goin’ Postal – Fallbrook
Fallbrook Goin’ Postal’s mission is to provide great customer service, fair rates, and attention to detail. We are family owned and operated and proud to be serving the Fallbrook community. We offer several business related services such as copying, faxing, private mailbox rentals with electronic notification, notary services, contractor plans printed, live scan fingerprinting, greeting cards, unique gift items, and office supplies. Come visit us today and let us help you with all your shipping and postal needs!
GI Junk Away
Removal, Hauling, and Disposal for residents and commercial operations.
Also offers Curbside Service.
That Place That Ships…
By the pallet or by the pound, they’ll make sure your documents end up in a million pieces.
Check website for coupons.
Postal Connections
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
La Mesa Police Department
Ingenium
Ingenium is a hazardous waste management company, offering services in removal and transport of hazardous, non-hazardous, biohazardous, radioactive, and specific types of universal waste.
Ocean Blue Environmental Service Inc.
Ocean Blue provides the following services:
- emergency spill response
- homeless encampment
- waste management
- stormwater services
- marine services
- industrial cleaning
Hazardous Waste Experts
They provide hazardous waste disposal and other environmental services all across San Diego, California. As experts in the handling, management, transportation and disposal of a wide variety of hazardous waste and other regulated materials in San Diego, California, they are the choice for organizations across the region. Their team of experts and specialists, coupled with a broad array of partners, make us the number one choice for on-call hazardous waste disposal services. They handle all waste types from industrial, commercial, institutional and healthcare facilities in San Diego, California. They are experts in chemical disposal. Their solutions for chemical waste disposal are innovative and we offer several options for a variety of different chemical disposal challenges.
So-Cal State Fire Protection
Ask an associate to schedule pick-up or drop-off service.
RECYCLE MOST DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS FOR $10, sizes 1 lb, 2.5 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb.
DROP OFF service DURING BUSINESS HOURS ONLY.
PICK UP service DURING BUSINESS HOURS ONLY.
Minimum charge of $30. Monday – Friday hours only.
*THEY DO NOT RECYCLE EXTINGUISHERS FOR FREE.
Please do not call and ask for free service.
Leaving extinguishers unattended and unused may result in leakage of gases and other harmful chemicals over time. Servicing extinguishers annually ensures the proper containment of chemicals at the workplace or in the home. It is important that these chemicals do not find their way back into ground water, streams, lakes or the ocean as many of the extinguishing agents are toxic or harmful to the environment. Help us keep the Golden State “Golden” and our beaches clean – RECYCLE!
All Masonry and Landscape Supply
We Recycle Concrete!
Truck: $30
Trailer: $55
Bobtail: $80
10-ton Wheeler: $95
No Wire or Rebar Please No Curb & Gutter, Tile, Dirt or Rock. Cash or Credit Card Accepted for Drop Fees.
X-Ray Recycling Nationwide
We provide a HIPAA / HITECH compliant certificate of destruction.
Pick-up & recycle all types of film and other silver contained items.
Bike Repair Clinic Workshop | 1st Saturday of each month | Encinitas
Located at El Camino Bike Shop
Service clinics teach you how to keep your bike running smoothly, and to feel more confident and self-reliant when you’re riding alone. This is a basic class that will teach flat repair and tire inflation, proper cleaning and lubrication and what you need to carry when you are out on the road or trail.
These FREE classes are held the 1st Saturday morning of each month, starting promptly at 9 AM. Park in the back of the store and come in through the rear door.
Call (760) 436-2340 or email to make a reservation.
Black Mountain Bicycles
At Black Mountain Bicycles, they have a full service tech department with professional, friendly mechanics who are trained to solve your mechanical issues, whether your bicycle needs a minor adjustment or a complete overhaul. You can count on them to keep your bike in excellent riding condition! Visit them today to meet their team and learn more about our bike repair and maintenance services.
San Diego Futures Foundations
SDFF accepts most electronics for free – working or not.
SDFF will attempt to repurpose and reuse all donations, however when this is not possible we recycle e-waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
Free Bulk Computer-Related Pickups
Request a pick up by completing the SDFF Recycle Form.
To qualify for a free pick up a minimum of 20 qualified computer-related items is required.
Typically, qualified computer items are considered to be PCs, Laptops, LCDs, or Network Equipment
Confirmation will be given prior to pickup. Pickups consisting of less than 20 qualified items will be completed for a fee (pick up fees range from $50 to $150 depending items and location).
San Diego Futures Foundation offers data wiping service for a fee.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Ramona Substation
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 789-9157
Los Angeles Fiber Company
For local business pick-up options and prices email Doug Williams at dougw@LAfiber.com
Pick Up Old Appliances Recycling Co.
We plant 1 tree for every appliance we pick up and recycle! check out the website for details.
We offer pick-up or drop-off options for new and used kitchen, laundry, office, living room, bathroom, home miscellaneous, and commercial appliances. Please see website for details or call for pricing. Discounts offered for 4 or more appliances.
San Diego Electronics Recycling
Businesses throughout San Diego County routinely go through a process of modernization of technical and computer equipment. In order to meet the rigorous demands of a global marketplace, companies must continuously invest in faster computers, higher-resolution video monitors and other devices that can increase employee efficiency and overall performance. When companies modernize and upgrade equipment they must also remove out-dated equipment from their facilities. With California law strictly prohibiting the unlawful disposal of electrical waste, San Diego Electronics Recycling can offer the e-waste solution by providing reliable collection of electrical systems such as:
- scanners
- cellular phones
- video monitors
- lap tops
- CPUs
- hard drives
- computers
- servers
San Diego Electronics Recycling takes every precaution to carefully collect e-waste, and then utilizes the most basic principles of eco-friendly behaviors: reuse or recycle. After collecting e-waste from a business free of charge, San Diego Electronics Recycling will first try and find other businesses, charities or non-profit organizations that could simply reuse the collected electrical equipment. If the equipment is in poor shape and cannot be reused, San Diego Electronics Recycling will then proceed to safely recycle the potentially hazardous and toxic material and electrical components.
Collection of computers, servers and other business electrical devices is a free service offered exclusively to businesses throughout San Diego County and neighboring areas in Southern California.
With your help combined with the free collection services of San Diego Electrical Recycling, we can work together and contribute to making San Diego County clean and free of hazardous e-waste.
Phone Zone Wireless
Phone Zone express offers repair services for computers, smart phones & tablets. They can help with problems such as signal issues, water damage, touchscreen problems, charging issues & battery replacement.
Phone Zone Wireless
Phone Zone express offers repair services for computers, smart phones & tablets. They can help with problems such as signal issues, water damage, touchscreen problems, charging issues & battery replacement.
Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Services are reserved for residents of the City of Vista, City of Del Mar, City of Encinitas, City of Carlsbad, City of Poway, City of San Marcos, City of Solana Beach, and City of Escondido only.
Please note that City of Escondido residents who call this facility will likely be referred to EDCO Escondido to make an appointment, but their waste will be accepted here if they show up.
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste are accepted.
Railroad Ties are accepted but must be cut down into 4 foot lengths maximum and you cannot bring more than 125 pounds at one time.
Free door-to-door collection service available to residents 65+ or households possessing a registered handicap placard. To schedule the collection, call 800.714.1195. (Note: Pick-up service not available for City of Escondido residents)
Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more by visiting our Resources page.
Services:
–Drop off every Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM at 1145 East. Taylor Street, no appointment necessary. Proof of residency is required.
Hours of operation:
-Every Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM.
Maximum Transportation Limits:
-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.
Handling instructions:
-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.
-Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.
-Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets
-Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.
-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.
Other requirements:
-Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.
-Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores. Please note, containers are not returned.
-Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.
-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin
Viking Battery
Viking Battery is San Diego County’s #1 source for all your auto, truck, RV, marine, golf cart, motorcycle, and heavy equipment battery needs!
Recycle your Auto, Truck, Marine, Motorcycle & Scooter Batteries here.
Vega’s Tailor Shop – Vista
Alteration services
Pep Boys – Santee
This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation at 619-596-4567.
Pep Boys – Spring Valley
This location accepts used motor oil, motor oil filters, and car/motorcycle batteries at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Pep Boys – Encinitas
This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters plus car/motorcycle batteries at no charge. Limit 5-gal of used motor oil per person per day.
To transport a used vehicle battery, set it in a cardboard box that is layered with newspaper in case the battery leaks. Make sure the battery stays upright and doesn’t tip. You should also wear gloves for extra protection!
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 Used Oil Certified Collection Center to ensure hours and program participation.
Van’s Automotive
A full-service preventive maintenance and automotive repair center. Personalized service since 1982. We perform high quality, guaranteed service you can trust at a fair price. We repair domestic and foreign vehicles and are your best choice for scheduled maintenance of your car, SUV, truck and fleet vehicles.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – La Mesa
This location accepts used motor oil 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 and program participation.
PC Repair Center – Encinitas
Laptop or Desktop Computer & Electronics Repair Specialists Tech Shop. Friendly and knowledgeable support and service. They can fix your Laptop, Desktop, Company I.T service and Cloud services iPhone / iPad whether it be to repair a cracked or broken iPhone screen. They can fix or replace damaged screens, glass, lcd, batteries, dock connectors, headphone jacks, buttons, etc. They can also repair any software problems including update and restore. Other software services include fixing stuck at Apple logo, Connect to iTunes errors, rebooting, etc. They offer complete refurbishing to make your iPhone brand new again as well as water damage salvage.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Clairemont
This location accepts used motor oil 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 and program participation.
PC Repair Center | Oceanside
Our computer repair services are quick. In fact, we offer same-day or next day computer repair in 90% of situations.
Our computer repairs are fairly priced. We pride ourselves on our transparent pricing policy. We offer exact repair quotes for a known issue, or an excellent hourly rate for more complex problems.
Our computer repair services are convenient. We’ll come to you and conduct on-site or home computer repairs or you can bring your damaged or faulty item to our shop.
We carry out all kinds of computer repairs: one company, all the fixes you need to keep your business or home computer network running smoothly.
We’re Apple – PC – Windows-, and Android-friendly.
So if your computer, Phone or Tablet gone down, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Midway
This location accepts used motor oil 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.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Escondido
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 and program participation.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Carmel Mountain
This location accepts used motor oil 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 and program participation.
Paul’s Watch Repair – Formerly Fedco
Paul Bloomquist Stained Glass
We are a small, locally-owned business offering commercial and residential stained glass services to San Diego County since 1982, including:
- custom stained glass design, construction, and installation
- on-site and off-site stained glass repair
- antique stained glass restoration
Pat’s 1502 Glassworks
Repairs | Restoration | Sandblasting | Large-Scale Commercial Glassworks | Artistic or Fused Glass | Custom Diamond Beveling | On-site Etching | Installation | Delivery
Cash, ATM/Debit, American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and personal checks are accepted. Please note that Pat’s 1502 Glassworks is a working studio and do not have a store front.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Miramar
This location accepts used motor oil 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 and program participation.
Patagonia | Cardiff by the Sea | Suga & Rerip Programs
Call before dropping off any items and to confirm program participation. Please make sure all items are fully dry before donating.
ReRip upcycles and repurposes surfboards/paddleboards.
Suga upcycles and repurposes wetsuits into yoga mats (SugaMat)
ReRip: Once collected, boards are inventoried depending on their current state. Unrideable and broken boards are used by artists and do-it-yourselfers to create unique art pieces. Rideable boards are repaired to be surfed again. Some boards are resold; and many are given away to schools, non-profits, and people in need.
Suga: Suga manufactures premium quality yoga mats in the USA from 100% recycled wetsuits. In exchange for your wetsuit, they will also provide you with a 10% discount (if you include your email address with donation).
Park Place Screen & Glass
- Window and Screen Doors
- Complete Glass Service
- Retractable Screens/Doors
- Sun Screens and Pet Screens
- Wood Screens and Doors
- Mirror Closet Doors
- Mirrors and Tabletops
- Window Coverings
Valley Thrift Store (Vietnam Veterans of America)
Drop your donations off at the Escondido store location!
The thrift store in Escondido has Daily 50% off specials (except Wednesday) for all shoppers! Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day, while shoppers 55 years and older receive 50% off several departments in the store.
Acceptable Donations
CLOTHING: Ladies, mens, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes. Virtually all types of Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories.
HOUSEHOLD: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art and frames.
TOYS: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.
ELECTRONIC: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and electronics. All types of small kitchen appliances.
BOOKS: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fictions, e-readers.
EQUIPMENT: Exercise equipment: small weight benches, weights, sports gear, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, basket balls, soccer equipment, tennis equipment, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and handtrucks (no fuel of any type please!).
SMALL FURNITURE: Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs.
OTHER: Bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.
*Please note – As a general rule, they only accept items that are small and light enough for one person to easily lift and carry.
Items Not Accepted
LARGE FURNITURE: Couches, sofas, sleeper couches, box springs and mattresses
LARGE APPLIANCES: Washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and stoves
OTHER: Tires, food, any type of fuel, cash or checks
Not accepting televisions of any kind.
Call to verify accepted items & other details
Paradise Sewing
An award winning fabric store, Paradise Sewing excels in offering the classes, products and service that San Diego quilters expect.
No appointment necessary!
Bring your machine in for a FREE estimate!
Valley Clock Shop
Services
Cleaning and Repair
Preparing Clocks For Shipment
Moving Clocks
Pendulum Adjustment
Mobile Services for Grandfather Clocks
Valley Center 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.
Pala Transfer Station and Recycling
At the Transfer Station, you can drop off:
Household garbage (see fees)
Recyclables (see requirements)
Green waste (see fees – free for Pala tribal members) (yard trimmings and grass)
Old tires (during designated drop-off days, max of 9 per day, 20 per week)
Prices for waste tires = $5 PASSENGER /$10 SUV / $15 TRUCK / $5 MOTORCYCLE
Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, cleaning products, etc.)
They charge a fee starting at $1.00/item.
Electronic waste (old TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.) = no charge
Reusable clothes/household items (they make sure these items find new homes) = no charge
White Goods/Appliances Collection Site – Disposal Costs for W/D = $5; Fridge = $10-20; Sofas/Mattress = $5-$20
Cash only
Pala Residents
If you want help cleaning up your yard, disposing of old electronics or appliances you no longer want, or those household chemicals you no longer need, feel free to call the transfer station at 760-742-1781.
If you live on the Pala Reservation, we can help you get rid of all of that stuff, for little to no cost.
Chula Vista Sprinkler Repair Techs
Chula Vista sprinkler repair technicians provide the very best irrigation services around the area. They are full service irrigation and sprinkler repair company.
V Squared Upholstery
Specializing in furniture reupholster services, wood furniture repair, slipcovers and custom upholstery furniture
Wood Furniture Repair
Frame repair
Frame touchup
Frame refinishing
Veneer work
Support System Repairs
Re-webbing
Spring Replacement
Spring repair and re-tying
Cushions, pillows, padding, and fill repairs
Replace old foam with our wide selection of foam densities and thicknesses
Re-stuffing of cushions with new same filling or higher grade filling
USAgain Drop-off Bin – Multiple locations
Check website to find a location near you!
We accept clothes, shoes, accessories and household textiles in reusable condition.
We do not accept furniture, mattresses, rugs, carpet, or household appliances. Note that leaving items outside the TreeMachine is considered dumping and will be prosecuted. Please help us keep our community clean and beautiful.
Clothes, shoes and textiles must be clean and dry and dropped off in tied plastic bags. A sturdy plastic bag protects the clothes from dirt and simplifies handling.
Please don’t leave anything outside the bin. If you have something that will not fit in our bin, please email us or give us a call: (800) 604-9533
US Carpet Care
Services
Carpet Cleaning
Flood And Fire Damage Restoration
Carpet Care and Restoration
Maid Services
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Commercial and Property Management
Flea Treatment
Thermal Fogging
Upholstery Deep Cleaning
Mattress Deep Cleaning
Pacific Steel Inc.
This location accepts steel, HMS #1 & #2 metals, cast iron, light iron, clean tin, and PNS metal. Refunds for metals and appliances are offered for more than 80 lbs. NO catalytic converters, copper or brass are accepted. Liquids must be removed from engine parts before recycling.
FYI: Call or visit center for more details.
Heavy melting steel (HMS) or heavy melting scrap is a designation for recyclable steel and wrought iron. It is broken up into two major categories: HMS 1 and HMS 2, where HMS 1 does not contain galvanized and blackened steel, whereas HMS 2 does.
PNS (PLATE & STRUCTURAL STEEL): PNS Scrap is lightweight and is used for manufacturing different types of items in industries and at other places.
U-Post Packaging and Shipping Center
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Pacific Lawn Mower Works
UFO Upholstery Fabric Outlet – Vista
Reupholstery Services for Any Item: -Dining Room Chair Sets
-Sectionals -Sofas -Love Seats -Custom Seat Cushions -Arm Chairs -RV & Boat Cushions -Outdoor Patio Cushions -And more
Cushion replacement services also available NOTE: Pickup and delivery of items is not offered at this time. Items must be dropped off at UFO and they will upholster them on-site.
Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning
Need reliable AC repairs in the San Diego area?
If you don’t want to put your cooling equipment in inexperienced hands, Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning is the air conditioning company you can rely on. We provide quality AC repairs that are guaranteed to please.
With years of experience behind our belts, our technicians always have the skill to take care of any AC repair. We know you need your equipment restored fast, so choose our experts to get the repairs done right.
Upholstery Fabric Outlet – National City
UFO offers professional reupholstery and cushion replacement service. They also sell indoor & outdoor fabrics, foam and inserts, upholstery accessories and hardware.
NOTE: Pickup and delivery of items is not offered at this time. Items must be dropped off at UFO and they will upholster them on-site.
Universal Waste Disposal Company
Offer lightbulb recycling, battery recycling, electronics recycling, and IT asset disposition. This location accepts waste drop off from both commercial and residential generators. Drop off hours are between 9am-2pm.
Call center to verify pricing* and accepted items.
Items Accepted:
4 ft Fluorescent tubes
CFL regular bulbs
CFL Mogul Base
Incandescent bulbs
Batteries of all types
Smoke alarms
Aerosol cans
Toner
Neon
Small & large appliances
Hard drive destruction
Electronics
Some types of electronics accepted for free (cell phones, computer parts, etc) – call to confirm free items and pricing for others
Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista
What Can I Donate?
This Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Shop will accept these donations for resale:
| Clean, gently used clothing | Gift Items | Collectibles |
| Shoes | Small working appliances | Estate goods |
| Jewelry | Records & CDs | Luggage |
| Accessories | Artwork | Furniture that can be carried by 2 people |
| Books | Sporting Goods | Toys |
| Housewares | Linens | MORE! |
All donations are sold as they are, so they must be clean and in good condition. If an item requires any sort of repair, they cannot accept it. Call to confirm accepted items.
What Can’t I Donate?
Father Joe’s Thrift Shops CANNOT accept:
| Mattresses/Box Springs | Large Appliances |
| Televisions/Monitors | Construction Materials, other items, see website |
Pick-up services available
Use this Online Form or call (619) 446-2100. Pick-ups usually take place within a week from the time of the initial contact.
Pablo’s Shoe Repair
Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista
What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?
CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.
JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.
HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.
FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.
ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.
ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*
OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!
Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.
Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.
Father Joe’s Villages has several donation drop-off locations and free pick-up from most San Diego locations. Drop-off locations include our Furniture Warehouse, our San Diego thrift stores in Imperial Beach and El Cajon and our Daily Household Goods Auction site. If you would like to arrange a pick-up, please call 1-619-HOMELESS (619-446-2100) or fill out our online donation form. For each donation, you’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Union Auto Repair
This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.
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.
Twice Treasured Thrift Store
They accept donations Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10AM-3PM.
There is a marked donation bin in front of the store for your convenience.
The following items will NOT be accepted:
Stained, ripped, broken zipper clothing
Underwear, bras (unless in new package)
Mattresses, bed pillows (unless new in package)
Infant car seats
Large appliances: fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, ovens
VHS/VCR equipment
TVs older than 2000
Land line phones
Otay Landfill and Recycling
City of Chula Vista residents are eligible for free drop-off passes to the Otay Landfill, call 619-482-4024
Certified Mattress Recycling Council location, Otay Landfill can accept up to 4 mattresses or box springs for free for recycling.
California Carpet Stewardship Program – Carpet – Drop-off Location
Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.
Recycle: Please load your vehicle to keep the following materials separated for recycling: concrete/asphalt, metals, appliances, clean wood and yard waste.
Load Limits: Each pass may be used for a maximum material weight of 1 ton. Loads over 1 ton will be charged at current landfill rates.
Secure Loads: Please be careful to secure all materials in your vehicle before transporting. Use a tarp, rope or other means to ensure that no material is lost in transit.
Helmets: You will be required to use a helmet at all times, if you do not have one helmets are available for sale at the landfill booth.
2023 Free compost events
Republic Services provides free compost to Chula Vista residents at the Otay Landfill. Join us for our next giveaways!
When: March 25, August 26, and November 4 (all Saturdays)
Where: 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Time: 8:00 am – noon
Who: Chula Vista residents (don’t forget to bring proof of residency and your shovels, containers and tarps.)
For more information, call 619-691-5122.
Troy Recycling
Accepted items – call to confirm
Aluminum
- PLC Aluminum
- Cast Aluminum
- MLC Aluminum
- 60/63 Aluminum Extrusions
- Car Wheels Aluminum
- Aluminum Radiators
- Insulated Aluminum Wire
- Aluminum Blinds
- Aluminum Auto-parts
- Aluminum Wire
Iron and Steel
- Light Iron and Steel
- Heavy Iron, Steel and Cast Iron
- Stainless Steel
- Steel Tools
Copper
- Radiators
- Sheet, Plate and Tube
- Insulated Copper Wire
- Bright and Shine Copper
Brass
- Yellow Brass
- Red Brass
- Plumbing Brass
- Brass Radiators
- All types of Bronze
Misc. Items
- Car & motorcycle batteries
- Breakage
- Electric Motors
- Electronic Scrap (TV’s & computers only)
- Lead
- CRV Plastic Bottles
- CRV Glass Bottles
- CRV Aluminum cans
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Lemon Grove
This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Tool Loaner Program
Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.
We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.
Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.
Toolmart
Tool Repair Services
Repairtoolparts’s factory trained and certified repair technicians can fix your tools. They will call you with an estimate once the tool is diagnosed, however, there is a $25 estimate charge which will be applied towards any repair work done. Turnaround time is typically 1 to 2 weeks, from approving the repair, depending upon availability of parts from the manufacturers.
Contact this location for specifics on pricing and accepted item.
Timekeepers
Clock and watch repairs
Cash only
Toner Tech
Toner Tech is your one stop shop for toner cartridges, ink, supplies, repairs, (printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines) and more. We service all brands and all types such as: LaserJet, (monochrome and color) inkjet, dot matrix, thermal (label printers), plotters as well as scanners and many other types of office equipment.
Most of the time we can repair your machine even when other companies told you there was no hope or the cost would be too high. We offer high performance toner cartridges, printer maintenance, and have been recycling products in the San Diego community with over 13 years experience.
Toner Tech brand cartridges are built right here in the USA in San Diego, CA. You can save money by ordering directly from us and skipping the middle man! All of our cartridges are 100% guaranteed to have the same density and page yield as the OEM (original Equipment manufacturer). We also carry specialty items such as MICR, ribbons, and more.
We offer same/next day service on printer repairs in San Diego and free pick-up and delivery of your toner cartridges. We also sell (and lease) machines, repair machines, and have maintenance contracts available. Toner Tech provides consultation and has custom tailored solutions to fit your business needs.
Yengst Glass
Commercial & Residential Services Available
Glass Shower Enclosures
Energy Saving Products
Replacement Windows
Window Repair
Mirror Installation
Mirror Engraving
Glass Repair
Glass Replacement
Stained Glass
Time Zone
Professional watch and clock repair services
Their watch services range from battery replacement, band sizing, crystal replacement to complete movement repair and watch restoration.
Window Tech
Services include
Window replacement
Door & window screens
Shower door & tub enclosures
Broken glass replacement (single and dual paned)
Replacement of fogged dual glazed units
Patio door track replacement
Mirrored wardrobe doors
Mirrors
Cut glass
They also service and repair a wide variety of window & patio doors.
Call for a free quote: 619-444-9391
Time Recycling
This business specializes in recycling CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles.
The will also accept brass plumbing fixtures, pipes/tubes, fittings, faucets, radiators, etc.
They will buy scrap aluminum wheels, radiators, siding and gutters, etc.
Call to confirm accepted items for recycling.
Whyte’s Furniture Repair and Upholstery
Services include furniture restoration, repair, and reupholstery
Free estimates, free local pickup & delivery
Western Mower and Engine
They offer the following service for your equipment:
- Tune-ups
- Sharpening
- Lawn mower blades
- Chainsaws
- Hand tools (shears, axes, etc.)
- Reel mowers
- Carburetor rebuilding
- Valve jobs
- Troubleshooting
- Welding
Any and all service available for lawn and gardening equipment
Thrift Korral
The Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary operates the Thrift Korral, which sells new and gently used merchandise — including clothing, jewelry, housewares, books, collectibles and furniture — to benefit its projects on behalf of hospital patients and staff.
West Coast BBQ Grill ; The BBQ Doctor
West Coast BBQ Grill specializes in the service, parts, repair and installation of all Gas BBQ Grills and Patio Heaters. They clean grease, carbon and debris from grates, burners, briquettes and drip pans. They also polish external surfaces and offer varmint protection.
They offer haul away & recycling services for old grills and patio heaters.
Please contact them for further information regarding services, for a price quote, or to schedule an appointment.
619-896-7684
Jim@westcoastbbqgrill.com
West Auto Wreckers
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 and program participation.
Total Leather Care
Since 1987, Total Leather Care has provided exceptional leather furniture care services to the San Diego, CA County area. We specialize in cleaning, repairing and refinishing all types of leather furniture. Since your couch, chairs or sofa are among your most used pieces, it’s important they look good and remain comfortable!
Contact us today for a free estimate or send us a photo of the piece you’d like us to restore.
The Windsmith
We are accepting repairs by appointment only.
Curbside drop off and pick up option available.
To make an appointment,
please contact us here
or call 619-220-8984
Woodwind and Brass Musical Instrument Repair
Repairs only – No sales or rentals
The UPS Store – Mira Mesa
They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.
Paper shredding services are available at this location.
Waste Management Recycling Center – El Cajon
(Located just southwest of the intersection of Bradley Ave. and Johnson Ave)
This location no longer does cash for CRV or Used Oil. But they do accept CRV items for donation.
Donation Items
- California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
- CRV glass bottles
- CRV plastic bottles
- CRV bi-metal cans
- non-CRV aluminum
- non-CRV glass
- non-CRV plastic
- tin cans
- newspaper
- white ledger paper
- computer paper
- mixed paper
- corrugated cardboard
E-waste
- TVs, laptop computers, monitors and other cathode ray tubes (CRTs), in addition to “other” e-waste such as fax machines, VCRs, printers, camcorders, stereos and microwaves (free of charge to drop off — please limit to one or two of the same item per visit)
Mattresses
- This is a Bye-Bye mattress drop-off location
Other – FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMERS ONLY
(Please put these materials in the cart located in front of the door in case no one is in the office)
- household batteries
- fluorescent light tubes
- used motor oil (no more than 15 gallons) and oil filters
- thermostats
- cooking oil
Unacceptable Items
- household hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
- other medical waste
The UPS Store – Chula Vista
They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.
Paper shredding services are available at this location.
The UPS Store – La Jolla
They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.
Paper shredding services are available at this location.
Waste Management Recycling Center – Oceanside
Redeemable Items
- California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
- CRV glass bottles
- CRV plastic bottles
- CRV bi-metal cans
- newspaper
Donation Items
- non-CRV aluminum
- non-CRV glass
- non-CRV plastic
- tin cans
- white ledger paper
- computer paper
- mixed paper
- corrugated cardboard
E-waste
- TVs, laptop computers, computer monitors or other items with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) can be disposed of for free; other e-waste such as fax machines or stereos can be safely disposed of for 50 cents per pound
Other
- Household batteries
- For Oceanside residents only: oil filters, used motor oil and antifreeze (proof of residence in Oceanside required)
- Household sharps like syringes and lancets (properly packaged for disposal)
Unacceptable Items
- Hhousehold hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
- Flourescent light tubes and other universal waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
- medical waste
The Watch Lady
Services provided include:
Watch polishing
Crystal replacement
Crystal cleaning
Complete watch overhaul
Cleaning of the watch movement
Replacing the movement with a new movement
Pressure testing
Link adjustment of band
stem & crown
Full restoration
Washtek
Washtek has been installing and servicing laundry equipment for apartments, condominiums, mobile home parks and motels since 1987. We are a local, family owned company based in Escondido, CA.
Walter Anderson’s Nursery
Accepts plastic plant pots for reuse
O’Reilly Auto Parts | Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, car/batteries batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Tool Loaner Program
Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.
We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.
Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.
Walmart Auto Care Center – San Ysidro
This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries 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 and program participation.
The Repair Zone
Repair services for guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, stringed-orchestral, amplifiers, and more.
Call for more information.
Walmart Auto Care Center – Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle batteries.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Walmart Auto Care Center – Vista
This location accepts used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid and oil filters at no charge. 5-gal max for all fluids.
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.
Tires and car batteries are accepted for a fee. Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
The Lampshade Gallery
Walmart Auto Care Center – El Cajon
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle batteries 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 and program participation.
Vulcan Materials Company (dump truck required for drop-off)
General Information
Any job bringing in 1000 cy or more must be approved in advance. Please contact Dan Zeller (602) 284-0410 or Jose Pena (818) 381-3494.
They offer and prefer to do business by credit account. Their terms are Net 15 Prox.
Payment is due upon delivery for all cash sales. They do not make change. Checks are accepted.
Special arrangement must be made at least 48 hours in advance before bringing bottom dump trucks to the landfill.
All loads must be untarped, inspected, and receive a ticket prior to acceptance.
Clean Broken Asphalt (recyclable asphalt) – Asphalt with less than 3% dirt and no other contaminates. Material must be 2′ x 2′ x 2′ or smaller. No petromat.
Grindings – milled clean broken asphalt 3″ or smaller. No petromat. No dirt.
Recycle – concrete and/or asphalt with less than 10% dirt and no other contamination (may be combined). Material must be smaller than 2′ x 2′ x 2′. No petromat.
Dirt – uncontaminated dirt with less than 5% concrete or asphalt rubble, rock less than 3″ and no more than 30% rock.
Oversize – large concrete or asphalt 2.5′ in diameter or greater. These loads will have an additional charge. The charge will be determined at the time the load is accepted by the percentage of oversize material in the load and will range from $150/ld to $500/ld, which are non-negotiable.
Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.
Materials not acceptable for disposal at any of the Vulcan landfills are: hazardous waste, conditional exempt hazardous waste, household garbage, municipal solid waste, special waste, liquid wastes, and asbestos (in any form or asbestos containing material)
O’Reilly Auto Parts – El Cajon North
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 and program participation.
Tool Loaner Program
Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.
We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.
Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.
Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free
O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!
- Get it taken care of hassle-free
- Thousands of convenient locations
- $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
- Absolutely free
Top Gear Guitar
Offering tune-ups, repairs, & modifications for guitars & bass
Also offers amp/electronic services
VMG Auto Repair
This location accepts used motor oil at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.
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.
The Furniture Doctor
On-site furniture, leather repair, and kitchen refinishing
Commercial services available
The Copier Doctor
Servicing Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and San Diego for Copier, Document System, Printer, Fax, Scanner & Muliti-function Repair & Service!
Current Service Rates: Onsite Repair Services – $99.00 per hour (one hour minimum charge)
*Trip Charge May Apply For Certain Areas. Call or email for details.
For equipment used in mid to high volume applications The Copier Doctor offers “Service Agreements” that include ALL PARTS, LABOR & TONER!
Contact us for expert on-site office equipment service or repair or to inquire about a“Service Agreement” at 760-724-9262 or at service@thecopydoc.com.
