Will recycle passenger tires for $8 if off rim, add $5 if still on rim
Will recycle big tires, call to verify pricing
Communities: City of Solana Beach
92014, 92075
Oil Exchange
This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. Will accept up to 5 gallons of uncontaminated motor oil/antifreeze. Please call to confirm limits.
Ron Ontell Sharpening Service – Fri 9AM-3PM – Hillcrest
Sharpening Services every week at Sprouts Farmers Market!
-Knives
-Scissors/blades
-Garden tools
Cash Only
Senior Gleaners of SD County
Gleaners (Gathering Leftover Produce)
Volunteers, ages 55 and older, glean surplus food from fields, groves, backyards, stores and restaurants. For more than 25 years, the organization has donated tons of food annually to local agencies that feed the hungry. Senior Gleaners is affiliated with the San Diego County Office of Aging and Independent Services. To schedule a donation of produce or food, visit https://www.seniorgleanerssdco.org/site_registration.php or email info@seniorgleanerssdco.org
Phone: (619) 633-9180
Email: info@seniorgleanerssdco.org
Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Rockstar Garage Door Services
Rockstar Garage Door Services knows and understands the value of a properly installed, maintained, and functioning garage door. That’s why we’re here to provide you with first-rate maintenance and repair service to make sure your garage door always stays in peak condition. We are committed to providing each of our clients the highest quality workmanship and the most affordable San Diego garage door repair you will ever find.
Oil Exchange
This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. Please call to confirm limits.
Power Mower
They offer Tune-Ups, Sharpening for Lawnmower blades, Chainsaws, Hand Tools (Shears, Axes, etc), Reel Mowers. They also do Carburetor Rebuilding, Valve Jobs, and Engine Rebuilding.
They are prepared for any and all servicing for your lawn and gardening equipment.
Secure E-Waste Solutions
SES offers E-waste recycling services for businesses, residences, and medical/lab institutions.
Free drop-off for small electronics, call for pricing of larger electronics (TVs, computers, printers, fax machines, etc).
Pick-up services available, call for information.
Other Services include:
– Electronic Recycling
– E-Waste Fundraisers
– De-Installation Services
– IT Asset Disposition
– Equipment Remarketing
– Hard Drive Destruction
– Secure Paper/Document Shredding
Sears Blue Service Crew
Learn more about their services
Appliances
Cooling & Heating
Poway Vacuum & Sewing
Since 1970, Poway Vacuum & Sewing has served the sewing machine and vacuum cleaner needs of the San Diego. Whether your needs are for home or commercial use, we have the knowledge and experience to ensure that your purchase is the one that fits your needs.
We also offer knowledgeable and experienced service if your machine ever needs repair, tune-up, or replacement parts.
SD Laptops – Pacific Beach
The highly-trained technicians at SD Laptops have many years of experience with all laptop, notebook, MacBook and desktop computer repairs. We pride our company on honesty and the good relationships forged through customer satisfaction. We service all makes and models of Apple/MAC laptops, iMac, PC laptops, notebooks, and most desktops: Dell, Sony, IBM, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Gateway, Averatec, Alienware, Fujitsu, Acer, Panasonic, Apple, and others. Typical laptop, notebook, MacBook, and computer repairs include:
- DC Power jack/plug replacement
- Motherboard repair
- LCD Screen replacement
- Virus removal
- Software installs
- System recovery
- Memory upgrades
- Data Recovery
- Hard drive replacements and upgrades
- Wireless install and security
- Blue screen repair
- BIOS Upgrades
- Broken USB repair
- And more!
SD Laptops – Normal Heights
Riley Recycling – Chula Vista
Recycling services include:
Appliances
Metals
Electronics
They purchase the following steel and metalwork, including, but not limited:
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This location does not accept CRV for recycling.
Please contact location for details on accepted items and other information.
SD iRepairs
Our Mission
Our main focus @ SD iRepairs is to get your cracked iPhone screen repaired in the fastest time possible using the highest quality parts. Usual repair time is around 10 to 15 minutes.
iPhone Repairs Done Fast
We are located inside a two story business complex on the first floor. There is an entrance right from the street!
SD iRepairs Express
2321 Morena Blvd Ste. C , San Diego, California 92110, United States
Shop : (619) 642-0522 or text during business hours to: (760) 952-0900
COVID
When you book an appointment with SD iRepairs, We come to your location and do the repair in our vehicle. Repair takes about 10 to 15 minutes and you will be back to enjoying your day. Call or hit the Book now button.
Oil Changers – Ramona
This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil.
Call for more details.
Schuster Appliance
They have prompt quality service on the following:
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Ice Makers
- Washers
- Dryers
- Ranges and Ovens
- Cook Tops
- Dishwashers
- Garbage Disposals
- Appliances
They offer low prices and use genuine factory parts. They give flat written estimates in advance. They offer a one year warranty on parts and labor.
Poway Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Services are reserved for residents of the City of Poway, City of Del Mar, City of Carlsbad, City of San Marcos, City of Solana Beach, City of Encinitas, City of Vista, 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; however, their HHW waste is still accepted here if they show up.
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.
Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more about it by visiting our Resources page.
Services:
– Drop off every Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM, no appointment necessary at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, CA 92064. Proof of residency required.
Hours of operation:
– Every Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM. Call Poway Public Works Department at (858) 668-4710 for more information.
– Please check the Poway HHW website for any holiday Saturday closures.
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.
Oceanside Police Department
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.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Non-emergency number: (760) 435-4900
EDCO Sanco Resource Recovery – Lemon Grove
SANCO processes mixed construction loads of wood, concrete, asphalt & gypsum board. Solid, Special, Hazardous and Green Wastes are not accepted at the facility.
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Do I have to sort the different materials?
Absolutely not! Just bring your mixed load of CDI material only, and they’ll do all the work! *One exception: Carpet cannot be commingled with any other CDI material.
Do I have to make an appointment?
NO. The facility is open to the public six days per week Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are no long lines and appointments are not necessary.
Can I get credit?
If you use their solid waste transfer station in San Diego, La Mesa, Escondido, Ramona, Fallbrook or our CDI facility in San Marcos, you can get credit with SANCO. Or, you may complete a credit application and we’ll process it for approval – call our office for more information. Please call in advance to ensure we have you set up and eliminate time wasted dealing with it at SANCO.
San Pasqual Valley Soils
This facility accepts yard trimmings: brush and branches, grass, leaves, root balls (not accepted if covered in dirt) logs and stumps, straw, clean wood (chips, sawdust, lumber) from residential, commercial and agricultural sectors.
Reusable Finds
Donate your unwanted items and keep them out of our San Diego landfills.
Contact us today! We can revive, reinvent, upcycle and reuse each item so that it can be incorporated into any décor.
Items are sold and some are donated to local organizations in need.
We welcome plants and trees as well for neighborhood beautification projects.
Estate Cleanup Service:
The Reusable Finds staff works closely with real estate agents, financial institutions, landlords, estate sale representatives and home owners to quickly and economically clean out estates, rentals, storage units and foreclosure properties.
We thoroughly clean out all unwanted items and haul them away. We recycle as much content as possible in our efforts to keep as much rubbish out of the landfills as we can. That goes for cloth, paper, metals and glass. All items that are in reuseable condition will be donated or refurbished and given or sold inexpensively to those in need. All items that need to be repaired or re-conditioned, Reusable Finds will repair, re-purpose and offer it another chance to extend its life cycle.
Don’t want to take the rest? Then leave it to us to get it out of your way. Feel good about yourself for not dumping everything into our landfills and call for free quote 858-449-4381!
Call 858-449-4381 or email Reusablefindsstore@gmail.com for more information
Pacific Sunscapes Sprinkler Repair
At Pacific Sunscapes we use our experience to provide drought tolerant solutions, landscape design services, unique water features, and irrigation services. We can transform your yard into an outdoor living space essentially bringing the indoors out so you gain more living space. Let us transform your landscape with our water wise “Dryscape” services and solutions. All of our work keeps both our clients and the environment in mind. Together we can help you create a beautiful planting design and gorgeous landscape. You can trust us to follow up on all of our landscaping solutions with expert maintenance services. Our services will add value to your property while giving you numerous environmental and health benefits.
Our Outdoor Services Include the Following:
- Lawn Service
- Landscape & Irrigation Design Service
- Landscaping Services
- Landscape Installation & Maintenance
- Irrigation System Installation & Maintenance
- Sprinkler System Installation, Repair & Maintenance
- Irrigation Assessment & Renovations
- Artificial Turf, Installation & Maintenance
- Retaining Walls & Fences
- Pavers, Concrete, Walkways, & Patios
- Decks
- Water Features
- Landscape Lighting
- Drainage Systems
- Patio Structures
San Diego Sound and Music Repair
Services & Repairs
Pro Sound
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- Mixing Consoles
- Mixers
- Powered Mixers
- Effects Processors
- Equalizers
- Crossovers
- Power Amplifiers
- Powered Speakers
- Speakers
- Portable and Battery Operated PA Systems
Recording
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- Hard Disk Recorders
- DAT Recorders
- Multitrack Analog Tape Machines
- Cassette Recorders
- Studio Effects Units
- CD Burners
Musical Instruments
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- Keyboards
- Synthesizers
- Drum Machines
- Electronic Drums—modules and triggers
- Modeling Guitars
DJ Gear
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- Turntables
- CD Players
- Mixers
- Speakers
- MPC
Instrument Amplifiers
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- Guitar Amplifiers-Tube and Solid State
- Tube Amplification Specialists
- Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers
- Keyboard Amplifiers
- Bass Amps
Speakers
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- Speaker Reconing
- Crossover Repairs
- Diaphragm Replacement
* If your equipment is not listed here give us a call. We can repair almost any type of electronic equipment used for sound or music creation and reproduction.
Alexander’s Upholstering
They specialize in restoring old furniture as well as drapes, boat upholstery and car upholstery. Please call to confirm services and hours.
We carry in stock fabrics and vinyl’s
We offer pick up and delivery services
San Diego Shredders
Drop-off and pick-up services available for residences and businesses.
Call for more details.
Scheduled Document Destruction Service
Our practical and attractive security bins are available at no charge to you for as long as you use our service. We stock four different sizes/styles to meet your needs. Convenient scheduled pick-up service is available from $13/month. 24-hour response time for off-schedule or emergency pickups GUARANTEED. Call or email us for exact pricing.
Purge Service
Priced as low as $50 for one-time purge service. Prices are quoted per standard file box , pound, or gallon (please see our “Weights & Measures” page). If a unit of measurement is unavailable, we will be happy to quote an equal hourly rate to the aforementioned measured rates. Call or email us for exact pricing.
Drop Off Service
If you are interested in our drop off location, our sister company Green Shredding and its shredding warehouse is now open. The drop off shredding hours are 11am-5pm Monday-Friday and 9am-2pm on Saturday with a cost of $5/box with NO minimum, but you can call to schedule an appointment for ANYTIME ($40 minimum for all appointments). The physical address is 1616 G St, San Diego, CA 92101.
San Diego Sash Company
Vintage wood window and door replacements, restoration and repair.
San Diego Rescue Mission – City Heights
That’s because your donated items are used in one of two ways. They either go directly to our clients to help meet their needs, or they are sold at one of our three thrift stores to raise money for our critical programs. Local neighbors also benefit, as they have come to rely on the bargains at our thrift stores to make their own ends meet.
1) Schedule a Pickup
To schedule a pick-up of items at your home or business, please complete our Online Donation Form or call us at 619-819-1793.
2) Drop Them Off (They are currently not accepting any donations at our Central San Diego Thrift Stores.)
If you prefer to deliver the items to us, donations to the San Diego Rescue Mission are gratefully accepted at the following locations:
Point Loma Thrift Store
3601 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619-819-1785
Monday – Saturday
9:15 am – 4:30 pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Directions
We are currently not accepting any donations at our Central San Diego Thrift Stores. Please schedule a pick-up online.
North Park Thrift Store
3055 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
619-819-1855
Monday – Friday
9:15 am – 4:30 pm
CLOSED ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Directions
Poway Alteration Center
Clothing alteration services. Call for more information.
San Diego Rescue Mission – Point Loma
That’s because your donated items are used in one of two ways. They either go directly to our clients to help meet their needs, or they are sold at one of our three thrift stores to raise money for our critical programs. Local neighbors also benefit, as they have come to rely on the bargains at our thrift stores to make their own ends meet.
1) Schedule a Pickup
To schedule a pick-up of items at your home or business, please complete our Online Donation Form or call us at 619-819-1793.
2) Drop Them Off
If you prefer to deliver the items to us, donations to the San Diego Rescue Mission are gratefully accepted at the following locations:
Point Loma Thrift Store
3601 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619-819-1785
Monday – Saturday
9:15 am – 4:30 pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Directions
North Park Thrift Store
3055 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
619-819-1855
Monday – Friday
9:15 am – 4:30 pm
CLOSED ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Directions
San Diego Rescue Mission – North Park
That’s because your donated items are used in one of two ways. They either go directly to our clients to help meet their needs, or they are sold at one of our three thrift stores to raise money for our critical programs. Local neighbors also benefit, as they have come to rely on the bargains at our thrift stores to make their own ends meet.
1) Schedule a Pickup
To schedule a pick-up of items at your home or business, please complete our Online Donation Form or call us at 619-819-1793.
2) Drop Them Off
If you prefer to deliver the items to us, donations to the San Diego Rescue Mission are gratefully accepted at the following locations:
Point Loma Thrift Store
3601 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619-819-1785
Monday – Saturday
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Directions
We are currently not accepting any donations at our Central San Diego Thrift Stores. Please schedule a pick-up online.
North Park Thrift Store
3055 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
619-819-1711
Monday – Saturday
8 am – 4 pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Directions
San Diego Pressure Washing
Services include
Pressure cleaning
Soft washing
Roof cleaning
Mobile screen repair
Window cleaning and/or washing
Ocean Time
Watch and clock repair
San Diego Pool Table Movers
Theirtools used to level the pool table after moving it are precise and we guarantee our work. Machinist levels and special tools are generally needed for a smooth move and installation job of a pool table.
Pricing depends on the dimensions of the pool table, the type of move and the circumstances surrounding the move.
They are residential and business pool table movers. Pool table moves in businesses may incur extra charges in the event we encounter complicated moves with elevators or have parking issues for your job.
They may charge extra for stairs when moving a 3 piece slate pool table. In some cases, we will not move 1pc. slate tables.
San Diego Police Western Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions. You can see here for details on firearms disposal.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 692-4800
San Diego Police Southern Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 424-0400
San Diego Police Southeastern Division
Call ahead to confirm lobby is open.
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 527-3500
San Diego Police Northwestern Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 523-7000
Potrero Branch 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.
San Diego Police Northeastern Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
Please call prior to your visit to verify when the Front Counter Officer is available for your specific request
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 538-8000
San Diego Police Mid-City Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 516-3000
San Diego Police Eastern Division
Call ahead to confirm lobby is open
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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 495-7900
Reliant Aquarium Design
They are a one stop mobile aquarium shop on wheels. Their service vans are fully stocked with additives, food, parts, test kits, 200 gallons of natural seawater, and all the tools necessary to perform typical maintenance or even pump/acrylic/plumbing repair.
Postal Annex – Scripps Ranch
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Postal Annex – Solana Beach
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Junk Kings – North County
SD Junk Kings offer pick-up services for appliances, furniture, yard waste, electronic waste, mattress, and construction materials.
Call for more information.
Postal Annex – Escondido
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Textbook Buyback Program in Escondido, CA
Need to get rid of your college textbooks? Well, why not SELL them?
At PostalAnnex+ in Escondido, we buy school textbooks and miscellaneous supplies.
Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air
At reliable service-co, we service all major household appliances including:
Refrigerators
Garbage Disposals
Microwave Ovens
Dryers (gas and electric)
Freezers
Ice Machines
Vent Hoods
Ice Makers
Washing Machines
Dishwashers
Trash Compactors
Ovens/Ranges/Stoves (gas and electric)
Postal Annex – Santee
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
reInterpret
reInterpret is a community building resource for materials that may have been considered waste. We collaborate with schools, teachers, artists, and businesses on the topic of sustainability, industry, arts and education. We offer teachers and community members support in using recycled materials to aid in learning math, science, language and creative arts. reInterpret is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
OUR MATERIALS
reInterpret is committed to providing real materials for creative minds to explore. We harvest materials from the community like cardboard, plastic, metal and fabric that may otherwise be put in the landfill and make them available to students, teachers and artists. We offer hundreds of low and no cost materials at our space in Santee.
Donate materials!
Arrange a pick up or drop off of: plastic, metal, fabric, tools, packing materials, wire, rubber, fasteners, lids, caps, corks, wheels, foam, tile, samples, spools and other useful materials.
Workshops and Classes
reInterpret is committed to supporting the community in learning about creative exploration as a means of learning. We offer workshops for teachers and classes for students to inspire use of our materials as well as other found and recycled objects. Please contact us to schedule a customized workshop or class.
Postal Annex – La Jolla/UTC
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
San Diego Fibres Corp.
San Diego Fibres Corp. accepts all grades of waste paper including large quantities of books, textbooks, and cardboard at their location as a free drop-off. Pick up services available for businesses only.
San Diego Fibres Corp takes the standard definition of recycling and enhances, refines, and revolutionizes it. Since we opened our doors, weve committed ourselves to changing businesses, communities, and the world at large for the better. We help you make a positive impact on the world around you through recycling.
REI – Kearny Mesa
Recycle bike inner tubes at REI’s Bike Shop.
They’re also a full-service ski & snowboard shop, offering professional tuning and repairs to keep your gear in perfect shape all season.
Additionally, REI offers outdoor gear rentals, including:
Camping & Hiking
Climbing
Cycling
Paddling
Snow Sports
Car Racks
Contact store for specifics on recycling and rental programs.
Postal Annex – Fallbrook
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Oceanside
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
San Diego CRV Center
Recycling facility for cans and bottles. Bring your aluminum cans, bottles and CRV plastic and glass for cash. Big and bulk loads welcome. They will help you unload.
Postal Annex – Mission Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – La Jolla
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – San Marcos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Valley Center 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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 751-4400
San Diego County Sheriff’s Santee Station
Medications
Prescription drugs only, in original bottle or other bottle for deposit into collection boxes. No over the counter drugs. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Sharps and needle disposal: Can be taken to the Lakeside Sheriff’s Office 8-5pm. Place needles in a hard case or plastic water bottle with lid.
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 4:50pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 956-4000
San Diego County Sheriff’s San Marcos Station
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.
https://www.takebackdrugs.org/
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 510-5200
San Diego County Sheriff’s Rancho San Diego 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.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
For more information: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/prescription-drug-drop-off
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 660-7090
Postal Annex – Allied Gardens/Mission Gorge
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
San Diego Food Bank – North County
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need?
Stop by our San Diego Food Bank’s warehouse in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter’s warehouse in Vista to donate. Drop-off hours and times are listed below. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS
Click here for alternative public drop-off locations: SITES
For business partnerships, contact Kayla Thomson, Food Procurement Team, at DonateFood@sandiegofoodbank.org
For business drop-offs, check https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/food-drives/food-industry-donations
San Diego County Sheriff’s Ranchita 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.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 782-3353
North County Appliance Repair
SERVICES:
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Oven Repair (Gas and Electric)
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Stove Repair (Gas and Electric)
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Cooktop Repair (Gas and Electric)
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Washing Machine Repair (Front and Top Loaders)
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Dryer Repair (Gas and Electric)
CITIES SERVICED:
Encinitas | Cardiff by the Sea | Carlsbad | Solana Beach | Oceanside | San Elijo Hills | Del Mar | Rancho Santa Fe | Carmel Valley | San Marcos | Vista | Valley Center | Poway | Escondido | UTC | La Jolla | Camp Pendleton | Fallbrook | Leucadia
Postal Annex – San Ysidro Border Plaza
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Poway Station
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.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 513-2800
Postal Annex – Petco Park/Gaslamp
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Postal Annex – Chula Vista
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services.
Postal Annex – Torrey Hills
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Shredding services available.
See website for coupons.
Postal Annex – Clairemont
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
This location provides document shredding through Shred Nations. No appt. necessary and pricing is by the pound.
See website for coupons.
Nikki’s Tailoring
Nikki’s Tailoring provides tailoring and alterations for textiles including dresses, jeans, shirts, and more. They are closed on Sundays.
Postal Annex – San Ysidro
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Postal Annex – Banker’s Hill
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Loma Portal
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Knife Savers Sharpening Service – Saturdays – Little Italy Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday at San Diego’s premier grocery & gift destination: the Little Italy Mercato. Find over 175 farmers & vendors on W. Date St. from Front St. to west of Kettner Blvd., 8AM – 2PM, year-round, rain-or-shine, and support small family farms & local entrepreneurs. The award-winning Little Italy Mercato welcomes California certified farmers & ranchers to supply all of your fresh produce needs, as well as flowers, cheeses, eggs, honey, nuts & more. Additionally, you can find fresh-baked breads, locally-made jams, dips, sauces, seasonings, fish, and snacks from our #6blocksofawesome vendors. Purchase artisan handcrafts for a unique gift, and enjoy a select number of on-site prepared food and beverage options.
Postal Annex – Carmel Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Otay Ranch
This location accepts packaging material in good condition for reuse.
This location offers shredding services.
Check website for coupons.
Postal Annex – University City
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Point Loma
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Postal Annex – Alpine
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services.
Postal Annex – Del Mar
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Postal Annex – Del Mar Heights
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Otay Border Crossing
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Postal Annex – Mission Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services at $1.79 per pound.
See website for coupons.
Reclaimed Wood San Diego
This location makes furniture, fireplace mantels, shelves, cabinets out of reclaimed wood.
Postal Annex – Cardiff
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services.
RB Glass & Mirror, Inc
Complete Glass Services | Custom Mirrored Walls | Mirrored Wardrobe Doors | Custom Shower Enclosures | Store Fronts & Tabletops | Retrofit Windows | Screens | Window Repairs | Leak Repairs | Stained Glass Repair | Aquariums
Postal Annex – San Marcos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
See website for coupons.
Rancho Santa Fe 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.
Postal Annex – Escondido
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Rancho San Diego 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.
Postal Annex – Rancho Penasquitos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Toby Ramos Tires
Scrap tire drop-off, customers can self-haul to the facility. For large volumes of old tires, we also offer Rumpke’s Haul-it-Away service as an efficient option.
We Recycle these types of tires:
Bicycle, Motorcycle, car, suv, light truck, semi truck, tractor, Large earthmover tires.
Anybody can drop off only 9 tires at a time.
We can pick up unlimited tires for a fee all over San Diego county.
Prices are as follows,
Bicycle $2.00
Motorcycle$5.00
Passenger $3.00
Light truck $4.50
Semi truck tires $18 and up .
Ramona Motor Works
Their services include; tune-ups, brakes, air conditioning and heating, smog inspections and repairs, 30/60/90k service intervals as specified by your manufacturer, suspension and steering service, transmission fluid maintenance, cooling system diagnosis, body controls, and window services.
Ramona 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.
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet – SDFB/FSD Partner
Business Donations
Please contact SDFB or FSD to partner with this Food Recovery Organization.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Residential Donations
Donations Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-4pm Sat
The food services are open in the store 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
All merchandise donated to the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Thrift Store helps to support their mission to assist low-income individuals and families with food, clothing, furniture, house wares, medical equipment and referrals to other social service organizations.
RFCC does not accept ripped, stained, broken, or otherwise unacceptable furniture, electronics, sporting gear, or exercise equipment.
Items Accepted:
Clothing: All Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing of all types.
Electronics: TV’s (non-CRT only), Computers, Laptops, Microwaves, Monitors, Lamps, Toasters, Fans, Blenders, Speakers, Clocks, etc.
Food items: Unopened Non-Perishables before expiration date, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Bread, etc
Furniture: Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Desks, File Cabinets, Dressers, etc.
Housewares: Dishes, Pots, Pans, Vases, Fruit Jars, Utensils, etc.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, Pillows, Blankets, Rugs, etc.
Miscellaneous: Books, Luggage, Toys, Games, Jewelry, Cosmetics, etc.
Musical Instruments: All except Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
Sporting & Exercise Equipment: Bicycles, Treadmills, Skis, Balls, Bats, Gloves, Skateboards, etc.
Media: Video Games, DVDs, & CD’s.
Lawn Mowers: Only if in “like new” condition and are operational.
Items Not Accepted:
Appliances: Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Freezers, or Similar Large Items.
Automotive Parts: Tires, Seats, Wheels, Transmissions, Hoods, Bed Liners, Automobile/Truck Parts, etc.
Building Supplies: Bricks, Concrete, Lumber, Sliding Glass Doors, Windows, etc.
Child Car Seats: All
Cribs: Unless it converts to a Toddler Bed.
Encyclopedias: All.
Food Items: Opened Perishables.
Mattresses, Box Springs, Frames, Waterbeds, or Heaters for same.
Motorcycle & Bicycle Helmets: All
Musical Instruments: Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
VHS, Cassette Tapes, and Records: All
Used Fluorescent Lightbulbs of any kind.
Alkaline, household, automotive or commercial batteries of any kind.
Printers, Copiers, Word Processors or Typewriters.
You can also donate your auto, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV to RFCC and help provide food, clothing, and other resources to low income families in the Ramona area. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Please call (855) 500-RIDE
WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATED ITEMS THAT WE CANNOT RE-SELL. WE MAY REFUSE A DONATION IF IT IS NOT IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.
Postal Annex – Hillcrest
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Ramona Auto Dismantling
They specialize in used auto parts for a wide variety of vehicles. If they don’t have what you need, they can try to find it for you.
