Communities: City of Solana Beach

92014, 92075

Midas – La Mesa

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

Limit 1-gal per person per day.

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

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

Midas – Oceanside

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

Call for more details.

Jiffy Lube – Kearny Mesa

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

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

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

Jiffy Lube – Point Loma

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

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

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

Major #1 Appliance Service

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

WE SERVICE AND REPAIR MOST APPLIANCES

Refrigerator

Stove/Oven/Range

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Wall Heater

Water Heater

Garbage Disposal

Air Condition

Jiffy Lube – Pacific Beach

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

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

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

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos East

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

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

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

Jiffy Lube | Oceanside | Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling

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

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

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

Greenfield Recycling

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

Accepts:

Cans

Plastic

Glass

Copper

Brass

Batteries

Iron

Milk Cartons

Stainless Steel

Appliances

Radiators

Other Scrap Metals

Coupons available on website

 

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

We serve in El Cajon, CA.

Jiffy Lube – Imperial Beach

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

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

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

Green Shredding

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

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

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

San Diego Shredders grew very quickly in a niche market.

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

Manuel’s Upholstery

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

Gormsen Appliance Company

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

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

Jiffy Lube – Oceanside

This location accepts used motor oil, limit 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.

Manos Hauling and Recycling

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

Jiffy Lube – Poway

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

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

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

JG Demolition and Hauling

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

Services:

Appliance disposal

Electronic disposal

Furniture disposal

Property cleanout

Junk pickup

Mattress disposal

Recycling disposal

Total structure demolition

Christmas tree disposal

Exterior surface and wall demolition

Interior demolition

Dumpster rental

Landscaping waste disposal

Partial structure demolition

Storm debris disposal

Trash disposal

Goodwill Donation Storefront – Tierrasanta

Electronics Accepted

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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

 

 

JC Environmental Company

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

Routine Services

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

Emergency Services

• Vacuum truck services
• Emergency response to accidents and spills

Training

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

Emergency / Spill Response

• Emergency Response Car Contact
• Gas line spill

Industrial Services

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

Site Services / Remediation

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

Health & Safety And

Emergency Response

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

Jacumba Library

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

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

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

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

Donated Materials Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

iSquad Repair | Encinitas

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

Save $5 Off Your Repair When You Book Online!

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

Goodwill Retail Store – San Marcos

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

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

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

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

Main Street Auto Care

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

Mail Boxes Express

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

Inland Pacific Resource Recovery

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Escondido

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Santee

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Mission Valley

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

Lowe’s – Oceanside

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

 

Lowe’s – Vista

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

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

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

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

Transpere

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

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

Computer Parts and Accessories:

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

Office Materials:

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

Call center to verify accepted items and drop off hours

Leather Magic

Repair business

Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sat 9:00Am to 5:00 PM

Las Colinas Detention Facility

Medications 

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

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

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

LampTracker – Waste Management

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

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

Bulk pick-up service available for businesses.

 

La Mesa TV Supply Company

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

House Call Appliance Repair

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated!

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

 Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

House Call Appliance Repair – Fallbrook

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

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

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Goodwill Retail Store – Imperial Beach

Donation Center Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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

 

Kurt’s Camera Repair

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

Call to verify accepted items.

Hotsy Pressure Washing and Equipment

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

Goodwill Retail Store – Hillcrest

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

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

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

Home Depot – Lemon Grove

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

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

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

 

Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi

When wood furnishings, finishes or fixtures have been damaged, you need a trusted restoration expert to do the job right. Furniture Medic is an industry leader with proven processes and highly trained craftsmen who routinely demonstrate their dedication to delivering excellent customer service and superior restoration results. When you choose Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi,you’re getting an expert backed by all the knowledge and experience that Furniture Medic has to offer.

Furniture Medic® services in San Diego

  • Furniture repair
  • Furniture refinishing
  • Cabinet repair
  • Cabinet refacing
  • Cabinet restoration and structural repair
  • Fire and water damage restoration and repair
  • Color changes
  • Touch-up nicks, scratches and gouges
  • Hardware replacement
  • Assembly
  • Millwork, paneling, door and banister repair
  • Structural furniture repair and stabilization
  • Watermark removal
  • And much more!

Home Depot – Grantville

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

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

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

Furniture Build and Renew

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

Home Depot – San Marcos

Recycling Compact Fluorescent Bulbs at The Home Depot

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

To recycle CFLs at The Home Depot:

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

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

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

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Recycle Plastic Plant Pots at The Home Depot

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Home Depot – Escondido West

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

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

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

Goodwill Retail Store | Encinitas

Bookstore, Donate Electronics, Donate Goods, Retail Store 

Gladly accepts donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. Please use this link to access more information about the items they accept, where you can donate, and the tax information regarding your donations.

Goodwill is a certified “collector” and “handler” of electronic items under State Regulations. Donate electronics, working or not, at over 20 designated electronic donation sites. When you donate electronics to Goodwill, you are helping individuals in our community get jobs and you are helping our environment too! Visit their electronics recycling page for more information!

 

Home Depot (Tool Repair & Rental)

Tool Repair

deposit

Deposit Required

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

Repair

Repair Approval

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

Completion time

Completion Time

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

Warranty Service

Warranty Service

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

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

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

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

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

 

Home Depot – Otay Mesa

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

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

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

Home Depot – Chula Vista

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

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

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

 

 

Did you know?

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

Home Depot – Imperial Beach

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

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

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

Sherwin Williams – Lemon Grove (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

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

Home Depot – Clairemont

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

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

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

Home Depot – Oceanside West

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

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

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

Home Depot – Sports Arena

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

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

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

Home Depot – Logan Heights

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

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

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

Home Depot – El Cajon

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

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

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

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

Home Depot – Santee

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

Home Depot – Vista

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

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

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

Home Depot – Escondido East

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

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

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

Home Depot – Eastlake

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

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

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

 

Home Depot – Carmel Mountain

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

Home Depot – Poway

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

Look for recycling bins at the left entrance of the store

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

 

Home Depot – Mira Mesa

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

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

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

Goodwill Retail Store – Alpine

Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Daily

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

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

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

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

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

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

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

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Thank you for your donations and dedication to Goodwill. With your support we are able to provide employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in landfill fees because some of the donated items cannot be sold in our stores, outlets or be recycled. The amount we are spending on landfill and HAZMAT disposal fees could be better used to serve more people in our community. We have created a list of items that we cannot accept at our donation centers. Please let us know if your donation is rare or a collectible and we will make sure it is given to the correct handler. Thank you for being active participants in helping us fulfill our mission.

Due to Federal and State Laws, Safety Concerns, and Recycling Guidelines, we cannot accept these items:

Items We Do Not Accept

Ways to Dispose of These Items

  • Mattresses

byebyemattress.com

  • Weapons and Ammunition
San Diego Police Department: (619) 531-2000
  • Explosives and Fireworks
San Diego Arson Team: (619) 236-6815
  • Charcoal, Wood, Lighters and Lighter Fluid
  • Light Bulbs and Batteries
  • Fuels: Oils (And Used Filters), Gasoline and Propane (And Propane Tanks)
  • Automotive Fluids (Radiator Fluid)
  • Pesticides and Fertilizers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Solvents
  • Mercury Items (Thermometers)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Wet and Soiled Clothing
  • Aerosol and Pressurized Canisters
  • Used Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Medical Sharps (Used Syringes)

City of San Diego Environmental Service Department
sandiego.gov/environmental-services
(858) 694-7000

  • Paints, Stains, Varnish and Paint Remover or Thinner

paintcare.org

  • Large Household Appliances

Goodwill Otay Mesa Outlet

  • Pharmaceuticals: Over the Counter and Prescriptions
  • Electronic Devices with Broken or Cracked Screens

Earth911.com or (877) 726-8387

  • Ripped, Stained and Unsellable Furniture
Miramar Recycling Center: (858) 268-8971
  • Construction Materials

sandiegohabitat.org

  • Strollers, Cribs, and Car Seats

sdrescue.org/ways-to-give/donate-goods

Home Depot – Temecula

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

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

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

Goods Jewelry and Watch

Repair watches and jewelry here! Give those loved items a second life and help reduce your waste.

Sherwin-Williams | Oceanside | PaintCare Program

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

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

Golf Galaxy

The San Diego, CA Golfsmith store is now Golf Galaxy!

 

Golf Galaxy offers an unbeatable selection of the latest golf equipment, custom club fittings and repair, and expert advice from associates who are truly passionate about this great game. Shop the gear you need from the best brands, including Callaway®, TaylorMade®, Titleist®, PING®, Cobra®, Cleveland®, Odyssey® and many more. The experts at Golf Galaxy will custom fit new clubs to your unique swing-all fittings are FREE when you sign up for a ScoreCard account. You can also trade in your current golf clubs for Golf Galaxy gift cards, or shop a great selection of pre-owned golf clubs from top brands-every pre-owned club sold at Golf Galaxy is cleaned, inspected for quality and graded on condition.

 

Let the San Diego Golf Galaxy help you become the most confident and skilled athlete on the course. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Franco’s Upholstery

Franco’s Upholstery has been constructing, renewing and restoring furniture since 1978.

Our experience means that we can build or restore your favorite family heirloom, or create a new piece of custom furniture to meet your specific needs.

Our skilled upholsterers and craftsmen are experienced |n custom made furniture, custom auto and marine upholstery, outdoor furniture and cushions, decorative pillows, convertible tops, caning, wood finishing, and comprehensive restoration techniques.

We have an extensive inventory of fabrics to choose from, including Sumbrella, Duck, pre-washed denim, Microfiber, Microsuede, leather and marine vinyl.

CRC Resale Store – Carlsbad

CRC gratefully accepts:

  • Food and personal care items for our Food Distribution Center
  • New or gently-used items for our Resale Stores
  • Household and personal care items for families in our domestic violence shelter
  • Office supplies to help keep our operations costs low

Please review our current Donation Wish Lists for the items we need for our programs

You can drop off your donations at any of our store locations, open 7 days a week.

You can also donate your vehicles, running or not!

Gledhill’s Vintage Furniture

Ron Gledhill was a finish carpenter who decided to change his occupation after several injuries. With his love of wood, he started refinishing and restoring furniture and has been doing so for over 20 years. He has worked on thousands of pieces—refinishing, repairing, and modifying the pieces as needed. Frequently he is asked to do jobs others cannot, will not, or refuse to do.

Community Christian Service Agency – Clairemont

This location will accept clothing, non-perishable food donations, personal hygiene products, and more.

For a full list of acceptable items, visit the website link above or call for more information.

Donations may be delivered during client service hours Monday to Friday. Contact the center to be sure someone who can do heavy lifting will be available to help with unloading donations.

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

George’s Lawn Equipment Co

Lawnmower and chipper repair services. Only repairs some types of chippers, please call for more information.

Fitness Equipment Specialist

Repairs, Service & Tune Ups Give them a call about the problems you’re having with your equipment. They’ll give you a free initial assessment and quote over the phone. 

Then, they’re on their way to service your machines and make any necessary repairs, so that it is operating safely and to your satisfaction. All services are done in home – quick, simple and seamless with a mobile service vehicle.

Relocation and Moves Are you planning on moving? Their technicians are available to come to you and disassemble your equipment and safely move it to another part of your home, office or to a new location. The moving service also furnishes the transportation of the equipment to any location, as well as putting it all back together in proper operating condition.

Trust the professionals to do it right! Installation and Set-up They offer in-home installation and setup of all types of exercise equipment from manufactures and distributors of exercise fitness equipment. They also offer a complete White Glove Package Delivery option with inside placement of products, unpacking and removal of debris, old machines and a complete run through on how to use the equipment. No install is too small or big. 

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – Kearny Mesa

When it comes to repairs, we at George’s Camera try to make life easy for you. Stop by either of our convenient locations and drop off your warranty or non-warranty repair. Or if you don’t live nearby or don’t have time to drop off the equipment, you can ship it to us

Commercial Bath Refinishing

San Diego’s Premier Bath Refinishing Company

Bathtub, shower enclosure, countertop, tile, vanity and sink refinishing services.

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – North Park

When it comes to repairs, we at George’s Camera try to make life easy for you. Stop by either of our convenient locations and drop off your warranty or non-warranty repair. Or if you don’t live nearby or don’t have time to drop off the equipment, you can ship it to us

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and recycles tires for $3.50 each.

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.

George Bailey Detention Facility

*Many of the disposal locations hours have been impacted by COVID-19, please call and confirm hours prior to going to a location for medication disposal.*

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.

Firehawk Fire & Safety

 

Fire extinguisher recycling – call for details. There is a fee of $25 per fire extinguisher.  Will recycle for free if purchasing a new one.

Genie Car Wash & Oil – San Diego

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

Genie Car Wash & Oil – Point Loma

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

Geeks.com Store

Services:

Malware removal

System optimization

Full system restore

Hardware troubleshoot

Screen replacement

Hardware installation

Data backup/transfer

Motherboard installation

Geek Available

Services

  • MAC’s and PC’s – Laptops and Desktops
  • Laptops not charging (DC Jack fix/replacement)
  • Computer too slow: improve performance with a tune-up
  • Broken Screens Repairs on Macs and PCs
  • Upgrade your Mac
  • Upgrade or Downgrade to Windows 7, 8 or 10
  • We still service Windows XP
  • Liquid spilled on your laptop
  • Broken screen/LCD replacements
  • Computer upgrades
  • Virus/trojan removal
  • Backups and Data Recovery
  • Data transfer for your new computer (either laptop or desktop)
  • Small business IT support

Fibre Resource Unlimited

Fibre Resource Unlimited accepts all grades of paper including large quantities of books and textbooks at their location as a drop-off. Pick-up services available through dumpster rentals only.

Call to verify hours and items accepted.

Only serves businesses.

Father Joe’s Villages Vehicle Donation

They accept and offer free, easy pick-up for any type of vehicle, including trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and cars.

100% of the revenue received from the sale of your vehicle go towards their efforts to end homelessness in San Diego.

Schedule a free donation pick-up by filling out the form or calling (619)-HOMELESS (466-3537).

Econo Appliance Service

We fix all major appliances, including:

 Refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, wine coolers
 Stoves, ovens/ranges, cooktops
 Washers and dryers
 Dishwashers
 Microwaves
 Garbage disposals