Alteration services
Communities: City of Solana Beach
92014, 92075
Hearing Aid Project | Reuse & Repair Program
Hearing aids of any type, age, or condition are accepted and those that can are refurbished and given to recipients of the Hearing Aid Project. Hearing aids that cannot be reconditioned are used for repairs- meaning every donation can and will make a difference in the life of someone who needs it.
Donation participants must complete donation form on the Hearing Aid Project’s website and ship to:
Hearing Charities of America
1912 E. Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132
Packaging & Tax Tips:
To avoid costly shipping you may secure the hearing aids in empty pill bottles with cotton balls, or wrap them in thin bubble wrap secured in a small, sturdy box. Please include your name, address, and the brand of the hearing aids if known. This information will be kept in our records and to ensure you receive your thank you letter.
Merrell ReTread | Shoe Repair and Reuse Program
Send back your used Merrell’s.
It doesn’t matter the condition.
The footwear is cleaned and restored.
Shoes are resold via Merrell’s resell program.
Shipping cost is covered by program by supplying free return labels for participants.
Nerd Recycling
Schedule A Pickup
We offer free commercial and residential e-waste pickup service throughout San Diego County.
Most of the time, our service is free. Please read our Pickup Policy to ensure your items qualify.
Qualifying Items
Nerd Recycling will pick up all of your e-waste (up to 300lbs) free of charge when you recycle at least five (5) of the following qualifying items:
- Computers (Towers, Laptops and Servers)
- Flat Screen Displays (LED, LCD, or Plasma TVs and Monitors)
- Telecom Switches
If this qualifier is not met, no problem! We’re happy to pick up your e-waste for $100, payable by cash, check or credit/debit card.
Exclusions
Due to physical limitations and legal guidelines, we are unable to accept the following:
- CRT TVs and Monitors
- Batteries
- Bulbs
- Any single item that requires two people to lift
We’re here to help! Please contact us if you have any questions or special requests.
Sherwin Williams – Carlsbad (PaintCare Program)
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
For Households:
Please review the detailed list of PaintCare products and non-PaintCare products.
This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
To be accepted for drop-off, PaintCare products must be in their original containers of no larger than 5 gallons in size, must have the original manufacturer’s printed label on the container, and must be covered with a secured lid. They cannot accept open or leaking cans.
For Businesses:
To use the PaintCare program for oil-based paint, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit our Very Small Quantity Generator page for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it will not be able to use the program for oil-based paint, but it can still use the program for latex products.
For more information, you can check out the Recycle with PaintCare Brochure.
Alpine Library
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.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Point Loma
A plastic bags and film collection container is at the front of the store.
Sherwin-Williams | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling
Sherwin-Williams Sports Arena Store
Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Mira Mesa
A plastic bags and film collection container is at the front of the store.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Del Sur
A plastic bags and film collection container is at the front of the store.
Dunn-Edwards | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling
Dunn-Edwards Sports Arena Store
Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.
Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Recycling | Republic | Mail In Program
- Kits include labeling, packaging, instructions, to/from shipping, and recycling fees.
- Estimated delivery is 7-10 business days
- Cracked or leaking batteries are not accepted
Visit the website to order your kit.
Dunn-Edwards | Poway | PaintCare | Paint Recycling
Dunn-Edwards Poway Store
Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.
The Mighty Bin
San Diego’s Zero Waste Grocery Store
HOW DO I SHOP AT THE MIGHTY BIN?
Tare
Bring all empty containers to the counter to be weighed.
We scan a tag for each tote/container that records the weight.
Fill
Fill up containers/totes with desired product.
You have the option to label the product name on your container.
Pay
Bring your goods to the counter for a final weigh & tag scan. Pay only for the weight of the product.
All checkout is cashless.
PakTech Drop OffYou can now drop off PakTechs Handles for recycling at The Mighty Bin! We’ve partnered with San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative and you can learn more about PakTechs to Pavement Recycling Program. |
Zara – Clothing Collection Program (Fashion Valley)
Located: First Floor (Men’s Section) – to the left of check-out counters
DONATION ITEMS
No they do not. You can donate any kind of clothing or fabrics you wish to recycle.
Yes. You may include any kind of clothing, household linens, footwear, accessories, and even jewelry.
Yes. The collected clothing is sorted prior to being reused or recycled. Items of clothing that are 100% cotton, wool, or polyester can be recycled into new fabric. The remaining garments will be converted into construction or automotive materials. Items that cannot be reused or recycled because of health or safety reasons or due to the quality of their materials are subjected to a rigorous waste management process.
Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Recycling – Mail In Program
Participate in a free mail in program that collects denim, made from cotton, that can be recycled to create something new!
RECYCLE BY MAIL
Mail your denim for free thanks to Zappos for Good.*
BOX IT UP
Make sure it’s at least 90% cotton and doesn’t have any hangers, tags, stickers, or plastic attached.
PRINT A LABEL
Create or log in to your Zappos or Amazon account and print a shipping label to include with your denim.
DROP IT OFF
Take your box to your local UPS store (Continental U.S. shipping only), and they’ll take care of the rest.
*You may ship up to 50 lbs. of denim in a single shipment through Zappos for Good (even though the label only says 2 lbs).
Sprouts Farmers Market – El Cajon
A plastic bags and film collection container is at the front of the store.
Sonora Refillery
Why Refill?
Most plastics are petroleum (aka crude oil) based. Yup. Everyday we produce single-use petroleum waste at an alarming rate, and very little of it gets recycled. Plastics that are not recycled can break up into tiny pieces called micro plastics. Micro plastics and micro-beads are tiny particles of plastic that can pass through water filtration systems. Plastics also release harmful chemicals that can cause health problems in humans and animals. These chemicals can also seep into the ground, groundwater, and eventually into local waterways.
How to Refill
Bring a Container or Buy a Container
Any cleaned out container can be filled or refilled
Weigh Your Container
Tare or pre-weigh the container you wish to fill
Fill with Your Favorite Products
Get as much or as little as you desire
Customize if Available
Some of the refillable products are bases and include customization with food-grade essential oils, organic dried flowers, or precious stones and minerals from the earth
Weigh Your Container
Weigh your container again and subtract the original weight
Enjoy Your Products, Refill
Know that we are doing our best to provide the highest quality products. This includes products that are plant based, free of parabens and sulfates, marine safe, organic and fair trade when available.
Refill
Earthwell Refill
Bring in your empty bottles, purchase one at the store, or take a free donated container
Refill with our quality natural products: hair care, lotion, shower gel, hand soap, household cleaners, dental care, and more!
Get as much or as little as you’d like: we charge by weight!
The Mighty Bin (Jar Donation Program)
*Opens April 2022
Have too many Jars?
Donate clean jars and lids with the labels removed to The Mighty Bin. We will sanitize them and add them to our jar donation section.
Dos Picos County Park (Propane Cylinder Recycling)
Dixieline – El Cajon (Propane Tank Drop-Off)
Recycle Your Propane Tank
Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.
ACE Hardware – Tierrasanta (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)
Drop off or pick up service.
Limited storage
Please call ahead for better service.
For current recycling fees and accepted items, see Recycling List found on their website.
Drop Off Items Accepted:
- Mice
- Lab Equipment
- VCR
- Gaming Systems
- Radio
- Networking Equipment
- Cables
- Household Electronics
- Servers
- Mainframe Equipment
- Stereos
- Testing Equipment
- Laptops
- UPS Power Supplies
- Monitors
- UPS Batteries
- Scanners
- Office Phones
- Keyboards
- Tablets
- Cellphones
- Camcorders
- Televisions
- Circuit Boards
- Telephones
- Speakers
- Computers
- Power Strips
$40 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, $75 for business!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!
Recycle Your Propane Tank
Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.
San Diego Food Bank – SBDC (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Tuesday – Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stanton Optical (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Starbucks – Santee (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Daily
5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Starbucks – Lake Murray (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Friday
4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Sunday
5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Church of Latter-day Saints – Lemon Grove (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Sunday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Starbucks – El Cajon (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Daily
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Here’s a list to most needed food items: https://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Most-Needed-Food-Items-PDF.pdf
College-Rolando Branch Library (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Tuesday
11:30am – 8pm
Wednesday – Sunday
9:30am-6pm
The Elizabeth Hospice – San Diego (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dairy Queen – Carmel Mountain (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday
12 noon to 7 p.m.
San Diego Blood Bank – NCDC (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Tuesday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
San Diego Ear Nose and Throat Specialists #101 (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stroyer Brothers Autobody and Painting (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Grace Episcopal Church (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Tuesday – Thursday
8 am – 12 pm
Lake San Marcos Club House (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
1st Thursday of every month
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Elizabeth Hospice – Temecula Office (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
John Smith Earthworks
Grading/Excavating/Demolition/ 619-276-0946
Trucking & Roll-Off Boxes(dirt, concrete, green, trash, etc.)
Email: dirt@jsearthworks.com
Daniels Tire Service – Commercial Services – Chula Vista
Commercial Vehicle Services
At Daniels Tire Service, our mission is to keep your trucks and equipment on the road, making money for your company. That means a comprehensive menu of commercial truck services, highly-qualified and experienced technicians and customized truck maintenance programs designed around your needs and your schedule.
Included in Commercial Truck Services:
- Alignments
- Mechanical repair
- 24 hour emergency road service
- Commercial truck tire service
- Much, much more
Come to Daniels Tire Service for Commercial Services
When it comes to keeping your fleet on the road and working, Daniels Tire Service wants to be the one-stop solution for your commercial truck services needs. Give us a call today and let our service advisors set up a maintenance schedule that’s right for you.
Daniels Tire Service – Commercial Services – Escondido
Commercial Vehicle Services
At Daniels Tire Service, our mission is to keep your trucks and equipment on the road, making money for your company. That means a comprehensive menu of commercial truck services, highly-qualified and experienced technicians and customized truck maintenance programs designed around your needs and your schedule.
Included in Commercial Truck Services:
- Alignments
- Mechanical repair
- 24 hour emergency road service
- Commercial truck tire service
- Much, much more
Come to Daniels Tire Service for Commercial Services
When it comes to keeping your fleet on the road and working, Daniels Tire Service wants to be the one-stop solution for your commercial truck services needs. Give us a call today and let our service advisors set up a maintenance schedule that’s right for you.
Kitchens For Good
Hundred of Items Accepted:
We welcome a huge range of kitchen and dining items. Click below for inspiration. All donations are tax-deductible.
Convenient Donation Drop Off:
Kitchens for Good | SHOP
980 Hornblend Street, San Diego 92109
Donation Drop-off Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Please call (858) 999-0125 with any questions or if you need to make alternate arrangements.
Schedule A Pick-Up:
Pick-up can be arranged for large donations – just email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org with a description of your donation and a good contact phone number.
We will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation at the time of drop-off or pick up.
Organize Your Own Kitchenware Drive
Individuals: Make it easy for family, friends, neighbors, and community organizations to get involved!
Companies: Help your employees make a difference, team build, and more!
Email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org for assistance coordinating your event from start to finish.
Dunn-Edwards – Del Mar (PaintCare Program)
Dunn-Edwards
Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego – Surplus Food Recovery
Accepts food from businesses and residents, dependent on space. Accepts fresh/frozen meat and/or produce and shelf-stable dry goods.
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
Businesses can coordinate dropoffs with Eric Guerrerro-Diaz, ediaz@rmhcsd.org, 858-467-4750
Residents, check this Kitchen Wish List
Porchlight Community Services – Surplus Food Recovery
Accepts shelf stable, refrigerated and frozen food items from businesses or residents.
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
Call or email to coordinate pick-up or dropoff of food items. 619-800-0415, porchlightcommunity@gmail.com
The Neighborhood House Association – Surplus Food Recovery
Accepts produce, bread, canned goods, and shelf-stable food.
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
Coordinate drop-off with Amiel Zelaya Cordova, azelaya@neighborhoodhouse.org, 858-276-8361
Meals on Wheels – Surplus Food Recovery
Accepts Shelf-stable food (low sodium) and Produce (needs to be inspected on arrival) from Tier 1 and Tier 2 businesses needing to donate surplus edible food
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
Coordinate with Larry Sasser, lsasser@mealsonwheels.org, 619-858-1004
Too Good To Go – Restaurant/Eatery Surplus Food App
OWN A STORE OR RESTAURANT? JOIN OUR 137,473 PARTNERS!
SELL YOUR SURPLUS FOOD, EASILY
Sign up your business here https://toogoodtogo.com/en-us/business
How does Too Good To Go work?
Target – Spring Valley
Recycling
Since 2010, we have offered front-of-store recycling kiosks that give guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend our company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.
We endeavor to make recycling simpler and more convenient for our guests with select take-back programs. We have offered front-of-store recycling of plastic bags and some electronics since 2010 and have held car seat trade-in events since 2016.
Albertsons – Lake Murray
They offer plastic film and bag take back and recycling services for their customers at many of their stores, where collection bins are conveniently placed within stores entrances.
San Diego Co-Harvest
Micro-Farm Installation and Upkeep
HOW IT WORKS:
Co-Harvest is an agricultural nonprofit that establishes and maintains micro-farms at low costs throughout San Diego. We transform your unused space into an efficient micro-farm, which feeds your family and your community. Freshly harvested crops are distributed back to members, food banks, and community fridges. Sliding scale memberships and farm installations are available for low-income families, philanthropists and pre-existing farms & community spaces.
Get started by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll determine the best plan for you based on the amount of space you have (minimum 10×10 ft), sunlight, irrigation, and your income eligibility. Then you’ll pick your veggies, pick your membership plan, and we’ll start co-harvesting!
OTHER SERVICES:
Fresh Food Delivery: Their delivery program is solely for food-insecure members, and we are looking for food insecure households that would be willing to grow food on their land. All Food Insecure Members will receive at least a small bi-weekly bag of produce at NO CHARGE.
Food Donations: The Community Supporter Membership is made for people who love the idea of donating food for those in need without lifting a finger.
Food Scrap Pickup & Compost: This service provides free food-scrap pickup, as well as compost education for Co-Harvest members. Their Food Members are required to take part in our free food scrap collection or at-home composting program.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Carmel Mountain
A plastic bag collection container is at the front of the store.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Rancho Bernardo
A plastic bag collection container is at the front of the store.
The Elizabeth Hospice – Escondido Office (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
The Elizabeth Hospice – Carlsbad Office (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store – Hillcrest
Donations accepted Tuesday-Sunday 10AM until donation capacity is reached.
We accept most donations of items in gently used and working condition. All donations are sold as is, so they must be clean and in good condition. When we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need. Please read both the list of items we accept and the list of items we are not able to accept on the website.
Walgreens – Oceanside (Cannon Rd)
Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.
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, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.
Accepted items: | Not accepted items: |
Prescription medications, ointments & patches | Needles & thermometers |
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids | Hydrogen peroxide |
Pet medications *Vitamins | Illegal drugs |
Aerosol Cans | |
Inhalers |
Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location
All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.
Walgreens – Balboa Ave
Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.
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, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.
Accepted items: | Not accepted items: |
Prescription medications, ointments & patches | Needles & thermometers |
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids | Hydrogen peroxide |
Pet medications *Vitamins | Illegal drugs |
Aerosol Cans | |
Inhalers |
Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location
All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Bostonia
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Oceanside
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Escondido
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Rancho San Diego
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs with Kaiser personnel in the pharmacy area.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Carlsbad
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Bonita
Safe medication disposal: This Kaiser Permanente pharmacy has a self-service kiosk where you can dispose of your unwanted prescriptions. Learn more about how to properly and safely dispose of unwanted or expired medication.
Who can use the safe drug disposal program?
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container or contact Med Project at 833-633-7765 or at med-project.org.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Rancho Bernardo
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Point Loma
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Otay Mesa
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Zion Medical Center
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Garfield Outpatient
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Carmel Valley
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Vista Paint – El Cajon (PaintCare Program)
This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.
They do not accept:
Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings
This location will accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish 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.
Food4Less – N Chula Vista
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Old Grove Marketplace
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Ferrara Plaza
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Campus Marketplace
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Encinitas Village Square
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – 4S Commons Town Center
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Carmel MTN Ranch Town Center
Note: this center does not currently have plastic film recycling due to covid restrictions
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Del Mar Highlands Town Center
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Rancho San Diego TownCountry SC
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – La Jolla Village Square
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Bonita Point Plaza
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – The Plaza At Sunbow
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – South Bay Terrace SC
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – PB Marketplace
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – College Area
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Sports Arena
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Ralphs – Mission Valley
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) | Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) |
Dry cleaning bags | Resealable zipper bags* |
News paper sleeves & bags | Produce bags* |
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) | Bread bags* |
Case stretch wrap | Plastic cereal box liners* |
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Plastic Beach Retail Recycling
Retail recycling with Plastic Beach is an easy, hassle-free approach to getting plastic film materials recycled and supporting corporate sustainability programs. Plastic Beach also offers consumer recycling opportunities plus a monthly subscription for $14. Contact them for more information.
They are a non-profit that facilitates plastic film materials recycling at the pre-consumer stage at small and large companies. Based in Southern California, Plastic Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is saving the environment one plastic sheet at a time.
Retailer interested in recycling? Please email or call them at 760-840-7231.
You collect on-site
They provide local businesses with the basic infrastructure to collect their waste plastic bags and plastic film packing material on site (instead of entering the trash stream).
They pick up and distribute
Businesses hold the plastic film in a bulk container for our regular collection and onward delivery to recycling companies by our volunteer team.
Volume reported for branding
They track each business’ recycling volume weight to inform their customers and stakeholders on their programs success.
Whole Food Market (Cork ReHarvest) – Del Mar
Find the wine cork drop-off bin at the Customer Service counter.
Kroger® Our Brands Recycling Program – Mail In
TerraCycle® and Kroger® have partnered to create a national recycling program for Kroger® Our Brands flexible plastic packaging.
The Simple Truth™ Recycling Program has now been expanded to include all of Kroger’s store brands of flexible plastic packing! You can now recycle flexible plastic packaging from Simple Truth™, Private Selection®, Kroger® Brand, Comforts®, HemisFares®, Luvsome®, Abound® and more!
HOW IT WORKS
Participating is simple and free.
- Sign up for the program. If you don’t have a TerraCycle account yet, create one here!
- Once in the program, start collecting flexible plastic packaging in any box you have.
- When your collection box is full, log into your account to download and print a shipping label.
- Seal up your collection box, affix the printed shipping label onto it. Send via UPS.
Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program – La Jolla Family Smile Design
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
What you can recycle
All dental aligners and packaging
Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program – M&M Dental Care – San Diego
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
What you can recycle
All dental aligners and packaging
Out of the Closet
All items must be in GOOD condition. Please see list of items they do AND do not accept.
For Free Pick-Up, please call (800) 558-8220 or fill out the form here. They are able to pick up furniture and large items at this time, and all donations must be outside for pickup.
At least 2 pieces of furniture are required to be part of your donation for a pick-up request to be scheduled. You can donate clothing, household items in store.
Items that they DO NOT take include: beds, entertainment centers, children’s items, old electronics, and large office furniture. Additionally, all items must be in resalable condition and are at the driver’s discretion.
Birthline of San Diego
Birthline distributes hundreds of baby gift bags every year. Help us by donating general resources for families and baby gift bags. Birthline relies heavily on in-kind donations to provide necessary supplies.
Please call them at (858) 270-2491 or email at clairemont@birthlineofsd.org to schedule a drop-off of in-kind donations. You can also mail to:
Birthline of San Diego County, Inc.
5052 Clairemont Drive, Ste. 178421
San Diego, CA 92177
Please see link for their wish list for more details on goods they do AND do not accept, as well as the items that can be donated or must be new.
Jimbo’s – Escondido (TagBack Program)
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
Jimbo’s – Carlsbad (TagBack Program)
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
Jimbo’s – 4S Ranch (TagBack Program)
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
Jimbo’s – Carmel Valley (TagBack Program)
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
University City (Food2Soil)
Food2Soil programs make composting accessible and affordable for all San Diegans
NEIGHBORHOOD DROP-OFF HUBS: For individuals who may not have the time or space to compost on their own. Please see link for program information.
- Subscription Plan: NO SETUP FEE. $15/month billed automatically on a quarterly basis to your credit card or ACH
- a fixed subscription-based composting program for households who generate a steady volume of scraps each week and for those who want the convenience of dropping off in their neighborhood
- Drop-offs available: ANYTIME DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
- EXACT ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON SUCCESSFUL SUBSCRIPTION