Communities: Descanso

91916

Save Our Water

This website allows you to easily report and send pictures of leaks or water waste from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Simply select the type of water waste from the list, type in the address and click send. Your report is directed to the water agency serving the location where the report was made. You don’t need to know the name of the local water agency or how to contact them, this website does it for you.

Free Sandbags for Rain/Soil Erosion Control – Unincorporated SD County

FREE SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Sandbags are available for residents throughout the County. Agencies across the county are offering free sand and sandbags to residents within their jurisdiction to help protect homes, neighborhoods, streets, and other properties from flooding and soil erosion. Residents need only to bring their own shovel to the locations listed. It is a good idea to call ahead to confirm sand and bag availability. Pick up your sandbags and protect your home and property today!

**Please call ahead to ensure availability and whether you need to bring a shovel.**

Sand and Bags

  • Bonita: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, P: 619-479-2346
  • Boulevard: Boulevard Fire Station #47: 40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905, P: 619-390-2020
  • De Luz: De Luz Fire Station #16 39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 P: 760-728-2422
  • Dulzura: Dulzura Fire Station #30: 17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917, P: 619-468-3391
  • Fallbrook: Pala Mesa Fire Station #4, 4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028, P: 760-723-2024
  • Julian: Julian-Cuyamaca: Fire Station #56, 3407 Hwy 79, Julian, CA 92036, P: 760-765-2885
  • Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #82, 3410 Dye Road, Ramona, CA 92065, P: 760-789-0107
  • Rincon: Rincon Fire Station #70: 16971 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, P: 760-742-3243
  • Valley Center: Valley Center Fire Station #2, 28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, P: 760-751-7605
  • Warner Springs: Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59, 35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086, P: 760-782-9113

Bags Only

  • Alpine: Alpine Fire Station #17 1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901 P: 619-445-2635
  • Borrego Springs: Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #54 5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 P: 760-767-7430
  • Campo: Campo Fire Station #40 31577 Highway 94, Campo, CA 91906 P: 619-478-5516
  • Campo: Lake Morena Fire Station #42 29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906 P: 619-478-5960
  • Descanso: Descanso Fire Station #45 24592 Viejas Grade Road, Descanso, CA 91916 P: 619-445-7508
  • El Cajon: Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 P: 619-445-5001
  • Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #13 10308 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, CA 92026 P: 760-751-0820
  • Escondido: Miller Fire Station #15 9127 W. Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92025 P: 760-728-8532
  • Jacumba: Jacumba Fire Station #43 1255 Jacumba St., Jacumba, CA 91934 P: 619-766-4535
  • Jamul: Deerhorn Fire Station #37 2383 Honey Springs Road, Jamul, CA 91935 P: 619-468-3030
  • Laguna: Mt. Laguna Fire Station #49 33947 Mount Laguna Drive, Sunrise Highway, Mt Laguna, CA 91948 P: 619-473-8281
  • Palomar Mountain: Fire Station #79, 21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mtn., CA 92060, P: 760-742-3701
  • Pine Valley: Pine Valley Fire Station #44 28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962 P: 619-578-6621
  • Potrero: Potrero Fire Station #31 25130 Highway 94, Potrero, CA 91963 P: 619-478-5544
  • Ranchita: Ranchita Fire Station #58 37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066 P: 760-782-3467 *(Not staffed 24/7)
  • Deer Springs/San Marcos: Deer Springs Fire Station #12 1321 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 P: 760-741-5512
  • San Pasqual: San Pasqual Fire Station #84 17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025 P: 858-573-1322
  • Warner Springs: Warner Springs Fire Station #52 31049 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 P: 760-782-3560

For information on County flooding resources visit here.

 

Post-Storm Sandbag Guidance

With rainy season approaching, residents may want to consider keeping their sandbags (filled or empty) for reuse.  Generally, clean and dry sandbags can be stored out of the sunlight in a covered, above-ground location.

If used sandbags are uncontaminated, you can empty the sand and then save, repurpose or dispose of the empty bags.

If you see or suspect that your sandbags are contaminated (e.g., in contact with raw sewage, industrial chemicals, petroleum products, etc.), handle them with protective gear, including gloves and protective eyewear.  Dispose of them at select landfills or through a hazardous waste contractor (as appropriate).  As additional handling and paperwork will be required, please contact the landfill facility or operator in advance for more information

Do not place bags in recycle bin.   Empty bags can be placed in trash cans if you choose not to reuse them.  You may also take them directly to a landfill.  Local landfills (Miramar, Sycamore, Otay, and Borrego Springs) can accept sandbags used for stormwater control during the recent storm.

Full sandbags should not be placed in carts or dumpsters for pick-up (due to their weight).  The sand can be raked into soil or added to planters or flowerbeds as a soil amendment instead.

For questions not covered here, unincorporated county residents can contact 1-877-R-1-EARTH or 1-877-713-2784.

Residents of cities or tribal lands should also check with their jurisdictions for any additional guidance.

Impact Environmental Co.

Junk Removal Recycling and Demolition Contractor

Locally-owned and operated in San Diego since 2016.

 

Report Illegal Dumping – Unincorporated SD County

If you live in an unincorporated area in San Diego County and would like to report illegal dumping, please see the following list:

-Abandoned hazardous waste: 858-505-6657

-Illegal dumping on county roads: 877-684-8000

-Abandoned vehicle: 858-694-2705

If you are having trouble locating the phone number for your city, you may call R1 Earth, the County of San Diego’s Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at (877) 713-2784

Team Lownestein Scrap Metal Services

Their primary accounts include metal fabricators, machine shops, plumbers, electricians, commercial printers (metal plates), and construction companies. They welcome calls from anyone looking to rid their home or workplace of metal debris. With clean well-maintained trucks and equipment, and courteous drivers, they’ll remove your scrap metal quickly, cleanly, and cost-effectively.

*Please see the Scrap Metals page for residential weight minimums and exclusions; i.e., there is a 3000 pound minimum for iron. They will collect both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Ferrous metals include iron and steel alloys, such as stainless steel, carbon steel and cast iron found in automobile parts, steel beams and appliances. Non-ferrous metals include anything other than iron and steel: aluminum, copper and lead, just to name a few.

Contact them for immediate pickup and recycling of your copper, copper wire, insulated copper wire, bright shiny copper, stripped copper wire, plumbing brass, red brass, tungsten carbide, stainless steel, 718 inconel, 625 inconel, aluminum borings, and brass borings.

Please no Appliances, Fences or Vehicles.

Scrap Metals They Collect and Recycle

  • Ferrous Metals
  • Iron
  • Steel Non
  • Ferrous Metals
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Lead
  • Zinc
  • Nickel
  • Titanium
  • Cobalt
  • Chromium
  • Precious Metals
  • Alloys
  • Superalloys (Inconel)

Scrap Metal Types

  • Steel Chips
  • High Grade Chips
  • 6061 Solids
  • Stainless Steel Solids
  • 17/4 Solids
  • 6/4 Solids
  • 6/4 TI Chips
  • 6061 Aluminum Chips
  • 2024 Aluminum Chips
  • Mixed Aluminum Chips
  • 17/4 Chips
  • Stainless Steel Chips
  • 718 Inconel
  • 625 Inconel Commercial Suppliers
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Aluminum Wire
  • Scrap from Turnings
  • Aluminum Litho Sheets
  • Aluminum Extrusions
  • Sheet Aluminum
  • Brass Fittings & Turnings
  • Copper Wiring
  • Copper Tubing & Fittings
  • Copper ABX Cable
  • Sheet Copper
  • Copper Plumbing Fixtures
  • Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment
  • Stainless Steel Turnings & Fittings
  • Cast Iron Fixtures
  • Radiators
  • Brass Borings
  • Aluminum Borings
  • Tungsten Carbide
  • Red Brass
  • Stripped Copper Wire
  • Insulated Copper Wire
  • Plumbing Brass Residential Examples
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • 200 lb minimum on all non-ferrous metals
  • 2000 lb minimum on steel

Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center

Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station has a Buy-Back/Drop-Off Center open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items accepted include source-separated mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper and white ledger paper. In addition, city residents can drop off electronic waste, sharps, used motor oil and filters, used cooking oil, batteries and cell phones free of charge. Residents can bring California Redemption Value (CRV) bottles and cans in for cash.

CRV Items

  • Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
  • Plastic beverage containers with recycling symbols #1-#7
  • Glass beverage bottles

Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.

 

CARE carpet drop-off site

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: Call for pricing.

 

Free mattress and box spring drop-off for residents and businesses. By appointment for large quanitities.

Dumpster Rentals

Need a Dumpster Rental? We’ll Help you Clear the Way for What’s Next

At Dumpsters.com, we’re dedicated to providing outstanding customer service you wouldn’t expect from a trash collection company. If you’re a homeowner or contractor with a big project, we’ll take the time to understand the details and find the best temporary dumpster rental for your needs. Own a business or manage a property? We’ll tailor our commercial garbage service to your waste stream. From placing your order to pick up, our straight-forward rental process saves you time so you can focus on the real work.

 

Animal Removal from Fire Impacted Areas

Deceased Animal Disposal

If you have deceased animals on your property, it is your responsibility to remove them within 24 to 48 hours. For safety and health reasons animals must be buried,

  • in separate pits
  • on sites with at least 5 acres to allow for setback and restrictions
  • deep enough to cover the top of the carcass with 3 feet of compacted soil, earth, or ground to prevent invasion by  other animals
  • at least 100 feet from any standing or flowing water including streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, wells, and springs to prevent water contamination.
  • at least 5 feet from any ground water to prevent contamination
  • at least 25 feet from embankments, property lines, and structures other than homes
  • at least 100 feet from homes, roads, and highways

Members of the public requiring removal of dead animals can call the County’s Department of Animal Services Emergency Dispatch at (619) 236-2341. Dispatchers will ask for the location of the animal, the type of animal, and number of animals to be removed.

For information on disposal services, cremation, and landfills accepting deceased animals, contact Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency, (858) 495-5810.

For commercial livestock losses contact the County Veterinarian at (858) 694-2888.

TLC Animal Removal

Our services include:

  • Removing animals anytime & by appointment
  • Transportation for disposal or cremation
  • Transportation to facilities for Necropsy
  • Or any other plans you have for your animal

Large Animal Removal

DECEASED HORSE AND LIVESTOCK REMOVAL FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY

We offer fast and compassionate Deceased Horse and Livestock Removal and Disposal and Cremation Services

DECEASED ANIMALS WE REMOVE INCLUDE:

Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Cows, Mules, Llamas, and Donkeys

(We specialize in large animal removal only (Horse, Livestock, etc.) Please call your city or county animal control office for small dead animal disposal.)

Call our San Diego phone in your area code for an immediate quote on our fast and compassionate large animal removal.

760-691-0314

858-722-3575

619-600-1550

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – San Diego

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 – San Marcos

Medications 

Safe medication disposal: This Kaiser Permanente pharmacy has a self-service kiosk where you can dispose of your unwanted prescriptions

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.

Chula Vista Recycled – Vulcan Materials Company

General Information

Any job bringing in 1000 cy or more must be approved in advance. Please contact Dan Zeller (602) 284-0410 or Jose Pena (818) 381-3494.

They offer and prefer to do business by credit account. Their terms are Net 15 Prox.

Payment is due upon delivery for all cash sales. They do not make change. Checks are accepted.

Special arrangement must be made at least 48 hours in advance before bringing bottom dump trucks to the landfill.

All loads must be untarped, inspected, and receive a ticket prior to acceptance.

Clean Broken Asphalt (recyclable asphalt) – Asphalt with less than 3% dirt and no other contaminates. Material must be 2′ x 2′ x 2′ or smaller. No petromat.

Grindings – milled clean broken asphalt 3″ or smaller. No petromat. No dirt. 

Recycle – concrete and/or asphalt with less than 10% dirt and no other contamination (may be combined). Material must be smaller than 2′ x 2′ x 2′. No petromat.

Dirt – uncontaminated dirt with less than 5% concrete or asphalt rubble, rock less than 3″ and no more than 30% rock.

Oversize – large concrete or asphalt 2.5′ in diameter or greater. These loads will have an additional charge. The charge will be determined at the time the load is accepted by the percentage of oversize material in the load and will range from $150/ld to $500/ld, which are non-negotiable.

Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.

Materials not acceptable for disposal at any of the Vulcan landfills are: hazardous waste, conditional exempt hazardous waste, household garbage, municipal solid waste, special waste, liquid wastes, and asbestos (in any form or asbestos containing material)

Superior Ready Mix – Otay Mesa

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Fallbrook

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Lakeside

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Lakeside

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Miramar

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Ramona

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Oceanside

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Superior Ready Mix – Escondido

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

Waste Management – El Cajon (Commercial)

Commercial services are provided using bins ranging in size from 1.5 cubic yards to 8 cubic yards (see sample sizes, below) and can be serviced up to seven days per week. Locked bins are available; push-out service can also be provided. Larger bins may be available upon request.

Commercial recycling services are also provided through the collection of bins or residential carts for businesses that generate a low volume of recyclable materials.

For pricing and ordering information, please contact customer service at (619) 596-5100.

Whether you have a restaurant, apartment, multi-family dwelling, medical office, store or commercial business, Waste Management can help you with trash, garbage, waste and recycling services. We have provisions for medical waste, hazardous waste, special waste, food and organics waste, and also offer integrated solutions. We have a variety of bin, cart, container and dumpster sizes and prices. Over 125,000 business customers in California, including Chula Vista and Del Mar, already rely on us to manage commercial waste disposal. You’ll find our trash bins and compactors throughout the San Diego area, including near Linda Vista, Division Street and Clairemont.

EDCO – Lemon Grove (Commercial)

Whatever level of trash service you require, EDCO will help implement the most cost effective waste collection and/or recycling program to meet the specific needs of your company.

Whether you need to dispose of a large amount of waste from a housing development project, or a small amount of waste from a home remodel, EDCO has a solution for you.

 

Quality Recycling – Lakeside East

Recycling Guide

  • Aluminum Cans
  • CRV Glass
  • Cardboard
  • #1-#7 CRV Beverage Containers
  • Milk Containers
  • Car Batteries
  • Copper/Copper Wire
  • Aluminum/Aluminum Wire
  • Brass
  • Stainless Steel
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Steel

 

Oxygen tanks and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

See website for coupons.

Ray & Joan Kroc Center – Family Resource Center

 

The Kroc Center is always in need of the following food items:

  • Peanut butter
  • canned meat (chicken, fish)
  • canned vegetables and fruit
  • pasta, beans
  • boxed cereal
  • oatmeal
  • boxed side dishes

The Kroc Center also needs:

  • Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
  • deodorant
  • soap
  • toothbrushes
  • toothpaste
  • combs
  • Baby formula formula
  • diapers
  • wipes

Others:

  • Cars
  • Clothing
  • Furniture

Spirit of Sharing

Interested in hosting a Spirit Of Sharing (S.O.S.) toy & food drive to support local military families in need?

Here’s How…

  • Contact us at spiritofsharing@gmail.com and we can provide you with a collection box and some great tips!
  • Set your S.O.S. toy or food drive box up at your local business/church/organization etc.
  • When your box is full drop off the donations at the S.O.S. office or simply contact S.O.S. and we can make arrangements to have the donations picked up.

If you are an individual who would like to donate toys or food in person, drop them off at S.O.S office located at: 1361 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056.

Burrito Boyz

In-kind donations include:

  • Tortillas
  • eggs
  • cheese
  • potatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • aluminium foil
  • water
  • fruit
  • toilet paper
  • plastic/paper bags
  • Unopened hygiene/feminine hygiene products
  • dog and cat food and treats
  • books
  • kids toys
  • blankets
  • backpacks
  • tarpaulins

If you are able to donate any of these kind of items, please contact us directly at michael@burritoboyz.org or call us at (858) 254-6230. We can then discuss what you might have for us, how we can use it, and pickup/dropoff details.

REI – Carlsbad

REI Encinitas has a full-service in-store bike shop for those who love to adventure on two wheels (Or want to learn. Beginners welcome!). Our expert technicians offer a comprehensive range of services to tune, repair, and enhance the performance of your mountain, road, hybrid or e-bike.

They offer custom services, too. Call us any time or bring in your bike for a free inspection and estimate. Also, if you’re looking for gear advice or local know-how, come talk to us. We’re happy to share what we know. Our goal: Get you out riding with a smile.

Accepts e-bike batteries

 

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

For businesses: Accepting Perishable and non-perishable foods including produce and prepared meals

This organization partners with a wide range of non-profits and food recovery organizations and can help connect you to organizations in

If you have questions about donating please contact Kayla Thomson, Food Procurement Team, at DonateFood@sandiegofoodbank.org.

 

For the public:  non-perishable food donations only

Their walk-in donation hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Located in Miramar at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS

 

Thermostat Recycling Drop-off Bin (Multiple Locations)

Our location results are populated by active locations who have returned a recycling bin to us within the past 14 months.

We maintain more than 3,400 collection locations nationwide that will recycle mercury thermostats at no cost to you. Find your nearest location by entering your zip code below:

Where to Recycle

Rain Barrel Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart Program)

Rebates available through The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s SoCal WaterSmart Program.

Check website for details on rebates and how to apply.

Follow these three easy steps:

1. Order online by selecting your pickup location and then click BUY NOW.

2. Apply for your $35 rebate (see website)

3. Pickup your rain barrel at the location you chose.

 

Why invest in a rain barrel?

-Prevent erosion

-Free water supply

-Reduce runoff pollution into our shared stormdrains and waterways

-Save money on your water bill

Order today!

Recycle for Life

“Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered as e-waste.” (Source: Wikipedia) 

Here’s What We Accept:

  • Lead Acid
  • UPS
  • NiCad
  • Lithium Ion
  • Computers
  • Laptops
  • Servers
  • CRT / Glass Monitors
  • Printers
  • Copiers
  • Microwaves
  • VCR / DVD / CD Players
  • AMPs
  • Hard Drives
  • Power Supplies
  • Televisions
  • Satellite Boxes
  • Toner and Ink Cartridges
  • Recordable Media
  • Scanners
  • Data Tape
  • Keyboards
  • Mice
  • Video Equipment
  • Wire
  • Cables
  • Software
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Network
  • Optical Drives
  • Medical Equipment
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Material Testing Equipment
  • Cellular Telephones
  • Telephones
  • Telephone Systems
  • RAM Memory
  • Flash Memory
  • Tablets
  • Netbooks
  • Small Appliances
  • LCD Screens
  • Power Strips
  • Just about anything that plugs in and is used in an office

Here’s What We Don’t Accept:

  • Lamps / Fluorescent Tubes
  • Air Conditioning Units
  • Alkaline Batteries
  • Large Appliances
  • Antifreeze
  • Oil
  • Cardboard
  • Paper
  • Metal

Welch’s Tires, Inc

The moment your vehicle starts showing signs of malfunctioning, come to them rather than having your car break down in the middle of the road. Mechanical problems with your car are sometimes not easily noticed, so before you decide to experiment with the problem yourself, consult them for a free estimate. They will accurately pinpoint the problem with your automobile. Their mechanics will help you with any automobile problem regarding struts, fuel oil, brakes, shocks and more.
Theyprovide the following services:
  • Shocks
  • Brakes
  • Alignment
  • Struts
  • Oil Change
  • Tune-ups
  • Computer Diagnostics

Sun Harbor Marina | Fishing Line Recycling

Six stations as follows:
  • One station mounted on a pole at base of main ramp
  • One station found at Sun Harbor Marina Parking Lot East post
  • One station found at Sun Harbor Marina Parking Lot 2nd post
  • One station found at Sun Harbor Marina Parking Lot 3rd post
  • One station found at Sun Harbor Marina Parking Lot 4th post
  • One station found at Sun Harbor Marina Parking Lot 5th post

Disabled American Veterans – El Cajon

Donation hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM
Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics, working or not (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, printers, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More

Free Donation pickup including vehicles running or not to support American Veterans.

Items not accepted: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.
501 (C) 3 Corporation. All Donations are Tax Deductible Contributions

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Garage Door Medics

Their experts are on call 24/7 to repair your residential garage door. Their professional, friendly technicians arrive in uniform and wrapped trucks ready to address your concern.

Including San Diego residential and commercial garage door services.

LensCrafters (OneSight Program) – Encinitas Ranch Town Center

LensCrafters accepts eyewear donations to be responsibly recycled. Small quantities of eyewear can also be dropped off at local Pearle Vision and Target Optical locations.

Large quantities should be shipped at the donor’s expense directly to the eyewear processing center:

Optical Village OneSight Center – 9923 International Blvd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

 

 

LensCrafters (OneSight Program) – Plaza Bonita

LensCrafters accepts eyewear donations to be responsibly recycled. Small quantities of eyewear at all locations.

Your kind donation of gently used eyewear will help another person in the world see more clearly. We participate in the OneSight program – a family of charitable vision care programs dedicated to improving vision through outreach, research and education. Simply drop off your gently used prescription or non-prescription glasses at a LensCrafters location near you and we will gladly recycle and hand-deliver your used eyewear to those in need during a OneSight Global Clinic. To learn more about OneSight, please visit the OneSight website or call OneSight at 1-888-935-4589.

Bronco Spas

Services Offered
  • Hot Tub Maintenance
  • Hot Tub Repair
  • Pumps
  • Heaters
  • Control Systems
  • Filters
  • Ozonators
  • Sanitizers
  • Leaks
  • Spa Covers
  • Spa Repair
  • Spa Maintenance

License #701994

Allan Company

This location will accept paper, glass, and some metals. Call to confirm accepted items.

Be sure to sort and separate California Beverage Containers.

If you’re bringing in CRV containers, these need to be separated by materials and from other recyclables. This is state law which we must follow.

Also provides business hauling recycling services.

Pacific Drive Skateboard Shop (I Ride I Recycle Program)

Keep broken or old skateboards out of the landfill!

PB Skate Shop serves as a collection center for the I Ride I Recycle program. Residents can drop off broken skateboards at this location to be recycled.   You can also try Slappy’s Garage. Or, you can send them to IRide via UPS Airbill free of charge.  Contact 310-703-7363 or susanne@artofboard.com for more information.

Computer Services Unlimited

This is a self-service Retail Location. Please park your car and carry your electronics inside. This location accepts computers, phones, printers, monitors, televisions, and other household electronics.

This location does NOT accept large electronics or household appliances. For large electronic items or if you have multiple items, please call or click to arrange an electronics recycling pick up.

 

Columbia Factory Store (ReThreads Program)

Columbia’s Rethreads program encourages consumers to bring in their used clothing and shoes of any brand in clean, dry condition, to our participating retail stores to be given a new life. Find a Columbia store near you, here.

Garments and footwear that are dropped in ReThreads bins in each Columbia store, will be sent to a textiles processing facility through I:CO, a textile recycling solutions provider.  The products are then sorted, reprocessed, and reused or recycled.  Items that are still wearable find new homes through the second-hand market. Unwearable items are reused for products like cleaning cloths or recycled into fibers for new products such as insulation, carpet padding, stuffing for toys and even new fabrics.

Pacifica Glass

Window replacement & repairs for:

Plate Glass, Shower Doors, Sliding Doors, Windows and Window Screens

One Stop Toner and Inkjet

Currently shipping all orders due to COVID.

If you are a local customer, we will pick up your empties upon delivery of your order. We will provide you with FREE UPS recycling label if you are out of our delivery area.

Sew Hut

SEW Hut’s service department provides service for ALL types of sewing machines, sergers, and embroidery machines. All service is done on location with a technical team that is up to date on the latest information and education. Our technician is on hand to give advice and listen to customer needs.

Cecily’s Closet

Cecily’s Closet partners with the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) organization of San Diego to help make recycled medical equipment available to families in need. The UCP accepts and recycles pediatric and adult durable medical equipment to families at no cost. Available items are posted to our Facebook page. You can also visit our website to connect with resources we offer or to make a donation.

Cecily’s Closet encourages parents to make donated equipment available to families in need directly through the Cecily’s Closet website.

The process is simple:

1) Send a picture and a description of your item to info@cecilyscloset.org or post directly to the Cecily’s Closet page on Facebook or

2) Cecily’s Closet will post the item to Facebook.

3) Once they find an interested party they ask the interested party to pick it up directly from the donor.

Belly Bands – for kids with feeding tubes

Cecily’s Closet provides FREE belly bands for children in San Diego.
Contact Contact  Rhonda Van Eklenberg at 858- 571-7803 for further assistance.

Happy Hauling

Happy Hauling provides trash and Junk Removal for all of San Diego and its surrounding areas.

Happy Hauling strives to recycle everything they can.

Total Secure Shredding

At Total Secure Shredding they charge a flat rate of $6.95 for a standard size (10x12x15) file box.

Walk-ins are always welcome, no appointment is necessary.

Mobile shredding & pick-up options available.

In addition to paper shredding, they offer media shredding

Hard drives

CDs & DVDs

VHS tapes

PDAs & phones

Cassettes

Disks & diskettes

 

They also offer X-Ray recycling services:

dental x-rays are $40/box

medical x-rays not in the sleeves are free to recycle

medical x-ray in the sleeve are $6.95/banker’s box

I-HAUL

Serving all of San Diego County

  • North San Diego
  • East San Diego
  • Coastal San Diego
  • South San Diego
  • Central/Downtown San Diego

Silverback Hauling & Demolition

We specialize in the following areas:

  • Household Hauling and Junk Removal: This includes all types of furniture, beds, couches, garage debris, closet junk.
  • Real Estate and Property Management: Removal of tenant debris to get the property ready to be sold. Keeping your commercial property clean from items to large for the dumpster.
  • Yard Waste/Greenery
  • Construction Debris and Jobsite Cleanup : Keep your jobsite maintained and hazard free with hauling of your project demolition and building debris.
  • Demolition Contractor : Fully licensed and insured, Silverback can provide an experienced first step in your construction or renovation project. We offer a full line of services for residential and commercial demolition—covering both interior and exterior needs.
  • Appliance and E-Waste Recycling : Silverback can recycle obsolete electronics such as televisions and computer monitors as well as old appliances like refrigerators and ovens. We safely recycle all e-waste on the residential and commercial level.

The Friendly Used Bookstore

The Friendly Used Bookstore is run by Friends of the Santee Library. All profits from the Bookstore support programs, equipment, book and media purchases at the Santee Library.  There is a drop bin outside for donations. Bring donations inside when store is open.

Donations Accepted

Audio & Video tapes

DVDs & CDs

Books of all kinds, in good condition.

Exceptions:

Encyclopedias

Text books over 5 years old

Magazines

Jake’s Junk Removal

How Much Will It Cost Me?

  • We are up front with our pricing. There are no hidden fees! All dump fees, gas fees, and other fees are included in our price.
  • The price is determined based on how much space it takes up in our truck or trailer. The junk can be boxes, trash bags, furniture, landscape debris, and much more!
  • We also don’t take paint, E-waste, hazardous materials, and tires.
  • Some companies won’t give you a price if you text them a picture. We quote almost all of our jobs from people texting us pictures. Text a picture now for a free quote.

Carlsbad Police Department

Medications 

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Ammunition

Residents must go inside the station first to notify the front desk about the ammunition. Ammunition should be kept in the trunk until a deputy securely removes it from vehicle. Call the station’s non-emergency number for more instructions.

PaintCare Large-Volume Pickup Service

If you have a large amount of unwanted paint (100+ gallons), PaintCare offers a free service that benefits both you and their volunteer drop-off sites — you don’t have to take your paint to a drop-off site a little at a time, and they don’t get overwhelmed with large volumes of paint. This service is only available to households or businesses with at least 100 gallons of paint that are located in a PaintCare state or jurisdiction (CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI or VT).

To learn more, please review the fact sheet provided on their webpage. Then call PaintCare — or fill out and submit the LVP Request Form — to request an appointment.

Tech 24

Commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, beverage equipment, and foodservice HVAC repair and service

Their services include:

  • On site commercial cooking equipment repair (including factory-authorized warranty service)
  • Installation or removal
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment refurbishments
  • Independent quality assessments

Commercial cooking equipment service and repair:

  • Combi Ovens
  • Convection Ovens
  • High-speed Convection Ovens
  • Salamanders
  • Charbroilers
  • Ranges
  • Microwaves
  • Toasters
  • Grills
  • Griddles
  • Kettles
  • Tilt Skillets
  • Fryers
  • Steamers
  • Steam Tables
  • Proofers
  • Booster Heaters
  • Rethermalizers
  • Heat Lamps
  • Heated Wells
  • Warmers
  • Dish Washers
  • Warewashing

Refrigeration equipment service and repair:

  • Ice Makers
  • Coolers
  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Walk-In Coolers
  • Walk-In Freezers
  • Keg Coolers
  • Beer Coolers
  • Bottle Coolers
  • Reach-In Refrigerators
  • Reach-In Freezers
  • Make Tables
  • Prep Tables
  • Undercounted Refrigerators
  • Undercounted Freezers
  • Blast Chillers
  • Blast Freezers
  • Display Cases

Hot & Cold beverage equipment service and repair:

  • Coffee equipment — brewers and grinders
  • Super Automatic
  • Espresso machines
  • Powdered Cappuccino machines
  • Tea brewers
  • Hot chocolate
  • Hot water dispensers
  • Soup dispensers
  • Fountain machines
  • Frozen beverage machines
  • Ice makers
  • Juice dispensers

HVAC equipment service and repair:

  • On site commercial foodservice HVAC repair (including factory-authorized warranty service)
  • Installation or removal
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment refurbishments
  • Independent quality assessment

Community Christian Service Agency – Pacific Beach

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.

Hidden Resources

In addition to composting management, Rich Flammer and his merry band of associates work on a diverse array of resource management projects, including Zero Waste plans, education, public outreach, source reduction, landfill diversion, producer responsibility, resource conservation, toxic-free landscaping and agriculture, and the highest and best use of all discarded materials.

Surf Ride Surf Shop | Oceanside | Suga Wetsuit Recycling

Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location

Give us your tired, your weary, your wounded. We’ll take ’em! Just please make sure they’re dry – we don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do. In exchange for your wetsuit, we are happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits in drop-boxes at these locations: up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).

Bird’s Surf Shed | San Diego | Suga Wetsuit Recycling and Surf Wax Upcycling

Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location

Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded.  Suga will take ’em!  Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.

In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.

Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).

 

Come be a part of history in the making with the world’s first surf wax upcycling program and take advantage of this new opportunity to properly dispose of your non biodegradable wax when you strip your boards.

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Tow Boat US San Diego

Towing, salvage and wreck removal services for boats.

Check website for full list of services.

At-Home Medical

Medical supply store that offers repair services for wheelchairs and scooters.

Eric’s Medical Supply

At our family-owned-and-operated establishment, we work closely with you to deliver the exceptional products and services that fit your exact, personal needs. With over 25 years of experience, we understand the ins and outs of the industry and are experts in delivering solutions that are customized to fit your specific situation. We keep our prices competitive, and we’ll beat any in-store price in town! For the best deals, be sure to ask about our great selection of well-maintained, used inventory.

We offer a large assortment of top-quality medical products that will provide for you a better quality of life and ensure your comfort in all situations. Some items we offer include:

  • Hospital Beds
  • Lift Chairs
  • Wheelchairs
  • Scooters and Power Chairs
  • Walkers and Rollators
  • Crutches
  • Canes
  • Bathroom Safety Products
  • Nursing Supplies
  • Incontinence Supplies
  • Orthopedics
  • Accessories . . . and more!

Additionally, we provide equipment repair services, installations, and rental equipment.

FREE 2-DAY DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER $100!

Helen Woodward Animal Center (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program)

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Waste Management – El Cajon (Residential) “El Cajon Transfer Station”

With Waste Management, you’ll find a partner that is dedicated to improving our local surroundings and the areas near Old Town and Balboa Park. We provide curbside trash and recycling services to 1.5 million residents in California including the surrounding areas of Carlsbad and El Cajon. We have the right size garbage totes and recycling bins, and affordable prices, for San Diego area homeowners.

 

Acceptable Materials

Non-Hazardous

  • Municipal Solid Waste

Please contact the receiving facility for acceptable material types and receiving hours. Hours may vary due to seasonality and weather conditions.

The Engraving Store

This location will recycle your old trophies!

They’ll take apart the whole trophy, repurpose what they can, and recycle the rest!