Communities: El Cajon - Unincorporated

92019, 92020, 92021

Pact Collective – Beauty and Wellness Packaging Recycling – Multiple Locations

Find a Pact Bin

Each year, a whopping 120 billion cosmetic packages are created and only a fraction will actually get recycled. Most are landfilled, incinerated, or littered, eventually ending up in the ocean. Pact is here to share the facts on packaging production, material claims, recycling rates and other end-of-life realities — even when the truth is inconvenient. We believe this is how we can make meaningful strides toward circularity.

Beauty and wellness packaging must be clean and empty before dropoff.

Solar Battery Savings Workshops – San Diego Community Power

About the Workshops

San Diego Community Power is hosting a series of no-cost, in-person workshops with Home Energy Academy to help customers better understand home solar and battery storage and determine whether these systems may be a good fit for their household.

The workshops will provide approachable, unbiased education about how solar and battery storage work, what customers should consider when evaluating a system and available resources, like Solar Battery Savings, that may help make these systems more accessible.

The workshops are intended to provide broader education about solar and battery storage and are not exclusive to customers interested in Community Power’s Solar Battery Savings program.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Central Chula Vista
    Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. PT
    MAAC Community Center

1387 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911

 

  • Central/East San Diego

Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. PT
College-Rolando Branch Library

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA 92115

 

  • East/Southeast San Diego County

Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. PT
San Diego County Library – Spring Valley Branch

836 Kempton St., Spring Valley, CA 91977

Community Power’s Role

Community Power is organizing the workshops as part of our efforts to help customers better understand clean energy opportunities and connect them with programs and resources that can help lower electricity costs.

The workshops also provide an opportunity to introduce interested customers to Solar Battery Savings, a Community Power program that helps eligible residential customers lower the upfront cost of installing a new solar and battery system or adding battery storage to an existing solar system.

While Solar Battery Savings will be discussed as one available opportunity, the workshops are designed to provide broader solar and battery education regardless of whether a customer ultimately participates in the program.

Home Energy Academy’s Role

Community Power is partnering with Home Energy Academy to provide educational content and guidance during the workshops.

Home Energy Academy will help attendees understand the fundamentals of residential solar and battery storage, including how they work together and important factors to consider when determining whether a system makes sense for their home.

The goal is to give attendees practical information they can use to ask informed questions, evaluate their options and feel more confident about navigating decisions around solar and battery storage.

Pumpkin Smash Event | Sunday, November 1, 12:30 – 3:30 PM | Lakeside Community Center

Smash your pumpkins, grab free compost, and drop off costumes! Join us the day after Halloween for a fun, sustainable community festival!

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our first Pumpkin Smash Festival: a free, family-friendly community event at the Lakeside Community Center!

Bring your Jack-O’-Lanterns and pre-loved pumpkins to smash into our organic waste collection area, pick up free compost for your garden, drop off pre-loved Halloween costumes, plant seeds to take home, and explore educational booths focused on organic waste recycling and sustainability.

After your pumpkins have been smashed, we’ll ensure they are composted or given to hungry farm animals*.

Learn how food scraps and other organic materials can be recycled, discover simple ways to reduce waste at home, and enjoy a fun day of sustainability with the Lakeside community.

Stay ’till the end for the chance to participate in an opportunity drawing for a prize!

What you’ll see:

Pumpkin Smash

Bring your Jack-O’-Lanterns and pre-loved pumpkins to help divert organic waste from the landfill.

Free Compost Giveaway

Bring a shovel and container to take home free compost for your garden while supplies last.

Halloween Costume Drive

Drop off gently used Halloween costumes for donation!

Seed Planting

Decorate a biodegradable planter, sprinkle some seeds, and plant it directly in your home garden!

Educational Booths

Learn about organic waste recycling, food scraps collection, composting, and simple ways to reduce waste in your everyday life

Games

Opportunity to be selected for a prize

Reminders

  • Bring your jack-o-lantern or pre-loved pumpkins for composting or animal feed*!
  • Donate costumes that are gently used and free of rips, stains, or odors!
  • Picking up Compost? Participants should be prepared to self-load their compost. Bring: a shovel, gloves, containers for transporting compost, and tarps & bungees for truck beds. All truck beds must be covered.
  • All participants are required to sign waivers upon entering the event.

* Are you interested in accepting pumpkin scraps for composting or farm use?

We’re looking for farmers and composters who may be able to accept pumpkin scraps collected from the event. Please contact Joely at jreyes@cleansd.org or (619) 342-9918.

Event is made possible by the County of San Diego and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego.

Randall’s Sandals

Proud to offer Discounts for Donations! Bring any pair of shoes, sandals, or new socks in to our store and receive a 10% discount on any purchase!

El Niño 2026: What San Diego County Residents Need to Know

El Niño conditions could bring increased rainfall, more frequent storms, and a heightened risk of flooding to San Diego County throughout fall and winter. The County is monitoring weather patterns closely and coordinating with regional partners to keep communities informed and prepared.

This page provides clear steps you can take now, expected local impacts, and County tools to help you stay safe.

Residential Cleanup Event | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8AM-12PM | Ramona High School

Please join us in Ramona on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the Unincorporated San Diego Residential Cleanup Event at the Ramona High School (1401 Hanson Ln, Ramona, CA 92065) from 8am – 12pm or until capacity is reached. Please note, lines are longest in the first hour.

Unincorporated residents are invited to properly dispose of bulky items, electronic waste, broken appliances, water heaters, recyclable materials, green waste, mattresses and box springs, and scrap metal.

The event will also include free mulch for takeaway and paper shredding.

NOT ACCEPTED: Construction materials and business waste. Household Hazardous Waste: This includes, but is not limited to, batteries, paint, lightbulbs, car oil/antifreeze and household cleaners. No tires.

This event is open to Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only.

Restrictions apply. See flyer for details.

One Safe Place – South County – Sharia’s Closet donations

At Sharia’s Closet, , our vision is to empower people in our community with clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity. We do this by providing free, personalized emergency clothing to individuals and families in crisis—from infants and babies to children, teens, women, and men.

We gratefully accept new and gently used clothing in all sizes and for every stage of life. Every donation helps someone feel seen, supported, and ready to face life with renewed confidence.

If you would not give an item to your friend, please do not donate it. We only accept gently used or new clothing that will give people a sense of pride to wear.

One Safe Place – North County – Sharia’s Closet donations

At Sharia’s Closet, , our vision is to empower people in our community with clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity. We do this by providing free, personalized emergency clothing to individuals and families in crisis—from infants and babies to children, teens, women, and men.

We gratefully accept new and gently used clothing in all sizes and for every stage of life. Every donation helps someone feel seen, supported, and ready to face life with renewed confidence.

If you would not give an item to your friend, please do not donate it. We only accept gently used or new clothing that will give people a sense of pride to wear.

Your Safe Place – Sharia’s Closet donations

San Diego Housing Commision Bldg

At Sharia’s Closet, , our vision is to empower people in our community with clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity. We do this by providing free, personalized emergency clothing to individuals and families in crisis—from infants and babies to children, teens, women, and men.

We gratefully accept new and gently used clothing in all sizes and for every stage of life. Every donation helps someone feel seen, supported, and ready to face life with renewed confidence.

If you would not give an item to your friend, please do not donate it. We only accept gently used or new clothing that will give people a sense of pride to wear.

Dream Electronic Recycling – Chula Vista

Dream Electronic Recycling provides free electronics recycling and e-waste drop-off in Chula Vista, CA for residents, businesses, schools, organizations, and government agencies throughout Chula Vista, South Bay, and San Diego County.

Electronics We Recycle

Our Chula Vista recycling center accepts a wide variety of electronics including computers, laptops, TVs, monitors, printers, cell phones, servers, wires, cables, networking equipment, and other electronic waste. View the full list of electronics and items we recycle.

Free E-Waste Drop-Off & Secure Data Destruction

Electronics recycling drop-off is free and no appointment is required. Secure data destruction is included at no cost for data-containing electronics.

Business E-Waste Pickup in Chula Vista

Businesses and organizations with larger quantities of electronics can also request a free e-waste pickup for convenient electronics recycling and IT equipment removal throughout Chula Vista and San Diego County.

 

Electronic Recycling Event – Dream E-Waste – Saturday, September 19, 9AM – 12PM

Del Prado Homeowners Association

Saturday, September 19th, 9AM-12PM

See list of materials that are accepted for free.

 

Items Subject to a Recycling Fee:

Batteries* – $2 per pound
Fluorescent tubes and CFLs: $2 each
Toner cartridges $2 each

*Will not accept any swollen, damaged, punctured, or leaking batteries, as they pose a serious fire hazard.

 

Questions? Check their website, call, or email, jeanette@dreamEwaste.com

Discount Tire – Poway

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

 

 

Vessel Refills

What even is a refill store?

A refill store, also known as a zero waste shop, is a retail storefront that centers sustainable living and eco-friendly alternatives to products that normally come with single-use plastic packaging. (Think: plastic toothpaste tubes, deodorant, laundry detergent jugs, etc.)

Vessel Refills is a zero waste and bulk refill store offering eco-friendly home goods, sundries, toiletries, cosmetics, and more! Bring your own container to fill, or use one of ours; your cup is always half-full here.

SERVPRO of Chula Vista

Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Services

Has your bathroom flooded?

Has your kitchen burned down?

Have you ever smelled the foul odor of mold?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right website searching for the right cleanup & remediation company. SERVPRO of San Diego East pride themselves in being first on the job, and we insure that no matter the damage, when we are done, it look like “”Like it never even happened.” Their technicians are well trained and ready to serve you, regardless of the disaster you may be going through, and their owners are ready to be there for you when you need them.

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (619) 275-2802

Sneaker Impact – Free Athletic Shoe Recycling

Collection

Your gently used sneakers are collected through drop-off locations and shipping bags.

Affordable Resale

They are offered at a fraction of their value to our micro businesses in developing countries.

Takeback Tech – Mail-In (Envirogreen)

Choose Your Recycling Option

Select Use Your Own Box for a simple solution, or request a quote for Commercial Bulk Recycling for Businesses.

Pack Your Electronics

Safely pack your unwanted laptops, phones, hard drives, and accessories using recycled packing materials whenever possible.

Ship It to Us

Ship your package to us. We’ll handle secure data destruction, refurbishment, and responsible recycling.

A special local rate for San Diego County residents. Pack any sturdy box with up to 20 lbs of electronics and ship it to us for one flat rate of $9.99 — no hidden fees, recycling included.

J.Crew and Supercircle – Swimsuit Recycling

Send us your bikinis, one-pieces, trunks, rash guards and any other swim items in any condition, whether that be stained, ripped or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to the landfill.

Dream Electronic Recycling – Kearny Mesa

Free Electronics Recycling & E-Waste Drop-Off in San Diego County

Dream Electronic Recycling provides free San Diego e-waste services, free e-waste drop-off, e-waste pickup, computer recycling, and secure data destruction services for residents and businesses throughout San Diego County.

We help offices, schools, government facilities, healthcare organizations, commercial properties, property managers, IT departments, nonprofits, and residential customers safely recycle unwanted electronics while protecting sensitive data. Our services include computer recycling, laptop recycling, monitor recycling, TV recycling, server recycling, IT equipment recycling, hard drive destruction, and certified data destruction.

Dream E-Waste is a California-approved electronics recycler, CEWID #127772, and an R2v3 Certified facility, meeting strict industry standards for responsible electronics recycling, data security, environmental protection, and downstream accountability.

Schedule Electronics Recycling or E-Waste Pickup

To schedule an e-waste pickup, request secure data destruction, or ask about accepted electronics, contact Dream Electronic Recycling.

Phone: (619) 889-1305   |   Email: info@dreamewaste.com

Website: https://dreamewaste.com/   |   Headquarters: 4009 Hicock St STE D, San Diego, CA 92110

 

Sunset Recycling Center

Acceptable:

  • Aluminum
  • Glass Bottles (beverage containers only)
  • Rigid Plastics (#1-#7)
  • Tin & Bi-Metal Cans

Unacceptable:

  • Cardboard
  • Glass Jars
  • Large Appliances
  • Paper Products

33145 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Plaza Alta Recycling

Accepted:

  • Aluminum
  • Glass Bottles & Jars
  • Rigid Plastics (#1-#7)
  • Tin & Bi-Metal Cans
  • Large Appliances (no money back)

Not Accepted:

  • Cardboard
  • Paper Products

Amvets Thrift Store | Oceanside

Donation Center Hours:

9:00 am – 7:00 pm daily

This thrift store will accept good, unwanted household items and clothes as donations. They can accept anything that one person can lift; they are unable to accept large furniture, large appliances, box springs, or mattresses.

For a complete list of items that can be donated or to arrange for a home pickup, call 1-877-990-8387.

They do not accept:

  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Beds
  • Dirty, stained, or damaged clothing, toys, beds, or furniture
  • Oversized items

Heverly & Sons Dumpster Rental

Heverly & Sons rents 10, 20, 30 & 40-yard roll-off dumpsters across San Diego County — for cleanouts, construction, roofing, concrete and dirt. Honest pricing. No hidden fees. Picked up when you say.

Keurig K-Cycle | K-Cup Pod At Home Recycling Bag

Recycling shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we created K-Cycle®, Keurig’s easy, mail-away recycling program designed for people who want to recycle their K-Cup® pods but don’t have access to a local recycling program that accepts them.

With K-Cycle®, you can recycle your used K-Cup® pods right from home — even if your town doesn’t currently accept them. It’s as easy as:
PEEL — remove the pod lids after your K-Cup® pods are cool
EMPTY — compost or dispose of the grounds (leave the filter)
STACK — stack the empty pods in the bag
MAIL — seal & return the prepaid bag using the method on the label*

*Return shipping method may vary, so be sure to check your pre-paid return label to see whether your bag should be sent via U.S. Postal Service or UPS before dropping it off.

Once your K-Cycle® bag arrives at the recycling facility, the plastic pods, filters — even the mailers — are processed for recycling. Each component is given the opportunity for a second life in a variety of new, unrelated products and paper goods.

Purchase here

Angel Shop – Angel Society | Fallbrook

Members of the community are encouraged to donate gently-used clothing for children, women and men, accessories and shoes, jewelry, vintage items, household goods, collectibles, small appliances and treasures to the Angel shop.

 

WE DO NOT ACCEPT large appliances, large furniture, car seats, mattresses, box springs, pillows, outdated electronics, televisions, household chemicals, textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, foods, liquids, hazardous materials, tire chains, baby cribs, baby bumper pads, and baby car seats. We reserve the right to refuse items and may need to postpone accepting donations on certain days in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen factors.

ACE Hardware – Fallbrook

Accepts soda stream canisters (pressurized CO2 cylinder), old flags.

Propane tank exchange program. Call to learn more.

Dream Electronic Recycling – Oceanside Drop-Off Location

Free E-Waste Pickup in San Diego County

Dream Electronic Recycling offers free e-waste pickup throughout San Diego County for businesses, offices, schools, government facilities, commercial properties, property managers, healthcare organizations, IT departments, and residential customers with multiple computing devices.

If you have multiple computing devices, schedule a free e-waste pickup and our team will help coordinate a convenient pickup at your location.

Our team can collect computers, monitors, laptops, servers, printers, cables, networking equipment, phones, tablets, and other electronics for responsible recycling.

Secure Data Destruction

Protecting sensitive information is an important part of responsible electronics recycling. Dream Electronic Recycling offers secure data destruction and hard drive destruction for computers, laptops, servers, hard drives, SSDs, phones, tablets, backup media, and other data-bearing devices.

Certificates of Destruction are available upon request for businesses, organizations, and customers that need documentation for compliance, internal records, or IT asset disposition.

Electronics We Recycle

For a complete list of accepted items, visit our electronics we recycle page. Commonly accepted electronics include:

  • Computers, desktops, workstations, Macs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones
  • Monitors, televisions, LCD, LED, OLED, and CRT displays
  • Printers, scanners, copiers, and office electronics
  • Servers, server racks, networking equipment, switches, and routers
  • Hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, backup tapes, and other storage media
  • Keyboards, mice, cables, power cords, chargers, and computer accessories
  • Audio/video, laboratory, medical, testing, industrial, and consumer electronics
  • Non-damaged batteries and other accepted electronic devices

Oceanside Drop-Off Location

Free Electronics Recycling in Oceanside and Coastal North County
1501 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Please check in at the Security Public Storage office.

Dirt Match

Fill Dirt in San Diego

Connecting people who have dirt with people who need dirt.

Escondido Library of Things

The Escondido Public Library will be housed at the North County Mall for approximately one year while repairs and upgrades are done to the Main Library in downtown. The mall locations are split into two libraries: The General Library and the Children’s Library.

Location

First Floor – Spaces 171 and 169 (A7 & A8 on the Mall Directory)

272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025

Next to the Target and across from Brighton

Check Out Nature Backpack Kit

Target Audience: Children and Families

Designed for kids, this kit encourages hands-on discovery of San Diego County’s natural wonders. Packed with kid-friendly tools, it’s perfect for young explorers ready to uncover the secrets of local plants, animals, and landscapes in a fun, interactive way!

Hiking Backpack Kit

Target Audience: Ages 13+

Explore the great outdoors with our Hiking Backpack Kit! Perfect for teens and adults, it’s packed with essentials to ensure a safe, fun, and memorable adventure on the trails.

Astronomy and Telescope Kit

Target Audience: Ages 8+

Perfect for all ages, this kit includes everything you need for an unforgettable stargazing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced astronomer, it’s your gateway to exploring the stars, planets, and beyond!

San Diego Grease Co by TGC

Licensed and insured providers offer reliable used cooking oil collection for restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout San Diego County. Proper oil pickup prevents spills, odors, and health violations while supporting recycling compliance. Scheduled service helps kitchens operate safely, remain inspection-ready, and maintain clean workspaces without storage issues or regulatory risks.

Rancho Bernardo Farmers’ Market

RANCHO BERNARDO FARMER’S MARKET
Every Friday Morning 9-1pm in our lower courtyard
Come shop the Farmer’s Market at the winery every Friday, for your local produce, artisan goods, handmade items and food vendors.

Repurposed Environmental Solutions

We recycle buildings.

Do you have a home or a building to demo or remodel? Let Repurposed Environmental Solutions help you, Deconstruct, Donate, Recycle, Reuse, & Tax Deduct, your home or building.

Origins Grocer

Come explore our store and discover zero-waste products that make a difference.

Fallbrook Farmers Market

The mission is to support food availability, local farmers & growers and engage the community.
Fresh fruits, veggies, eggs, chicken, honey, sourdough bread, baked goods, glass art, and artisan goods.
We accept SNAP and WIC.

Bonita Point Auto Care

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge.

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

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

CEWS (Corporate E-Waste Solutions)

Corporate eWaste Solutions (CEWS) continues to offer R2v3 certified eWaste recycling and buyback services for businesses across California. Whether you’re clearing out old IT equipment or looking to recover value from unused electronics, CEWS is here to help.

 

We recycle responsibly and purchase select eWaste materials, including but not limited to:

  • Toner cartridges – up to $0.25 per pound
  • Laptops – up to $3.00 per pound
  • Desktops, networking gear, servers, and other electronics

 

We also provide free local pickup for qualifying loads (some restrictions apply).

As an R2v3 and ISO-certified recycler, CEWS ensures all materials are handled securely, sustainably, and in compliance with environmental regulations.

 

 

Ready to schedule a pickup or get a quote?

 

Contact us at (415)652-1665, or visit www.cews.com to learn more.

Matthew 25: Ministries – Pill Bottle Donations Program

Matthew 25: Ministries accepts donations of clean, empty, recapped, label and residue-free plastic pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. Our pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment.

ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ Free Recycling Program

Recycle ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes. Only ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes are accepted in this program.

Simply reach out to us at customercare@terracycle.com and we’ll send you a free shipping label to ship us your ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes, and we’ll recycle them through our “closed-loop” recycling project to incorporate the material for future ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ shoes. This program accepts only ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes.

Sign up and join now!

Jay’s Pumping

Jay’s Pumping is a licensed and professional waste vegetable oil collection company serving the local San Diego and Southern California areas. Waste vegetable oil, or WVO, can help earn your business revenue.

Reliable Tire Co. San Diego

Accepts tires during walk-up hours betwen 12-3pm

Passenger tires/motorcycle tires/bicycle tires  $4.25 each

Tires on rim are double charged.

Call for quote on truck/tractor tires

Has pickup service dependent on availability

Reliable Tire is proud to say that 99% of all waste tires we collect are recycled in Southern California, creating local jobs. Reliable Tire is committed to landfill diversion and our example leads the way for others to follow.

Some haulers cut, then landfill waste tires. Other haulers export waste tires out of the country into other countries for disposal in order to save money. Reliable Tire believes that California waste tires should be recycled in California, thus providing jobs and opportunity for the people of California.

Target – Ocean Beach

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.

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Guests who trade in their old car seats will receive a 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear. Select baby home gear includes playards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers, walkers, entertainers and jumpers.

When is the next car seat trade-in event taking place?

The next event starts from April 19 and runs through May 2, 2026.

Target Textile Drop Spot™

What items can I drop off?Bring in your old clothing, sheets and towels from any brand even if they’re worn, stained or damaged. Just make sure items are clean and dry. We can’t accept footwear, bags, swimwear, pillows, blankets, comforters, or rain and snow gear.Where do I drop off my items?Look for the Target Textile Drop Spot™ bin near the front of your California Target store.What happens to the items I drop off?The clothes, sheets & textiles will be reused, recycled or responsibly disposed of, with the goal of diverting from landfills. We’re always learning from what you bring in and working to expand how more items can be given a second life.

Target – North Park

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.

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Guests who trade in their old car seats will receive a 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear. Select baby home gear includes playards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers, walkers, entertainers and jumpers.

When is the next car seat trade-in event taking place?

The next event starts from April 19 and runs through May 2, 2026.

Target Textile Drop Spot™

What items can I drop off?Bring in your old clothing, sheets and towels from any brand even if they’re worn, stained or damaged. Just make sure items are clean and dry. We can’t accept footwear, bags, swimwear, pillows, blankets, comforters, or rain and snow gear.Where do I drop off my items?Look for the Target Textile Drop Spot™ bin near the front of your California Target store.What happens to the items I drop off?The clothes, sheets & textiles will be reused, recycled or responsibly disposed of, with the goal of diverting from landfills. We’re always learning from what you bring in and working to expand how more items can be given a second life.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Chula Vista West

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center. They also provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last

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

Birdie Blue – Ski Wear Recycling

Have a ripped pair of ski pants you cannot bring yourself to throw out?
Have a ski jacket you have not worn in years taking up closet space?
Kid growing out of ski gear faster than you can buy it?
BirdieBlue is here to help.

Send Birdie your old gear

Fill out the form above to request an Upcycle Gear Pack. Birdie will send you a mailer that you can ship your gear to Birdie in for FREE!

We accept any type of outerwear, no matter the condition. Once we receive your items, Birdie will send you a 15% off discount code!

Rip Curl Wetsuit Recycling – San Diego

Drop-off Locations

Rip Curl San Diego Outlet

5401 Linda Vista Road #401

Rip Curl Pacific Beach

4287 MISSION BLVD #A SAN DIEGO, CA, USA 92109

If there’s no drop-off point near you, you can mail your wetsuit directly to Rip Curl at the address below.

Important: You will need to pay for the shipping costs from your preferred shipping carrier.

Mail your wetsuit to:

RIP CURL, WETSUIT RECYCLING

193 Avienda La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673

Tio’s Sharpening Service – Second Sat of Month – Ocean Beach

Tio specializes in on-site mobile sharpening for home cooks, professional chefs, restaurants, gardeners, and anyone who relies on sharp tools.

You’ll also find Tio at pop-ups around San Diego, partnering with local businesses for quick, high-quality sharpening services.

Tio’s Sharpening Service – First Sun of Month – North Park

Tio specializes in on-site mobile sharpening for home cooks, professional chefs, restaurants, gardeners, and anyone who relies on sharp tools.

You’ll also find Tio at pop-ups around San Diego, partnering with local businesses for quick, high-quality sharpening services.

Tio’s Sharpening Service – First Sat of Month – Poway

Tio specializes in on-site mobile sharpening for home cooks, professional chefs, restaurants, gardeners, and anyone who relies on sharp tools.

You’ll also find Tio at pop-ups around San Diego, partnering with local businesses for quick, high-quality sharpening services.

Cornerstone Aggregates

At Cornerstone Aggregates, we specialize in recycling concrete and asphalt into high-quality construction materials. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence ensures that our products meet the highest standards for your projects. We offer a wide range of recycled materials designed to support various construction needs.

San Diego E-Waste – Central San Diego

Free E-Waste Pick Up with a qualifying order

San Diego E-Waste is offering free e-waste pick up in a free emission vehicle for all San Diego Counties for government, business, industrial, and residential customers. We’ll come to you assay the load and haul it out fast. Generally we can provide service with as little one or two days notice. In some instances we can provide service the same day. Our typical orders range from a few towers and misc devices in your garage to multiple loaded pallets, you name it.    

We are planning to add more free emmision vechicles to our fleet.

On-Site Services

  • De-install / Un-rack / remove asset tags /  
  • IT asset auditing for reconciliation of IT inventory
  • IT equipment recycling
  • On-site and Certified data destruction

Hard Drive Data Erasure / Destruction

  • On-Site data destruction 
  • Destroy up to 350 HHD’s per hour On-Site *Fee applicable 
  • Erase multiple loose drives simultaneously On-Site 
  • 100% auditable for verification and reporting

Full Dept. of Universal Waste and CalReycle Reporting

  • Reporting of equipment list and recycled as required by State.

Want to drop off the e-waste instead? 

Drop off is free. We will help you unload.

San Diego E-Waste – Chula Vista

Free E-Waste Pick Up with a qualifying order

San Diego E-Waste is offering free e-waste pick up in a free emission vehicle for all San Diego Counties for government, business, industrial, and residential customers. We’ll come to you assay the load and haul it out fast. Generally we can provide service with as little one or two days notice. In some instances we can provide service the same day. Our typical orders range from a few towers and misc devices in your garage to multiple loaded pallets, you name it.    

We are planning to add more free emmision vechicles to our fleet.

On-Site Services

  • De-install / Un-rack / remove asset tags /  
  • IT asset auditing for reconciliation of IT inventory
  • IT equipment recycling
  • On-site and Certified data destruction

Hard Drive Data Erasure / Destruction

  • On-Site data destruction 
  • Destroy up to 350 HHD’s per hour On-Site *Fee applicable 
  • Erase multiple loose drives simultaneously On-Site 
  • 100% auditable for verification and reporting

Full Dept. of Universal Waste and CalReycle Reporting

  • Reporting of equipment list and recycled as required by State.

Want to drop off the e-waste instead? 

Drop off is free. We will help you unload.

Balboa Shoe Repair

Dance shoes, western boots, hand bags, purses, wallets, baseball gloves, and other repairs.

Rivers Tailor Shop

We provide great costumer service in all alterations in general. for men & women Same Day Service Established 2007 3er Generation Tailors. Mom Father & Son.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Ramona

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

1459 Main St
Ramona, CA 92065
 (760) 789-0094

Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

 

Goodwill Outlet Center – Downtown

This location accepts Electronics and Furniture.

Schedule Pickup

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

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Goodwill Retail Store – Rancho San Diego

Furniture Accepted

Electronics Accepted

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

Schedule Pickup

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

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Pickup Please

While other major charity organizations require you to schedule your donation pickup weeks in advance, and some of them have stopped offering pickup services altogether, Pickup Please can pick up your donation within 24 hours in many areas.

Your generous donations and charitable contributions of clothing, household goods, books, shoes, small appliances, electronics, and more make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families facing challenges and hardships today.

Our charities sell your donated items to private companies by annual bid which generates the majority of the funding to support their local, state, and national programs. Your donations make it all possible so we thank you for your support.

GreenDisk – Electronic Media mail-in program

For over 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of responsibly recycling/processing electronic media. We securely destroy the content on electronic media (eMedia), observing HIPPA and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and environmentally dispose of associated material.

We accept:

Learn about the different GreenDisk Service Options
Convenient, responsible recycling for individuals and organizations … for the home, business, government, libraries, and more. Still not sure which option is the best fit? Check out our FAQ, email or call us at 800-305-3475.

JunkLuggers

Keeping unwanted items out of landfills whenever possible

The Junkluggers believes that it’s critical to take care of our planet today to ensure a bright future for our children tomorrow. The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astounding — so we decided to be more conscious of our contributions.

Josh Cohen, The Junkluggers CEO, has been working to protect the environment since he was a college student lugging around and recycling his first refrigerator. The Junkluggers was born out of the days Josh spent hauling unwanted items in his mom’s Dodge Durango to be recycled or donated.

We are working toward this goal every day, searching for new charities to partner with and more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of the materials we lug away.

Aqua Paradise – Carlsbad | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Aqua Paradise – San Diego | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Aqua Paradise – Rancho Bernardo | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Reuse & Repair Collective

The Reuse & Repair Collective, a Zero Waste San Diego project, offers San Diego residents of all skill levels access to tools, repair knowledge, and a hands-on project space where you can learn repair skills, extend the life of your belongings, and connect with neighbors.

 

Get Involved With The Collective

No experience required! Our space is open whether you’re a complete beginner or have technical skills you’re looking to share with the community.

What’s Inside The Collective

Step inside this unique converted school building in Cortez Hill. All furniture and fixtures have been recovered through government surplus and community donations, so the space itself embodies the reuse principles we teach.

  • Tool Shed: Everything from hammers to specialty repair tools – borrow what you need for your project
  • Sewing Room: Multiple sewing machines and textile repair supplies for clothing and fabric projects
  • Bike Repair Station: Full setup for bicycle maintenance and repairs
  • Community Workshop Area: Open workspace for larger projects and collaborative learning
  • Community Conference Room: Community room available to rent for small groups
  • Upcycling-Focused Crafts: Crafting workshops to show you how to take something old and reuse it in a new way

Haul Away Any Day

Family-owned and operated business, born and raised in San Diego. We offer an eco-friendly residential and commercial hauling and junk removal service. Haul Away Any Day cares about our environment and takes every opportunity to recycle and donate items.

  • Appliances Disposal
  • Furniture Disposal
  • Construction Debris Disposal
  • Yard Waste Disposal
  • E-Waste Disposal
  • Shed Disposal
  • Mattress Disposal
  • Hot Tub Disposal
  • Tools
  • Scrap Metal
  • Office Furniture
  • Clothing
  • Carpet
  • Event Cleanup
  • Commercial Junk Disposal
  • Garage and Storage Unit Clean Out
  • Real Estate,Foreclosure,Eviction and Estate Clean Outs

THE ONLY THING WE DON’T HAUL AWAY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE

Vons Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Northeast San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

11986 Bernardo Plaza, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 (858) 485-1704
7895 Highland Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 901-3549
13255 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-7241
10675 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 693-1545

CVS Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

 

16773 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128  (858) 451-2630

9225 Twin Trails Dr, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8770

10575 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 547-3939

12358 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064  (858) 748-9220

 

Sav-On Pharmacy | Escondido

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

1509 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 735-5884

 

Vons Pharmacy | North County Inland – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

North County Inland Vons Pharmacy Locations:

1000 West El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026  (760) 747-5910

351 West Felicita Ave Hwy 395, Escondido, CA 92025  (760) 480-4900

2345 East Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 489-0981

 

Quality-Care Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

CVS Pharmacy | North County Inland – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

997 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 739-0731

191 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069  (760) 471-9007

320 S Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92078  (760) 471-8019

318 W El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026  (760) 489-1505

883 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083  (760) 630-2134

635 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081  (760) 643-3904

1441 N Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084  (760) 414-1681

1655 S. Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025  (760) 746-9400

2427 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 745-2503

 

Oceanside Police Department

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

Alchemy Goods | Bicycle Tube Recycling

We want your old tubes!

Used bike tubes are the key ingredient in our durable and stylish products. Don’t let your old flats languish in a landfill – upcycle them with Alchemy Goods. We’ll make sure your blowout gets a second chance at life in one of our bags or wallets. To date, we’ve upcycled over a million tubes and counting!

Want to participate? You can deliver used tubes to bike shops that partner with us to upcycle. You can also encourage the local bike shop that you think should participate, if they haven’t already.  You can mail them directly to Alchemy Goods via USPS flat rate box for $5.25.

 

Independent shops:

Independent bike shops everywhere can participate in our tube recycling program. As a thank you for participating, we offer partner shops Pro-Deal forms for all shop staff. Contact us for pro deal forms for your location.

To participate, follow the steps below:

  1. Collect and densely pack a box of used tubes. Boxes between 20 and 65 pounds are ideal.
  2. Ship the tubes to Alchemy Goods via USPS or UPS Ground.
  3. Congratulate yourself for helping Alchemy Goods and the environment!

The Do’s:

  • Do – Send us bike tubes of all sizes, including road tubes.
  • Do – Include tubes with blowouts, holes or patches – we’ll still use them!
  • Do – put a small “nip” in the tube near the valve stem to help release all of the trapped air.
  • Do – Send in your tubes once your box hits 50 – 65 pounds – but don’t go over 70 lbs.

The Don’ts:

  • Don’t cut your tubes in half! To maximize our material yield, please leave the entire tube intact.
  • Don’t send us bike tires.
  • Don’t send us any tubes that have slime or sealant – it fouls the other tubes and makes them unusable.
  • Don’t remove the valve stem! We use them to create zipper pulls for our bags.
  • Don’t send us garbage or refuse of any kind.

 

Alchemy Goods

2500 47th St, Unit 12

Boulder, CO 80301

Sav-On Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

North County Coastal Sav-On Pharmacy locations:

1571 San Elijo Rd S, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 798-2824

1929 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 916-1042

3450 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 729-4127

Vons Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

North County Coastal Vons Pharmacy Locations:

931 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-2894

262 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-4195

3439 Via Montebello, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 633-0168

6951 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 431-0437

845 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 630-6252

CVS Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

683 Lomas Sante Fe, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-6697

305 S Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 259-0340

455 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-4055

129 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2269

7740 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 753-5115

2650 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 795-2540

734 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 599-0353

3925 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 757-9348

4615 Frazee Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 433-9597

Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Discount Tire – Miramar

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $4 per tier 

 

Discount Tire – Pacific Beach

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Also accepts rims.

Fees apply: $4 per tier

UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Vons Pharmacy | North Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

North Central San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

7544 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0932
7788 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122  (858) 455-6340
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130  (858) 523-1847
10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 621-5120