They are a one stop mobile aquarium shop on wheels. Their service vans are fully stocked with additives, food, parts, test kits, 200 gallons of natural seawater, and all the tools necessary to perform typical maintenance or even pump/acrylic/plumbing repair.
Communities: El Cajon - Unincorporated
92019, 92020, 92021
Postal Annex – Scripps Ranch
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
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Postal Annex – Solana Beach
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Postal Annex – Escondido
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
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Textbook Buyback Program in Escondido, CA
Need to get rid of your college textbooks? Well, why not SELL them?
At PostalAnnex+ in Escondido, we buy school textbooks and miscellaneous supplies.
Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air
At reliable service-co, we service all major household appliances including:
Refrigerators
Garbage Disposals
Microwave Ovens
Dryers (gas and electric)
Freezers
Ice Machines
Vent Hoods
Ice Makers
Washing Machines
Dishwashers
Trash Compactors
Ovens/Ranges/Stoves (gas and electric)
Postal Annex – Santee
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
reInterpret
reInterpret is a community building resource for materials that may have been considered waste. We collaborate with schools, teachers, artists, and businesses on the topic of sustainability, industry, arts and education. We offer teachers and community members support in using recycled materials to aid in learning math, science, language and creative arts. reInterpret is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
OUR MATERIALS
reInterpret is committed to providing real materials for creative minds to explore. We harvest materials from the community like cardboard, plastic, metal and fabric that may otherwise be put in the landfill and make them available to students, teachers and artists. We offer hundreds of low and no cost materials at our space in Santee.
Donate materials!
Arrange a pick up or drop off of: plastic, metal, fabric, tools, packing materials, wire, rubber, fasteners, lids, caps, corks, wheels, foam, tile, samples, spools and other useful materials.
Workshops and Classes
reInterpret is committed to supporting the community in learning about creative exploration as a means of learning. We offer workshops for teachers and classes for students to inspire use of our materials as well as other found and recycled objects. Please contact us to schedule a customized workshop or class.
Postal Annex – La Jolla/UTC
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
San Diego Fibres Corp.
San Diego Fibres Corp. accepts all grades of waste paper including large quantities of books, textbooks, and cardboard at their location as a free drop-off. Pick up services available for businesses only.
San Diego Fibres Corp takes the standard definition of recycling and enhances, refines, and revolutionizes it. Since we opened our doors, weve committed ourselves to changing businesses, communities, and the world at large for the better. We help you make a positive impact on the world around you through recycling.
REI – Kearny Mesa
Recycle bike inner tubes at REI’s Bike Shop.
They’re also a full-service ski & snowboard shop, offering professional tuning and repairs to keep your gear in perfect shape all season.
Additionally, REI offers outdoor gear rentals, including:
Camping & Hiking
Climbing
Cycling
Paddling
Snow Sports
Car Racks
Contact store for specifics on recycling and rental programs.
Postal Annex – Fallbrook
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Oceanside
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
San Diego CRV Center
Recycling facility for cans and bottles. Bring your aluminum cans, bottles and CRV plastic and glass for cash. Big and bulk loads welcome. They will help you unload.
Postal Annex – Mission Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – La Jolla
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – San Marcos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
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San Diego County Sheriff’s Valley Center Substation
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 751-4400
San Diego County Sheriff’s Santee Station
Medications
Prescription drugs only, in original bottle or other bottle for deposit into collection boxes. No over the counter drugs. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Sharps and needle disposal: Can be taken to the Lakeside Sheriff’s Office 8-5pm. Place needles in a hard case or plastic water bottle with lid.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 4:50pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 956-4000
San Diego County Sheriff’s San Marcos Station
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
https://www.takebackdrugs.org/
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 510-5200
San Diego County Sheriff’s Rancho San Diego Substation
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
For more information: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/prescription-drug-drop-off
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 660-7090
Postal Annex – Allied Gardens/Mission Gorge
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
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San Diego Food Bank – North County
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need?
Stop by our San Diego Food Bank’s warehouse in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter’s warehouse in Vista to donate. Drop-off hours and times are listed below. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS
Click here for alternative public drop-off locations: SITES
For business partnerships, contact Kayla Thomson, Food Procurement Team, at DonateFood@sandiegofoodbank.org
For business drop-offs, check https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/food-drives/food-industry-donations
San Diego County Sheriff’s Ranchita Substation
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 782-3353
Postal Annex – San Ysidro Border Plaza
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Poway Station
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 513-2800
Postal Annex – Petco Park/Gaslamp
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Postal Annex – Chula Vista
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services.
Postal Annex – Torrey Hills
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Shredding services available.
See website for coupons.
Postal Annex – Clairemont
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
This location provides document shredding through Shred Nations. No appt. necessary and pricing is by the pound.
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Nikki’s Tailoring
Nikki’s Tailoring provides tailoring and alterations for textiles including dresses, jeans, shirts, and more. They are closed on Sundays.
Postal Annex – San Ysidro
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Postal Annex – Banker’s Hill
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Loma Portal
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Knife Savers Sharpening Service – Saturdays – Little Italy Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday at San Diego’s premier grocery & gift destination: the Little Italy Mercato. Find over 175 farmers & vendors on W. Date St. from Front St. to west of Kettner Blvd., 8AM – 2PM, year-round, rain-or-shine, and support small family farms & local entrepreneurs. The award-winning Little Italy Mercato welcomes California certified farmers & ranchers to supply all of your fresh produce needs, as well as flowers, cheeses, eggs, honey, nuts & more. Additionally, you can find fresh-baked breads, locally-made jams, dips, sauces, seasonings, fish, and snacks from our #6blocksofawesome vendors. Purchase artisan handcrafts for a unique gift, and enjoy a select number of on-site prepared food and beverage options.
Postal Annex – Carmel Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Otay Ranch
This location accepts packaging material in good condition for reuse.
This location offers shredding services.
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Postal Annex – University City
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Point Loma
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
Postal Annex – El Cajon
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services for a fee.
Postal Annex – Alpine
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials. NOTE 4/9/25 – not accepting donations at this time because donations commonly not in good condition
This location offers shredding services.
Postal Annex – Del Mar
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
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Postal Annex – Del Mar Heights
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Rancho San Diego
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Shred Nations offers document shredding at this location. No appt. necessary, $1/lb.
Postal Annex – Otay Border Crossing
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
Postal Annex – Mission Valley
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services at $1.79 per pound.
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Reclaimed Wood San Diego
This location makes furniture, fireplace mantels, shelves, cabinets out of reclaimed wood.
Postal Annex – Cardiff
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services.
RB Glass & Mirror, Inc
Complete Glass Services | Custom Mirrored Walls | Mirrored Wardrobe Doors | Custom Shower Enclosures | Store Fronts & Tabletops | Retrofit Windows | Screens | Window Repairs | Leak Repairs | Stained Glass Repair | Aquariums
Postal Annex – San Marcos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
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Rancho Santa Fe Library
Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?
That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!
Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.
Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.
Donated Materials Policy
The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.
The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.
If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:
Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.
Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825
Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL
Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387
Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387
Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS
Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115
Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998
You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.
Postal Annex – Escondido
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Rancho San Diego Library
Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?
That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!
Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.
Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.
Donated Materials Policy
The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.
The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.
If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:
Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.
Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825
Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL
Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387
Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387
Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS
Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115
Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998
You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.
Postal Annex – Rancho Penasquitos
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Toby Ramos Tires
Scrap tire drop-off, customers can self-haul to the facility. For large volumes of old tires, we also offer Rumpke’s Haul-it-Away service as an efficient option.
We Recycle these types of tires:
Bicycle, Motorcycle, car, suv, light truck, semi truck, tractor, Large earthmover tires.
Anybody can drop off only 9 tires at a time.
We can pick up unlimited tires for a fee all over San Diego county.
Prices are as follows,
Bicycle $2.00
Motorcycle$5.00
Passenger $3.00
Light truck $4.50
Semi truck tires $18 and up .
Ramona Motor Works
Their services include; tune-ups, brakes, air conditioning and heating, smog inspections and repairs, 30/60/90k service intervals as specified by your manufacturer, suspension and steering service, transmission fluid maintenance, cooling system diagnosis, body controls, and window services.
Ramona Library
Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?
That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!
Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.
Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.
Donated Materials Policy
The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.
The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.
If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:
Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.
Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825
Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL
Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387
Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387
Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS
Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115
Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998
You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.
Ramona Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Appointment Only)
Services are reserved to residents of Unincorporated San Diego County only.
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.
Railroad ties are accepted but must be cut down into 3 feet in length maximum. maximum quantity allowed is 125 pounds per vehicle. This abides by the California state law on hazardous waste transportation limits.
Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more about it by visiting our Resources page.
Services
–Drop off by appointment only at 324 Maple St. Ramona, CA 92065. This facility is open every 1st and 3rd Saturday excluding holidays. Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to schedule an appointment or click to schedule an appointment. Proof of residency is required.
-Drop off batteries, e-waste, needles/sharps, and FOG’s (fat, oil, grease) any time during regular business hours. Monday-Saturday 7AM-4:30PM.
–Pick up is available for residents 65+ years of age or home-bound. To schedule a pick-up call 1 (877) R1-EARTH.
Hours of operation:
-Call Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM to request an appointment.
Maximum Transportation Limits:
-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.
-No more than 25 fluorescent tubes and no more than 5 computer/television monitors per appointment.
Handling instructions:
-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.
-Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.
-Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets
-Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.
-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.
-Fiberglass must be double-bagged with no air in the bags (so they are less likely to rip) and have a total weight of no more than 125 pounds.
Other requirements:
-Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.
-Gasoline needs to be in a tightly sealed container with a lid. Please note, containers are not returned.
-Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.
-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.
-Painted wood, pressure treated wood, or railroad ties should be cut into pieces about 2-3 feet in length or smaller.
-Satellites must be small dish network satellites not larger than 2 ½ diameter
-Road flares accepted, no marine flares
The facility will NOT accept business waste, tires, explosives, radioactive material, or medical waste!
Easy link to County HHW resources: http://sdhhw.org
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet – SDFB/FSD Partner
Business Donations
Please contact SDFB or FSD to partner with this Food Recovery Organization.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Residential Donations
Donations Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-4pm Sat
The food services are open in the store 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
All merchandise donated to the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Thrift Store helps to support their mission to assist low-income individuals and families with food, clothing, furniture, house wares, medical equipment and referrals to other social service organizations.
RFCC does not accept ripped, stained, broken, or otherwise unacceptable furniture, electronics, sporting gear, or exercise equipment.
Items Accepted:
Clothing: All Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing of all types.
Electronics: TV’s (non-CRT only), Computers, Laptops, Microwaves, Monitors, Lamps, Toasters, Fans, Blenders, Speakers, Clocks, etc.
Food items: Unopened Non-Perishables before expiration date, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Bread, etc
Furniture: Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Desks, File Cabinets, Dressers, etc.
Housewares: Dishes, Pots, Pans, Vases, Fruit Jars, Utensils, etc.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, Pillows, Blankets, Rugs, etc.
Miscellaneous: Books, Luggage, Toys, Games, Jewelry, Cosmetics, etc.
Musical Instruments: All except Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
Sporting & Exercise Equipment: Bicycles, Treadmills, Skis, Balls, Bats, Gloves, Skateboards, etc.
Media: Video Games, DVDs, & CD’s.
Lawn Mowers: Only if in “like new” condition and are operational.
Items Not Accepted:
Appliances: Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Freezers, or Similar Large Items.
Automotive Parts: Tires, Seats, Wheels, Transmissions, Hoods, Bed Liners, Automobile/Truck Parts, etc.
Building Supplies: Bricks, Concrete, Lumber, Sliding Glass Doors, Windows, etc.
Child Car Seats: All
Cribs: Unless it converts to a Toddler Bed.
Encyclopedias: All.
Food Items: Opened Perishables.
Mattresses, Box Springs, Frames, Waterbeds, or Heaters for same.
Motorcycle & Bicycle Helmets: All
Musical Instruments: Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
VHS, Cassette Tapes, and Records: All
Used Fluorescent Lightbulbs of any kind.
Alkaline, household, automotive or commercial batteries of any kind.
Printers, Copiers, Word Processors or Typewriters.
You can also donate your auto, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV to RFCC and help provide food, clothing, and other resources to low income families in the Ramona area. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Please call (855) 500-RIDE
WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATED ITEMS THAT WE CANNOT RE-SELL. WE MAY REFUSE A DONATION IF IT IS NOT IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.
Ramona Disposal
Ramona Disposal offers bulky item pick-up for customers only, fees apply.
HHW & Special Accepted Items:
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) – free drop off
RDS will ship the collected FOG to a refining facility where it will be processed into biodiesel.
Note: Please don’t mix this product with any other oils such as motor oil or gear oil.
Simply collected your used discarded FOG in a leak proof container and when the container is full drop it off at Ramona DisposalE-Waste – free drop off
Computer monitors, hard drives/CPUs, scanners, keyboards, televisions, VCRs, radios, printers, fax machines, etc., all contain significant levels of lead that should not be put into the regular trash stream. You can drop off your e-waste free of charge at RDS (during operating hours only).
Household Batteries – free drop-off – customers only
AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V only
Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of. When incinerated, certain metals might be released into the air or can concentrate in the ash produced by the combustion process. Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and the air. Recycling also saves resources because recovered plastic and metals can be used to make new batteries.Sharps/Needles – free drop-off – customers only
Residential customers can now conveniently dispose of sharps FREE at Ramona Disposal (during operating hours only).
LOOSE SHARPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Store sharps in approved sharps containers or in a rigid, puncture resistant, tightly sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles or coffee cans with lids.
DO NOT STORE IN: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (CA Redemption Value) or milk jugs.Mattress and Box Spring – free Bye Bye Mattress drop-off location
Drop Off Limit: 10 per vehicle for residents and businessesService Type: free drop-off for businesses; free drop-off for residents; residential curbside pick-up availableHours: 7:00AM to 4:30PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat.
Construction & Demolition Recycling
Postal Annex – Hillcrest
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
See website for coupons.
Ramona Auto Dismantling
They specialize in used auto parts for a wide variety of vehicles. If they don’t have what you need, they can try to find it for you.
Postal Annex – Rancho Bernardo
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Ramco
CONCRETE & ASPHALT DISPOSAL
They accept concrete, asphalt, rock and sand. Re-bar is accepted for an additional charge
The concrete and asphalt shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in its largest dimension.
All loads must be free of organic matter and trash (weeds, garbage, paper, glass, wood wire, rebar and steel) and should not contain more than 10% sand.
Clay or adobe is not accepted.
They do not accept loads with red brick, petro-mat, vegetation, clay, wire mesh or trash
This location also offers slurry water recycling
Call to confirm details and fees.
Rainbow Service Center
Kings Glass
Family Owned & Operated
Quality, Safety, Customer Satisfaction
Quality, Safety, Customer Satisfaction
King’s Glass has been providing residential and commercial glass products and services to the San Diego community for decades. Knowledgeable, experienced and safe, our technicians perform quality work and are always respectful of your space and time. Our trucks are clearly marked with King’s Glass and our smiling logo.
As a full-service glass shop. we are at the top of our industry for residential and commercial glazing. Whether you need one piece of glass or 1,000, King’s Glass & Screen is your local provider with the experience and professionalism you can count on!
Postal Annex – Marina District
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Postal Annex – Mira Mesa
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
King Tet Productions
Repairs cassette players
Nike Factory Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Las Americas Premium Outlets
Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.
Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.
WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?
You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?
To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:
Recycle your shoes if…
They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.
The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.
If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.
Donate your shoes if…
Your shoes still have life in them.
They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.
Postal Annex – Otay
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.
This location offers shredding services.
Nike Clearance Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Viejas Outlet Center
Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.
Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.
WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?
You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?
To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:
Recycle your shoes if…
They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.
The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.
If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.
Donate your shoes if…
Your shoes still have life in them.
They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.
New Leaf Biofuel
They work with local restaurants to ensure clean, reliable cooking oil recycling and grease trap services.
Pleats Fine Tailoring & Dry Cleaning – San Marcos
Tailoring services, pick-up service available. Call for more information 760-724-1600
Pick-up service:
Subscribe to our convenient and easy service. Twice weekly we’ll come to your home or office at no extra cost.
Pleats services the following areas: Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Del Sur.
Pick Up and Delivery takes place on Mondays / Thursdays or Tuesdays / Fridays depending on your area.
New Age Computers
We support PC and Apple products.
-In shop service for home users
-In shop and field service for businesses
-Hardware pick up and delivery for homes and businesses
-Malicious software removal
-Laptop screen repairs
-Upgrades for laptops and desktops
-Software & hardware installation
-WiFi installation, troubleshooting and upgrades
-Network management, installation, and upgrades
-New and refurbished PC & laptop sales (Brand name & custom)
-We also install customer acquired parts (New Age Computers labor warranty will not apply)
Free Services:
In shop diagnosis
Working or non-working computer-related electronics drop-off (Subject to approval)
PC purchase advice
Web safety advice for children
PC safety and virus advice
Free services for blind or deaf individuals
Kemper Appliance
We specialize in Appliance Sales (Most Brands) New, Used, and Refurbished, Rentals & Repair.
Pleats Fine Tailoring & Dry Cleaning – Escondido
Tailoring services, pick-up service available. Call for more information 760-471-2165
Pick-up service:
Subscribe to our convenient and easy service. Twice weekly we’ll come to your home or office at no extra cost.
Pleats services the following areas: Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Del Sur.
Pick Up and Delivery takes place on Mondays / Thursdays or Tuesdays / Fridays depending on your area.
Nada Alterations
Nada Alterations will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.
Kay’s Alterations
Have your clothes repaired before throwing them out! Try giving them new life.
Mr. Ron’s Appliance Repair
Free Service Call With Same Day Repair
Washers
Dryers
Refrigerators
Microwaves
Stoves
Dishwashers
Compactors
Disposals
Cooktops
Moze Guitars
Specialize in set-ups, electronics, restoration, repair, and custom work for guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, and banjos.
Types of Services
Stringed Instrument Maintenance
Set-ups (action adjustment, intonation)
Electronics upgrades and customization
Structural Repair
Pick-up installation
Fret Dress
Re-Fret
Refinishing
Custom Nuts & Saddles
Bone and Graphite
Instrument Restoration
Moura Surfshop
Surfboard repair: ding, glassing, restoration, and accessories.
The Baby Resale
Our company’s mission is to provide a place where you can shop for quality, current fashion apparel, accessories, toys, equipment, and gear for your kids within a reasonable budget. We want our customers to have an awesome experience as they sell or trade their gently used items. We accept clean and gently used items and clothing for consignment, sale, and trade. Please see our website or call us for details.
Pine Valley Library
Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?
That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!
Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.
Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.
Donated Materials Policy
The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.
The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.
If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:
Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.
Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825
Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL
Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387
Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387
Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS
Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115
Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998
You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.
Junk MD
We take pride in doing the job right every single time. We listen and take the time to understand exactly what you want us to do, and we treat you and your property with care and respect. We’re dedicated to providing the best service in the industry, period.
Pick Your Part
LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista, CA, features thousands of used cars for you to choose from. LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista has acres of the most popular early and late model used automobiles, both foreign and domestic, including: Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Honda and Toyota as well as many others.
Julian Library
Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?
That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!
Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.
Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.
Donated Materials Policy
The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.
The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.
If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:
Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.
Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825
Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL
Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387
Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387
Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS
Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115
Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998
You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.
Hillcrest Upholstery
Send us your pictures and measurements and info so we can get started on preparing your FREE estimate!
Joy’s Dry Cleaners & Tailoring
Joy’s Dry Cleaners & Tailoring will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.
Highway 67 Truck Dismantlers
This location will buy trucks, call for more details.
San Diego County Auto Recyclers Association member
John’s Shoe Repair
Moodys El Corazon Recycling
Charges by material and type of vehicle material is transported in, for more pick-up information, call (760) 433-3316.
No root balls accepted.
Sherrifs John F. Duffy Administrative Center
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.
Mobile Re-Screen
Mobile window screen and screen door business. They fix or replace old worn out window and sliding door screens as well as door screens. They can fix wheels that are broken or lost and have the ability to fabricate new frames and screen doors on the spot. They will try to work around your work schedule and can take credit cards
The original business was started 20 plus years ago and is still serving the entire San Diego County
Serves:
The Casa De Oro community
The City of El Cajon
El Cajon – Unincorporated
The City of La Mesa
City of Lemon Grove
Mount Helix
Rancho San Diego
Spring Valley
Mission Upholstery
Custom furniture reupholstery. Call for more information or to schedule an estimate and pick up.
Mission Hills Nursery
Pick-up service of live trees available and tree removal services.
NOT a drop-off site.
Miryana’s Alterations
Miryana’s alterations will repair or alter your clothing items. This is a great option to repair the clothing items you love or ones that no longer fit you instead of sending them to the landfill.
Jim’s Auto Upholstery
Auto upholstery services, also repairs motorcycle seats, leather upholstery, complete leather interiors, and vinyl.
Miramar Recycling Center
Refunds for Recycling
The Miramar Recycling Center pays a California Redemption Value (CRV) refund for all aluminum, plastic, glass and steel beverage containers for which a CRV deposit was charged. Scrap value is paid for some types of metals, newspaper and cardboard (call for pricing).
“Donation Only” Items
Some recyclables that do not have refund or scrap value are accepted for donation (no payment or fee charged to the customer). “Donation only” items include:
- TVs, computer monitors and computer processing units(CPUs);
- non-CRV glass containers (clear, blue, brown and green);
- non CRV
and 
narrow neck plastic containers; - non-CRV steel cans;
- metals – ferrous (iron) metals like barbecues, wrought iron, etc.;
- mixed paper; and
- used residential cooking oil – maximum 30 quarts.
- LAWNMOWERS- Can be recycled for free but must be free of gas and oil.
Recycling Fees
- The Miramar Recycling Center accepts (for a fee) the following items which are prohibited by local and California State law from trash disposal:
- refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs);
Fees (all customers) $25.00 each - large household appliances (stoves, washers and dryers, hot water heaters, etc.);
Fees (all customers) $12.00 each
- refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs);
- The following miscellaneous recyclable materials can be recycled for a fee:
Fees (all customers)- tires (18″ and under-no rims) $7.00 each;
- toilets $6.00 each; and
- small computer and household electronics (1 to 49 pounds, including printers, keyboards and mice) $0.25 per pound
For additional information on recycling other scrap metal such as brass, copper and aluminum, or to verify pricing and accepted items, call the Miramar Recycling Center at 858-268-8971.
Jiffy Lube – Chula Vista
This location accepts used motor oil and coolant at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.
Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.
Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
Harmony Environmental Services Inc
Harmony Environmental provides clean up services after any of these traumatic situations:
Emergency Cleaning and Trauma Clean Up
Bio Hazards and Blood Clean Up
