Communities: El Cajon - Unincorporated

92019, 92020, 92021

Angelo’s Furniture Refinishing and Antique Restoration

Furniture refinishing, antique restoration, missing and broken parts repaired or made. Complete bedroom and dining room refinishing. Desks, book cases, chairs, coffee tables and end tables. Vanities and chairs, mirror repair. We offer hand or sheet caning. We also do custom refinishing like gold leafing. Pick up and delivery of your furniture. We also do insurance estimates.

Call today for pricing.

All County Fire, Inc.

All County Fire, Inc. accepts old fire extinguishers when you purchase a new one.

All Appliance Experts

  • Family Owned. This is a family owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience in repairing and servicing all major household appliances
  • Lots of Experience. Over 75,000+ service calls with unmatched knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and electronics required to work on modern day appliances.
  • Customer Service Guarantee. We strive to provide honest, knowledgeable, and fair service second to none with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
  • $75 Service Charge – FREE with repair!

Amvets Thrift Store | Hilltop

Dropoffs at this location accepted 8AM – 11AM daily, weather permitting

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

Amvets Thrift Store | Point Loma

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 no accept:

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

Amswede Recycling Center

Material accepted:

  • California Redemption Value (CRV); bottles and cans
  • Yard waste
  • Scrap metal
  • Dirt
  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Running and non-running R.V.’s
  • Concrete

There is a $10 fee for bulky recyclable items and a $45 pickup fee for anything up to 1,200 lbs.

Furniture can be recycled for a small fee. Couch 10-15$

 

AMS

Accepts ceiling tile for recycling.

Contact location for specifications on how to do so with AMS.

American Red Cross

Making a Donation is Easy
  • Contact us – fill out the online form on the 1 Easy Step tab or call 1-855-92 RC CAR (855-927-2227).
  • Our partners will pick up your vehicle at a time that works for you – at no cost to you.
  • We’ll send you a tax receipt and acknowledgement.
  • Our partners will sell your vehicle and the proceeds will support the mission of the American Red Cross.
What We Accept

Our partner, Insurance Auto Auctions, can accept vehicles in almost any condition, whether they can be driven or not, in all 50 states. We accept many types of vehicles, including donations of cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, heavy equipment, farm equipment, tractors and more.

American Recycling – San Diego

American Recycling is a family owned and operated recycling center, centrally located in San Diego, since 1991. American Recycling is open 7 days a week-Rain or Shine. They purchase ALL CRV materials including aluminum cans, glass, plastics and bi-metal.

Alcaraz Appliance

Alcaraz Appliance has great deals everyday! Save BIG on New Or Used Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stove, Dishwashers and Microwaves! Financing is Available.   If you don’t Have Credit We have Options For You.  We offer repairs and will send a technician to your home for $80.  We will haul away your old or broken appliances for scrap metal and what is not usable we take to the dump.

American Recycling – El Cajon

American Recycling is a full service scrap processing and recycling facility. Our volume, combined with our specialized equipment, enables us to provide excellent pricing, along with quick and convenient service for our customers. In this economy right now, we are looking to get more income in every possible way. What better way than to recycle your aluminum cans, CRV plastics or glass bottles and turn it to CASH.

We also offer:
Scrap Processing, Recycling Cans, Recycling Plastics, Recycling Disposal, Recycle Glass, Recycling Service, Recycle Plastic Bottles, Cash Recycling, Money for Recyclables, Recycle for Cash

Coupons available on website

American Haul-Away

Some of the things we haul include:

  • Yard Waste/ Brush
  • Jacuzzis
  • Old Furniture (Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Dressers, Beds, etc)
  • Appliances (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washing Machines, etc)
  • Lumber/ Wood
  • Dirt and Rock
  • Box Springs & Mattresses
  • Miscellaneous Trash, Garbage, Junk and Debris (Old Clothes, Bicycles, Paper, etc)*
  • TVs, Printers, Monitors, Computers, etc**

Services we perform include:

  • Construction Site Clean-Ups
  • Yard Clean-Ups
  • Trash Outs (Removal of all interior junk and debris)
  • Garage Clean-Ups

American Bathtub Refinishers

Expert Refinishing & Repair of Porcelain & Fiberglass Sinks & Countertops

Don’t replace! Refinish

The most popular method for bathtub restoration is reglazing. The bathtub is professionally cleaned with a high-power industrial cleaner and chemically etched or sanded to prepare the surface for the new finish.

Existing chips and hair-line cracks are filled and treated. Another widespread method that apartment complexes and hotels use is a bathtub liner. The bathtub remains in place and is completely covered with a form-fitted liner. There is no demolition to walls or plumbing.

Below is a list of some of the surfaces that we can bring back to life:

  • Porcelain Sinks
  • Porcelain Bathtubs
  • Wall Sinks
  • Bath Bowls
  • Kitchen Sinks
  • Kitchen Counter Tops
  • Fiberglass Bathtubs
  • Fiberglass Showers
  • Pedestal Sinks
  • Vanity Counter Tops
  • Tile Surrounds
  • Wall Surrounds
  • Crack & Chip Repair
  • Plumbers Cutouts
  • Terrazzo Pans
  • Complete Support & Cutouts

Albertsons – Ramona

Recycle plastic bags and film here.

Please look for the plastic bag bin near the entrance. If you do not see a bin, please go to Customer Service.

Air Cycle Corporation

Air Cycle Corporation recycles batteries, light bulbs and tubes, electronics, thermostats, and ballasts. Pre-paid recycling containers and commercial pick up service available.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

  1. Request a quote, or schedule a pickup online or by phone (800-909-9709).  Pricing depends on your facility location and quantity of waste picked up.
  2. Our recycling team will coordinate a pickup date that works best for you.
  3. Your packaged waste is picked up and delivered to one of our certified recycling partners located across the country.
  4. Once the waste has been recycled, you will receive a Certificate of Recycling, confirming the proper handling of your waste.

Casa de Oro 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.

Carlsbad/Palomar Transfer Station

Residents can dispose of their overflow trash at the Palomar Transfer Station, a fee will be charged at the time of disposal. Residents may bring bulbs, batteries, and electronics here for recycling.

Certified Mattress Recycling Council location.

Aero Auto Repair

5 gal. limit for uncontaminated motor oil.

Services include:

  • Auto tune up’s, 30, 60 and 90K services
  • Alignments
  • Star Smog test and repair
  • Brake service and repair
  • Cooling system service and repair
  • Electrical system repair
  • Heating and AC – air conditioning
  • Warranty services
  • Poor running diagnosis
  • Shocks and struts
  • Steering and suspension
  • Clutch adjustments and replacement
  • Transmission repair, service and overhaul
  • Low tire pressure warning light diagnose and repair
  • and many more!

Oil Service, Tune Up to Engine Repair, They Do It All! Transmission Repair, Auto Tune Up, Brakes, Smog and more!

Best Buy | Oceanside

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day

Fees apply:

  • TV and Computer Monitor $25 each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Advanced Sprinkler and Drainage Repair

ASDR has been providing complete sprinkler, landscare drainage and outdoor lighting services through out the San Diego area for more than 30 years.  Our service technicians have more than 60 years combined experience.  Our goal is to provide the best service possible and have the most satisfied customers!

OFFERS:

  • Sprinkler/drip services
  • Landscaping drainage services
  • Outdoor lighting services

Best Buy – Otay Ranch

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day

Fees apply:

  • TV and Computer Monitor $25 each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Best Buy – El Cajon

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day
  • There are no store drop-off fees in California

Haul Away:

  • TV & Appliance haul-away is $29.99 with a qualifying purchase
  • Fitness equipment haul-away is $49.99 with qualifying purchase
  • Pickup and haul-away can be scheduled for a $99.99 fee without a qualifying purchase for up to two appliances or two TVs or one of each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Carlsbad Golf Center

Put your clubs in the hands of someone who will do the job right!

Our CGC club repair specialists have extensive training in all aspects of club-building and can help you select the proper changes for your equipment from your grip size and style to club alterations to re-shafting.

We have an dedicated in-store club repair workshop — another indication of our dedication and service to all our customers’ equipment needs. Re-gripping often completed WHILE YOU WAIT! Our professionals will work with you to select correct grip size, style and number of wraps for your hands. Availability and stock subject to change, but if we don’t have it in-stock, we’ll do our best to get it for you immediately on special order.

We stock an extensive line of grips for clubs and putters from:   Avon Chamois,   Golf Pride,   Iomic,   Lamkin,   Premio ,   SuperStroke,   Winn,   Manufacturer brand name 

Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for persons in San Diego County who are low income and disabled or seniors (65+) by empowering them with computer technology.  Specifically, our outcomes focus on civic involvement and self-sufficiency with an emphasis on quality of life enhancement. To bring the empowerment of computers to the disabled community by recycling computer hardware and software to persons with disabilities which restrict mobility and community participation, with special interest in facilitating Internet access and communication.

Please help our community through A.C.E.S. by donating:

  • Laptops and Desktops*
  • Donations of Routers, Hubs/USB Hubs
  • Donations of CD-ROM Drives and Hard Drives*
  • Donations of software (Windows Operating Systems [7 and up], application software)

Also offer expertise in repairing / upgrading a disabled user’s existing computer system

Call for more information

Best Buy | Encinitas | Electronics Recycling

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store.

Limit three items per household per day. Recycling is intended for residents only. Products from businesses and organizations, or items that present a health or safety hazard are not accepted.

Fees:

There are no store drop-off fees in California.

Limit two TVs per household per day: Portable TVs, Flat-panel TVs: LCD, plasma, LED smaller than 50″.

Limit two monitors per household per day.

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items, and for coupons.

Pickups of appliances and televisions available, fees may apply.

Carl’s Boot & Leather Shop

We are a repair shop that’s been around for over 30 years that offers a wide variety of repairs and products. There’s over 70 years of experience between everyone and we pride ourselves on the knowledge and the quality of work we put out. We hope you stop by today!

We offer
-Any shoe repair
-Any custom leatherwork
-Any saddle and tack repair (English and Western)
-Any handbag/purse repair
-Any luggage repair

Acura of Escondido

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents.

5 quarts limit for uncontaminated motor oil.

Please contact the service department to confirm limits.

Battery World | Oceanside

This location will accept all lead acid batteries including sealed lead acid batteries, UPS batteries, AGM batteries, GEL batteries, industrial batteries, steel case batteries, forklift batteries, and telecommunication batteries.

Bulk pick-up available for businesses or large residential quantities.

FREE pickup is available for loads approximately 1,000 pounds or more. If you bring your batteries or lead to them, they offer a bonus giving you EXTRA cash for your recyclables. Coupon available on website. Call 760-941-7600 for more information.

Give Your Old Batteries a New Life With Their Recharging Services If you have a dead battery that you feel still have life in it, bring it to Battery World and let their team take a look at it. If your battery still has potential, it can be repaired effectively and quickly. Their team has the wherewithal and the knowledge to repair dead batteries that still have some life to give.

Battery Specialists

Our name says it all! Our car battery store offers all types of auto batteries from your basic car battery to that hard to find motorcycle battery. With over 35 years in business you can be assured we are here to help! We take care of you with expert battery installation, the widest selection of discount car batteries, starter repair and more. Call us today!

Camera Exposure

We repair a variety of cameras, lenses, flashes and other photo related equipment. We also offer a complete camera service which includes a 10 point system check to make sure your camera is in TOP condition.

Assistance League of Greater San Diego

We are now accepting donations of clothing and housewares on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

You may bring donations to the rear door of the building during Thrift Shop hours, and ring the bell.

At that time, we will welcome your donations of gently-used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; accessories; shoes; jewelry; artwork; household goods; books, CD’s and DVD’s.

Items that we CANNOT ACCEPT include: Baby Furniture, ie. cribs, walkers, highchairs, playpens, car seats, toys with small pieces; paint and cleaning supplies; pillows, mattresses and mattress pads; large electronics, such as computers and televisions.

About Time

Quality Service

Since 1996 San Diegans have relied and trusted About Time and Time Zone. We are committed to deliver the finest level of professional watch and clock repair services. Our watch services range from battery replacement, band sizing, crystal replacement to complete movement repair and watch restoration. We are pocket watch and vintage timepiece repair specialists.

We take great pride in our professional and personalized watch and clock repair services. If you have any questions or concerns on a watch or clock repair, or if you are considering sending a watch or clock for repair/service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

OFFERS:

  • Battery replacement
  • Watch and clock service
  • Overhaul service

AB Recycling

California Redemption Value (CRV) recycling center.

Call for more information.

Abbotts Business Machines

​On Site Service and Repair Is Available At This Time

Typewriters, Word Processors, Time Stamps, Time Clocks, Calculators, Adding Machines,

Printers, Fax Machines, All in One Machines, Dictation Machines  and Shredders

Actually they fix anything that moves. Don’t see it? Please ask  🙂

A Atlas Auto Recycling 2

We Specialize in European vehicles. Bring us your Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, SAAB, VW or Lexus and we will pay you cash for it. We also sell new and used replacement parts for Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, SAAB, VW and Lexus. We have two locations to serve you.

We do not buy individual parts.

TreePeople California Christmas Tree Recycling – Pick Up Service

For a minimum charge of $25 this company will drain the water stand, remove the tree, and vacuum needles that have dropped inside the house.

Curbside pick-up available for a reduced fee.

Christmas trees are mulched and used in future plantings.

Call to schedule a pick-up.

We schedule Christmas tree pickups within four hour time slots. Morning (8am to Noon), Afternoon (12pm to 4pm), and Night (4pm to 8pm).

AAA Bathtub Refinishers

CONTACT US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

– Porcelain Tubs

– Tub Showers And Shower Stalls

– Kitchen Counter-tops

– Bathroom Vanity Tops

– Bathroom And Kitchen Tile (Granite Look Finish)

– Cracks

– Chips

– Scratches

– Tile Damages

– Weak Bottom Reinforcement

California Bathtub Refinishers

Is your bathtub old or damaged? Replacing a bathtub can be more than just costly; depending on the setup of your bathroom, it could require extensive construction. Another option to consider is bathtub restoration. Rather than rip out and replace your tub, I can restore it to its former state.

Batteries Plus Bulbs – North Park

Batteries Plus Bulbs will recycle spent light bulbs, used batteries, and small electronics of all types.

Special instructions:

  • Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs contain mercury; special handling is required if the bulbs or tubes are broken. Call 1-800-237-2583 to find a local household hazardous waste collection facility to dispose of broken bulbs and tubes.

Fees apply:

  • Average price to dispose of fluorescent light bulbs is about $1 per bulbs
  • Average price to dispose of fluorescent light tube is about $2 per tube
  • Average price to dispose of used household batteries is about $1 per lbs.

*Only accepts fluorescent tubes that are 4 ft or smaller.

Batteries Plus Bulbs – Vista

Batteries Plus Bulbs will recycle spent light bulbs, ballasts, and used Alkaline batteries (D, A, AAA, etc.). Old-school incandescent bulbs are safe to dispose of in trash.  LED and CFL (the curly ones)  bulbs need to be properly recycled and are accepted here for $1 per bulb.  Average price to dispose of fluorescent light tube is about $1 per foot per each tube.*

Special instructions: -Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs contain mercury; special handling is required if the bulbs or tubes are broken.

Call 1-800-237-2583 to find a local household hazardous waste collection facility to dispose of broken bulbs and tubes.

*Only accepts fluorescent tubes that are 4 ft or smaller.

Baronet Upholstery

Furniture Re-upholstery and Remodeling

Antique Restoration

Cornice Boxes and Headboards

Outdoor Cushions

Large Selection of Decorative Fabrics

Cushion Replacement

InkjetCartridge.com

This location will pay for empty inkjet cartridges, must be in good condition with the most important consideration being that they are not rusting and have never been recycled before.

Buster Biofuels

The Buster Biofuels  partners with different businesses and corporations to collect and repurpose their used kitchen oils and grease to convert it into biofuel.

Bulbcycle

Bulbcycle offers waste disposal options for different types of universal waste including fluorescent lighting, lighting ballasts, batteries, smoke detectors, mercury devices. Recycling kits can be purchased online.

Bulbcycle also offers scheduled bulk pickups, call to schedule an appointment.

Must have at least 40 fluorescent tubes to use their service.

Backyard Produce Project

They can come to your home and harvest your unwanted fruit. it is then donated to families in need!

Backyard Produce had drop-off collection sites where residents can drop off backyard fruits and vegetables, as well as harvest residential trees if homeowners need help. The produce is donated to “Friends and Family Community Connection,” a local charity that helps families in need.

Residents of the Poway /Rancho Bernardo / Rancho Penasquitos area are invited to donate extra backyard produce by dropping it off at one of the sites below.  All produce is given to low-income families and seniors in our area.

Every Thursday morning — any time before 12:00 noon

…..The front porch at 16617 San Salvador Road in the Seven Oaks area of Rancho Bernardo (92128)   (We are unable to accept grapefruit at this site)

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

…..The Community Food Connection – 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway, behind Trinity Church in Building C

Questions?   CONTACT US

Associated Storage (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)

Drop of electronic waste for free at this location or go online to schedule a pickup for a small fee

 

Accepted items:

Answering Machines
Cables
Camcorders
CD/DVD Players
Cell phones
Circuit Boards        
Computers and Equipment
Cords, Wires
Duplicators
DVD Players     
Electric Typewriters
Electronic Games
Fax Machines
Hard Drives
Household Electronics  
Ink / Toner
Keyboards / Mice
Lab Equipment
Laptop Batteries
Laptops      
Mainframe Equipment
Modems		 Monitors
Networking Equipment
Other Electronics
PDA’s
Pagers
Printers
Radios
Remote Controls
Scanners
Stereos
Tape Players
Telecom Equip.
Telephones (all)
Televisions  (all types)
Testing Equipment
Toasters
Two-Way Radios
UPS Power Batteries
VHS Equipment
Word Processors
Zip Drives


Disposal Fees Apply:

Copiers                     $5.00 per Item
Lawnmowers           $5.00 per Item
Microwave Ovens   $2.00 per Item 
Printers                     $2.00 per Item

No light bulbs or batteries

B.W. Recycling

In order to offer any type of material to B.W. Recycling, Inc we request photos.

In order to get the e-mail for the e-waste department the contact form has to be filled out. The type of material to be recycled must be specified on the form. See Website for form.

Once the form is filled out an e-mail will be sent with request for photos and more information. The photos should be e-mailed along with the approximate total of the weight of material to be recycled. For circuit boards we require photos of front and back of the board subject to be recycled. if it is a mixture of different type of boards we require a few photos of the actual boards to be recycled. We are becoming R2 certified soon., The procedure of how to offer us material for sell

B.W Recycling will recycle x-ray films.

For x-ray film less than 50 lbs (NO pick-up service):
Mail to: B.W. Recycling, Inc. 
2035 SW 31st Ave 
Pembroke Park, FL 33009 

For x-ray film more than 50 lbs:
Call 877-217-7020 to schedule a pick-up appointment

B.W. Recycling, Inc provides x-ray recycling services for old / outdated Medical X–ray film, and end of life x-ray films of all kinds such as medical, dental ,industrial films x-ray film and newspaper lithographic films.

B.W. Recycling will pick up your old x-ray films at your site anywhere in the US and recycle the films in an environmentally friendly manner with almost 0 materials disposed in a landfill. They also provide payment for the silver recovered from your x-rays. Pick-up is free in most cases depending on your location and quantity, please call to find out.

 

 

Budget Glass Plus

Whether you need a new storefront, a new shower door, new glass for a shattered kitchen window, maybe a heavy glass windbreak for your yard, or textured glass for interior design, we can provide you with efficient, professional service, and top-quality products.

Budget Glass Plus handles both commercial and residential services, including:
  • Storefront Doors
  • Shower Doors
  • Sliding Glass
  • Patio Doors
  • Beveled Glass
  • Glass and Mirrors
  • Glass Railings
  • Windows
  • Table Tops
  • Textured Glass and Heavy Glass*
*Tempered Glass and Insulated Glass in 24 hours!

B & B Appliance

Need appliance parts? We can help you with that. We have a very large selection of parts and we can help you identify the correct part for your appliance. If we do not have the part in stock, we normally can have your part shipped within 24 hours.

We also offer repairs for a variety of appliances. Give us a call!

 

Brown Field Truck & Van Dismantling

This location will buy most types of trucks, vans, mini vans, SUV’s, pickup trucks, and medium duty trucks.

San Diego County Auto Recyclers Association member.

Avritek

For clients who need to dispose of obsolete technology we offer recurring or project-based technology recycling services.

They accept nearly all electronic equipment and components. If your equipment doesn’t fall under one of the categories below, please contact them.

IT Infrastructure • Desktop • Mobile Devices • Networking • Lab / Test • Audio Visual • Industrial • Medical • Office Electronics • Board Level Components

Responsible electronics recycling

For clients who need to dispose of obsolete technology we offer recurring or project-based technology recycling services. Avritek partners only with certified downstream processing facilities, and does not export any hazardous materials overseas. We hand disassemble non-hazardous materials at our facility to maximize the recoverable materials they contain, and pass these savings on to our clients.

Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop

Pick up service is available for donations of gently used furniture only. To request a pick up, call 760-439-1244 ext. 102.

Our guests come to us with a variety of needs: Supplementary food, household items, clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, baby food and diapers, and furniture.  Donated items in good condition are welcome. Our Newsletter highlights urgent needs each month.

Auto Zone – Granite Hills

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – National City

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Auto Zone – Santee

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Fashion Valley

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and recycles tires for $6.00 each.

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

Auto Zone – El Cajon

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Santee

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

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care – National City West

This location accepts used motor oil up to 1 gallon at no charge – any amount above that is 50 cents per gallon.  Used oil filters are accepted at no charge and they’ll recycle unmounted tires for $7 each.

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

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

Auto Zone – Spring Valley South

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – El Cajon

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Recycle passenger tires with no rim for $3.50

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.

A Bedder World Mattress Removal and Recycling

A Bedder World will pick up mattresses, box springs, futons, bed frames, and toppers from residents and businesses in San Diego County. Fees apply, call to schedule a pick-up appointment.

DOES NOT TAKE MATTRESSES WITH BED BUGS!

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A & B Truck Recycling

Find any part that you need at affordable prices at A & B Truck Recycling. Our business in San Diego, California, is your place for affordable new and used foreign and domestic truck parts, as well as towing, wrecking, and salvaging services.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – National City East

This location accepts used motor oil up to 1 gallon and oil filters at no charge; there is a charge of 50 cents per gallon over.   Firestone recycles unmounted tires for $7 each.

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

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

911 San Diego Garage Door Repair

Services Repair and More:

  • Torsion Spring Experts
  • New Garage Door Installation
  • Broken Garage Door Springs
  • Broken Garage Door Cables
  • Broken or Bent Rollers
  • Garage Door Repair
  • Garage Door Electric Opener Repair
  • Noisy Garage Door or Rusted Track

Battery Pros Battery

BP Battery has been a family owned & operated business since 1987. For two generations now we’ve been serving your battery needs. To find out about our wide range of battery services, emergency replacement services, or for a program consultation.

*This business only takes lead-based batteries found in vehicles, boats and commercial machinery. No regular household batteries are accepted at this location.

 

Contact for service.

Auto Zone – National City

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

For more details: https://www.autozone.com/diy/trustworthy-advice/what-does-autozone-recycle

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

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

 

911 Appliance – City Heights

Specializing appliance repair such as: Washer/Dryer Repair, Stove Repair, Refrigerator Repair, Oven Repair, Dishwasher Repair, Garbage Disposal Repair, Wall Heater Repair, Freezer Repair, Refrigerator Ice maker Repair, Front Load Washing machine Repair, Cooktop Repair, stackable washer/dryer repair. We also repair F0, F1, F3, F5, F7, or any other default codes. Our technicians will always give you an exact estimate for your appliance repair and get your approval before starting any work.

Coupons available on website.

Auto Zone – San Marcos

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

858 Appliance

At 858Appliance we specialize in the diagnostics and repair of air conditioning and heating units, refrigerators and freezers, washer and dryers, garbage disposal units, microwaves, range ovens and stoves, cooktops and more.  Our expert technicians will come to you the same day and we are committed to getting to the bottom of your problem as quickly as possible.  We will provide you with an honest and accurate estimate so you know exactly what to expect as soon as we can, with no surprises.

We offer same day service in all of San Diego County and, in addition to offering the best prices in town we are pleased to back up the quality of our work with a 120 day parts and labor warranty.

Our service fee is $39 and we offer a free service call with any repair.

Box Brothers – Clairemont Mesa

This location will reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Pick-up service available for large quantities.

Call for more information.

AutoZone | Encinitas | Used Oil Collection Center

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries.

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 Used Oil Certified Collection Center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Borrego Springs 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.

Bonita – Sunnyside Branch 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.

You can also recycle your U.S. flags at this site and many other library sites in the county as well.

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.

Auto Zone – San Luis Rey

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

3 in 1 Refinishing

BATHTUBS, CLAW-FOOT TUBS, CAST IRON, FIBERGLASS
Bathtubs come in all materials, and age in different ways. We are experts in repairing worn surfaces on bathtubs and showers. Even if it’s been previously refinished, we can work with it. We do residential and commercial work.
Contact us for a Free Estimate.

SHOWERS, BATH SHOWERS
Give your shower a bright, new appearance by refinishing the stained and worn fiberglass shower pan. Yes, there is a bit of work involved, but if you can clean, sand and use a spray paint can you can create a beautiful new shower stall.
Contact us for a Free Estimate.

KITCHEN COUNTERS, BATH COUNTER-TOPS, LAMINATES, TILE
We can refinish counter tops in your kitchen and bath room. Whether it’s laminate or cultured marble, we can refinish it. We have a wide selection of finishes. Solid colors and those that look like granite and marble, so we can take your ugly surfaces, and make them pretty.
Contact us for a Free Estimate.

HOT-TUBS, SPAS, FIBERGLASS ENCLOSURES, WHIRLPOOLS
We repair and refinish spas, jacuzzis, fiberglass enclosures. Harsh chemicals, abrasives, and heat eventually take the finish off. We put the finish back on. Plain and simple, your hot-tub or shower will look like new. We do residential and commercial work.
Contact us for a Free Estimate.

COMMERCIAL REFINISHING WORKcount
Commercial work includes hard surfaces in apartments to restaurants to offices.
Contact us for a Free Estimate.

Auntie Helen’s Thrift Store

Donate clothing and supplies

We accept new and gently used merchandise (clothing, books, household items, furniture, books) for our thrift store.

We also accept new items for hygiene kits, like toothbrushes and individually-sized toiletries.

Donations Accepted at the back of the store:

Currently donations are accepted on

Sat, and Sun:  10 am – 2 pm

We will soon be accepting donations on additional days!

Bonita Point 76 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.

AT&T – El Cajon

Recycle or donate your phone, tablet, batteries, or other electronic devices

You don’t have to have services with us to take advantage of these great environmental programs:

  • Recycle your wireless devices, batteries, and accessories at any of our company-owned stores. Just ask about our Reuse & Recycle program. It complies with federal and state laws that protect human health and the environment.
  • Donate your old phone, smartphone, or tablet. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a charity that uses funds from recycled cell phones to help members of the military.

1-800-HAUL-OUT

1-800-HAUL-OUT provides non-hazardous junk removal services.

This company sorts and separates items to divert as much as possible from the landfill. Over 65% of material collected is recycled.

Lawnmowers and motor-driven garden tools should be free of any gasoline and motor oil.

Call for more information.

1-800-GOT-JUNK

1-800-Got-Junk offers commercial junk removal services, residential junk removal services, and scrap metal removal and recycling.