Communities: El Cajon - Unincorporated

92019, 92020, 92021

For Days | Take Back Bag

The Take Back Bag is here to start a circular revolution and end fashion waste. Order a Take Back Bag, clean out your closet, and send your filled bag back to us using the prepaid shipping label. Your oldies will get a new life with the help of our recycling partners. You’ll instantly get reimbursed for the cost of the bag with Closet Cash credit towards your next For Days purchase ($20 Take Back Bag = instant $20 Closet Cash!).

Any clothes from any brand, excluding undergarments. Socks are okay! As long as they’re washed, we accept anything. Send in your ripped, tie-dyed, or destroyed clothes – we’ll take it from there.

 

Urban Street Angels, Inc.

Urban Street Angels mission is to end youth homelessness by providing supportive housing and job training opportunities to cultivate personal responsibility.

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 to help tackle youth homelessness in the San Diego, California area.
Urban Street Angels is supported through the generosity of our grassroots donors, private and public foundations and organizations, and valued partnerships with the County of San Diego – Behavioral Health Services and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless.
This organization receives food donations from businesses/residents to distribute to homeless youth
Clothing donations, razor blades, and body wash.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients and community.  Food can be picked up on-site on Thursdays from 2-4pm.  Other services are offered on-site.  Check St. Andrew’s website for details about dropping off non-perishables and other services available for those in need or for volunteer opportunities.

Bridge Of Hope SD, Inc

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Project 1:1

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Logan Temple AMEZ

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Good Neighbor Community Builders

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

 

Call before drop off to ensure receival service.

San Marcos Adventist Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Food Bank happens:

  • Tuesday; 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Saturday-Sunday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm,

Coastline Dream Center

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Foundation Matthew 633

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Phone Repair Depot

Best iPhone And Cell Phone Repair in Poway

Need your cracked cell phone screen fixed quickly and efficiently? Call today and see why we are the cell phone repair Poway neighbors use.

Our store is located on Poway Rd and the cross street is Springbrook Dr. We are located about a mile east of the 15 freeway on the south side of Poway road. The name of the shopping plaza is Sabre Springs Plaza. We are located in a standalone kiosk in the shopping center.

Shaback Altruistic Inc

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Grace Presbyterian Church

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Bread Of Life

Bread of Life Food Pantry takes donations and offers food and services to the public.  

Meals of Grace

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays : 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Come hungry and be filled with God’s Word and a warm meal. All who are in need or desire fellowship are welcome.

For more information call: 760-724-0077

Food Pantry

Hours Of Operation

Tuesdays and Friday: 8:00am

To make an appointment please call: 760-724-0077

Urban Corps of San Diego Recycling and Electronic Waste Collection Center | Point Loma

Urban Corps will pick up your
E-waste for FREE!

Got E-Waste? Urban Corps of San Diego County offers fast, convenient and absolutely free electronic-waste recycling services to residents and businesses in San Diego County.

Free Collection Locations or Free Pick-up – We will come pick up your electronic waste OR you can visit one of our collection locations. No cost either way!

Our list of acceptable E-waste items can be found here.

Use our form or gives us a call.

(619) 235-6884

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Include:

  • E-Waste Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Data Wiping with Certificate of Destruction
  • E-waste Collection Events
  • E-waste Fundraising for Schools & Clubs
  • Education, Marketing & Outreach
  • Recycling Internships

Urban Corps recycling services include business beverage container collection, waste tire and E-waste collection, and education and outreach. We play a significant role at major events throughout San Diego, offering stadium services, bin rentals, recycling, litter removal and zero waste management at local festivals, street fairs and sporting events.

Your waste tires can be reused!

https://urbancorpssd.org/tire-recycling/

Urban Corps of San Diego County (TPID: 1800024-01) offers multiple tire recycling services:

  • Permitted waste tire hauling
  • Public land clean ups
  • Tire amnesty events
  • Subsidized labor for installation of tire-derived products
  • Waste tire recycling internships
  • Educational presentations

*Residents may drop off up to 9 tires per household

Bethlehem Food Pantry

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Raising Hope San Diego

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Lived Experiences

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Education Support Center

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Business Food Rescue, please contact (619) 394-5798 or email alundy@educationsupportcenter.org

 

Individual donors, please Contact us at office@educationsupportcenter.org or call: 619 825 7493

Tricity Pantry

This organization receives food donations from businesses and distributes items to clients and the community.  Go to website for donation details. For food distribution sites go to their facebook page or text 760-659-0572 and they’ll text distribution information.

Nourish North County

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

O.B. People’s Co-op

Bulk with the Best!

People’s bulk section provides our owners with the highest quality, best sourced organic bulk available.

Shopping bulk saves money and helps to eliminate unnecessary packaging.

Equation Collaborative

Equation Collaborative is a San Diego-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to equalize opportunities for a healthy and dignified life. In pursuit of our mission, Equation Collaborative developed and manages +BOX, a food assistance program that delivers reliable access to healthy food for families with school age children.

​+BOX works alongside school partners to distribute boxes of fresh, healthy, nutrient rich food to food-insecure students and their families in North County San Diego.

McAlister Institute

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Tender Loving Mercy, Inc

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

UPAC

This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.

Life Christian Center

Rescues food from businesses to distribute to clients and community, feeding programs/organizations.

Amerigas – Propane tank recycling

Propane Tank Disposal Made Easy

When you are ready to get rid of an unwanted or expired propane tank, it’s important that you do it the right way to keep everyone safe. Propane tanks can’t be thrown away in your regular trash pickup, but we’re here to make disposal easy. Exchanging your old propane tank for a refilled one is the easiest way to dispose of it, but if you need to get rid of it for good- you can also just drop it off at most propane refill or exchange locations.

Blue Rhino – Propane tank recycling

Recycle Your Propane Tank

Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.

Hearing Aid Project | Reuse & Repair Program

Hearing aids of any type, age, or condition are accepted and those that can are refurbished and given to recipients of the Hearing Aid Project. Hearing aids that cannot be reconditioned are used for repairs- meaning every donation can and will make a difference in the life of someone who needs it.

Donation participants must complete donation form on the Hearing Aid Project’s website and ship to:

Hearing Charities of America
1912 E. Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132

Packaging & Tax Tips: 
To avoid costly shipping you may secure the hearing aids in empty pill bottles with cotton balls, or wrap them in thin bubble wrap secured in a small, sturdy box. Please include your name, address, and the brand of the hearing aids if known. This information will be kept in our records and to ensure you receive your thank you letter.

Merrell ReTread | Shoe Repair and Reuse Program

Send back your used Merrell’s.

It doesn’t matter the condition.

The footwear is cleaned and restored.

Shoes are resold via Merrell’s resell program.

Shipping cost is covered by program by supplying free return labels for participants.

Nerd Recycling

Schedule A Pickup

We offer free commercial and residential e-waste pickup service throughout San Diego County.
Most of the time, our service is free. Please read our Pickup Policy to ensure your items qualify.

Qualifying Items

Nerd Recycling will pick up all of your e-waste (up to 300lbs) free of charge when you recycle at least five (5) of the following qualifying items:

  • Computers (Towers, Laptops and Servers)
  • Flat Screen Displays (LED, LCD, or Plasma TVs and Monitors)
  • Telecom Switches

If this qualifier is not met, no problem! We’re happy to pick up your e-waste for $100, payable by cash, check or credit/debit card.

 

 

Exclusions

Due to physical limitations and legal guidelines, we are unable to accept the following:

  • CRT TVs and Monitors
  • Batteries
  • Bulbs
  • Any single item that requires two people to lift

We’re here to help! Please contact us if you have any questions or special requests.

Sherwin Williams – Carlsbad (PaintCare Program)

For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

For Households:

Please review the detailed list of PaintCare products and non-PaintCare products.

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

To be accepted for drop-off, PaintCare products must be in their original containers of no larger than 5 gallons in size, must have the original manufacturer’s printed label on the container, and must be covered with a secured lid. They cannot accept open or leaking cans.

For Businesses:

To use the PaintCare program for oil-based paint, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit our Very Small Quantity Generator page for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it will not be able to use the program for oil-based paint, but it can still use the program for latex products.

For more information, you can check out the Recycle with PaintCare Brochure.

 

 

 

Alpine Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Sherwin-Williams | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Sherwin-Williams Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Dunn-Edwards | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Dunn-Edwards Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Recycling | Republic | Mail In Program

Universal materials like light bulbs, batteries and ballasts can contain hazardous materials that shouldn’t be thrown in with your regular waste. When disposed of improperly, harmful materials like mercury and lead can contaminate the environment and cause serious health risks. Our Bulb & Battery Recycling products ensure that these materials are recycled in a responsible manner that keeps your community and our Blue Planet™ safe.
  • Kits include labeling, packaging, instructions, to/from shipping, and recycling fees.
  • Estimated delivery is 7-10 business days
A Certificate of Recycling will be emailed approximately 30 business days after the box is sent back for processing.
  • Cracked or leaking batteries are not accepted

Visit the website to order your kit.

Dunn-Edwards | Poway | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Dunn-Edwards Poway Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

The Mighty Bin

San Diego’s Zero Waste Grocery Store

 

HOW DO I SHOP AT THE MIGHTY BIN?

Tare

Bring all empty containers to the counter to be weighed.

We scan a tag for each tote/container that records the weight.

Fill

Fill up containers/totes with desired product.

You have the option to label the product name on your container.

Pay

Bring your goods to the counter for a final weigh & tag scan. Pay only for the weight of the product.

All checkout is cashless.

PakTech Drop Off

You can now drop off PakTechs Handles for recycling at The Mighty Bin!

We’ve partnered with San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative and you can learn more about PakTechs to Pavement Recycling Program.

Zara – Clothing Collection Program (Fashion Valley)

Located: First Floor (Men’s Section) – to the left of check-out counters

DONATION ITEMS

Do the items have to be from Zara?
No they do not. You can donate any kind of clothing or fabrics you wish to recycle.
Can I donate other products such as footwear or accessories?
Yes. You may include any kind of clothing, household linens, footwear, accessories, and even jewelry.
Can I donate clothes that are not in perfect condition?
Yes. The collected clothing is sorted prior to being reused or recycled. Items of clothing that are 100% cotton, wool, or polyester can be recycled into new fabric. The remaining garments will be converted into construction or automotive materials. Items that cannot be reused or recycled because of health or safety reasons or due to the quality of their materials are subjected to a rigorous waste management process.

Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Recycling – Mail In Program

Participate in a free mail in program that collects denim, made from cotton, that can be recycled to create something new!

RECYCLE BY MAIL

Mail your denim for free thanks to Zappos for Good.*

BOX IT UP

Make sure it’s at least 90% cotton and doesn’t have any hangers, tags, stickers, or plastic attached.

PRINT A LABEL

Create or log in to your Zappos or Amazon account and print a shipping label to include with your denim.

DROP IT OFF

Take your box to your local UPS store (Continental U.S. shipping only), and they’ll take care of the rest.

*You may ship up to 50 lbs. of denim in a single shipment through Zappos for Good (even though the label only says 2 lbs).

Sonora Refillery

Why Refill?

Most plastics are petroleum (aka crude oil) based. Yup. Everyday we produce single-use petroleum waste at an alarming rate, and very little of it gets recycled. Plastics that are not recycled can break up into tiny pieces called micro plastics. Micro plastics and micro-beads are tiny particles of plastic that can pass through water filtration systems. Plastics also release harmful chemicals that can cause health problems in humans and animals. These chemicals can also seep into the ground, groundwater, and eventually into local waterways.

How to Refill

1

Bring a Container or Buy a Container

Any cleaned out container can be filled or refilled

2

Weigh Your Container

Tare or pre-weigh the container you wish to fill

3

Fill with Your Favorite Products

Get as much or as little as you desire

4

Customize if Available

Some of the refillable products are bases and include customization with food-grade essential oils, organic dried flowers, or precious stones and minerals from the earth

5

Weigh Your Container

Weigh your container again and subtract the original weight

6

Enjoy Your Products, Refill

Know that we are doing our best to provide the highest quality products. This includes products that are plant based, free of parabens and sulfates, marine safe, organic and fair trade when available.

Refill

Earthwell Refill

Bring in your empty bottles, purchase one at the store, or take a free donated container

Refill with our quality natural products: hair care, lotion, shower gel, hand soap, household cleaners, dental care, and more!

Get as much or as little as you’d like: we charge by weight!

Dixieline – El Cajon (Propane Tank Drop-Off)

Recycle Your Propane Tank

Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.

ACE Hardware – Tierrasanta (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)

Drop off or pick up service.

Limited storage 

Please call ahead for better service. 

For current recycling fees and accepted items, see Recycling List found on their website.

Drop Off Items Accepted:

  • Mice
  • Lab Equipment
  • VCR
  • Gaming Systems
  • Radio
  • Networking Equipment
  • Cables
  • Household Electronics
  • Servers
  • Mainframe Equipment
  • Stereos
  • Testing Equipment
  • Laptops
  • UPS Power Supplies
  • Monitors
  • UPS Batteries
  • Scanners
  • Office Phones
  • Keyboards
  • Tablets
  • Cellphones
  • Camcorders
  • Televisions
  • Circuit Boards
  • Telephones
  • Speakers
  • Computers
  • Power Strips

$40 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, $75 for business!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!

 

Recycle Your Propane Tank

Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.

Starbucks – El Cajon (Food Bank Drop-Off)

Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site

Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. 

Drop off at this location:

Daily
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Here’s a list to most needed food items: https://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Most-Needed-Food-Items-PDF.pdf

 

Daniels Tire Service – Commercial Services – Chula Vista

Commercial Vehicle Services

At Daniels Tire Service, our mission is to keep your trucks and equipment on the road, making money for your company. That means a comprehensive menu of commercial truck services, highly-qualified and experienced technicians and customized truck maintenance programs designed around your needs and your schedule.

Included in Commercial Truck Services:

  • Alignments
  • Mechanical repair
  • 24 hour emergency road service
  • Commercial truck tire service
  • Much, much more

Come to Daniels Tire Service for Commercial Services

When it comes to keeping your fleet on the road and working, Daniels Tire Service wants to be the one-stop solution for your commercial truck services needs. Give us a call today and let our service advisors set up a maintenance schedule that’s right for you.

Daniels Tire Service – Commercial Services – Escondido

Commercial Vehicle Services

At Daniels Tire Service, our mission is to keep your trucks and equipment on the road, making money for your company. That means a comprehensive menu of commercial truck services, highly-qualified and experienced technicians and customized truck maintenance programs designed around your needs and your schedule.

Included in Commercial Truck Services:

  • Alignments
  • Mechanical repair
  • 24 hour emergency road service
  • Commercial truck tire service
  • Much, much more

Come to Daniels Tire Service for Commercial Services

When it comes to keeping your fleet on the road and working, Daniels Tire Service wants to be the one-stop solution for your commercial truck services needs. Give us a call today and let our service advisors set up a maintenance schedule that’s right for you.

Kitchens For Good

Hundred of Items Accepted:

We welcome a huge range of kitchen and dining items. Click below for inspiration. All donations are tax-deductible.

DONATION CHECKLIST

Convenient Donation Drop Off:

Kitchens for Good | SHOP

980 Hornblend Street, San Diego 92109

Donation Drop-off Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm

Please call (858) 999-0125 with any questions or if you need to make alternate arrangements. 

Schedule A Pick-Up:

Pick-up can be arranged for large donations – just email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org with a description of your donation and a good contact phone number.

We will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation at the time of drop-off or pick up. 

Organize Your Own Kitchenware Drive

Individuals: Make it easy for family, friends, neighbors, and community organizations to get involved!

Companies: Help your employees make a difference, team build, and more!
Email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org for assistance coordinating your event from start to finish.

Dunn-Edwards – Del Mar (PaintCare Program)

Dunn-Edwards

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in
containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not
accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products),
containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Too Good To Go – Restaurant/Eatery Surplus Food App

OWN A STORE OR RESTAURANT? JOIN OUR 137,473 PARTNERS!

 

SELL YOUR SURPLUS FOOD, EASILY

Sign up your business here https://toogoodtogo.com/en-us/business

 

Target – Spring Valley

Recycling

Since 2010, we have offered front-of-store recycling kiosks that give guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend our company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

We endeavor to make recycling simpler and more convenient for our guests with select take-back programs. We have offered front-of-store recycling of plastic bags and some electronics since 2010 and have held car seat trade-in events since 2016.

Albertsons – Lake Murray

They offer plastic film and bag take back and recycling services for their customers at many of their stores, where collection bins are conveniently placed within stores entrances.

San Diego Co-Harvest

Micro-Farm Installation and Upkeep

HOW IT WORKS:

Co-Harvest is an agricultural nonprofit that establishes and maintains micro-farms at low costs throughout San Diego. We transform your unused space into an efficient micro-farm, which feeds your family and your community. Freshly harvested crops are distributed back to members, food banks, and community fridges. Sliding scale memberships and farm installations are available for low-income families, philanthropists and pre-existing farms & community spaces.

Get started by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll determine the best plan for you based on the amount of space you have (minimum 10×10 ft), sunlight, irrigation, and your income eligibility. Then you’ll pick your veggies, pick your membership plan, and we’ll start co-harvesting!

OTHER SERVICES:

Fresh Food Delivery: Their delivery program is solely for food-insecure members, and we are looking for food insecure households that would be willing to grow food on their land. All Food Insecure Members will receive at least a small bi-weekly bag of produce at NO CHARGE.

Food Donations: The Community Supporter Membership is made for people who love the idea of donating food for those in need without lifting a finger.

Food Scrap Pickup & Compost: This service provides free food-scrap pickup, as well as compost education for Co-Harvest members. Their Food Members are required to take part in our free food scrap collection or at-home composting program.

 

Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store – Hillcrest

Donations accepted Tuesday-Sunday 10AM until donation capacity is reached.

We accept most donations of items in gently used and working condition. All donations are sold as is, so they must be clean and in good condition. When we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need. Please read both the list of items we accept and the list of items we are not able to accept on the website.

 

Walgreens – Oceanside (Cannon Rd)

Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.

Medications

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

Accepted items: Not accepted items:
Prescription medications, ointments & patches Needles & thermometers
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids Hydrogen peroxide
Pet medications *Vitamins Illegal drugs
Aerosol Cans
Inhalers

 

Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location

All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.

Walgreens – Balboa Ave

Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.

Medications

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

Accepted items: Not accepted items:
Prescription medications, ointments & patches Needles & thermometers
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids Hydrogen peroxide
Pet medications *Vitamins Illegal drugs
Aerosol Cans
Inhalers

 

Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location

All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.