Shelf-Stable/non-perishable foods
Communities: Escondido - Unincorporated
92025, 92026, 92027, 92029
San Ysidro Health — Mountain Health and Community Center
Contact ivette.Garcia@syhealth.org for any food donation inquiries
Heavens Windows – SD Food Bank Partner
Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations.
If you would like to drop off larger quantities of food, please do so at our Miramar or Vista distribution centers.
Amazing Grace – SD Food Bank Partner
Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations.
Wesley House Student
Fresh produce (whole fruit and vegetables)
City Heights Assembly
Prepared food, packaged food
St. Michael’s Catholic Church – Community Food Connection Partner
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Prepared (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Frozen foods
CRF Turning Point
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Mission San Luis Rey Parish
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Beverages
Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Operation Hope
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Casa De Amparo
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Oceanside Sanctuary: Sarah’s Hope Food Pantry
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Calvary Chapel Oceanside: In His Name Food Ministry
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Bulk Foods
Salvation Army Oceanside (SAO)
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Beverages
MiraCosta College – Feeding San Diego Partner
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Beverages
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Bulk Foods
O’side Kitchen Collaborative
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Beverages
Brother Benno’s Foundation
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Candy and soda
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Choices in Recovery – Feeding San Diego Partner
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Ministerio Tiempo Nuevo
Fresh produce, perishables, and
non-perishables.
Monday thru Friday every week
Club Libertad, Justicia y Ley – SD Food Bank Partner
Fresh produce, perishables and
non-perishables.
Primarily Spanish Speaking
National City Public Library – u-Tool-ize Tool Lending Program
u-Tool-ize is a tool lending program intended on providing community members with free access to tools and equipment, with the goal of fostering environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and personal empowerment. The tool library carries a diverse range of tools for home improvement, gardening, electrical, plumbing, automotive, bicycle, and crafting which can all be borrowed, just like books, by NCPL cardholders. This program launched in July 2024 and is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Before borrowing any tools or equipment, users must:
- Verify identity with a government issued photo ID AND National City Public Library card (full privilege and in good standing)
- Read and sign the u-Tool-ize user agreement (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
- Read and sign the liability waiver and indemnification form (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Create a tool library account on MyTurn
After completing those steps users can check out up to five (5) tools at a time for up to seven (7) days. All tools are first come, first served. Tools must be returned clean. View tool inventory
The U-Tool-ize tool library is located on the second floor of the library, down the hall from the Tech Lab and restrooms. Tools can be checked out during the tool library’s designated open hours. Tools can be returned to the tool library’s during its designated open hours and to the Computer Center during all other library hours.
Keller Interiors – CARE Drop-off Location
CARE carpet drop-off location
Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.
Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: $0 for homeowners (DIYer’s); $0 per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van); $0 per load (Stake Bed/Box Van); Larger loads please call ahead for pricing (Larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)
Holly Home Carpets – CARE Drop-off Location
CARE carpet drop-off location
Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.
Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee: For Homeowners/DIY: $15.00 per load; Pick-Up Truck/Van: $25.00 per load; Stake Bed/Box Van: $50.00 per load. Larger loads call ahead for pricing (larger than stake bed and box van with trailers)
Samoa Independent Full Gospel Church
Fresh produce, perishables, and
non-perishables.
Good Shepherd Ministry Center
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable
Perishable
Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not
served to customers)
Frozen items
Healthy Day Partners
Donate your produce to help improve local community health and strengthen the local food system – while reducing food waste! We are partnering with Fresh Food Connect to launch our Homegrown Hunger Relief program in the communities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Balboa Park!
Donation Station Locations and times:
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San Diego Botanic Garden – 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
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Encinitas Library – 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
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Olivenhain Germania Hotel – 7th & Cole Ranch Rd: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
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Healthy Day Partners Harvest Yard – 425 Raphael Ct. Encinitas: Everyday 9:30am-5:00pm
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Encinitas Community Garden – for community gardeners only: Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
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Village Rock Shop – Carlsbad Village – 2690 State St., Carlsbad Sundays 9:30am-4:00pm
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Jimbo’s – Carlsbad Forum – 1923 Calle Barcelona, Sundays 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Mim with any questions: 714-329-1349
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Spring Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Spring Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Spring Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Spring Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Ramona O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Lakeside O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Oil Filter Exchange Event | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10AM-1PM | Fallbrook O’Reilly Auto Parts
Check out the event flyer here!
SD County Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event
Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your participating O’Reilly Auto Parts to recycle your used oil and oil filter! Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one free.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
For more information visit WasteFreeSD.org or call 877-R-1-EARTH
Limit 5 gallons used oil per day, per person.
One free filter per person. Limit 2 filters per household.
Offer valid only during the specified date, time and place listed above.
Free filter must be of equal or lesser value, not to exceed $17 before taxes.
Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro
El aceite usado de un cambio de aceite puede contaminar un millón de galones de agua dulce. ¡Haz tu parte por tu comunidad y recicla tu filtro de aceite y aceite usado juntos! ¡Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo gratis el Sábado, 14 de Diciembre, 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en las tiendas participantes O’Reilly. Gracias a el Condado de San Diego por patrocinar este evento.
1935 Main St, Ramona
812 South Main Ave, Fallbrook
9732 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside
8375 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring Valley
10050 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
933 Sweetwater Rd Suite 100, Spring Valley
Para más información visita WasteFreeSD.org o llamas 877-R-1-EARTH
Límite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usado por día, por persona.
Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.
Oferta de filtro gratis válida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugares mencionados.
El filtro gratis debe ser de igual o de menor valor, sin exceder $17 antes de impuestos.
Caritas Care
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishables
Perishables
Prepared frozen items
Walmart – Kearny Mesa
In 2021, we began offering collection bins for plastic bags and films in our U.S. stores. Our program is designed to collect these materials and mix them into a bale with other recyclables. We contract with companies to pick up these bales for sorting and recycling. Although our contracts with these companies require these items to be recycled to the maximum extent practicable, in some circumstances, the companies we contract with determine that items placed in our bins cannot be recycled—for example, a plastic bag may be contaminated.
Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Las Americas Premium Outlets
Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
Bring in 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe &
receive 15% off your purchase.
Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Plaza Bonita
Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
Bring in 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe &
receive 15% off your purchase.
Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Mail In Program
Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.
We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.
We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.
How it Works
- Print your pre-paid shipping label
- Drop off your package at your local USPS
- Earn GUESS credit to redeem on new styles.
AIM Recycling – San Diego
Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”
There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.
Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
Ponce Recycling Center – Lincoln Park
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
Ponce Recycling Center – National City
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
San Diego Urban Timber
Ponce Recycling Center – Vista
Beverage Container CRV Recycling
Fetch Junk Removal
Operation Promise Community Services, Inc
To Serve individuals and families in our community with food and essentials with dignity and compassion
Community Roots Farm
Bring us your food scraps to add to our hot piles and worm tunnel
Our brown bin is located at the farm & open 24/7 for food scrap drop-offs
Acceptable items:
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egg shells
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coffee grounds
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coffee filters
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paper tea bags
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fruit/vegetable
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shredded paper
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grains (cooked or uncooked)
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breads/flours
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spices
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shredded paper
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torn paper plates/
Items not accepted:
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excessive meat or dairy
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excessive fish products
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any plastic/foil
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rubber bands/twist ties
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nylon tea bags
Mike’s Scrap Metal Recycling Center
Dream Electronic Recycling – National City
City of San Diego – Mattress Collection Site (next to HHW Collection Facility)
Bye Bye Mattress drop-off location.
SVFP St. Stephen’s (Feeding San Diego Partner)
Please contact FSD to establish partnership with this Food Recovery Organization
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Santa Sophia Conference – FSD/SDFB Partner
Please contact FSD or SDFB to establish partnership with this Food Recovery Organization
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
San Diego Food Bank: (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
San Ysidro Health – Mountain Health and Community Center
Please contact to partner with this Food Recovery Organization
(619) 478-2384 Ivette.Garcia@syhealth.org
Noah Homes, Inc. – Feeding San Diego partner
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact FSD.
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Mountain View Community Church Ramona – SDFB/FSD Partner
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact SDFB or FSD.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
LJC Mercy Ministries (at Grace Covenant Church) – SDFB, FSD partner
Business Food Recovery Organization Partner. Please contact SDFB or FSD.
San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Lakeside Christian Help Center (at Rise City Church) – SDFB and FSD partner
Businesses please contact San Diego Food Bank or Feeding San Diego 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
Jamul Community Church – Feeding San Diego partner
Please contact Feeding San Diego to partner with this Food Recovery Organization at (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Gleaning Field Foundation – Feeding San Diego Partner
The Gleaning Field Foundation is an all volunteer faith based organization that serves poor and low income families and individuals.
For food recovery partnership, please contact Feeding San Diego at (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Fallbrook Food Pantry – SDFB and FSD partner
Business donors – Please contact SDFB or FSD to establish partnership
San Diego Food Bank: (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Feeding San Diego: (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org
Individual donors
FOOD DONATIONS/DROP-OFF HOURS
Saturday 8am-11am
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE
AFTER OUR DROP-OFF HOURS
CRF Halcyon Center – San Diego Food Bank Partner
Food Recovery Organization. Please contact the San Diego Food Bank at (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Baby Ruth’s Safe Haven – SDFB Partner
Food Recovery Organization. Please contact the San Diego Food Bank at (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org
Terracycle – Febreze Air Care Free Recycling Program
All brands of air and home cartridges, air and home care plugs, air and home care trigger heads, and air and home care plastic and film packaging. Mr. Clean Deep Cleaning Mist bottles and trigger heads.
All brands of air and home care plugs
IMPORTANT: Do not send in aerosol containers through this program.
Please recycle locally where possible.
Terracycle – GoGo squeeZ Snack Pouch Free Recycling Program
GoGo squeeZ® Free Recycling Program
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (Public Drop-Off)
For the public: non-perishable food donations only
Their walk-in donation hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Located in Miramar at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS
For businesses: Accepting Perishable and non-perishable foods including produce and prepared meals
This organization partners with a wide range of non-profits and food recovery organizations and can help connect you to organizations in
Please contact Kayla Thomson, kthomson@sandiegofoodbank.org, 858-863-5133
Young Actors’ Theatre Rentals
Putting on your own production? We rent our costumes to schools, organizations and individuals looking for full show costume rentals or partial. Please contact us for details.
CYT San Diego Costume Rentals
CYT San Diego Costume Rentals focuses our availability to theaters, schools and performance companies. Individual rentals (such as Halloween, special events or parties) are welcome, but on a limited basis.
Costume Zone
We Have A Very Large Selection of Costumes Rental & Sales
For School Drama Department Merchandise – Weddings – Private Events – Theatre Shows
Costumes Of Any Era & Occasion – 20’s Flappers – 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & Much More!
Accessories – Theatrical Makeup – Ben Nu – Hats, Wigs, Mustaches & Beards – Plastic Weapons & Swords – Boas – Glasses – Masquerade Masks – Wrestling Masks-Costume Masks -Largest Selection Anywhere
Get Costumes For – Renaissance – Civil War & Colonial – Pirates – Mariachi Customs – Clowns
Costumes for Adults and Kids – Rent or Buy
Gypsy Treasure
While you can only see a small selection of their costume rental options online, rest assured that they have thousands of choices in their store.
Gypsy Treasure’s prices and terms are fair, with costume rentals ranging from $45 to $150 for a 24-hour period, with an additional day costing just $15 extra.
The House of Halloween
(Re-opening early September) This is one of the most expansive costume rental companies near San Diego
STAR Theatrical Costumes and Rentals
STAR Theatrical Costumes and Rentals is located in Escondido, CA, and carries high-end theatrical quality musical theatre production costumes, props, and set pieces for rent!
Thrifty Threads
Costuming on a budget? No worries! Thrifty Threads is the perfect costume rental company in San Diego for the more frugal shoppers and renters. Luckily, you don’t have to skimp on quality here. In fact, this is one of the area’s best-reviewed and highly touted costume rental companies. Doubling as a sprawling vintage thrift store, this company has a truly staggering variety of options for everything from masquerade parties to props and gear worthy of big-budget production studios.
Whips n Furs Costume Shop
Open All Year.
Goodwill Donation Priority Pick-Up – ReSupply
- Pickups within 24-48 hours.
- Items of ANY condition picked up
- Item retrieval from anywhere including within residence or a storage unit.
- Disassembly of items that need it (except doors, cabinets, or lighting).
- Pick-up fee reflects the operating costs and is much smaller than a usual moving company or junk hauler fee (fee is not tax deductible, but donated items are).
- For questions or support, please text (857) 342-4937 or email donorsupport@resupplyme.com
Road Runner Sports – Carlsbad
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.
For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.
Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.
Road Runner Sports – Solana Beach
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.
For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.
Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.
Road Runner Sports – Otay Ranch
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.
For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.
Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.
Road Runner Sports – San Diego
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.
For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.
Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.
Carlsbad Fire Station 6
Through Republic Services, there are now two medical sharps drop bins located at Fire Station 1 (1275 Carlsbad Village Drive) and Fire Station 6 (7201 Rancho Santa Fe). They are open 24/7 for residents to anonymously drop off their medical sharps. These are serviced and properly disposed of by Stericycle via incineration.
Carlsbad residents can dispose of medical needles free of charge at the Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center:
5960 El Camino Real
Monday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.
Carlsbad Fire Station 1
Through Republic Services, there are now two medical sharps drop bins located at Fire Station 1 (1275 Carlsbad Village Drive) and Fire Station 6 (7201 Rancho Santa Fe). They are open 24/7 for residents to anonymously drop off their medical sharps. These are serviced and properly disposed of by Stericycle via incineration.
Carlsbad residents can dispose of medical needles free of charge at the Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center:
5960 El Camino Real
Monday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.
San Diego Police Northern Division
Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.
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. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D. All containers must have a tight-fitting lid.
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.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (858) 538-8000
Planet Green | Free Mail-in Ink Cartridge Recycling Service
Our service is straightforward: your residents and businesses can mail in used inkjet cartridges from their home or office. The public can request a free USPS shipping label on our website, www.planetgreenrecycle.com, for mailing in four or more cartridges. Attached is information and a shareable flyer for your convenience.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Santee
A plastic bag collection container is at the front of the store.
Target – Santee
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.
Newell Brands Home Fragrance – Free Recycling Progam | Terracycle
How it works
We’ve made getting started with the Newell Brands Home Fragrance Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Newell Brands’ home fragrance products and packaging to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it.
All Newell Brands’ home fragrance products from Yankee Candle®, WoodWick®, and Chesapeake Bay Candle®, including: candles, wax melts and melt cups, diffusers and refills, plug-ins and refills, room sprays, fragrance beads, and auto air fresheners and refills.
NOTE: This program only accepts room sprays 1.5 ounces and under. Please do not send in paper or cardboard product packaging that can be recycled curbside.
Dream Electronic Recycling – San Diego
Alpine Library Friends Association
Donate Books.
Stop by the ALFA Bookstore during normal working hours;
we’re located inside the Alpine Library at:
1752 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901
Urban Corps of San Diego Recycling and Electronic Waste Collection Center | Escondido
One Earth Recycling – South Bay
One Earth in South Bay accepts a wide range of materials from categories including:
Directions:
From San Diego, take I-5 South, exit Palm Ave. Make a right onto Palm, the first right onto Saturn, and then right again into the Home Depot-anchored center. One Earth Recycling is located next to Wells Fargo, across from Walmart.
Located immediately west of Interstate 5, Southland Plaza is one of South Bay’s premier lifestyle shopping destinations, consisting of many “core” shopping options from National Retailers including The Home Depot, Radio Shack, Vons, CVS, and Walmart to name a few. Parlay your visit to One Earth/South Bay into a trip to everyone’s favorite burger spot, Boll Weevil!
Call2Recycle Battery Collection & Recycling Services
Battery Collection & Recycling Services
Charge up battery recycling with best-in-class recycling solutions that are convenient, compliant and safe. Call2Recycle offers turnkey and flexible options to recycle your rechargeable or single-use batteries by shipping in boxes from your home or office. For customers with larger volumes, we can also coordinate freight shipments of batteries for recycling. Contact us at 1-877-723-1297 to learn more about these services or to discuss your recycling needs in more detail.
4S Ranch 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.
Encinitas Library Friends
ALL donations of books in good condition can be brought to the Friends Bookstore. Each donor is limited to four bags/boxes of books per day. We also accept magazine donations at this time.
Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore
540 Cornish Dr. Between “D” & “E” Streets, two blocks east of HWY 101.
NEW BOOKSTORE HOURS
Sunday 1PM to 4PM
Monday 10AM to 4PM
Tuesday 11AM to 4PM
Wednesday 11AM to 4PM
Thursday 10AM to 4PM
Friday 10AM to 4PM
Saturday 10AM to 4PM
Friends of the San Marcos Library
Friends of the Fallbrook Library
We are delighted to receive your generous donations, without them there would be no bookstore!
However, we do need to set some general guidelines. Please take a moment and review the following before bringing materials to the store. We can accept donations between 10 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday.-
ALL materials should be clean and in good condition.
- Magazines should be less than 6 months old
- NO: torn covers/pages, mold/mildew, insect damage, “chewed” edges, stains, excessive highlighting/underlining or other damage
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Medical/health, textbooks (other than math or science), computer related materials, law/real estate/finance
- 5 years old or less
- Workbooks should not be completed
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Audio/Visual
- DVD & DVR – movies, music, instructional (items should be in original cover/packaging)
- CDs – will accept some music but no instructional or informational tapes (school courses)
We CANNOT accept:
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- ENCYCLOPEDIAS – Most of the information is out of date and correct information can be readily accessed online
- COLLECTIONS of National Geographic, Smithsonian, ZooNews etc
- Phonograph records (we can provide the name of a collector)
- Readers Digest condensed books
- Time-Life or other “sets” (usually 10-15 volumes)
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Please DO NOT leave materials when store is closed. We cannot guard against theft, weather or vandalism
SodaStream Free Recycling Program | Terracycle
SodaStream® Free Recycling Program
How it works
We’ve made getting started with the SodaStream® Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your SodaStream sparkling water machines to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it.
Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.
WhatABin Trash Bin Cleaning
Hasbro Free Recycling Programs | Terracycle
How it works
We’ve made getting started with the Hasbro Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Hasbro toys and games to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.
Please make sure your box is full and weighs at least 7 pounds before you ship. We recommend larger shipments to reduce the transportation carbon footprint of this program and allow more people to participate!
Get Started
Participating in this program is easy and FREE! See answers to frequently-asked questions here.
Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.
San Diego Blood Bank – Chula Vista (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. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations. If you would like to drop off larger quantities of food, please do so at our Miramar or Vista distribution centers.
Also, if you are in need of a donation receipt, we ask that you please drop off your food donations with the Food Bank directly either at the San Diego Food Bank in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter in Vista. Our public donation drop-off sites are unable to provide receipts.
Drop off at this location:
Tuesday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Costco | Eyeglasses Donation | Chula Vista
COSTCO OPTICAL
Donation program
Your old glasses can help someone in need see clearer. Costco and Assist International, a nonprofit organization, offer an eyeglasses donation program. Look for a donation box in the optical center at your local warehouse. Costco sends your used eyewear to Assist International, and the nonprofit works with a team of volunteers and partner organizations to sort and distribute the donations to those in need, both locally and internationally. Members can donate prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses and readers.
Costco | Eyeglasses Donation | Clairemont
COSTCO OPTICAL
Donation program
Your old glasses can help someone in need see clearer. Costco and Assist International, a nonprofit organization, offer an eyeglasses donation program. Look for a donation box in the optical center at your local warehouse. Costco sends your used eyewear to Assist International, and the nonprofit works with a team of volunteers and partner organizations to sort and distribute the donations to those in need, both locally and internationally. Members can donate prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses and readers.