Communities: Escondido - Unincorporated

92025, 92026, 92027, 92029

Las Colinas Detention Facility

Medications 

Accepts medications and prescription drugs in their 24 hour lobby.  619-402-1312.
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. No needles or sharps please.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Although this is a 24 hour drop off site, most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm.

LampTracker – Waste Management

Waste Management’s LampTracker offers environmentally friendly, safe, and simple recycling solutions for fluorescent lamps, dry cell batteries, lighting ballasts, mercury devices, computers, electronics, bottles, cans, and paper.

The prepaid program includes recycling containers, shipping both ways via UPS or FedEx ground, recycling of the wastes, and complete online documentation of every container ordered and recycled. You can even choose to auto-reorder so you’re never stuck with waste in your facility. Containers are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit different facilities and needs.

Bulk pick-up service available for businesses.

 

La Mesa TV Supply Company

La Mesa TV Supply Company supplies the parts to repair all makes and models of audio, video, and electronics equipment.

House Call Appliance Repair

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated!

We take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of our customers. We go the extra mile to exceed your expectations and ensure your appliance runs perfectly, and that YOU are a happy customer!

 Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

House Call Appliance Repair – Fallbrook

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated, and repair appliances at your home!

They take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of their customers.

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Goodwill Retail Store – Imperial Beach

Donation Center Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.

 

Kurt’s Camera Repair

Kurt’s provides expert repair service on most digital, video and film cameras. We can also repair some of the older 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm motion picture film projectors and slide projectors.

Call to verify accepted items.

Hotsy Pressure Washing and Equipment

Hotsy Pressure Washing Equipment of San Diego offers off site and in-house pressure washer maintenances and repairs by certified technicians. Our technicians are trained in servicing, repairing, and maintaining Hotsy, Honda, Hydro Tek, BE, Landa, and Karcher pressure washers. In addition to pressure washers we can service jetters, generators, and parts washers. To maximize your productivity and minimize your operating costs, it is important to keep your pressure washer serviced.

Goodwill Retail and Donation – Escondido

We gladly accept donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. We will take smaller pieces of furniture, including sofas. No bookshelves taller than 6- feet or sectional couches are accepted.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

  • Video Game Consoles
  • Handheld Video Game Systems
  • Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
  • Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
  • Cell Phones
  • Televisions and Computer Monitors
  • Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners

*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.

Goodwill Retail Store – Escondido

We gladly accept donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. We will take smaller pieces of furniture, including sofas. No bookshelves taller than 6- feet or sectional couches are accepted.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

  • Video Game Consoles
  • Handheld Video Game Systems
  • Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
  • Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
  • Cell Phones
  • Televisions and Computer Monitors
  • Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners

*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.

Home Depot – Lemon Grove

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

 

Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi

When wood furnishings, finishes or fixtures have been damaged, you need a trusted restoration expert to do the job right. Furniture Medic is an industry leader with proven processes and highly trained craftsmen who routinely demonstrate their dedication to delivering excellent customer service and superior restoration results. When you choose Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi,you’re getting an expert backed by all the knowledge and experience that Furniture Medic has to offer.

Furniture Medic® services in San Diego

  • Furniture repair
  • Furniture refinishing
  • Cabinet repair
  • Cabinet refacing
  • Cabinet restoration and structural repair
  • Fire and water damage restoration and repair
  • Color changes
  • Touch-up nicks, scratches and gouges
  • Hardware replacement
  • Assembly
  • Millwork, paneling, door and banister repair
  • Structural furniture repair and stabilization
  • Watermark removal
  • And much more!

Home Depot – Grantville

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Furniture Build and Renew

San Diego-based furniture and upholstery expert for over 38 years, offers his expertise into San Diego custom furniture for furniture lovers. His experience comes from the old world, starting in Italy, where he began his career. From helping hotels, resorts, restaurants, and corporate offices with San Diego furniture reupholstery and refinishing projects, to restoring antiques and family heirlooms, Tony and his team have seen it all and will share their experience with you. Formerly Carleo Designs, International, Tony started his business in San Diego in 1983 and acquired Point Loma Cabinet and Upholstery in 2011.

Home Depot – San Marcos

Recycling Compact Fluorescent Bulbs at The Home Depot

There are several retailers who accept intact and undamaged CFL bulbs for recycling, including The Home Depot. There are also a few online services that allow you to mail in bulbs to be recycled.

To recycle CFLs at The Home Depot:

  • Locate the recycling bin at the entrance of any Home Depot.
  • Place your bulbs in the plastic bags provided and drop them in the bin.
  • There is no charge for recycling.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. The Home Depot recycles the following batteries:
    • Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours
    • Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries
  2. Non-leaking batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store.
  3. Place your batteries in the plastic bags provided and drop them in the bin.
  4. There is no charge for recycling.

Recycle Plastic Plant Pots at The Home Depot

Here’s what you need to know:

    • Look for the black recycle sign with the green plant in your local Home Depot garden center.
    • Place your pots on the rack. We’ll do the rest.
    • The Home Depot will accept any plastic garden container in our garden centers.

Home Depot – Escondido West

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot (Tool Repair & Rental)

Tool Repair

deposit

Deposit Required

A non-refundable fee of $18.95* will be collected upfront and applied to total repair cost

Repair

Repair Approval

Repair Approval only repairs costing more than $100 require pre-approval before completion

Completion time

Completion Time

Repairs typically take 2 – 3 weeks to complete. Repairs completed offsite typically take 4 to 6 weeks.

Warranty Service

Warranty Service

For tools under manufacturer warranties, we verify the warranty, complete the repair, and file a claim at no cost to you**

We repair a wide range of gas-powered tools and equipment including mowers, trimmers / “weed eaters”, blowers, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, chain saws, snow blowers, and generators.

We can also fix nailers and any electric-powered tools made by RIDGID, Ryobi, Husky, Milwaukee, Homelite, and EGO.

We do not repair radios, wet/dry vacs, plumbing tools, flashlights, garage door openers, electric/hot water pressure washers, laser levels, Bluetooth-enabled tools, car battery chargers, or fans.

Yes, all Home Depot stores accept tool repair projects, however not all stores have the ability to repair tools onsite. If you take your tool directly to a store that has a Tool Rental Center repairs typically take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. If the store does not have a Tool Repair Center your tool will be shipped to an offsite location where repairs typically take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.

 

Home Depot – Otay Mesa

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Chula Vista

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs, and recycles Christmas string lights soon after the holidays at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

 

 

Did you know?

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling
eco_imageThis store recycles all shrink wrap, contributing to the 780 million pounds that The Home Depot sold to Trex last year. This is used to manufacture composite decking, bringing us one step closer to a circular economy.
eco_imageLED lights in your local store helped save on energy consumption by 98 million kilowatt hours last year. Many stores also participate in renewable energy initiatives like solar and wind.
eco_imageThe Home Depot’s core values are based on doing the right thing for our customers and associates, and this commitment extends beyond our stores to our communities and the environment. We are your partners in environmental sustainability.

Home Depot – Imperial Beach

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Sherwin Williams – Lemon Grove (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Home Depot – Clairemont

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Oceanside West

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Sports Arena

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Logan Heights

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Sherwin Williams – Escondido (PaintCare Program)

PaintCare sites accept house paint as well as primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Accepted products, also referred to as “PaintCare products” and “architectural coatings,” are the same ones that carry the PaintCare fee when purchased.

PaintCare sites do not accept aerosols (spray cans), solvents, and products designed and labeled to be used for industrial or non-architectural use.

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. We cannot accept open or leaking cans.

Accepted

The following are PaintCare products included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is applied. These products are accepted at no additional cost when dropped off at PaintCare’s participating drop-off sites.

  • Interior and exterior architectural paints: latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel (including textured coatings)
  • Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
  • Primers, sealers, undercoaters
  • Stains
  • Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
  • Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)
  • Metal coatings, rust preventatives
  • Field and lawn paints

Not Accepted

The following are non-PaintCare products and are not included in the program. When purchased, the PaintCare fee is not applied. They are not accepted at PaintCare’s participating drop-off sites.

  • Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
  • Aerosol paints (spray cans)
  • Auto and marine paints
  • Art and craft paints
  • Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives
  • Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
  • Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)
  • Roof patch and repair
  • Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products
  • 2-component coatings
  • Deck cleaners
  • Traffic and road marking paints
  • Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes
  • Containers that are leaking or empty, and containers without the original printed manufacturer’s label are not accepted at retail drop-off sites

Home Depot – El Cajon

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

-This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot – Santee

Home Depot accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.  There is also a bin for recycling plastic grocery bags.  Call 619-296-8272 for details.

Home Depot – Vista

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL and LED bulbs plus Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.  Put bulbs in bags before disposing into bins.

Shattered bulbs or florescent tubes cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling as well as household batteries.  Tape the ends of each battery before putting into the bin at the service desk.

Home Depot – Escondido East

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Home Depot – Eastlake

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

 

Home Depot – Carmel Mountain

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Home Depot – Poway

This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Look for recycling bins at the left entrance of the store

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

 

Home Depot – Mira Mesa

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Goodwill Retail Store – Alpine

Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Daily

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

  • Video Game Consoles
  • Handheld Video Game Systems
  • Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
  • Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
  • Cell Phones
  • Televisions and Computer Monitors
  • Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners

*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Thank you for your donations and dedication to Goodwill. With your support we are able to provide employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in landfill fees because some of the donated items cannot be sold in our stores, outlets or be recycled. The amount we are spending on landfill and HAZMAT disposal fees could be better used to serve more people in our community. We have created a list of items that we cannot accept at our donation centers. Please let us know if your donation is rare or a collectible and we will make sure it is given to the correct handler. Thank you for being active participants in helping us fulfill our mission.

Due to Federal and State Laws, Safety Concerns, and Recycling Guidelines, we cannot accept these items:

Items We Do Not Accept

Ways to Dispose of These Items

  • Mattresses

byebyemattress.com

  • Weapons and Ammunition
San Diego Police Department: (619) 531-2000
  • Explosives and Fireworks
San Diego Arson Team: (619) 236-6815
  • Charcoal, Wood, Lighters and Lighter Fluid
  • Light Bulbs and Batteries
  • Fuels: Oils (And Used Filters), Gasoline and Propane (And Propane Tanks)
  • Automotive Fluids (Radiator Fluid)
  • Pesticides and Fertilizers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Solvents
  • Mercury Items (Thermometers)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Wet and Soiled Clothing
  • Aerosol and Pressurized Canisters
  • Used Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Medical Sharps (Used Syringes)

City of San Diego Environmental Service Department
sandiego.gov/environmental-services
(858) 694-7000

  • Paints, Stains, Varnish and Paint Remover or Thinner

paintcare.org

  • Large Household Appliances

Goodwill Otay Mesa Outlet

  • Pharmaceuticals: Over the Counter and Prescriptions
  • Electronic Devices with Broken or Cracked Screens

Earth911.com or (877) 726-8387

  • Ripped, Stained and Unsellable Furniture
Miramar Recycling Center: (858) 268-8971
  • Construction Materials

sandiegohabitat.org

  • Strollers, Cribs, and Car Seats

sdrescue.org/ways-to-give/donate-goods

Home Depot – Temecula

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

Goods Jewelry and Watch

Repair watches and jewelry here! Give those loved items a second life and help reduce your waste.

Sherwin-Williams | Oceanside | PaintCare Program

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Golf Galaxy

The San Diego, CA Golfsmith store is now Golf Galaxy!

 

Golf Galaxy offers an unbeatable selection of the latest golf equipment, custom club fittings and repair, and expert advice from associates who are truly passionate about this great game. Shop the gear you need from the best brands, including Callaway®, TaylorMade®, Titleist®, PING®, Cobra®, Cleveland®, Odyssey® and many more. The experts at Golf Galaxy will custom fit new clubs to your unique swing-all fittings are FREE when you sign up for a ScoreCard account. You can also trade in your current golf clubs for Golf Galaxy gift cards, or shop a great selection of pre-owned golf clubs from top brands-every pre-owned club sold at Golf Galaxy is cleaned, inspected for quality and graded on condition.

 

Let the San Diego Golf Galaxy help you become the most confident and skilled athlete on the course. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Franco’s Upholstery

Franco’s Upholstery has been constructing, renewing and restoring furniture since 1978.

Our experience means that we can build or restore your favorite family heirloom, or create a new piece of custom furniture to meet your specific needs.

Our skilled upholsterers and craftsmen are experienced |n custom made furniture, custom auto and marine upholstery, outdoor furniture and cushions, decorative pillows, convertible tops, caning, wood finishing, and comprehensive restoration techniques.

We have an extensive inventory of fabrics to choose from, including Sumbrella, Duck, pre-washed denim, Microfiber, Microsuede, leather and marine vinyl.

CRC Resale Store – Carlsbad

CRC gratefully accepts:

  • Food and personal care items for our Food Distribution Center
  • New or gently-used items for our Resale Stores
  • Household and personal care items for families in our domestic violence shelter
  • Office supplies to help keep our operations costs low

Please review our current Donation Wish Lists for the items we need for our programs

You can drop off your donations at any of our store locations, open 7 days a week.

You can also donate your vehicles, running or not!

Gledhill’s Vintage Furniture

Ron Gledhill was a finish carpenter who decided to change his occupation after several injuries. With his love of wood, he started refinishing and restoring furniture and has been doing so for over 20 years. He has worked on thousands of pieces—refinishing, repairing, and modifying the pieces as needed. Frequently he is asked to do jobs others cannot, will not, or refuse to do.

Community Christian Service Agency – Clairemont

This location will accept clothing, non-perishable food donations, personal hygiene products, and more.

For a full list of acceptable items, visit the website link above or call for more information.

Donations may be delivered during client service hours Monday to Friday. Contact the center to be sure someone who can do heavy lifting will be available to help with unloading donations.

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

George’s Lawn Equipment Co

Lawnmower and chipper repair services. Only repairs some types of chippers, please call for more information.

Fitness Equipment Specialist

Repairs, Service & Tune Ups Give them a call about the problems you’re having with your equipment. They’ll give you a free initial assessment and quote over the phone. 

Then, they’re on their way to service your machines and make any necessary repairs, so that it is operating safely and to your satisfaction. All services are done in home – quick, simple and seamless with a mobile service vehicle.

Relocation and Moves Are you planning on moving? Their technicians are available to come to you and disassemble your equipment and safely move it to another part of your home, office or to a new location. The moving service also furnishes the transportation of the equipment to any location, as well as putting it all back together in proper operating condition.

Trust the professionals to do it right! Installation and Set-up They offer in-home installation and setup of all types of exercise equipment from manufactures and distributors of exercise fitness equipment. They also offer a complete White Glove Package Delivery option with inside placement of products, unpacking and removal of debris, old machines and a complete run through on how to use the equipment. No install is too small or big. 

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – Kearny Mesa

When it comes to repairs, we at George’s Camera try to make life easy for you. Stop by either of our convenient locations and drop off your warranty or non-warranty repair. Or if you don’t live nearby or don’t have time to drop off the equipment, you can ship it to us

Commercial Bath Refinishing

San Diego’s Premier Bath Refinishing Company

Bathtub, shower enclosure, countertop, tile, vanity and sink refinishing services.

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – North Park

When it comes to repairs, we at George’s Camera try to make life easy for you. Stop by either of our convenient locations and drop off your warranty or non-warranty repair. Or if you don’t live nearby or don’t have time to drop off the equipment, you can ship it to us

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Vista

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.

George Bailey Detention Facility

*Many of the disposal locations hours have been impacted by COVID-19, please call and confirm hours prior to going to a location for medication disposal.*

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.

Firehawk Fire & Safety

 

Fire extinguisher recycling – call for details. There is a fee of $25 per fire extinguisher.  Will recycle for free if purchasing a new one.

Genie Car Wash & Oil – San Diego

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. 5 gal limit for uncontaminated motor oil/ transmission fluid. Please call to confirm limits.

Genie Car Wash & Oil – Point Loma

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. 5 gal. limit for uncontaminated motor oil/ transmission fluid. Please call to confirm limits.

Geeks.com Store

Services:

Malware removal

System optimization

Full system restore

Hardware troubleshoot

Screen replacement

Hardware installation

Data backup/transfer

Motherboard installation

Geek Available

Services

  • MAC’s and PC’s – Laptops and Desktops
  • Laptops not charging (DC Jack fix/replacement)
  • Computer too slow: improve performance with a tune-up
  • Broken Screens Repairs on Macs and PCs
  • Upgrade your Mac
  • Upgrade or Downgrade to Windows 7, 8 or 10
  • We still service Windows XP
  • Liquid spilled on your laptop
  • Broken screen/LCD replacements
  • Computer upgrades
  • Virus/trojan removal
  • Backups and Data Recovery
  • Data transfer for your new computer (either laptop or desktop)
  • Small business IT support

Fibre Resource Unlimited

Fibre Resource Unlimited accepts all grades of paper including large quantities of books and textbooks at their location as a drop-off. Pick-up services available through dumpster rentals only.

Call to verify hours and items accepted.

Only serves businesses.

Father Joe’s Villages Vehicle Donation

They accept and offer free, easy pick-up for any type of vehicle, including trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and cars.

100% of the revenue received from the sale of your vehicle go towards their efforts to end homelessness in San Diego.

Schedule a free donation pick-up by filling out the form or calling (619)-HOMELESS (466-3537).

Econo Appliance Service

We fix all major appliances, including:

 Refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, wine coolers
 Stoves, ovens/ranges, cooktops
 Washers and dryers
 Dishwashers
 Microwaves
 Garbage disposals

CMS Recycling

Buyers of all metal & CA CRV

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Steel

Copper

Titanium

Brass

Hi-Temp Alloys

Cans

Glass

Plastic

Cardboard

Call to confirm accepted items & prices. 

Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs

The smallest repairs are generally quite easy to take care of and will likely prevent worse damage from occurring. The team at Fast-Fix is here for you when you need quick and efficient jewelry repair services. 

We offer a wide variety of jewelry repair services, including:

  • Ring sizing
  • Polishing and cleaning
  • Clasp replacement
  • Silver jewelry repair
  • Pearl restringing
  • Bracelet repair
  • Necklace repair
  • Stone replacement
  • Ring reprong/ retipping
  • Custom Jewelry Deisgn

EDCO Fallbrook Refuse & Recycling

Items Accepted Wed-Sat 8AM-4PM (note: cardboard only is accepted during regular business hours Mon-Sat 7AM-4:30PM):

Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers

CRV redemption center

Certified used motor oil drop-off (up to 5-gal)

E-waste drop off location

Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (for a fee)

Household battery drop-off location (must be EDCO customer)

Home-generated sharps drop-off location (must be EDCO customer)

Propane tanks are accepted as long as they are completely empty. If possible, please remove valve or have it open

Appliances (for a fee)

Items Not Accepted:

Hazardous waste

Tires

Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to find a location to drop off your hazardous waste items.

Hours:

Public waste disposal: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4:30PM

Buyback center hours for CRV redemption: Wednesday – Saturday 8AM-4PM

Clean PC and Mac

Services include Computers, Apple iMac, Macbooks, Laptops, Game consoles, Cell phones, Tablets, NeatDesk, & Security Cameras.

Call for more information.

Fallbrook 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.

Please drop-off batteries in kiosk inside the printer room.

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.

Ecology Recycling – Oceanside

Ecology’s scrap metal recycling center buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as:

  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Iron
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Tin

 

Will deliver and pick up roll-off bins of various types & sizes to recycle your scrap metal.

This location will accept scrap metal and fire extinguishers with the valve removed.

 

Classic Audio Repair

Repair of turntables, speakers, home theater, audio tape recorders, receivers, amplifiers, and consoles.

Call to set up an appointment and bring in your equipment for repairs!

 

Repair Items:

~Turntables (old & new) ~Vintage Receivers ~Vintage Tube Amps, Preamps and Receivers! ~Home Speakers — Refoam, Recone & Crossover ~Cassette Decks ~Reel to Reels ~8 Track Recorders and Players ~Antique Radios (post WW2)

ecoATM – El Cajon

Westfield Parkway Plaza location, located near food court and Verizon store kiosk.

Automated eCycling Station for pricing and buy-back of used consumer electronics and mobile phones for trade-in/trade-up and recycling. See website for more information and other locations.

Maybe it’s not a phone – maybe you want to sell your tablet or other device. The good news is that our El cajon, CA self-service kiosks accept all kinds of personal electronics, including:

  • iPhones
  • Broken iPhones
  • Broken Samsungs
  • Other Apple products
  • Android tablet devices
  • Amazon readers like Kindle Fire
  • Motorola cell phones and smartphones
  • HTC cell phones and smartphones
  • Blackberry personal data devices
  • Samsung Devices including the Galaxy S series, Note and more

So don’t delay — sell your phone (or other device) for cash at one of our kiosks. Find the location nearest you today! If you need any help, contact the team online.

Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. They can’t offer cash for these items, but won’t it feel nice knowing you recycled those too?

Fairway Golf – Kearny Mesa

At Fairway Golf, our technicians offer a full range of club repairs and services. High quality, attention to detail and quick turn around time has been a stable at Fairway Golf and with the new services in the works is sure to continue to improve your game. Feel free to call us for details.

  • Regripping
  • Reshafting
  • Shaft Cut
  • Shaft Extension
  • Loft/Lie Adjustment
  • Hot Melt for Woods/Hybrids
  • Swing Weighting for Irons

Call your nearest store for any questions.

ecoATM – Escondido

Westfield North County Fair location, located in center of mall near 2nd floor escalators.

Automated eCycling Station for pricing and buy-back of used consumer electronics and mobile phones for trade-in/trade-up and recycling. See website for more information and other locations.

Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. They can’t offer cash for these items, but won’t it feel nice knowing you recycled those too?

ecoATM | Poway

Eco-ATM located inside Wal-Mart in Poway.

Automated eCycling Station for pricing and buy-back of used consumer electronics and mobile phones for trade-in/trade-up and recycling. See website for more information and other locations.

Accessory Bins are located on the side of the kiosk. They can’t offer cash for these items, but won’t it feel nice knowing you recycled those too?

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Escondido

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil (up to 5 qt) and empty oil filters at no charge, tire recycling.

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.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Escondido

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil (up to 5 qts) and empty oil filters (1) at no charge, tire recycling.

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.

Express Tire – Escondido

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil (up to 6 qts) and empty oil filters at no charge, tire recycling for fee.

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.

Express Demo & Hauling

Trust Express Hauling for your junk removal job, we have been servicing San Diego home owners and renters for over 20 years.

Common items we haul away include furniture, construction debris, appliances, old lumber, fencing, boxes, and anything else you can find in a residential, commercial, or rental property.

Other junk removal articles we pick up:

  • Garbage & waste disposal service
  • Boat, Spa, Shed, and R.V. Hauling
  • Construction debris clean up
  • Office supply and equipment removal
  • Appliances and household junk removal
  • Garage and yard cleanup
  • Boxes and leftover moving junk
  • Wood and metal scraps

Business Junk Removal

We are experts at removing unwanted office furniture, retail hardware, counters and furniture and any other types of trash or junk you need hauled away from your business. Our crews dress professionally, with our Express Hauling shirts and hats, and give you a complete estimate of the work to be done before we begin.

Construction Debris Removal

Local San Diego contractors who need construction debris haul away from construction sites, often rely on Express Hauling. We’re equipped for any size job, and just about any type of material. Whether you’re removing landscaping, roofing, gutters or any other materials from your project, you know that you can count on Express to get the job done!

Oil Changers – Lemon Grove

Drop off used motor oil for recycling here. please make sure it is in a spillproof container and do not travel with more than 15 gallons of any hazardous waste liqiuids at one time.

Evergreen Nursery – Carmel Valley

Green waste recycling prices are determined by measurement and are doubled for Palm Trees, Yuccas, Pampas Grass, Bamboo and Succulents.

No stumps

No construction demo

No material longer than 4 ft

No material thicker than 4″(logs/wood more than 4″ may be accepted if cut in 18″ lengths)

No concrete, asphalt or aggregate

Receive store credit for bringing used nursery containers (hard, unbroken plastic only) for reuse.

Call for drop-off details and pricing.

Euro Shoe and Leather Repair

Shoe repair in Pacific Beach for the last 30 years. Specialty repairs include shoe & leather goods, handbags, leather jackets & more.

Leather Specialty Repair: High-Fashion Footwear, Boots, Luggage, Briefcases, Belts, Jackets, Hangbags & more!
Other Specialties: Custom Orthopedic Work, Custom Dyeing, Zippers, Shoe care supplies & Tennis Shoe Repair

Euro Appliance Service

We are a family-owned and family-run business, which means customers receive more care than at a franchise or large corporation. Euro Appliance Service provides repair and installation service for all American and foreign brands of household appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, etc. Please give us a call.

We specialize in high end appliances such as Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador, Dacor, Wolf, Amana, Frigidaire, Kenmore, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, Whirlpool, JennAir and many other brands.

Call us at: 858-866-4332

Superior Ready Mix – Escondido II

We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!

We will take your used asphalt from projects and recycle it.

 

Escondido Police Department

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.

Ammunition

Call the station’s non-emergency number for more instructions.

Station’s non-emergency number: (760) 839-4722

 

Dunn-Edwards – La Mesa (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (By Appointment Only) – Unincorporated Residents

Services at this facility are reserved for residents of the City of Escondido and Unincorporated County residents only. This entry is for Unincorporated residents ONLY.

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

–Drop off for Unincorporated residents every other Saturday by appointment only between 12:30 PM – 2:45 PM at 1044 W. Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. Proof of residency required.

Hours of operation:

-Two Saturdays per month from 12:30 PM – 2:45 PM FOR UNINCORPORATED COUNTY RESIDENTS: Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to schedule an appointment or click to schedule an appointment. Proof of residency is required.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

– All container labels must be legible (no worn-off labels)

-Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.

-Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets

-Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.

-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.

-Do not mix different products into one container

Other requirements:

-Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.

-Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores. Please note, containers are not returned.

-Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

 

Easy link to County HHW resources: http://sdhhw.org

Dunn-Edwards – Escondido (PaintCare Program)

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. Limit 20 gallons per visit.

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Escondido Disposal

Items Accepted At The Transfer Station:

Now Offering Mattress Recycling at the Transfer Station (for a fee)!

$30 for all appliances; $55 for refrigerators, AC unit, or anything with Freon

Batteries, sharps, and clean, broken-down cardboard can be dropped off during normal business hours for City of Escondido residents ONLY at the 1021 W. Mission Ave entrance, between Metcalf and Rock Springs Rd, across the street from U-Haul.

 

Open To The Public 7:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. Every Day

All loads MUST be tarped.

Acceptable forms of payment include: Visa, MasterCard, Cash or check.

Open All Holidays (With The Exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day: Closed)

Items Not Accepted At The Transfer Station:

Tires: Call Big-O-Tires (760) 741-2076 or Discount Tires (760) 741-9805

Hazardous Waste Disposal: Call (760) 745-3203

No end dump trucks

Dunn-Edwards – Murrieta (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

ES Creative Glass, Inc

Repair your stained glass before replacing it and reduce your impact on the landfill!

EnviroGreen Electronic Recycling Services

If it has a plug (or runs on batteries) – they can recycle it!

Christmas lights can be dropped off for no charge!

Drop off or pick up service.
For current recycling fees and accepted items, see Recycling List found on their website.

Items we accept for free: (scroll down for disposal fees)

CONFIDENTIAL DATA DESTRUCTION –  Included!

TV’s  – All types. Flat screen, Projection, Old CRT (tube) LCD,  LED

Bubble Wrap! (Clean & unpopped)  FREE!

Cables                              

Monitors                                       

Testing equipment 

Camcorders                     

Networking Equipment  

Mainframe Equipment

Cell Phones                     

UPS power Supplies                   

Computers

Laptops & Batteries        

Household Electronics                

Stereos & Radios

Fax Machines                 

Circuit Boards                            

Servers

Testing Equipment          

Scanners      

Telephones

Telecom Equipment        

VCR’s & DVD                              

Lab equipment

Keyboard & mice

$35 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, $60 for business!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!

Disposal Fees Apply:

VHS Tapes—————————- $0.50 LB

CD’s & DVD’s————————– $0.75 LB

Alkaline Batteries——————– $1.00 LB

NICD Batteries———————— $1.00 LB

Electronic Cigarettes’—————— $1.00 LB

Fluorescent Bulbs 4′—————– $1.00 EA

Vacuums——————————- $1.00 EA

Printers——————————— $2.00 EA

Microwaves—————————- $2.00 EA

Appliances—————————– $5.00 EA

Copiers———————————- $5.00 EA

Lawn Mowers————————– $5.00 EA

Dish Antenna————————– $5.00 EA

Accepted at Main Location only:

Alkaline Batteries     $1.00 per Pound
​Appliances                 $5.00 per Item
(washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water tanks)
Fluorescent bulbs 4′   $1.00 per Bulb
DVD’s or CD’s           .75c per Pound
VHS Tapes                 .50c per Pound

Repair services also available

Enniss Inc.

Bring unwanted asphalt, concrete, and porcelain and it will be re-used. Concrete must be in 2 ft and smaller pieces, no rebar. No hardware on toilets.

The recycling operation accepts concrete, asphalt, rock, porcelain, dirt, sheet metal and steel.  The concrete, asphalt, rock porcelain and dirt is processed and sold as recycled base for road beds and parking lots.

Encinitas Sewing & Vacuum Store

Vacuum Cleaner Repairs​

  • Belt Repairs
  • Worn Beater Bars
  • Old Brushes/Brush Rolls
  • Clogged Intakes
  • Switch Problems
  • Height Lever Repairs
  • Torn Filters
  • Burned Out Motors
  • Loss of Suction

Sewing Machine Repairs​

  • Thread Tension
  • Hook Timing
  • Stitch Formation
  • Cleaning
  • Inspection
  • Lubrication
  • Pedal Repairs

Encinitas Library | Eyeglass Recycling

Encinitas Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Location

Donate glasses and change someone’s life! There is a bin inside the library doors where patrons may donate their used eyeglasses. Wallmart also accepts eyeglass donations or you can go to the Lion’s Club website to see more options, including hearing aid donations.

Donated Materials Policy

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.

  • Friends of the Encinitas Library:
    • The Bookstore is still accepting donations at an off-site location: 465 Ocean Ave., Encinitas. (See Map) No donations will be accepted at the library or the Bookstore storefront until further notice. Please no magazines, only items in good condition.

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

Dunn-Edwards – National City (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint, primer or stain must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller
  • Up to 20 gallons per person per day
  • Best day to drop off is Fridays when they have the most storage space as pick up of recycled paint products from the store is on Thursdays

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Dunn-Edwards – Chula Vista (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

Paint must be in its original container
Container must be labeled
Container must be in good condition and not leaking
Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Emory Plumbing

Offers plumbing repair & installation, HVAC services (air purification, heating, ventilation), damage restoration and environmental remediation. Scroll down on website for a $15 off first time repair coupon.