“You do the cooking, we’ll do the cleaning”

We provide grease trap cleaning services to restaurants and food establishments in the San Diego County area at competitive prices.

Goodwill accepts all types of electronics such as TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, video games consoles! Goodwill will not accept household hazardous waste such as household batteries or fluorescent light bulbs or items with broken/cracked screens.

Schedule Pickup

Donation pickups are scheduled through ReSupply for a fee. Schedule a priority Pickup

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

For more details or to schedule a pickup by phone, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org

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.

Large household appliances (ovens, stoves, refrigerators) are accepted only at the San Ysidro Retail Store and at the Otay Mesa Outlet, so long as in good condition. Please contact specific store for more details.

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Goodwill Retail Store – Chula Vista East

NOT ACCEPTING FURNITURE AT THIS TIME

Electronics Accepted

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 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Vietnam Veterans of America – Pickup Please! Service

Acceptable Donations

Donate Clothing, Household Items, Toys, Furniture, and More!

Pickup Please will come and pick up the following donations:

CLOTHING: Ladies, mens, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes. Virtually all types of Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories.

HOUSEHOLD: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art and frames.

TOYS: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.

ELECTRONIC: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and electronics. All types of small kitchen appliances.

BOOKS: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fictions, e-readers.

EQUIPMENT: Exercise equipment: small weight benches, weights, sports gear, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, basket balls, soccer equipment, tennis equipment, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and handtrucks (no fuel of any type please!).

SMALL FURNITURE: Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs.

OTHER: Bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.

*Please note – As a general rule, they only accept items that are small and light enough for one person to easily lift and carry.

Items Not Accepted

LARGE FURNITURE: Couches, sofas, sleeper couches, box springs and mattresses

LARGE APPLIANCES: Washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and stoves

OTHER: Tires, food, any type of fuel, cash or checks

Not accepting televisions of any kind.

SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Resource Library & Tool Lending Library

We have a library of books, publications, and more than 100 energy-measuring tools that are available on loan to the general public. Search the library and make reservations online, come in and pick them up, and take them home. You can also get assistance over the phone by calling 1-800-613-8970 (select Option 4).

Marie Hitchcock Puppetry

Donate arts and crafts + clean textiles, LED lighting equipment, digital audio mixers, audio recording equipment, and advanced digital projectors

The Brother Benno Center

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

Pick up service is available for donations of gently used furniture only. To request a pick up, call 760-967-7507

SoCal Spa Removal

Professional Spa Removal

Spas are heavy and can be dangerous if not handled with care. We have removed over a thousand spas. We have the tools and skills to move your spa over difficult terrain, or through a narrow gate – whatever it takes to get the job done safely and completely.

What We Do For All Spa Removal Jobs

Drain water from the spa or hot tub.
Disconnect and cap off electrical wiring at junction box or main meter, making sure it’s 100% safe and secure.
Cap off gas lines, making sure it’s 100% safe and secure.
Cut up and remove spa.
Remove spa cover, steps and any other related items.
Sweep job area.
Power wash slab and clean up work area.
Recycle the wood and metal from your spa, reducing what goes into the landfill.

Affordable Spa Removal

We provide a quote that we stand by. Even though it is inexpensive, we are a full service company. We provide a flat-rate quote before showing up at your house – no surprise fees.

Xbox Repair

Laptop Repair is where is all began for us! We have fixed over 4,000 laptops in the last seven years and service all models including Apple MacBook, Acer, Alienware, Asus, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, and more. Laptop Repairs are typically $49.99 labor plus the price of the parts required. Some laptops repairs are billed at the hourly rate of $49.99 an hour. Since 2014 all laptop repairs have been performed in our state of the art facility. Many customers still know us as Laptop Repair Carlsbad. All prices on this website are based on using PROMO CODE “RCWEBSITE” at time of check in.

San Diego Repair Center – Kearny Mesa

iSquad Repair – Carlsbad

Electronic Repairs: Iphone, Ipad, Samsung, PC, Mac.

Free mobile service available – call for details

Vista Pallets & Recycling

Will buy back broken pallets. Pick up available for quantities of 150 or more.

EcoVida Pallets Recycling

EcoVida Waste wants to buy and recycle your pallets and cardboard. If you generate a large amount of pallets or cardboard, then pallet recycling and cardboard recycling has real value. Our promise to you is simple, if we buy these commodities from your company, they will be reused or recycled 100% of the time. We have tremendous buying power with commodities in today’s market and can get you the right value and quick payment for a one time purchase or ongoing scheduled pick up service.

Pallet Recycling
Currently over 60% of the US pallet industry comes from new solid wood utilized to make pallets. That means only 40% of pallets used in the past year were recovered from used pallets for reuse and recycling. Even pallets that are broken can at least be recycled. With EcoVida Waste, we will find a home for your pallet inventory that will allow you to free up valuable space on site, get paid for these pallets that otherwise would cost you to dispose of, and you recycle them either into new pallets or into a compost mix. Call us today to find out how we can “pay you per pallet” and put money back into your budget.

Cardboard Recycling
Most businesses generate a fair amount of cardboard and others generate a lot. If you are generating enough cardboard to bale it, then we can buy it direct from you. Cardboard has nice value to it but so much of the value gets lost in transportation fees. The best way to avoid this is to bale the cardboard and let us set you up on a route to have them picked up as frequently as you need. This will allow you to maximize a rebate for this commodity.

Physical Therapy For All

To donate rehabilitative equipment, supplies or assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc.): Please contact Barbara Gray at (949) 735-9955 or email Barbara

Donations must be in good working condition. For powerchairs, battery does not need to be working. Call Barbara to confirm details and accepted items.

To donate a car, motorcycle, boat or RV, please click on DONATE CAR

SeaWorld’s Stranded Marine Mammal Program

If you have seen an animal in distress or in need of help, please contact our Rescue team.

Phone: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)

Email: SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com

Helpful information to give the Rescue Team:

Date animal was last seen
Time animal was last seen
Location (name of beach, address, landmark etc.)
Size of the animal compared to a dog breed
Is the animal thin? Can you see its ribs, hips or spine?
Is the animal entangled in fishing gear?

County of San Diego Animal Services – Wildlife – Available 24/7 for Animal-Related Emergencies

Call 619-236-2341,
24/7 for animal-related emergencies

Call 911 if life is endangered

What to do when I need help with wildlife?

We will respond when a wild creature is posing an immediate threat to humans or other animals.

We will respond if the animal is sick or injured, too young to survive on its own or trapped. We do not respond to reports of wildlife being loose or simply roaming.

We will respond if the wild animal is a rabies vector (raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes or coyotes, for example) AND has attacked you or your pet.

We cannot help you with wildlife nuisance problems like skunks under your porch or opossums raiding your pet’s food.

For information on rattlesnakes see brochure »

For more information see one of the following agencies:

Bat World Sanctuary
940-325-3404, batrescue.org

All Wild Animal Control & Rescue
858-229-7280

Hummingbird Rescue Center
775 Fig Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-420-5156, hummingbirdrescuecenter.org

Dead Bird Reporting
San Diego County Department of Environmental Health
888-551-4636

Mostly Monkeys
760-788-6940, mostlymonkeys.org

Racing Pigeon Club (Banded Pigeons)
6905 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-465-8004

Wildlife Assistance
858-278-2222, wildlifeassist.org

County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123
800-486-0010, sdcawm.org

Or 858-694-2518 for the County Trapper
Or for see this page for Bees »

California Department of Fish & Game
3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
888-334-2258, wildlife.ca.gov/regions/5
Information on hunting, fishing and the taking or keeping of wild animals

San Diego Herpetology Society
619-760-0578, sdherpsociety.org

Parrot Education and Adoption Center
P.O. Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160
619-287-8200, peac.org

Project Wildlife
P.O. Box 80696, San Diego, CA 92138
619-225-WILD(9453), projectwildlife.org
Volunteers for the rescue, rehabilitation and return of wildlife

Horses of Tir Na Nog (horse sanctuary)
P.O. Box 19131, San Diego, CA 92159
619-465-6384, email: horsesoftirnanog@yahoo.com

San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-1515, sandiegozoo.org

San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
760-747-8702, emergencies: 760-738-5010

Sea World Aviculture and Bird Department
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
619-226-3900, menu option 8
Acceptance of injured birds, or beached or injured mammal

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Imperial Beach)
Tijuana River National Estuary Research Reserve
619-575-2704, fws.gov/refuge/tijuana_slough

Project Wildlife

If you’ve found an injured animal, contact our hotline at 619-225-WILD (9453).

If you are able, bring the animal to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center at 5433 Gaines St. Do not attempt to care for the animal yourself. Do not give it food or water. Keep the animal in a dark, quiet box or crate and bring it to the Wildlife Center. The Wildlife Center is staffed from 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week and the Drop-Off area is open 24/7.

What Should I Do if I Find an Injured Wild Animal?

Click here for full information for basic rules and for special notes on certain animals.

Other permitted wildlife drop-off locations include:

San Diego Humane Society – Escondido Campus
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012, ext. 2737

San Diego Humane Society – Oceanside Campus
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012, ext.2000 or ext.2050

Mission Animal Bird Hospital
655 Benet Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
760-433-3763

Department of Animal Services – Carlsbad
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
619-767-2675

San Diego Wildlife Center – Carlsbad
2380 Camino Vida Roble unit G,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-621-6888

All Pets Animal Hospital
Mammals Only
149 S. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-2022

Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
655 W. Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
760-745-8115

Chula Vista Animal Services
130 Beyer Way
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-476-2476 or 619-691-5123

Containing: For assistance containing an animal, please call Wildlife Assist at 858-278-2222.

Transport: For emergency transport options, please call San Diego Humane Society at 619-299-7012.

If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize the following resources:

Wildlife Assist: 858-278-2222

Fund for Animals: 760-789-2324 
(only for mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, adult birds for prey, adult opossums, and adult skunks)

SeaWorld's Stranded Marine Mammal Program: 800-541-SEAL (7325)

SeaWorld Seabird Hotline: 619-255-4223

Your local Animal Services Department: San Diego County Emergency Hotline: 619-236-2341

American Water Works – FREE Water Wise Surveys

FREE Water Wise Surveys are available. California American Water provides free water use consultations for our residential and non-residential customers. For residential customers, a conservation specialist will visit your home, identify ways to help you save water, and even provide free low flow fixtures for your kitchen and bathroom. For non-residential customers, a conservation specialist will calculate an individualized water budget and provide water saving recommendations.

Please call your Conservation Specialist at (619) 446-5707 to schedule your in home survey.

California American Water Co. – Free Water Conservation Supplies

California American Water offers complementary water saving devices to their customers to help them in their conservation efforts. All of these items are free for pick up at your local office for California American Water customers only.

• Showerheads
• Shower timers
• Shower pausers
• Shower flow gauge bag
• Bathroom aerators
• Toilet leak detection tablets
• Toilet flappers
• Toilet tank banks
• Kitchen aerators
• Dish squeegees
• Drip gauges
• Garden hose nozzles
• Garden hose timers
• Soil moisture meters
• Rain gauges
• Informational brochures and CDs

Please call your specific district to see what items are available.

Residential Rebates – SoCal Water$mart

AVAILABLE REBATES:

High-Efficiency Clothes Washers

High-Efficiency clothes washers use 55% less water than standard clothes washers. Less water means less energy needed for water heating, lowering your energy bill too. Rebates start at $85.

Premium High-Efficiency Toilets

Premium High-efficiency Toilets use 20% less water than the WaterSense standard and flush the same amount of waste just as, if not more, effectively.

Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles

Multi-trajectory, rotating streams apply water more slowly and uniformly to your landscape, encouraging healthy plant growth.

Rain Barrels & Cisterns

Collecting and re-using rainwater from lawns and gardens minimizes the amount of water flowing into your storm drains, sewer systems and local waterways.

Weather Based Irrigation Controller

Allows for more accurate, customized irrigation by automatically adjusting the schedule and amount of water in response to changing weather conditions.

Soil Moisture Sensor System

A soil moisture sensor measures soil moisture content in the active root zone on your property.

Turf Removal

Turf grass is one of the most water intensive plant types in your landscape. It’s high water uses and frequent maintenance make it a time consuming and expensive landscape option. By replacing turf with a California Friendly landscape, you could save money on your water bill, reduce landscape maintenance costs and show that you care about conserving water.

For more information and to apply for rebates and programs, please visit the website

Commercial Rebates – SoCal Water$mart

Commercial Rebates

Rebates are currently available for premium high-efficiency toilets, urinals, irrigation controllers, sprinkler nozzles, food equipment and more! Check out the website to view the full list of the available commercial rebates.

Water Savings Incentive Program

The Water Savings Incentive Program (WSIP) is designed for non-residential customers improving their water efficiency through upgraded equipment or services that do not qualify for standard rebates. WSIP is unique because it provides an incentive based on the amount of water customers save.

Commercial and Multi-Family Turf Removal Program

Turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape. Its high water use and frequent maintenance make it a time-consuming and expensive landscape option. By replacing turf with a California Friendly™ landscape you could save on your water bill, reduce landscape maintenance costs, and show that your organization cares about conserving water.

On-site Retrofit Program

The On-site Retrofit Program will provide financial incentives to property owners who convert potable water irrigation or industrial water systems to recycled water use. This program provides incentives of $195 per acre-foot for five years of estimated water use, up to actual retrofit costs.

Public Agency Landscape Program

To encourage agencies that have not already installed water-efficient landscape equipment to do so, SoCal Water$mart has unveiled the Public Agency Landscape program (PAL), offering enhanced incentives paid up-front for public agencies to install water-efficient landscape devices at their facilities and on their grounds.

For more information and to apply for rebates and programs, please visit the website

Monthly Energy Bill Discount – SDG&E

Apply Now for Bill Discounts and Free Home Energy Improvements

We offer two programs to help eligible customers pay their energy bill. Almost 275,000 customers are receiving a bill discount through our CARE and FERA programs. Simply fill out our online enrollment form and we’ll let you know if you’re eligible. You might also qualify for free energy-efficient home improvements. You must maintain acceptable usage levels to remain on the program.

If you qualify, you’ll be enrolled in one of the following programs:

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) – You’ll receive a 30% or more discount on your bill every month.
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) – If you don’t qualify for CARE, you may qualify to receive a 12% discount on your bill every month through FERA. FERA is only open to households with three or more people.

See website for details

SDG&E Incentives

Save More, Earn More with SDG&E Incentives

Benefit from cash incentives for retrofitting existing equipment or installing new high-efficiency equipment to save energy. Your incentive amount is driven by the amount of energy the project saves. The more you save, the more you earn—up to 50 percent of your project cost, or 100 percent of the allowable incentive amount. In addition to the incentive, eligible participants can now receive a comprehensiveness bonus.

See website for details

Instant In-Store Rebates – SDG&E

Instant In-store Rebates

Right now, you can get special SDG&E in-store instant rebates on energy-efficient water heaters, smart thermostats and more. These efficient products will save you money by using less energy.

See website for details

Non-Lighting Rebates – SDG&E

Non-Lighting Rebates

SDG&E offers rebates on new foodservice equipment including ice machines, convection ovens, griddles, and more.

How to Apply

Review the Energy Efficiency Business Rebates Handbook for an overview of policies and procedures.
Browse the new consolidated Product Catalog to find rebate-eligible items.
The following project types require a site inspection be conducted before existing equipment is modified or new equipment is installed:
- Projects applying for On-Bill Financing
- All products found in the Database for Energy Efficiency Resources (DEER) Section in our product catalog
- Various other products that are identified in the product catalog
- Previous participation (if occurred within last 5 years)
If your project requires a pre-inspection, you must wait for a notice to proceed from SDG&E before any equipment can be modified or installed.

Submitting Your Online Rebate Application

Step 1

A trade professional and/or business customer must complete and submit the appropriate rebate application online.

For projects not requiring pre-inspection: Fill out as much information as possible and submit the online application. Within three business days, you’ll receive a notification regarding completing the online application.
For projects requiring pre-inspection: You must complete and submit your application, then wait (up to three business days) for a notice to proceed from SDG&E before any equipment can be modified or installed.

*Completing step 1 does NOT guarantee a rebate. Only by completing step 2 (below) will your project be eligible for a rebate.

Click here to initiate the online application

Step 2

After submitting your online application, download and save the application confirmation for your records.

Step 3

They’ll need a signature on the rebate application to begin processing. This can be done by downloading the Business Rebates program application (pdf), filling out the application with the appropriate information (refer to your saved, downloaded document), printing out the document, and signing it. Then scan the signed document and upload it to the Installation Documents section in step 4 below.

Step 4

Make sure you have your enrollment number and account number before you proceed with this step.

Once you receive notification and the products have been installed, the links below let you complete the application. You can also use the links to check on the status of the rebate application.

Remember to upload the signed application in the Installation Documents section.
Submit a completed W-9 (pdf), if you have not already done so for our records, in the Installation Documents section.
When filling out the installation information please review our Invoice Guidelines and our Business Rebates Sample Invoice for assistance.

Click here to check on the status of the rebate application or complete the application

Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade – SDG&E

Spend Less Money to Make Your Home Energy Efficient!

Did you know that most houses lose up to half of their cooled or heated air? In fact, all of the small cracks and leaks in your house could add up to a gap the size of a hula hoop!

Making improvements to your home’s energy efficiency through Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade helps you save energy and money and enhances indoor air quality―making your home more livable and more comfortable. Even simple improvements like sealing leaky ducts, installing a dehumidifier, or installing an efficient heating and cooling system can make a big difference in your home’s comfort and air quality.

By participating in Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade, you can:

Make your home more comfortable in all seasons.

Improve the air quality inside your home for a healthier and safer indoor environment.

Save energy and lower your bills.

Conserve resources and reduce greenhouse gases.

You may be eligible for incentives ranging from $1,000 to $5,500.

For further details about the program, fill out the interest form.

LoadUp Junk Removal

LoadUp offers professional junk removal services for residential homes, apartments, condos and more. They handle all the heavy lifting, hauling and work around your busy schedule.

Simply tell them about the items you need removed and get an upfront price online. They will also disassemble items for an additional charge.

Your removal is then assigned to a background checked & insured removal team that will take your items away in a responsible manner.

Goodwill Clearance Center – Escondido

Electronics Accepted

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

Energy Savings Assistance Program – SDG&E

Save energy and money

The Energy Savings Assistance Program is designed to make your home more energy-efficient and comfortable and save you money now and for years to come.

You may rent or own, and if you qualify, SDG&E’s authorized contractors will come to your home and may provide free:

Energy-efficient lighting

Repair or replacement of doors and windows

Replacement of qualified appliances*

Minor home repairs

Low-flow showerheads

Water heater blankets

Insulation, weatherstripping and caulking to lower heating and cooling costs

*Existing appliances must meet age requirements to qualify for replacement. Co-pay may be required for landlords who own appliances and pay tenant utility bill. Replacement of water heaters is limited to home owners.

Apply Online

Program Eligibility

Eligibility for the no cost energy efficient home improvement program and the energy bill discount program are based on income and household size or by your household participation in certain public assistance programs.

See here for eligibility requirements

Qualifying public assistance programs:

Medicaid/Medi-Cal for Families A & B

CalFresh (food stamps) SNAP

Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF

Stater Bros. – Oceanside

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!

The drop bin is located outside the entrance of the store.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Examples of plastic film and bags include:

– Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, and dry cleaning bags (clean, dry and free of receipts and clothes hangers)
– Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
– Plastic shipping envelopes(remove labels), bubble wrap and air pillows (deflate)
– Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
– Furniture and electronic wrap
– Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
– Any film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label

*Not all items are accepted at all drop-off locations. Check with your local drop-off to see what is accepted.

Do not include:

– Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
– Pre-washed salad mix bags
– Frozen food bags
– Candy bar wrappers
– Chip bags
– Six-pack rings

Want to know what happens to recycled plastic film?

Find out here!

Stater Bros. – Carlsbad

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!

Please take the bags to an employee at the register.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Examples of plastic film and bags include:

– Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, and dry cleaning bags (clean, dry and free of receipts and clothes hangers)
– Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
– Plastic shipping envelopes(remove labels), bubble wrap and air pillows (deflate)
– Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
– Furniture and electronic wrap
– Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
– Any film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label

*Not all items are accepted at all drop-off locations. Check with your local drop-off to see what is accepted.

Do not include:

– Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
– Pre-washed salad mix bags
– Frozen food bags
– Candy bar wrappers
– Chip bags
– Six-pack rings

Want to know what happens to recycled plastic film?

Find out here!

Stater Bros. – Encinitas

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME.

Drop-box is located inside the store. Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Stater Bros. – Poway

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!

Drop-box is located inside the store, through the south entrance.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Stater Bros. – Carmel Mountain

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!

Drop-box is located inside the store.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Lowe’s – Carlsbad

The permanent recycling centers, located at the store entrance, offer a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Lowe’s – Poway

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Yard Waste Collection (Residential) – Unincorporated SD

For curbside yard waste services, contact your local waste hauler:

EDCO: 619-287-5696

Waste Management: 619-596-5100

Republic Services: 619-421-9400

Bulky Item Pick-up (Commercial)

For commercial trash and recycling services:

EDCO: (619) 287-7555 or 760-744-5615 https://san-diego.edcodisposal.com/commercial-waste-services/

Waste Management: (760) 439-2824 or (619) 596-5100 https://www.wm.com/us/en/support/request-bulk-pickup

Republic Services: (800) 421-9401 https://www.republicservices.com/businesses/bulk-waste

City of San Diego residents should contact Environmental Services Department Recycling at sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services

Bulky Item Pick-up (Residential) – Unincorporated SD County

If you live in an incorporated area in San Diego County looking for bulky item collection, contact your local waste hauler:

EDCO: 619-287-5696 https://san-diego.edcodisposal.com/

Waste Management: 619-596-5100 https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ca/san-diego/trash-pickup-san-diego-ca

Ramona Disposal: 760-789-0516 https://www.ramonadisposal.com/residential-waste-services/curbside-pickup/bulky-item-pickup/

Republic Services: 619-421-9400 https://www.republicservices.com/residents/bulk-waste

Universal Waste Systems Inc: (619) 814-6310 https://www.uwscompany.com/san-diego-county/

Bulk waste includes items that are typically too large to be disposed of in your regular curbside trash container. To help you get rid of these large items, these four waste haulers offer easy bulk trash pickup for recycling or disposal, so you don’t have to haul them to a landfill.

Bulk items typically include:*

Couches
Lamps
Rugs
Mattresses
Large Appliances without Freon

Trash and Recycling Services (Residential) – Unincorporated SD County

If you live in an unincorporated area in San Diego County looking for trash and recycling services, contact a local waste hauler:

EDCO: 619-287-5696

Waste Management: 619-596-5100

Republic Services: 619-421-9400

Universal Waste Systems 619-814-6310

Trash and Recycling Services (Commercial)

For commercial trash and recycling services:

EDCO: (619) 287-7555 or 760-744-5615

Waste Management: (760) 439-2824 or (619) 596-5100

Republic Services: (800) 421-9401

Universal Waste Systems: (619) 814-6310

City of San Diego residents should contact Environmental Services Department at 858-694-7000

Lowe’s – Chula Vista

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.

With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.

NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH

Target – Escondido

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling kiosks have given guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags/film, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend Target’s company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

Target – South Escondido

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling kiosks have given 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 Target’s company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

Select Target stores will now recycle your old clothes

What can be dropped off? Any kind of clothing, in any condition, from any brand. But there are two rules: the clothes must be clean and they must be dry.

Can any apparel item be donated for recycling? No. It does not recycle old bags, purses, shoes and other footwear, swimwear and rain or snow gear.

The San Diego County Target stores that now offer clothing recycling include:

3029 University Ave. in San Diego
4864 Newport Ave. in San Diego
3030 Grape St. in San Diego
280 E. Via Rancho Pkwy in Escondido
443 College Blvd. in Oceanside
935 Sweetwater Road, Suite 101, in Spring Valley
1751 University Drive in Vista

The North Face Outlet – Las Americas

Their Clothes the Loop program encourages people to drop off unwanted clothing and footwear at The North Face Retail and Outlet Stores. Recycle your used apparel and footwear (any condition, any brand) at our stores and earn a $10 reward toward your next purchase of $100 or more at The North Face.

The items dropped in our collection bins are sent to our non-profit partner, Soles4Souls. Their mission is to create sustainable jobs and provide relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing. The items put into our bins are used for disaster relief or micro-enterprise programs that aim to provide small entrepreneurs with business opportunities.

Since they started Clothes the Loop, people have brought in more than 95,000 pounds of clothing and footwear to The North Face US stores for reuse and recycling. Click Here to find a The North Face retail store near you in North America and click Here to find an Outlet store.

Clothes the Loop

Madewell – Fashion Valley

Madewell accepts denim for recycling and gives $20 discount on a new Madewell pair of jeans. Recycling also available through their website.

-TEMPORARILY CLOSED- Nike Factory Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Carlsbad

Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.

Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.

WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?

You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?

To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:

Recycle your shoes if…

They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.

The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.

If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.

Donate your shoes if…

Your shoes still have life in them.

They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.

South Coast RV

This location accepts:

Household batteries weighing less than 11 pounds

Cell phones & cell phone batteries regardless of make, model, or age

Please tape the terminal of each battery with electrical tape or a similar tape.

San Diego Metro KOA

This location accepts:

Household batteries weighing less than 11 pounds

Cell phones & cell phone batteries regardless of make, model, or age

Please tape the terminal of each battery with electrical tape or a similar tape.

Gelson’s Market (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Carlsbad

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

Mary’s Tack and Feed (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Del Mar

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

North County Refinishing

Don’t Replace It – Reglaze It!

Bathtub refinishing, countertop refinishing and ceramic tile refinishing can extend the useful life of your existing bath and kitchen fixtures for up to 15 years or more.

They offer:

Bathtub Reglazing & Refinishing
Reglazing & Resurfacing Fiberglass & Acrylic Tub & Surrounds
Ceramic Tile Refinishing & Reglazing & Tile Re Grouting
Countertop Refinishing
Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing ( Napco Inlay System )
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
Refinishing Appliances
Scratch & Chip Repair
Re-Caulking
Antique Clawfoot Bath Tub Repair & Refinishing

Contact them for more info

Produce Good Volunteer Events

Join our Community Orchard of volunteers who rescue tons of whole fruits and vegetables 52 weeks a year, for those who need it most.

Help us recover unwanted fruits and vegetables in order to feed the 1 in 3 people of San Diego County who do not know where their next meal is coming from. Join other volunteers of all ages, abilities and beliefs to collect unsold produce at farmers markets or harvest fruit or veggies in backyard orchards or small farms–together we will solve the problem of hunger and waste in one sweet step.

You commit to only one event at a time, register and sign a waiver online, and show up as promised to help get the job done.

All programs take place at sites in SD County. Volunteers must have reliable transportation unless they live within the environs of one of our event sites.

See our website for various volunteer opportunities & details.

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2-1-1 San Diego is a free, 24 hour confidential phone service and searchable online database that connects people with community, health and disaster services.

Save Our Water

This website allows you to easily report and send pictures of leaks or water waste from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Simply select the type of water waste from the list, type in the address and click send. Your report is directed to the water agency serving the location where the report was made. You don’t need to know the name of the local water agency or how to contact them, this website does it for you.

Free Sandbags for Rain/Soil Erosion Control – Unincorporated SD County

FREE SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Sandbags are available for residents throughout the County. Agencies across the county are offering free sand and sandbags to residents within their jurisdiction to help protect homes, neighborhoods, streets, and other properties from flooding and soil erosion. Residents need only to bring their own shovel to the locations listed. It is a good idea to call ahead to confirm sand and bag availability. Pick up your sandbags and protect your home and property today!

**Please call ahead to ensure availability and whether you need to bring a shovel.**

Sand and bags

Bonita: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station #38: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, P: 619-479-2346

De Luz: De Luz Fire Station #16: 39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 P: 760-728-2422

Dulzura: Dulzura Fire Station #30: 17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917, P: 619-468-3391

Fallbrook: Pala Mesa Fire Station #4, 4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028, P: 760-723-2005

Julian: Julian-Cuyamaca: Fire Station #56, 3407 Hwy 79, Julian, CA 92036, P: 760-765-2885

Palomar Mountain: Palomar Mountain Fire Station #79, 21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mtn., CA 92060, P: 760-742-3701

Potrero: Potrero Fire Station #31 25130 Highway 94, Potrero, CA 91963 P: 619-478-5544

Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #81, 24462 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065 P: 760-789-9465

Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #82, 3410 Dye Road, Ramona, CA 92065, P: 760-789-0107

Rincon: Rincon Fire Station #70: 16971 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, P: 760-742-3243

Spring Valley: Spring Valley County Library Branch: 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Note: the library station will not be staffed)

Valley Center: Valley Center Fire Station #2, 28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, P: 760-751-7605

Warner Springs: Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59, 35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086, P: 760-782-9113

Bags only

Alpine: Alpine Fire Station #17 1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901 P: 619-445-2635

Borrego Springs: Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #61 5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 P: 760-767-7430

Borrego Springs: Borrego Springs Station #60, 2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, P: 760-767-5436

Boulevard: Boulevard Fire Station #47: 40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905, P: 619-390-2020

Campo: Campo Fire Station #40 31577 Highway 94, Campo, CA 91906 P: 619-478-5516

Campo: Lake Morena Fire Station #42 29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906 P: 619-478-5960

Descanso: Descanso Fire Station #45 24592 Viejas Grade Road, Descanso, CA 91916 P: 619-445-7508

El Cajon: Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 P: 619-445-5001

Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #11 8709 Circle R Drive, Escondido, CA 92026 P: 760-749-8001

Escondido: Miller Fire Station #15 9127 W. Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92025 P: 760-728-8532

Flinn Springs: Flinn Springs Fire Station#21 9711 Flynn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 P: 619-443-7121

Jacumba: Jacumba Fire Station #43 1255 Jacumba St., Jacumba, CA 91934 P: 619-766-4535

Jamul: Jamul Fire Station #36 14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch, Jamul, CA 91935 P: 619-669-6580

Jamul: Deerhorn Fire Station #37 2383 Honeysprings Road, Jamul, CA 91935 P: 619-468-3030

Julian: Shelter Valley Fire Station #62, 7260 Great Southern Overland, Julian, CA 92036 P: 760-765-0155

Laguna: Mt. Laguna Fire Station #49 33947 Mt. Laguna Drive, Mt Laguna, CA 91948 P: 619-473-8281

Pine Valley: Pine Valley Fire Station #44 28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962 P: 619-578-6621

Ranchita: Ranchita Fire Station #58 37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066 P: 760-782-3467

Ramona: Intermountain Fire Station #85, 25858 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065 P: 760-789-3710

San Pasqual: San Pasqual Fire Station #84 17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025 P: 760-480-9924

Warner Springs: Warner Springs Fire Station #52 31049 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 P: 760-782-3560

For information on County flooding resources visit here.

Post-Storm Sandbag Guidance

With rainy season approaching, residents may want to consider keeping their sandbags (filled or empty) for reuse. Generally, clean and dry sandbags can be stored out of the sunlight in a covered, above-ground location.

If used sandbags are uncontaminated, you can empty the sand and then save, repurpose or dispose of the empty bags.

If you see or suspect that your sandbags are contaminated (e.g., in contact with raw sewage, industrial chemicals, petroleum products, etc.), handle them with protective gear, including gloves and protective eyewear. Dispose of them at select landfills or through a hazardous waste contractor (as appropriate). As additional handling and paperwork will be required, please contact the landfill facility or operator in advance for more information

Do not place bags in recycle bin. Empty bags can be placed in trash cans if you choose not to reuse them. You may also take them directly to a landfill. Local landfills (Miramar, Sycamore, Otay, and Borrego Springs) can accept sandbags used for stormwater control during the recent storm.

Full sandbags should not be placed in carts or dumpsters for pick-up (due to their weight). The sand can be raked into soil or added to planters or flowerbeds as a soil amendment instead.

For questions not covered here, unincorporated county residents can contact 1-877-R-1-EARTH or 1-877-713-2784.

Residents of cities or tribal lands should also check with their jurisdictions for any additional guidance.

Impact Environmental Co.

Junk Removal Recycling and Demolition Contractor

Locally-owned and operated in San Diego since 2016.

Report Illegal Dumping – Unincorporated SD County

If you live in an unincorporated area in San Diego County and would like to report illegal dumping, please see the following list:

-Abandoned hazardous waste: 858-505-6657

-Illegal dumping on county roads: 877-684-8000

-Abandoned vehicle: 858-694-2705

If you are having trouble locating the phone number for your city, you may call R1 Earth, the County of San Diego’s Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at (877) 713-2784

Team Lownestein Scrap Metal Services

Their primary accounts include metal fabricators, machine shops, plumbers, electricians, commercial printers (metal plates), and construction companies. They welcome calls from anyone looking to rid their home or workplace of metal debris. With clean well-maintained trucks and equipment, and courteous drivers, they’ll remove your scrap metal quickly, cleanly, and cost-effectively.

*Please see the Scrap Metals page for residential weight minimums and exclusions; i.e., there is a 3000 pound minimum for iron. They will collect both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Ferrous metals include iron and steel alloys, such as stainless steel, carbon steel and cast iron found in automobile parts, steel beams and appliances. Non-ferrous metals include anything other than iron and steel: aluminum, copper and lead, just to name a few.

Contact them for immediate pickup and recycling of your copper, copper wire, insulated copper wire, bright shiny copper, stripped copper wire, plumbing brass, red brass, tungsten carbide, stainless steel, 718 inconel, 625 inconel, aluminum borings, and brass borings.

Please no Appliances, Fences or Vehicles.

Scrap Metals They Collect and Recycle

Ferrous Metals
Iron
Steel Non
Ferrous Metals
Aluminum
Copper
Lead
Zinc
Nickel
Titanium
Cobalt
Chromium
Precious Metals
Alloys
Superalloys (Inconel)

Scrap Metal Types

Steel Chips
High Grade Chips
6061 Solids
Stainless Steel Solids
17/4 Solids
6/4 Solids
6/4 TI Chips
6061 Aluminum Chips
2024 Aluminum Chips
Mixed Aluminum Chips
17/4 Chips
Stainless Steel Chips
718 Inconel
625 Inconel Commercial Suppliers
Aluminum Siding
Aluminum Wire
Scrap from Turnings
Aluminum Litho Sheets
Aluminum Extrusions
Sheet Aluminum
Brass Fittings & Turnings
Copper Wiring
Copper Tubing & Fittings
Copper ABX Cable
Sheet Copper
Copper Plumbing Fixtures
Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment
Stainless Steel Turnings & Fittings
Cast Iron Fixtures
Radiators
Brass Borings
Aluminum Borings
Tungsten Carbide
Red Brass
Stripped Copper Wire
Insulated Copper Wire
Plumbing Brass Residential Examples
Copper
Brass
Aluminum
Steel
200 lb minimum on all non-ferrous metals
2000 lb minimum on steel

Reclaimed Aggregates – Chula Vista

Asphalt and concrete must be clean to be recycled

Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station has a Buy-Back/Drop-Off Center open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items accepted include source-separated mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper and white ledger paper. In addition, Carlsbad city residents can drop off electronic waste, sharps, used motor oil and filters, used cooking oil, batteries and cell phones free of charge. Residents can bring California Redemption Value (CRV) bottles and cans in for cash.

CRV Items

Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
Plastic beverage containers with recycling symbols #1-#7
- non-CRV rigid plastics are not accepted at the Buyback Center, but can be self-hauled to the transfer station for a fee
Glass beverage bottles/ Wine bottles / Wine cartons

Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for residents and Republic customer 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.

CARE carpet drop-off site

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: Call for pricing.

Free mattress and box spring drop-off for residents and businesses. By appointment for large quanitities.

**Recycling fees apply for self-hauled large appliances to the transfer station.

Free compost and mulch pick-up for Carlsbad residents Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring:

• Proof of residency (ID or waste service bill)

• Container(s) for collecting mulch and/or compost

• First come, first served

Please park at the office and call 760.603.0153 upon arrival. This location is self-service with pitchforks and shovels on-site.

Dumpster Rentals

Need a Dumpster Rental? We’ll Help you Clear the Way for What’s Next

At Dumpsters.com, we’re dedicated to providing outstanding customer service you wouldn’t expect from a trash collection company. If you’re a homeowner or contractor with a big project, we’ll take the time to understand the details and find the best temporary dumpster rental for your needs. Own a business or manage a property? We’ll tailor our commercial garbage service to your waste stream. From placing your order to pick up, our straight-forward rental process saves you time so you can focus on the real work.

Animal Removal from Fire Impacted Areas

Deceased Animal Disposal

If you have deceased animals on your property, it is your responsibility to remove them within 24 to 48 hours. For safety and health reasons animals must be buried,

in separate pits
on sites with at least 5 acres to allow for setback and restrictions
deep enough to cover the top of the carcass with 3 feet of compacted soil, earth, or ground to prevent invasion by other animals
at least 100 feet from any standing or flowing water including streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, wells, and springs to prevent water contamination.
at least 5 feet from any ground water to prevent contamination
at least 25 feet from embankments, property lines, and structures other than homes
at least 100 feet from homes, roads, and highways

Members of the public requiring removal of dead animals can call the County’s Department of Animal Services Emergency Dispatch at (619) 236-2341. Dispatchers will ask for the location of the animal, the type of animal, and number of animals to be removed.

For information on disposal services, cremation, and landfills accepting deceased animals, contact Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency, (858) 495-5810.

For commercial livestock losses contact the County Veterinarian at (858) 694-2888.

TLC Animal Removal

Our services include:

Removing animals anytime & by appointment
Transportation for disposal or cremation
Transportation to facilities for Necropsy
Or any other plans you have for your animal

ph: (562) 843-4939
alt: (562) 879-6425
tlcanimalremoval@yahoo.com

Large Animal Removal

DECEASED HORSE AND LIVESTOCK REMOVAL FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY

We offer fast and compassionate Deceased Horse and Livestock Removal and Disposal and Cremation Services

DECEASED ANIMALS WE REMOVE INCLUDE:

Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Cows, Mules, Llamas, and Donkeys

(We specialize in large animal removal only (Horse, Livestock, etc.) Please call your city or county animal control office for small dead animal disposal.)

Call our San Diego phone in your area code for an immediate quote on our fast and compassionate large animal removal.

760-691-0314

858-722-3575

619-600-1550

R.E. Staite Engineering, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – La Mesa

Medications

This Kaiser Permanente pharmacy has a self-service kiosk where you can dispose of your unwanted prescriptions. Learn more about how to properly and safely dispose of unwanted or expired medication.

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – San Diego

The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.

Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.

Medications

Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.

See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.

Tips for safe disposal:

– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen

– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer

– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – San Marcos

Medications

Safe medication disposal: This Kaiser Permanente pharmacy has a self-service kiosk where you can dispose of your unwanted prescriptions

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.

Chula Vista Recycled – Vulcan Materials Company

General Information

Any job bringing in 1000 cy or more must be approved in advance. Please contact Dan Zeller (602) 284-0410 or Jose Pena (818) 381-3494.

They offer and prefer to do business by credit account. Their terms are Net 15 Prox.

Payment is due upon delivery for all cash sales. They do not make change. Checks are accepted.

Special arrangement must be made at least 48 hours in advance before bringing bottom dump trucks to the landfill.

All loads must be untarped, inspected, and receive a ticket prior to acceptance.

Clean Broken Asphalt (recyclable asphalt) – Asphalt with less than 3% dirt and no other contaminates. Material must be 2′ x 2′ x 2′ or smaller. No petromat.

Grindings – milled clean broken asphalt 3″ or smaller. No petromat. No dirt.

Recycle – concrete and/or asphalt with less than 10% dirt and no other contamination (may be combined). Material must be smaller than 2′ x 2′ x 2′. No petromat.

Dirt – uncontaminated dirt with less than 5% concrete or asphalt rubble, rock less than 3″ and no more than 30% rock.

Oversize – large concrete or asphalt 2.5′ in diameter or greater. These loads will have an additional charge. The charge will be determined at the time the load is accepted by the percentage of oversize material in the load and will range from $150/ld to $500/ld, which are non-negotiable.

Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.

Materials not acceptable for disposal at any of the Vulcan landfills are: hazardous waste, conditional exempt hazardous waste, household garbage, municipal solid waste, special waste, liquid wastes, and asbestos (in any form or asbestos containing material)