The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
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.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
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.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
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.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs with Kaiser personnel in the pharmacy area.
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.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
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.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
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 or contact Med Project at 833-633-7765 or at med-project.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead to confirm hours and that the site can accept the amount and type of paint you plan to recycle.
Who Can Use This Program: California households and businesses.
Accepted Materials:
PaintCare sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, primers, stains, sealers, shellac, varnish, and other eligible architectural coatings.
Review the complete list of accepted and non-accepted products before visiting: PaintCare Products vs. Non-PaintCare Products
Drop-Off Requirements:
Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Products must be in their original containers (5 gallons or smaller) with the original manufacturer’s printed label and a secure lid.
Containers must not be open, leaking, or empty.
Aerosol products (including spray paint) are not accepted.
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Note: this center does not currently have plastic film recycling due to covid restrictions
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Retail recycling with Plastic Beach is an easy, hassle-free approach to getting plastic film materials recycled and supporting corporate sustainability programs. Plastic Beach also offers consumer recycling opportunities plus a monthly subscription for $14. Contact them for more information.
They are a non-profit that facilitates plastic film materials recycling at the pre-consumer stage at small and large companies. Based in Southern California, Plastic Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is saving the environment one plastic sheet at a time.
Retailer interested in recycling? Please email or call them at 760-840-7231.
You collect on-site
They provide local businesses with the basic infrastructure to collect their waste plastic bags and plastic film packing material on site (instead of entering the trash stream).
They pick up and distribute
Businesses hold the plastic film in a bulk container for our regular collection and onward delivery to recycling companies by our volunteer team.
Volume reported for branding
They track each business’ recycling volume weight to inform their customers and stakeholders on their programs success.
We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
All items must be in GOOD condition. Please see list of items they do AND do not accept.
For Free Pick-Up, please call (800) 558-8220 or fill out the form here. They are able to pick up furniture and large items at this time, and all donations must be outside for pickup.
At least 2 pieces of furniture are required to be part of your donation for a pick-up request to be scheduled. You can donate clothing, household items in store.
Items that they DO NOT take include: beds, entertainment centers, children’s items, old electronics, and large office furniture. Additionally, all items must be in resalable condition and are at the driver’s discretion.
Please contact the store first & let them know what day you will be bringing books.
1 or 2 bags of clean, used books at a time per customer, please.
Store offers 50% off of used-book prices with your trade-credit! The amount we issue will be in the computer under your name to use at each purchase until credit runs out.
They will give you back the books we pass on.
Please – anything broken or soiled don’t bring.
They don’t pay cash for books – they offer a trade-credit. They look at the books you bring, and once they’ve selected the titles they think we can resell, they offer approx. 1/2 of our estimated retail price as a credit. Your credit then pays for up to 50% of the price of used books and up to 25% of the price of any other items; ie new books, stationery or any orders (new or used).
Picture ID is required. They will keep the credit balance in their database. Please make at least one purchase a year to keep your credit active. We don’t pay cash.
Verbatim Books is very selective about the books they take, but they do buy all types of books (except for school textbooks). For a better idea of what they buy, please feel free to browse around the store and see the books they are selling.
Unfortunately they cannot say if they will be able to buy books without seeing them in person. They pay about 20% in cash/30% in store credit of their retail value.
They buy/trade on Fridays and also on Mondays from 12-4 pm and also by appointment if those times can’t work for you.
If you have more than 5 boxes of books, please make an appointment.
To make an appointment, send an email to selling AT verbatimbooks.com (please replace the AT with an @ symbol) with a picture of the books or at least a cross-section of them to give them an idea of what you have. Without pictures, they will likely not be able to make an appointment. They have appointments available Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.
Please note that they do not make house calls or take donations.
Each night, 350 men, women and children call the San Diego Rescue Mission home. Here is a list of items you can donate to ensure they have everything they need. We kindly request that the items below are new, unused items.
Shampoo and Conditioner
Body Wash
Deodorant
Sheets and Blankets (Twin Size)
Pillows
Towels (Bath and Wash Cloths)
Umbrellas
Classroom Supplies
Bras and Underwear
Children’s Shoes and Socks
As you consider your contribution, please take note of the following:
We continually update our list of most urgent needs so that you can collect and contribute items that will most bless our programs.
Please do not include R-rated movies or products containing alcohol (i.e. cologne, body spray, mouthwash, anti-bacterial gels).
We always do our best to honor the wishes of our donors and stand by our promise to utilize every item to impact our Students and Guests in the greatest way. While not every item can be used directly in our programs, rest assured that your items will be used in the area they will have the most impact.
Interested in supporting special holiday, birthday, or seasonal needs? If you have a suggestion or would like to brainstorm ideas, please contact us at sdrminfo@sdrescue.org and we will be happy to share special seasonal opportunities to bless our men, women, and children.
Your tax-deductible donation makes a true difference in the lives of your fellow San Diegans. We cannot thank you enough for considering a material donation and doing your part to change the lives of our students and guests for the better!
And, now, old socks don’t need to get thrown away anymore.
Nope. They sure don’t. We’re partnering with Material Return™ circularity platform to collect and deconstruct hard-to-recycle socks and turn them into new goods like dog beds—helping us reach our big sustainability and circularity goals.
How’s it work?
Send us your old (but clean) socks by adding a take-back bag to your Smartwool.com purchase. When you finish shopping, go to your cart, and you’ll see an option to add a bag for free to your order. (Don’t see it in your cart? Click here to add.)
Fill the bag with unwanted socks (all brands and conditions accepted).
Attach the pre-paid shipping label and drop it off at any FedEx location. We’ll grind up the socks and use them in new products to keep good materials out of landfills.
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What goes in the bag?
Clean socks only, please (please, please)
All brands, colors, sizes, and materials welcome (we’re not picky)
No rolled or paired socks, bags, rubber bands, paper clips (just single socks)
Ship with your own bag or box:
Our 2021 Earth Day sock take-back event at retailers has ended. If you don’t need a Second Cut bag, please feel free to use your own shipping materials (recyclable please!) and send your socks to:
Material Return
Attn: Smartwool Second Cut
647 Hopewell Rd.
Morganton, N.C. 28655
(828) 764-1271
Kiosks can be found in the “E” Street lobby of the Police Headquarters and main lobbies of the eight neighborhood Police substations.
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 4:30pm. Call the station’s 15th and E street lobby for hours and to confirm lobby is open.
Needles/Sharps
Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D
Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.
Call the station’s 15th and E street lobby for hours and to confirm lobby is open.
15th and E Street Lobby Phone number: 619-531-2000
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updates to the Solid Waste Ordinance on May 5, 2021. This requires all residents and businesses in the densely-populated, and to a lesser extent sparsely-populated, areas of the unincorporated County to comply with new recycling requirements. Densely-populated areas include census tracts that have a population density of more than 75 people per square mile. Click the website link to see how the new ordinance impacts you.
Single-Family Homes & Multi-Family Complexes with 4 or less units
Residents may demonstrate compliance by:
Subscribing to a 3-stream collection service with a non-exclusive franchise hauler, or contract with a Certified Recyclable Materials Collector for certain materials.
Self-hauling all designated materials. Registration with the County is required and Self-Haulers will be required to maintain receipts or a log of self-hauling activities for 3 years and submit them periodically or upon request to County staff. Contact Recycle@sdcounty.ca.gov for information.
Waiver from Service Requirements
Single family residences in the densely-populated areas, including multi-family premises with 4 or less units, who manage all organic materials generated on-site may apply for a waiver from organic recycling service requirements. Learn more here.
Businesses & Multi-Family Complexes with 5+ units
How do I Comply?
Generators may demonstrate compliance by:
Subscribing to a 3-stream collection service with a non-exclusive franchise hauler, or contract with a Certified Recyclable Materials Collector for certain materials.
Self-hauling materials. Registration with the County is required and Self-Haulers will be required to maintain receipts or a log of self-hauling activities for 3 years and submit them periodically or upon request to County staff. Contact Recycle@sdcounty.ca.gov for information.
Maintaining records:
Tenant or employee education
Landscaping contracts (if applicable)
Edible food donation contracts and records (if applicable)
For more information and resources on recycling at commercial properties in the densely-populated areas visit the County’s Business Recycling webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do I have to pay for a recycling bin from my waste hauler? Waste services are provided by a series of franchise haulers who set their own rates as private companies. As such, when additional services are added, residents will have to pay their haulers for the additional service(s).
What is right sizing? Right sizing is the process of adjusting your waste collection services to match the amount and type of waste your property produces. The County recommends right sizing services to make them more affordable (such as decreasing the size of your landfill bin once you receive recycling or organics services). In general, using cart services only instead of a dumpster service should result in a cheaper waste bill.
How do I get a kitchen caddie/compost bin for collecting food scraps? Ask your hauler if they are offering free kitchen caddies, or they can be purchased from many home goods, home improvement, and online shops.
For specifics on the solid waste ordinance please view the following web pages, depending on your area*:
*Based on census tract data, densely-populated areas include larger communities such as Spring Valley, Lakeside, Ramona, Fallbrook, etc., while sparsely-populated areas include smaller communities such as Campo, Boulevard, Warner Springs, Ranchita, etc. Verify which type of area you live in here.
Preventing soil and sediment erosion from entering our streets and storm drains helps protect our waterways from pollution! All sources of pollution, including soil and sediment erosion, are prohibited from leaving your property; only rainwater is allowed in the streets and storm drains.
If you would like to report a soil or sediment concern, have questions about our program, or would like additional information call the County Storm Drain Pollution hotline at: 1(888) 846-0800 or e-mail the county at watersheds@sdcounty.ca.gov
For information on County soil and sediment erosion resources visit here.
We assign an account manager to each recycling partner, to assure helping our partners to identify the most suitable e-waste recycling process, that is right for them.
Our team can also custom design an ongoing or one time project to suite your recycling needs.
Schedule a pick up, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly to discuss what type of electronic assets will be picked up, the security type needed for recycling, and to assure providing the right certificate of recycling.
Nationwide pickup
Our nationwide pickup service will reach out to you, and we’ll handle transporting all electronic assets securely and safely to maintain a clear defined chain of custody. FREE nationwide pickup with 10 or more qualified items.
We offer a free evaluation of your specific shredding needs and the best cost-effective solution for your business.
On-Site shredding: A preferred service that enables our client to witness the destruction process.
Off-site shredding: Our team will arrive at your location, pick up the devices, and securely transfer them to our processing facility to perform the shredding service behind locked doors.
Annual or Bi-Annual Cleaning – For Annual or bi-annual purges of documents & media we will come to your location with a locked container and we will help you fill them up, roll them to our truck and begin the secure destruction.
We provide shredding solutions for more than the below sectors:
Healthcare
Banking
Tax companies
Education
Law offices
Governmental departments
Small, medium and enterprise levels of corporations
Certificate of Destruction: All on-site and off-site destruction of documents and media are given a Certificates of Destruction; which releases you of any liability. (All shredded documents or media are shipped to paper mills to make into new products).
They care about the environment and make every opportunity to recycle and donate items.
Have a question about their services? Want to see if your particular project is one they can help with? To get a free quote, or if you have questions or special requests, just give them a call, text or email.
Starting now, Levi’s® stores (and Outlets) will take in your denim pants from any brand and give your jeans a new life. Recycled jeans can take on many new functions, but your denim will be used specifically as materials for building insulation, a portion of which will go towards community-oriented projects, such as libraries, hospitals and schools.Head to your local Levi’s®store or Outlet to save 10% off a single item when you bring denim in for recycling. Please be sure to wash your jeans before drop-off.Learn more about Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program. Blue Jeans Go Green™ is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.
10% off single item when you recycle denim in store.
Pantagonia has a Worn Wear program where you are able to trade in or mail in used Pantagonia garments that are still in good condition in exchange for store credit. They also offer a used clothing section as well as repair services in order to expand the lifespan of clothing and keep them out the landfill.
Thousands of farmers and applicators nationwide participate in their free recycling programs. The ACRC is fully funded by our member companies and affiliates that formulate, produce, package and distribute crop protection and other pesticide products.
Product containers that can be accepted for recycling through the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) sponsored programs must meet these criteria:
Eligible:
Rigid high density polyethylene (HDPE), 55 gallons and smaller, that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
Crop Protection – Containers that held EPA registered crop protection products labeled for agricultural uses. Containers that previously held non- registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for recycling.
Specialty Pesticides and Fertilizers – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional Structural Pest Control, Animal Health, Turf and Ornamental, Vegetation Management, Nursery and Greenhouse, Forestry, Aquatics, and Public Health uses are eligible for recycling, Containers that previously held non-registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for pick up.
Pest Control Operators, Structural Pest Control – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional application.
Not Eligible:
Any container constructed of anything other than HDPE, rotationally molded containers, mini-bulk, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), totes, and all containers that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
Consumer Home & Garden, Pest Control and Swimming Pool Maintenance – Containers that previously held products labeled for consumer use in households, lawn and garden, and swimming pool uses are not eligible for recycling in the ACRC program.
Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars will have fully recyclable plastic wrappers starting this spring. The wrappers will be made using advanced processing technology that uses unique polyethylene polymers. These wrappers can be recycled by dropping them off at plastic film/bags recycling bins at grocery stores.
Over 300 million ink cartridges end up in our landfills every year.
Don’t Throw Away Your Used Ink Cartridges. Gather those used ink cartridges sitting on your desk and recycle them with us.
We are excited to partner with companies around the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who have joined our BRAVOLUTION and become drop off locations for gently used or unused bras.
When you drop off your recycled items to a drop off location, please note that in order to receive a tax deduction receipt from us, we need to actually receive the recycled bras. So please follow one of the steps that applies to you:
Drop Off Location Sends Bras to The Bra Recyclers. Make sure to inquire if the drop off location will be sending the bras directly to The Bra Recyclers. Print out the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf and include it with your recycled items. Make sure to check that you would like to receive a tax deduction receipt for the items that will benefit the H.E.M.P Legacy Foundation. We have to receive the bras at our location in order to provide the tax deduction receipt. Receipts will not be mailed.
Drop Off Location DOES NOT Send Bras to The Bra Recyclers. If this is the case, then they donating the bras to a local charity. We would still recommend that you fill out the online Bra Recycling form. You can also print off a copy of the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf that you can provide to your tax accountant. Since we are not a 501(c)3 you will need to discuss what if your items are tax deductible.
Please note that you can always mail your recycled items directly to The Bra Recyclers, the mailing address is:
The Bra Recyclers
3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-441
Gilbert, AZ 85297
After submitting the Bra Recycling Form online, you will receive via email a non-postage paid return address-mailing label to attach to your package. The label includes a personal inventory tracking code that we will scan upon receipt of the package.
When you donate shoes or clothing, you’re caring for the planet and changing someone’s life. At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Visit the website to find a drop off location:
Drop off your gently worn shoes near you. Don’t forget to fill out our donation form prior to dropping off your donation.
Ship your shoes to us
No drop-off nearby? You can still make an impact. Box up your gently worn shoes and ship them to a Soles4Souls warehouse closest to you.
We’ll provide a tax acknowledgment for your shipping cost—just email your receipt to communitypartnerships@soles4souls.org.
These bags are the easiest and most convenient way to keep your clothes out of landfill. All postage is pre-paid, so you pay no extra shipping fees. Just drop your bags at your Post Office or mail room!
Contribute to a greener future by providing businesses with a responsible option to recycle old car seats. Contact Car Seat Recycling to explore how we can help achieve your sustainability goals
After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our individual car seat mail-back program effective December 15th.
The costs associated with shipping and processing have made it economically unfeasible to continue the recycling program in this manner.
If you have already purchased a kit but have not yet shipped your old car seat, please ship it at your earliest convenience, and rest assured that we will recycle it promptly upon receipt.
However, we will no longer accept new orders as of December 15th.
Our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering. We will continue to offer a bulk recycling program for retailer trade-in events, manufacturers, and municipalities. This ensures that we can still provide a sustainable end-of-life solution for child safety seats.
Put your Clek car seat into the original box, or one of similar size, seal it, then contact us to request a $49.99* recycling kit. We will require the final dimensions of your box (length, width and height).
Purchase
Complete your order and you’ll receive a prepaid shipping
label and a 10% coupon code** for use at clekinc.com.
Ship
Print and apply the prepaid label to the box, drop it off at a UPS store of your choice, and we’ll recycle it at our US facility.
Some of the most common materials they handle are ABS, ABS+PC, Acetal, Acrylic, EPS Block, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon, OCC, Paper, PC, Polyester, PP, PS, PVC and Santoprene. These different types of materials come baled, regrind or runners.
Will only accept clean PVC pipes in large quantities.
Waste Management offers safe, reliable and cost-effective drum management services for businesses large and small. Experts in special and hazardous waste handling and disposal, Waste Management will collect, transport and arrange for the proper treatment and/or disposal of your drums and their contents while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Whether your drummed waste is hazardous or non-hazardous, liquid or solid, debris or soil, Waste Management will process your drums safely, reliably and economically. We’re equipped to handle containers of all sizes, from small cans to standard 55-gallon drums. We can transport full pallets or Less Than Truckload (LTL) volumes. You can schedule your drum waste disposal services on a regular basis or order it on-demand as needed.
If necessary, we can also handle labeling and manifesting of your drummed waste. Our sophisticated electronic tracking system documents disposal details for each of your shipments.
Get paid $1,000 to turn in your working 1997 or older passenger car or small truck for scrapping. San Diego County Air Pollution Control District’s SCRAP program is now open!
PARTIAL LIST of requirements your vehicle must meet in order to qualify:
Model year 1997 or older
• In operating condition
• Registered in San Diego County for the past 12 months
Organic and locally Certified Farmers.
One-of-a-Kind Crafts and Specialty Products.
Join us for lunch in our open-Air Food Court. Yummy!
Masks are recommended in all areas of the market. Our vendor booths are spaced 6′ apart. We ask that you practice social distancing while in the market. Our tables in the Food Court are disinfected after every use.
Freshly Farmed by Friendly Folks bringing nature’s bounty to Solana Beach for over 15 years.
Grab a fresh coconut and sip or grab some kettle corn while you browse through the market filled with fruits, veggies, meats, breads, pastries, sauces, handcrafted chocolate, soaps, flowers, plants, jewelry, clothing and lots of surprises!
The market features a wonderful variety of local, seasonal produce, heirloom tomatoes, squash, avocados, herbs, strawberries, apples, pears, citrus, eggs, persimmons, sprouts, greens, goat milk soap, local services like solar, essential oils, hand made items like cloth baskets and live original music at the Santa Ysabel Farmers Market, Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 am– 4:00 pm. Join us! Hwy 78 & 79 in Santa Ysabel.
The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is here for you during COVID-19. Farmers Markets have been deemed essential businesses that are crucial to community food security and food supply and we will remainOPEN.
The North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers Market
– Committed to the needs of local shoppers, vendors and farmers. – Serving all of North San Diego and the San Pasqual Valley, including the communities of Escondido, Rancho BernardoandPoway.
The La Jolla Open Aire Farmer’s Market happens each Sunday from 9am-1pm, rain or shine, at the corner of Girard Street and Genter Avenue (parking lot of the La Jolla Elementary School). Spend just a few hours here, and you’ll find more than 150 local vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; international food; and unique handcrafted crafts and gifts.
There are usually musicians playing on the grass, and some Sundays are Family Fun Days – which is great if you are looking for activities with kids in tow.
Located on Normal Street between University Ave. and Lincoln Street.
The Hillcrest Farmers Market consists of over 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown in-season fruit, produce, gifts, arts and crafts, and flowers. Many of the local farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. Each week, there are a large number of arts and crafts vendors, as well as weekly entertainment performed by a variety of bands.
Dozens of farmers selling what they grow– local, organic, certified and in-season produce. Here’s a detailed list of what to expect each season. Open 8-12 every Saturday rain or shine.
This San Diego farmer’s market has plenty locally grown vegetables and fruits, as well as some truly delicious hot food offerings. A popular draw is the Crepes vendor, whose made to order crepes are authentic and unbelievably good. There are also quite a few ethnic cuisine options such as Chinese food, and some more difficult to come by cuisines like Afghani and Malaysian. Also being sold is some refreshing Asian boba tea, as well as plenty of treats to satisfy your sweet craving. This is a kid-friendly farmer’s market with the nearby park and plenty of open space.
The Farmers Market is sponsored by the City of Poway and Outback Farms. The market creates a pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment experience in the Old Poway Park area. Motorists will be detoured from 6:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
The Farmers Market currently offers over 65 vendors providing fresh produce, flowers, music, and freshly-prepared food. All produce is certified, inspected by the agricultural commission, and is brought to you fresh from the grower.
Original, true farmers market. Local products—vegetables, fruit, eggs, and nuts brought to you by the farmers who grew them. Every Saturday, 8 am to noon.
Join us at the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm, year-round, rain or shine. The Saturday market is San Diego County’s largest, filling six city blocks on West Date Street from west of Kettner Blvd to Front Street. Shop for farm-fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, nuts, and honey from California farmers; fish, olive oil, bread, sauces, and much more from local food makers. Find selected local artisans and gifts at each end of the market. Farmers’ markets keep farmers farming.
The Del Mar Farmers Market is a Certified and Non-Profit Farmers Market supporting California Farmers by providing opportunities to sell directly to the public. The Market offers pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, hummus, bread and baked goods, kettle corn, honey, jam, fruit juice, and arts & crafts.
The Market operates year-round
Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
on the lower outdoor parking lot at
1050 Camino Del Mar / Civic Center
with Free Parking in the Garage
Come and enjoy shopping for local fresh produce, seafood
and international cuisine to support the farmers and other vendors
as we all adjust to the ‘new normal’ of six foot distancing and mask wearing.
Pre-orders are encouraged to expedite the time spent in a public space.
This farmer’s market in City Heights offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also imported items from Latin America, East Africa, and Southwest Asia. Come and shop!
The La Mesa Certified Farmers Market is temporarily moving its location to the Allison Ave. parking lot, just one block from La Mesa Blvd., starting Friday, September 4th! The La Mesa Farmer’s Market will continue to take place every Friday from 3 – 7 pm and provide farm fresh produce, foods and more to the community! Plus, visitors have easy access to downtown restaurants and shops along La Mesa Blvd.
MainStreet Oceanside’s Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year-round. If you are searching for fresh local produce, flowers and nursery items, this is the market for you! But that’s not all we have for you. Don’t miss the huge selection of gourmet goodies including artisan baked goods, organic honey, salsa and chips, dips and sauces, olives and olive oil, and so much more.
One of the goals in building the Lemon Grove Farmers Market is to have people check weekly to see what their local farms have brought to them first. Farmers pick what they bring. The eggs, just found and brought to you and the bees are working hard to provide us with fresh local honey (got allergies – a teaspoon of local honey will help).
The Ocean Beach Farmers Market occurs every Wednesday from 4-8 pm and is located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach.
Similar to the treasured Little Italy Mercato on Saturday, the year-round Little Italy Wednesday Mercato will offer a selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, fish, baked goods, dips and spreads, yogurt and select local arts and crafts brought to the neighborhood by California farmers, fisherman and artisan foodmakers. The Little Italy Wednesday Mercato occupies three blocks on W. Date St. between Kettner Blvd. and State Street including the Piazza della Famiglia. Shop twice as fresh, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Little Italy farmers markets. Find local farmers offering produce, eggs, honey and flowers. Discover artisan foods and crafts and art by local makers on the beautiful Piazza della Famiglia and surrounding blocks. Farmers markets keep farmers farming.
We are open every Wednesday, think of it as a fresh-air grocery store with a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, and honey. And yes, even fresh flowers and plants. There are plenty of artisan food vendors too to round out your shopping experience including bread, granola, yogurt, bone broth, kombucha, fudge, cookies, and more.
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
At Town Square, between the Student Services Center and the Chancellor’s Complex.
Mobile farmers truck bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods throughout greater Southeastern San Diego.
The People’s Produce Mobile Farmers Market truck represents a new concept in San Diego farmers markets – one focused on connecting communities to healthy food at accessible locations so they can use their purchasing power to change the food system and develop permanent community assets.
By using an equitable food system model, we will be providing the freshest produce available to our customers while ensuring that local growers and food makers are paid fairly.
Come see why we’re more than just a San Diego farmers market – we’re a good-food grassroots movement that is disrupting the food system in Southeastern San Diego! Join us is creating health and building equity in communities that need it most!
Join Otay Ranch Town Center every Tuesday for our Farmers Market. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, specialty food items, dining options and live entertainment. The market takes place each week from 4 PM to 8 PM on Main Street.
The Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market sets up every Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm, and takes over the parking lot of Mira Mesa High School, located on 10510 Reagan Road. Due to the location, there is plenty of parking available, so visitors won’t have to worry about struggling to find a parking spot or having to park a few blocks away.
The Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP) sponsors the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30 till sunset. Located at Juniper Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.
IWP provides recycling services in the grocery, restaurant, agriculture, bakery, and organic waste sectors.
Restaurant and Agriculture: IWP has been recycling waste cooking oil for many years. In 2006, the Biotane Pumping division was established to support these same recycling efforts.
Bakery Waste Removal: Bakery Solutions is a division on IWP that specializes in the recycling of bakery related waste. We can offer a complete service from picking it up to the recycling and reuse of your food waste materials. We can even design a custom recycling program to meet your specific needs.
Organic Waste: Organic Solutions is a division of IWP that was designed to help companies complete their sustainability loop by providing the best reuse for all their organic related waste.
Place recyclable organics directly into your designated green collection container. Do not use any kind of plastic bags (including certified compostable or biodegradable bags) for any type of green waste, food waste, or other organics collection or disposal, as they contaminate the Anaerobic Digester! All organic material must be placed loosely inside the green container for collection. Paper bags are acceptable.
Please do not place any of the following materials in your designated green organics recycling container:
No plastic bags.
No trash or hazardous waste.
No animal waste.
No dirt, rocks, asphalt, concrete, sand, etc.
No treated or lead-based painted wood or lumber.
ORGANIC WASTE
Organic waste is a renewable natural resource, and it mainly comes from yard and kitchen waste from homes, food waste, and industrial and commercial operations scraps. Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step to achieving California’s Zero Waste goals.
Recycling organics is easy and convenient with EDCO’s commingled Organics Recycling program. EDCO has expanded its source-separated green waste collection to include recycling food waste. The service will allow customers to place food scraps in the same container as green waste. EDCO’s new Organics Recycling program is a foundation for your community to achieve State mandates, including AB 1826, AB 1594, and SB 1383, which are directly related to organics recycling in the State of California.
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