Communities: Solana

Matthew 25: Ministries – Pill Bottle Donations Program

Matthew 25: Ministries accepts donations of clean, empty, recapped, label and residue-free plastic pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. Our pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment.

ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ Free Recycling Program

Recycle ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes. Only ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes are accepted in this program.

Simply reach out to us at customercare@terracycle.com and we’ll send you a free shipping label to ship us your ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes, and we’ll recycle them through our “closed-loop” recycling project to incorporate the material for future ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ shoes. This program accepts only ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ performance running shoes.

Sign up and join now!

Jay’s Pumping

Jay’s Pumping is a licensed and professional waste vegetable oil collection company serving the local San Diego and Southern California areas. Waste vegetable oil, or WVO, can help earn your business revenue.

Reliable Tire Co. San Diego

Accepts tires during walk-up hours betwen 12-3pm

Passenger tires/motorcycle tires/bicycle tires  $4.25 each

Tires on rim are double charged.

Call for quote on truck/tractor tires

Has pickup service dependent on availability

Reliable Tire is proud to say that 99% of all waste tires we collect are recycled in Southern California, creating local jobs. Reliable Tire is committed to landfill diversion and our example leads the way for others to follow.

Some haulers cut, then landfill waste tires. Other haulers export waste tires out of the country into other countries for disposal in order to save money. Reliable Tire believes that California waste tires should be recycled in California, thus providing jobs and opportunity for the people of California.

Target – Ocean Beach

Recycling

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

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event provides you an opportunity to get rid of your unwanted car seats in exchange for a 20% off coupon good towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller, or select baby home gear. It’s one way we’re working together to achieve our Target Forward goal of zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.

Materials from the old car seats are recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management, to create new products such as pallets and plastic buckets, and construction materials such as steel beams and carpet padding.

Keep an eye on this page for information about our next trade-in event in 2024.

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

Target – North Park

Recycling

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

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event provides you an opportunity to get rid of your unwanted car seats in exchange for a 20% off coupon good towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller, or select baby home gear. It’s one way we’re working together to achieve our Target Forward goal of zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.

Materials from the old car seats are recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management, to create new products such as pallets and plastic buckets, and construction materials such as steel beams and carpet padding.

Keep an eye on this page for information about our next trade-in event in 2024.

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

Jiffy Lube – Chula Vista

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center. They also provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Chula Vista West

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center. They also provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Alpine Residential Cleanup Event | Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, 8AM-12PM | Joan MacQueen Middle School

Please join us for an Unincorporated San Diego Residential Cleanup Event at Joan MacQueen Middle School (2001 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 8am – 12pm or until capacity is reached. Lines are longest during the first hour.

The following items will be accepted:

  • Bulky items (furniture, broken appliances, etc.)
  • Electronic waste including TVs, computer monitors, printers and cell phones
  • Recyclable materials (cardboard, aluminum, hard plastic, glass)
  • Green waste
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Scrap metal
  • Tires up to 9 passenger tires per vehicle. Please call 1-877-713-2784 to request preapproval for loads of more than 9 tires. No tires with rims will be accepted. No tires from businesses

The following items will NOT be accepted:

  • Household Hazardous Waste (batteries, paint, chemicals, etc.)
  • Construction Materials
  • Business Waste

The event will also include FREE paper shredding services, FREE mulch, and will accept reusable items for donation.

This event is open to Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only.

**Restrictions apply. See flyer for details o para detalles en Español.

Birdie Blue – Ski Wear Recycling

Have a ripped pair of ski pants you cannot bring yourself to throw out?
Have a ski jacket you have not worn in years taking up closet space?
Kid growing out of ski gear faster than you can buy it?
BirdieBlue is here to help.

Send Birdie your old gear

Fill out the form above to request an Upcycle Gear Pack. Birdie will send you a mailer that you can ship your gear to Birdie in for FREE!

We accept any type of outerwear, no matter the condition. Once we receive your items, Birdie will send you a 15% off discount code!

Cornerstone Aggregates

At Cornerstone Aggregates, we specialize in recycling concrete and asphalt into high-quality construction materials. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence ensures that our products meet the highest standards for your projects. We offer a wide range of recycled materials designed to support various construction needs.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Ramona

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

1459 Main St
Ramona, CA 92065
 (760) 789-0094

Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

 

Goodwill Outlet Center – Downtown

This location accepts Electronics and Furniture.

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.

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 – Rancho San Diego

Furniture Accepted

Electronics Accepted

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

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.

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.

GreenDisk – Electronic Media mail-in program

For over 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of responsibly recycling/processing electronic media. We securely destroy the content on electronic media (eMedia), observing HIPPA and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and environmentally dispose of associated material.

We accept:

Learn about the different GreenDisk Service Options
Convenient, responsible recycling for individuals and organizations … for the home, business, government, libraries, and more. Still not sure which option is the best fit? Check out our FAQ, email or call us at 800-305-3475.

Aqua Paradise – Carlsbad | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Aqua Paradise – San Diego | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Aqua Paradise – Rancho Bernardo | FROG Cartridge Free Recycling Program

Drop off your recycling in store

Enjoy the convenience of recycling a wide variety of FROG® hot tub and swim spa cartridges at dedicated collection bins located at participating locations.

Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location.
Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at mapupdates@terracycle.com

Reuse & Repair Collective

The Reuse & Repair Collective, a Zero Waste San Diego project, offers San Diego residents of all skill levels access to tools, repair knowledge, and a hands-on project space where you can learn repair skills, extend the life of your belongings, and connect with neighbors.

 

Get Involved With The Collective

No experience required! Our space is open whether you’re a complete beginner or have technical skills you’re looking to share with the community.

What’s Inside The Collective

Step inside this unique converted school building in Cortez Hill. All furniture and fixtures have been recovered through government surplus and community donations, so the space itself embodies the reuse principles we teach.

  • Tool Shed: Everything from hammers to specialty repair tools – borrow what you need for your project
  • Sewing Room: Multiple sewing machines and textile repair supplies for clothing and fabric projects
  • Bike Repair Station: Full setup for bicycle maintenance and repairs
  • Community Workshop Area: Open workspace for larger projects and collaborative learning
  • Community Conference Room: Community room available to rent for small groups
  • Upcycling-Focused Crafts: Crafting workshops to show you how to take something old and reuse it in a new way

Haul Away Any Day

Family-owned and operated business, born and raised in San Diego. We offer an eco-friendly residential and commercial hauling and junk removal service. Haul Away Any Day cares about our environment and takes every opportunity to recycle and donate items.

  • Appliances Disposal
  • Furniture Disposal
  • Construction Debris Disposal
  • Yard Waste Disposal
  • E-Waste Disposal
  • Shed Disposal
  • Mattress Disposal
  • Hot Tub Disposal
  • Tools
  • Scrap Metal
  • Office Furniture
  • Clothing
  • Carpet
  • Event Cleanup
  • Commercial Junk Disposal
  • Garage and Storage Unit Clean Out
  • Real Estate,Foreclosure,Eviction and Estate Clean Outs

THE ONLY THING WE DON’T HAUL AWAY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE

Vons Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Northeast San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

11986 Bernardo Plaza, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 (858) 485-1704
7895 Highland Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 901-3549
13255 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-7241
10675 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 693-1545

CVS Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

 

16773 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128  (858) 451-2630

9225 Twin Trails Dr, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8770

10575 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 547-3939

12358 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064  (858) 748-9220

 

Sav-On Pharmacy | Escondido

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

1509 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 735-5884

 

Vons Pharmacy | North County Inland – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

North County Inland Vons Pharmacy Locations:

1000 West El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026  (760) 747-5910

351 West Felicita Ave Hwy 395, Escondido, CA 92025  (760) 480-4900

2345 East Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 489-0981

 

Quality-Care Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

CVS Pharmacy | North County Inland – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

997 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 739-0731

191 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069  (760) 471-9007

320 S Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92078  (760) 471-8019

318 W El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026  (760) 489-1505

883 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083  (760) 630-2134

635 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081  (760) 643-3904

1441 N Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084  (760) 414-1681

1655 S. Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025  (760) 746-9400

2427 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027  (760) 745-2503

 

Oceanside Police Department

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

Alchemy Goods | Bicycle Tube Recycling

We want your old tubes!

Used bike tubes are the key ingredient in our durable and stylish products. Don’t let your old flats languish in a landfill – upcycle them with Alchemy Goods. We’ll make sure your blowout gets a second chance at life in one of our bags or wallets. To date, we’ve upcycled over a million tubes and counting!

Want to participate? You can deliver used tubes to bike shops that partner with us to upcycle. You can also encourage the local bike shop that you think should participate, if they haven’t already.  You can mail them directly to Alchemy Goods via USPS flat rate box for $5.25.

 

Alchemy Goods

2500 47th St, Unit 12

Boulder, CO 80301

Quality-Care Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

Sav-On Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

 

North County Coastal Sav-On Pharmacy locations:

1571 San Elijo Rd S, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 798-2824

1929 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 916-1042

3450 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 729-4127

Vons Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

North County Coastal Vons Pharmacy Locations:

931 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-2894

262 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-4195

3439 Via Montebello, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 633-0168

6951 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 431-0437

845 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 630-6252

CVS Pharmacy | North County Coastal – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

683 Lomas Sante Fe, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-6697

305 S Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 259-0340

455 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-4055

129 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2269

7740 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 753-5115

2650 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 795-2540

734 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 599-0353

3925 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 757-9348

4615 Frazee Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 433-9597

Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Discount Tire – Miramar

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $3 per tier 

 

Discount Tire – Pacific Beach

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $3 per tier 

 

UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Vons Pharmacy | North Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

North Central San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

7544 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0932
7788 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122  (858) 455-6340
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130  (858) 523-1847
10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 621-5120

Vons Pharmacy | Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Central San Diego Vons Locations:

2495 Truxtun Rd, Bldg 28, San Diego, CA 92106
3645 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
515 West Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103
4145 30Th St, San Diego, CA 92104
3610 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6155 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Regents Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

CVS Pharmacy | Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Central San Diego CVS Locations:

1850 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101  (619) 615-0726

645 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101  (619) 234-5952
313 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103  (619) 291-7170
3151 University, San Diego, CA 92104  (619) 283-7366
3327 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110  (619) 225-9691
5644 Mission Center Rd Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 298-3655
1380 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113  (619) 263-8116
4949 Santa Monica Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107  (619) 222-1457
6265 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115

Village Rose Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Vons Pharmacy | East County – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

East County Vons Pharmacy Medication Drop-off Locations:

1201 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 440-1915
9643 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071  (619) 596-5977
8011 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942  (619) 464-1102

Better Life Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

CVS Pharmacy | East County – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

East County CVS Locations:

5500 Grossmont Center Bldg P, La Mesa, CA 91942  (619) 465-1011
2760 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 461-4411
9730 Mission Gorge, Santee, CA 92071  (619) 448-5110
790 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019  (619) 442-9439

Leo’s Lakeside Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Alpine

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

DMK Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Sav-On Pharmacy | East County – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Sav-On Pharmacies East County:

2899 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 670-7880

8920 Fletcher Pkwy,La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 667-9626
1608 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021  (619) 579-3463

Vons Pharmacy | South Bay – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

South Bay:

620 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154  (619) 428-3311
1745 Eastlake Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915  (619) 421-4142
2250 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91915  (619) 656-3629

ChulaVista Pharmacy LLC

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Chula Vista

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Sav-On Pharmacy | East Village

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Lyons Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

CVS Pharmacy | South Bay – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

South Bay:

800 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932  (619) 424-8989
645 Saturn Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154  (619) 429-8932
3350 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154  (619) 424-7030
691 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910  (619) 426-3811
380 E H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910  (619) 426-0866
1730 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA 91950  (619) 474-6703
645 E Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911  (619) 421-6500
1201 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950  (619) 477-7114
1380 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113  (619) 263-8116

CVS Pharmacy | North Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

 

7525 Eads Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037  (858) 551-8698

1792 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109  (858) 483-1489

4445 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109  (858) 273-0900

4829 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117  (858) 273-5300

8831 Villa La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037  (858) 457-4480

5685 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111  (858) 279-2860

3332 Sandrock Rd, San Diego, CA 92123  (858) 278-0047

8620 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-3031

2662 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-8601

CVS Pharmacy | Serra Mesa

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Dream E-Waste | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Origins Grocer | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Solana Center | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Agua Hedionda Discovery Center | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Mother Earth | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

ECC Recycling | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

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!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Sav-On Pharmacy | Fallbrook

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

CVS Pharmacy | Fallbrook

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Spring Valley North

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

San Miguel Fire & Rescue | Medication Mail-back Supplies

Obtain medication mail-back supplies

While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Spring Valley South

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mt. Carmel High School | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Poway High School | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

El Camino High School | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Ascension Parish | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

St Michael’s Catholic Church | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Our Lady of Guadalupe | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Sacred Heart Parish | Father Joe’s Donation Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Church of the Nativity | Father Joe’s Donation Drop off Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Mary Star of the Sea La Jolla | Father Joe’s Drop Off Bin

Drop off donations at the Father Joe’s bin located here.

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Carlsbad City Library – Battery Recycling

You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!

✅ AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
 Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.

Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.

Georgina Cole Library – Battery Recycling

You can now recycle household batteries at Dove and Cole libraries during regular hours!

✅ AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (non-rechargeable only)
 Ask at the Help Desk for bin locations—please don’t leave batteries outside.

Find more safe disposal options at carlsbadca.gov/hhw.

GotSneakers – Free Athletic Shoe Recycling

Our sneaker recycling program is and will remain 100% FREE. We do not collect any credit card or banking information from our sneaker recycling partners.

There is a service fee of $3.00 to process each sneaker recycling bag to balance the surging costs of shipping, materials, warehousing, and labor. This small fee will be deducted from your monthly payout. However, you will not be charged anything if your payout is less than $3.00.

We do not accept non-athletic footwear of any kind including but not limited to dress shoes, heels, sandals, wedges, water socks, rain boots, crocs, and other non-athletic styles. If you have non-athletic footwear that you would like to recycle, we recommend finding a local charity, homeless shelter, or other organization that will accept non-athletic footwear.

Sharia’s Closet

They provide free, emergency clothing to those in need. To donate clothing see website.

Epic Brand Water Filter Recycling

We use Terra Cycle’s Zero Waste Box for Filters. When we get filters back from you, we place them in our Zero Waste Box. Once it’s full, we send it back to Terra Cycle and they send us another box. So the party never has to end.

Terra Cycle makes sure all the components of our filters are disposed of responsibly. The plastic casing that protects the filtration media is broken down and made into plastic to be reused. The filtration media needs special attention since it contains contaminants, so Terra Cycle makes sure those contaminants don’t just end up back in our soil and into our water supply.

 

Epic Water Filters Recycling 2209 S Dock ST

Palmetto, FL 34221

South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Services are reserved to residents of the City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, City of National City and Unincorporated County residents only. Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted. No appointment is required.

Services

-Drop off every Wednesday and Saturday between 9 AM – 1 PM at the South Bay HHW Facility on 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Proof of residency is required.

This facility will be closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Juneteenth, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day if observed on a Wednesday or Saturday.

  • DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Continue on Maxwell Rd. There will be a public works building on the left about a quarter mile down the road BEFORE you enter the Landfill. There is a large parking lot after the Public Works Building surrounded by a chain linked fence. Enter this parking lot where the sign says Hazardous Waste Drop-off with a left turn arrow.

-Free home pick-up is available to disabled and/or elderly residents in the City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, or City of National who do not have the ability to transport their household hazardous waste to us. Please call (619) 691-5122 to see if you qualify for free home pick-up of your household hazardous waste. If you live in the Unincorporated part of the County of San Diego contact the County of San Diego’s Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Call Center at (877) 713-2784 to schedule a pick-up.

Hours of operation: 

-Every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

-Fiberglass must be double-bagged with no air in the bags (so they are less likely to rip) and have a total weight of no more than 125 pounds.

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

Free Oil Drain Pan Program

Free oil drain pans are available for residents of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and the Unincorporated County to recycle their used motor oil, while daily supplies last. Used motor oil filters should also be recycled.

 

Dream Electronic Recycling – San Marcos

Dream Electronic Recycling (Dream E-Waste) provides free electronics recycling, e-waste drop-off, business pickups, and secure data destruction throughout San Diego County.

We recycle all electronics with a cable, plug, or battery, and secure data destruction is always included at no cost. All locations offer FREE e-waste drop-off with no appointment required.

Request a FREE E-waste Pickup Online if you are a business or have multiple computing devices.

Phone: (619) 889-1305
Email: info@dreamewaste.com
Website: https://dreamewaste.com

North County Recycling Center

Free E-Waste Recycling in North County San Diego

2930 Norman Strasse Rd STE 104, San Marcos
7 Days a Week – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Trash Can Valet

The Trash Can Valet representative will send you a text the day before your trash collection day to notify you that your can(s) will be placed at the curb for next day collection.  The day of your trash collection, The Trash Can Valet will return your can(s), once emptied, to the specified place on your property.  Once a month your can(s) will be cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized before they are returned to your property.

 

Yes, you can (pardon the pun):

  • Up to 3 trash cans for $30
  • Additional trash cans (1- 3) $5/month
  • After the one-time cleaning you can choose to continue service on a monthly basis with the option of discontinuing service at any time.

Baby Gear – Zero Waste Box | Terracycle

Please send us any brand of non-electronic items associated with babies and baby care.

What you can recycle

 

  • Baby Toys & Play Mats
  • Bottle Caps & Collars
  • Strollers & Walkers

This box does not accept:

  • Baby Clothing
  • Baby Diapers
  • Baby Related Waste
  • Electronics
  • Fabric
  • Lithium Ion Batteries
  • Stuffed Baby Toys

Auto Zone – Otay North

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

Oil contaminated with water, gas, or other automotive fluids will not be accepted. Call 1-800-237-BLUE to find the nearest household hazardous waste collection center.

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.