Communities: Twin Oaks

92084, 92069, 92084

Community Christian Service Agency – Clairemont

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

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

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

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

George’s Lawn Equipment Co

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

Fitness Equipment Specialist

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

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

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

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

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – Kearny Mesa

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

Commercial Bath Refinishing

San Diego’s Premier Bath Refinishing Company

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

George’s Camera & Video Exchange – North Park

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and recycles tires for $3.50 each.

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

George Bailey Detention Facility

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

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Firehawk Fire & Safety

 

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

Genie Car Wash & Oil – San Diego

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

Genie Car Wash & Oil – Point Loma

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

Geeks.com Store

Services:

Malware removal

System optimization

Full system restore

Hardware troubleshoot

Screen replacement

Hardware installation

Data backup/transfer

Motherboard installation

Geek Available

Services

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

Fibre Resource Unlimited

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

Call to verify hours and items accepted.

Only serves businesses.

Father Joe’s Villages Vehicle Donation

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

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

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

Econo Appliance Service

We fix all major appliances, including:

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

CMS Recycling

Buyers of all metal & CA CRV

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Steel

Copper

Titanium

Brass

Hi-Temp Alloys

Cans

Glass

Plastic

Cardboard

Call to confirm accepted items & prices. 

Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs

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

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

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

EDCO Fallbrook Refuse & Recycling

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

Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers

CRV redemption center

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

E-waste drop off location

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

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (for a fee)

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

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

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

Appliances (for a fee)

Items Not Accepted:

Hazardous waste

Tires

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

Hours:

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

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

Clean PC and Mac

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

Call for more information.

Fallbrook Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

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

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

Ecology Recycling – Oceanside

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

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

 

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

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

 

Classic Audio Repair

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

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

 

Repair Items:

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

ecoATM – El Cajon

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fairway Golf – Kearny Mesa

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

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

Call your nearest store for any questions.

ecoATM – Escondido

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

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

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

ecoATM | Poway

Eco-ATM located inside Wal-Mart in Poway.

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

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Escondido

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

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

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Escondido

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

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

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

Express Tire – Escondido

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

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

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

Express Demo & Hauling

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

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

Other junk removal articles we pick up:

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

Business Junk Removal

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

Construction Debris Removal

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

Oil Changers – Lemon Grove

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

Evergreen Nursery – Carmel Valley

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

No stumps

No construction demo

No material longer than 4 ft

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

No concrete, asphalt or aggregate

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

Call for drop-off details and pricing.

Euro Shoe and Leather Repair

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

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

Euro Appliance Service

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

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

Call us at: 858-866-4332

Superior Ready Mix – Escondido II

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

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

 

Escondido Police Department

Medications 

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Ammunition

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

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

 

Dunn-Edwards – La Mesa (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

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

Hours of operation:

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

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

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

-Do not mix different products into one container

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

 

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

Dunn-Edwards – Escondido (PaintCare Program)

This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty. Limit 20 gallons per visit.

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

Escondido Disposal

Items Accepted At The Transfer Station:

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

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

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

 

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

All loads MUST be tarped.

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

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

Items Not Accepted At The Transfer Station:

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

Hazardous Waste Disposal: Call (760) 745-3203

No end dump trucks

Dunn-Edwards – Murrieta (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

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

ES Creative Glass, Inc

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

EnviroGreen Electronic Recycling Services

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

Christmas lights can be dropped off for no charge!

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

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

CONFIDENTIAL DATA DESTRUCTION –  Included!

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

Bubble Wrap! (Clean & unpopped)  FREE!

Cables                              

Monitors                                       

Testing equipment 

Camcorders                     

Networking Equipment  

Mainframe Equipment

Cell Phones                     

UPS power Supplies                   

Computers

Laptops & Batteries        

Household Electronics                

Stereos & Radios

Fax Machines                 

Circuit Boards                            

Servers

Testing Equipment          

Scanners      

Telephones

Telecom Equipment        

VCR’s & DVD                              

Lab equipment

Keyboard & mice

$65 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, free for businesses with 10 or more qualifying items!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!

Disposal Fees Apply:

  • VHS Tapes——————————$1 LB
  • CD’s & DVD’s————————– $1  LB
  • Alkaline Batteries——————– $1 LB
  • NICD Batteries————————$1 LB
  • Fluorescent Bulbs 4′—————–$2.00
  • Vacuums——————————- $3 EA
  • Printers——————————— $3 EA
  • Microwaves—————————- $3 EA
  • Toners & Ink Cartridges————  $2 EA
  • Dish Antenna————————–$10EA
  • Appliances—————————– $10EA
  • Copiers———————————- $10EA
  • Lawn Mowers————————– $10EA

 

Repair services also available

Enniss Inc.

We offer a variety of construction services, including:

  • Aggregate Material Sales
  • Construction and Demolition (C&D) Reclamation and Recycling
  • Construction Trucking
  • Demolition
  • Earth Moving, Grading and Site Work
  • Metal Fabrication, Assembly and Installation
  • Specialty Construction

Dunn-Edwards – Vista (PaintCare Program)

Hours:

Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

Who Can Use This Program:

Households and Businesses in California

Information:

Limit: 20 gallons per visit. This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

Encinitas Sewing & Vacuum Store

Vacuum Cleaner Repairs​

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

Sewing Machine Repairs​

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

Encinitas Library | Eyeglass Recycling

Encinitas Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Location

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

Donated Materials Policy

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

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

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

Dunn-Edwards – National City (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

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

Dunn-Edwards – Chula Vista (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

Aerosol
Industrial
Original equipment
Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

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

Emory Plumbing

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

Chula Vista TV

• Televisions

• Surround systems

• Sound systems

• VCR’s

• DVD players

• Old record players

• Blu-ray players

Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts

Here is why Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts is the best appliance repair service of Chula Vista CA:

  • Fair flat rate pricing with no hourly rates or hidden fees

  • Free service call and free estimate if we do the job

  • Checkups of additional appliances at no extra charge

  • Same day service and convenient scheduling

  • Friendly local technicians and 100% customer satisfaction

  • Access to replacement parts for all major brands

  • $10 online discount, just mention you found us online

What Kinds Of Appliances Does Your Company Repair?

Chula Vista Appliance Repair Experts repairs following appliances of major brands: refrigerators, washers and dryers, freezers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens, stoves and range hoods.

El Corazon Compost Facility

You can drop off your food scraps here to be composted at no cost! They will not accept compost in containers larger than 5 gallons. You can bring up to 3 of these 5 gallon containers per person per day!

NO palms, yucca, or dirt.

All lumber must be clean, untreated, unpainted, and no metal bindings (hinges). This location will also accept lumber with nails in it.

Christmas trees are accepted from residents through the month of January at no charge to San Diego County residents. To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:

  • come from personal residences/non-commercial sources.
  • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting.

Christmas tree retailers and their contractors can recycle Christmas trees for $48 per ton.

 

Free compost and mulch is available for residents of Oceanside.

Doart Shoe Repair

Doart Shoe Repair has been serving Escondido, CA for 26 years. We repair all types of shoes, boots, handbags, suitcases and leather products for men, women and children, and polish all major brands. It is our pleasure to provide our valued customers the highest quality of work because we love giving the best service you deserve.

Certified Tire and Service Center – National City

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge.

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.

Discovery Shop

With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shops help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For over 55 years, the Society has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items.

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shops are in need of your gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, housewares and furniture. Your donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Call us today to find out more

Mon-Sat,  10:00 AM – 5:00PM

Sun,  12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Discount Tire – La Mesa

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 

 

El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility – Unincorporated County (Appointment Only)

Services are reserved to residents of the the City of Santee and Unincorporated San Diego County only.

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more about it by visiting our Resources page.

Services: 

–Drop off  by appointment only on Saturdays between 9 AM – 1 PM at 925 O’Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020. This facility is open every Saturday excluding holidays. For Unincorporated County residents, Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to schedule an appointment or click to schedule an appointment. Proof of residency required.

-For qualified elderly or disabled unincorporated County residents only, a pick up service is available upon approval (call 877-713-2784 for an appointment).

Hours of operation:

-Every Saturday of the month by appointment only. Call R1-Earth at (877) 713-2784 to schedule an appointment.

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.

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.

 

Disabled American Veterans – Chula Vista

You can drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Ekco Metals

Ekco Metals has been buying scrap metal from the public since 1966. We buy both non-ferrous and ferrous metals. Copper, Aluminum, Stainless, Brass, Iron, Steel more. We also provide pick-up service with our own fleet of trucks and bins of all sizes

  • Roll-Off containers
  • Low-Boys
  • Yard Boxes
  • Flatbeds
  • End Dumps

We service Industrial, Construction, Demolition, Electricians, Plumbers, Printing Industry, Elevator Industry and more.
Located just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, our 4 acre facility is a perfect location for filming movies, television shows or commercials. Please see the gallery for aerial photos of our property.

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – La Mesa

Open to the public:

All CRV glass, cans and plastic

Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers

Certified used motor oil drop-off

Public truck scale for certified vehicle weights

E-waste drop off location

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

Mattress Recycling (for a fee)

Appliances drop-off ($30)

Yard Waste/Green Trimmings

For EDCO customers only:

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

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

Appliances pick-up (must be EDCO customer)

Items They Don’t Accept:

Hazardous waste

Tires

Medication

Explosives/ammo

Please contact 1 (877) R1-EARTH to find a place to take items they do not accept

 

Closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Accepted forms of payment: cash or check

DAV Veterans Thrift Store

You can also drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Disabled American Veterans – Spring Valley

You can also drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

EDCO Recovery and Transfer – San Diego

Items we accept:

  • Construction waste
  • Landscape material
  • Furniture, fees apply.
  • Bulky items or old appliances, fees apply.
  • Mattress recycling is available, fees apply.

Note:  Over sized root balls are accepted as long as it is not covered in dirt, NO palm root balls are accepted.

Items we do not accept:

  • Batteries
  • Hazardous waste
  • Sharps
  • Tires
  • E-waste
  • Scrap metal
  • CRV
  • PVC

 

EDCO Certified Recycling Center – San Marcos

Recycling Redemption

  • Aluminum cans
  • CRV glass beverage containers
  • CRV plastic beverage containers

Recycling Drop-Off

Donation-value items accepted including paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers.
  • E-waste drop off location
  • Household battery drop-off location
  • Home-generated sharps drop-off location
  • Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Got E-Waste?

Call EDCO at (760) 744-2700 for information about recycling unwanted electronic devices. Programs available for residential collection at a reasonable cost, or drop off e-waste, such as computer and television monitors, central processing units (CPUs), laptop computers, miscellaneous computer components, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs and radios, for free at our Certified Buyback Recycling Center.

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – Lemon Grove

Items We Accept:

  • CRV
  • Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers
  • Motor oil
  • Oil Filters
  • FOG’s (Fat, Oil, Grease)
  • E-waste
  • Household batteries (for EDCO customers only)
  • Home-generated sharps (for EDCO customers only)

Items Not Accepted:

  • Hazardous waste
  • Tires
  • Explosives/ammo

Please call 1 (877) R1-EARTH for places that do accept these items

Certified Tire & Service Center – Santee

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Will recycle up to 4 tires for free for residents.

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.

Ed Perry Automotive

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

Century Upholstery

Specializing in upholstering furniture for your home, office, outdoor patio, and motor homes.

Call for more information.

Diamond Environmental

Categories of services:

  • Parties & event rentals
  • Construction rentals
  • Luxury restrooms & showers
  • Farming/agricultural
  • Film/TV production rentals
  • Temporary fence
  • Temporary power
  • Pumping service
  • Crisis & emergency service

Diamond Environmental Services was founded almost two decades ago and grew from a pumping and porta-potty rental provider, to a multi environmental services provider, servicing all of Southern California. In the course of years Diamond expanded its services with temporary fence, temporary power, emergency services, dumpsters and storage rentals. Nowadays the more than 300 Diamond employees are committed to provide the best possible service to their clients every day.

Today Diamond’s dedication to customer service and Dutch clean continues. At Diamond, customers are not just accounts. Instead we find honor in serving our clients as they are the very foundation of Diamond, its history, and its future.

Diamond has been providing and will continue to provide the best and cleanest sanitation services in Southern California.

DFS Flooring

Regardless of make, manufacturer, construction or fiber type, this location accepts all types of carpet and any quantity — large or small.

The Environmental Impact? Enormous. To date, the Antron® Reclamation Program has collected over 100 million pounds of carpet — that’s over 400,000 cubic yards of conserved landfill space. The energy saved alone is enough to power more than 13,000 homes for a full year.

ASI The White Glove Guys

At ASI we repair, tune-up and service all makes and models of gas furnaces and central heating units.

Asbury Environmental Services Inc

World Oil Recycling provides end-to-end recycling solutions for byproducts including used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze, oily-waste water, gasoline waste, and more.

art FORM

Art FORM accepts approved donations of clean, recycled and reclaimed items on Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

Do you or your business/company have an unusual item or large quantity of something that can be recycled and used in art education?  Please email art FORM with your questions or photos of your items, and they can let you know if it is an item they can accept.

If you items are shoebox size or smaller, or can fit into grocery sacks or handle bags, donations can be placed through their front gate at any time.

Due to the quantity and variation of  donations, art FORM greatly appreciates items sorted as much as possible in clear plastic bags or containers. Anything related to food/soap needs to be thoroughly washed first—thanks!

Donation list: 

Paper, card stock, old letterhead

Origami paper

Colored file folders/other folders

Foam Core/ Signage/Poster boards (please inquire)

Buttons

Bottle caps and wine corks

Beads

Ribbon

Wire, small metal parts

Coils, gears, washers, hex nuts

Mat Board

Design Samples

Patterned Paper

3-D letters or numbers

Yarn, felt, embroidery, sewing supplies

Tin cylinders (coffee or tea cans)

Art supplies/scrap-booking supplies (please inquire)

Wood pieces/scraps, small only

Shiny materials

National Geographic magazines (please inquire about space)

Colored plastic pieces/no label, no graphic

Game pieces; plastic, metal or wood

Found nature; acorns, seed pods

Small computer parts/gears/defunct motherboard (internal parts only)

Silk flowers/fake flowers/greenery

Descanso Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

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

Ariel’s Furniture Refinishing and Upholstery – La Jolla

Ariel’s Furniture Refinishing & Upholstery is one of southern California’s finest and most reputable furniture restoration workshops. They have over 25 years of experience catering to the regions most prestigious private homes, hotels, and offices. Their specialty lies in servicing specialty antique restoration projects.

They provide finishing for all types of woodwork, including desks, chairs, bookshelves, credenzas, dressers, tables, bedroom sets, dining room sets, bookshelves, and mirrors.

We also provide upholstering on all types of furniture. Clients may provide materials or we can provide samples to choose from.

Ariel’s offers free pick-up and delivery!!!

Derek’s Sewing Machine Repair

Sewing machine repair. Call for more details. You can either schedule a service call or schedule a drop off. Appointment only.

Deep Cycle Battery San Diego

This location will pay for old or scrap car, RV, marine or golf batteries. Certified Lead Acid Disposal shop. Pays out $0.20 per lb.

Call for more information.

Blake Hauling

Blake Hauling provides waste hauling services for both commercial and residential debris removal projects in most of San Diego County. Specializes in the hauling of furniture, appliances, trash, yard waste and greens, and construction debris.

Services include: 

Furniture Removal

Construction Waste Removal

Mattress Disposal

Garbage Removal

Trash Removal

Debris Hauling

Refrigerator Disposal

Spa/ Hot Tub/ Jacuzzi Removal

Yard Waste Removal

Appliances Removal

Wood Chip, Mulch, Compost Delivery

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Aqua Clean Car Wash

This location accepts uncontaminated motor oil and oil filters for free.

Call for more details.

Billards and Darts Direct

Billiards Direct provides the very highest quality pool table services and moving. We serve all of San Diego County including: Temecula, Carlsbad, Yuma, El Centro including El Cajon, La Mesa, Mission Valley, La Jolla, Del Mar, Oceanside, Jamul, Julian, Point Loma, Downtown and more!

Billiards And Darts Direct is your complete pool table service provider, offering the following services:

  • Assembly
  • Repair
  • Re-felting
  • Cushion Repair
  • Refurbishing
  • Restoration