They provide free, emergency clothing to those in need. To donate clothing see website.
Jurisdiction: Carlsbad
Epic Brand Water Filter Recycling
Save 5 Pitcher filters or 5 Bottle filter cartridges OR Save 3 of any of the same Smart Shield filters: Under Sink filter, Fridge filter, Sediment filter
MAIL them back including: a note with your first and last name, shipping address, email address, the type of filter you want, along with the unwrapped & unboxed filters. (Please don’t include any extraneous packaging! ex. bubble wrap, filter boxes/bags, packing peanuts, etc)
Get a free filter as your REWARD! ** Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing**
Road Runner Sports – Carlsbad
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.
For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.
Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.
Carlsbad Fire Station 6
Through Republic Services, there are now two medical sharps drop bins located at Fire Station 1 (1275 Carlsbad Village Drive) and Fire Station 6 (7201 Rancho Santa Fe). They are open 24/7 for residents to anonymously drop off their medical sharps. These are serviced and properly disposed of by Stericycle via incineration.
Carlsbad residents can dispose of medical needles free of charge at the Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center:
5960 El Camino Real
Monday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.
Carlsbad Fire Station 1
Through Republic Services, there are now two medical sharps drop bins located at Fire Station 1 (1275 Carlsbad Village Drive) and Fire Station 6 (7201 Rancho Santa Fe). They are open 24/7 for residents to anonymously drop off their medical sharps. These are serviced and properly disposed of by Stericycle via incineration.
Carlsbad residents can dispose of medical needles free of charge at the Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center:
5960 El Camino Real
Monday – Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.
Sephora Beauties Repurposed Recycling Program | Carlsbad
Beauty (Re)Purposed aims to simplify the process and provide consumers with clear directions on how they can help divert beauty packaging from landfills. Here’s how it works:
- Clean it out: At home, make sure the packaging is clean, unbagged, and free of liquid or product.
- Drop it off: Visit any U.S. or Canadian Sephora store* and drop your empties that meet Pact’s collection guidelines in the dedicated collection bin. To find a participating location, please visit www.pactcollective.org/locations.
- Close the loop: All done! Instead of being thrown away, the beauty empties could become something else.
For more information, please contact:
Su Patel, DeVries Global
spatel@devriesglobal.com
Coastline Dream Center
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Phone: (760) 717-3696
Email: Robert Nealon
robertn333@gmail.com
Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items
Equation Collaborative
Equation Collaborative is a San Diego-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to equalize opportunities for a healthy and dignified life. In pursuit of our mission, Equation Collaborative developed and manages +BOX, a food assistance program that delivers reliable access to healthy food for families with school age children.
+BOX works alongside school partners to distribute boxes of fresh, healthy, nutrient rich food to food-insecure students and their families in North County San Diego.
Sherwin Williams – Carlsbad (PaintCare Program)
For Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
For Households:
Please review the detailed list of PaintCare products and non-PaintCare products.
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.
To be accepted for drop-off, PaintCare products must be in their original containers of no larger than 5 gallons in size, must have the original manufacturer’s printed label on the container, and must be covered with a secured lid. They cannot accept open or leaking cans.
For Businesses:
To use the PaintCare program for oil-based paint, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit our Very Small Quantity Generator page for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it will not be able to use the program for oil-based paint, but it can still use the program for latex products.
For more information, you can check out the Recycle with PaintCare Brochure.
San Diego Ear Nose and Throat Specialists #101 (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Elizabeth Hospice – Carlsbad Office (Food Bank Drop-Off)
Food Bank Partner Drop-Off Site
Have nonperishable food items to donate to help local families in need? Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food.
Drop off at this location:
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Carlsbad
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Jimbo’s – Carlsbad (TagBack Program)
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
Sprouts Farmers Market – Carlsbad North
A plastic bag collection container is at the front of the store.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Carlsbad South
A plastic bags and film collection container is by the front entrance.
Sprouts Farmers Market – Carlsbad Midtown
A plastic bags and film collection container is at the front of the store.
Gelson’s – Carlsbad
There is a container for plastic bags/film at the front of the store, or take them to the front desk and they will accept them there for recycling.
Trader Joe’s – Carlsbad
Ask an employee at the front of store and they will accept plastic bags for recycling.
Vons – Carlsbad
Please note, the receptacle for plastic bag recycling is in the back of the store – any employees at the front of the store can accept them.
Levi’s Denim Recycling Program
Carlsbad State Street Certified Farmers’ Market
We are open every Wednesday, think of it as a fresh-air grocery store with a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, and honey. And yes, even fresh flowers and plants. There are plenty of artisan food vendors too to round out your shopping experience including bread, granola, yogurt, bone broth, kombucha, fudge, cookies, and more.
City of Carlsbad Electronic Waste and Battery Disposal
Electronic Waste
- Schedule electronics collection through Republic Services. Carlsbad residents may request this service up to three times per year annually for up to five items each time. To schedule call 760-332-6464.
- Take e-waste to the Palomar Transfer Station at 5960 El Camino Real for drop-off. The hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Household Battery Collection
Single family residents can recycle household batteries by putting them in a clear zipper bag and placing them on top of their recycle cart on their service day.
Liberty Recycling
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Vons – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad North
CRV materials brought to this location cannot exceed $5 in value at a time and must be brought in bagged and pre-counted.
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Vons – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Vons – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Sprouts Farmers Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad North
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Rite Aid – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Ralphs – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Jimbo’s Naturally – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Gelson’s Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad South
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Costco – CRV In-Store Redemption Center | Eyeglasses Donation – Carlsbad
COSTCO OPTICAL
Donation program
Your old glasses can help someone in need see clearer. Costco and Assist International, a nonprofit organization, offer an eyeglasses donation program. Look for a donation box in the optical center at your local warehouse. Costco sends your used eyewear to Assist International, and the nonprofit works with a team of volunteers and partner organizations to sort and distribute the donations to those in need, both locally and internationally. Members can donate prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses and readers.
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Carlsbad Ranch Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors – East Carlsbad
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors has partnered with Armstrong Ceilings for a ceiling recycling program. This cradle-to-cradle process is a natural extension of Armstrong’s use of recycled materials and environmentally compatible manufacturing process that reduces their environmental footprint
It’s good for you.
No landfill fees or dumpster costs. We’ll pick up your old ceiling tiles.
Removing old ceilings for recycling provides an early view of potential problems, structural issues and abatement needs.
Achieve LEED® credits by including ceiling recycling in your construction waste plan.
Show your commitment to the environment.
It’s good for the planet.
Less landfill impact.
Preserves our natural resources.
Enables old ceilings to become new again with post-consumer content.
It’s EASY.
SPECIFY — Include provisions for ceiling recycling in your project specifications. Specifications are available by contacting Heartland Acoustics & Interiors.
CONFIRM — Are your ceilings recyclable? Verify with Heartland Acoustics & Interiors that your old ceiling tiles can be recycled. Most brands and types of ceiling tiles can be recycled.
REMOVE — Call Heartland Acoustics & Interiors to remove and stack your approved old tiles on pallets.
RECYCLE — Heartland Acoustics & Interiors will make arrangements for pick up of the old ceiling tiles and assure that they are delivered back to the plant for new ceiling tiles to be made
For more information on the Recycling Program click here.
Ralphs – Carlsbad
THIS LOCATION IS ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS TO BE RECYCLED AT THIS TIME!
Customer recycling: Their in-store plastics recycling program accepts clean and dry plastic shopping bags, bread and produce bags, bottled water case wraps and bathroom tissue and diaper plastic over wraps.
Drop off bin for plastic bags & film located outside the main entrance
Alex Appliances – Encinitas
San Diego North Coastal and Inland appliance repair company. Some of the residential products they service are:
Refrigerators – Freezers – Ice Makers – Wine Coolers – Washers -Dryers – Stackable Washer/Dryer – Dishwashers – Ovens – Ranges – Stoves – Cook tops – Microwaves – Water Heaters – Furnaces – Wall Heaters – Air Conditioners – Garbage Disposers -Trash Compactors – Grills – Barbecues
Madewell Carlsbad
Bring in any pair of jeans and you will get $20 OFF on a new pair of jeans or go to website to do via mail.
Xbox Repair
Laptop Repair is where is all began for us! We have fixed over 4,000 laptops in the last seven years and service all models including Apple MacBook, Acer, Alienware, Asus, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, and more. Laptop Repairs are typically $49.99 labor plus the price of the parts required. Some laptops repairs are billed at the hourly rate of $49.99 an hour. Since 2014 all laptop repairs have been performed in our state of the art facility. Many customers still know us as Laptop Repair Carlsbad. All prices on this website are based on using PROMO CODE “RCWEBSITE” at time of check in.
iSquad Repair – Carlsbad
Electronic Repairs: Iphone, Ipad, Samsung, PC, Mac.
Free mobile service available – call for details
County of San Diego Animal Services – Wildlife – Available 24/7 for Animal-Related Emergencies
Call 619-236-2341,
24/7 for animal-related emergencies
Call 911 if life is endangered
What to do when I need help with wildlife?
We will respond when a wild creature is posing an immediate threat to humans or other animals.
We will respond if the animal is sick or injured, too young to survive on its own or trapped. We do not respond to reports of wildlife being loose or simply roaming.
We will respond if the wild animal is a rabies vector (raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes or coyotes, for example) AND has attacked you or your pet.
We cannot help you with wildlife nuisance problems like skunks under your porch or opossums raiding your pet’s food.
For information on rattlesnakes see brochure »
For more information see one of the following agencies:
Bat World Sanctuary
940-325-3404, batrescue.org
All Wild Animal Control & Rescue
858-229-7280
Hummingbird Rescue Center
775 Fig Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-420-5156, hummingbirdrescuecenter.org
Dead Bird Reporting
San Diego County Department of Environmental Health
888-551-4636
Mostly Monkeys
760-788-6940, mostlymonkeys.org
Racing Pigeon Club (Banded Pigeons)
6905 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-465-8004
Wildlife Assistance
858-278-2222, wildlifeassist.org
County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123
800-486-0010, sdcawm.org
Or 858-694-2518 for the County Trapper
Or for see this page for Bees »
California Department of Fish & Game
3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
888-334-2258, wildlife.ca.gov/regions/5
Information on hunting, fishing and the taking or keeping of wild animals
San Diego Herpetology Society
619-760-0578, sdherpsociety.org
Parrot Education and Adoption Center
P.O. Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160
619-287-8200, peac.org
Project Wildlife
P.O. Box 80696, San Diego, CA 92138
619-225-WILD(9453), projectwildlife.org
Volunteers for the rescue, rehabilitation and return of wildlife
Horses of Tir Na Nog (horse sanctuary)
P.O. Box 19131, San Diego, CA 92159
619-465-6384, email: horsesoftirnanog@yahoo.com
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-1515, sandiegozoo.org
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
760-747-8702, emergencies: 760-738-5010
Sea World Aviculture and Bird Department
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
619-226-3900, menu option 8
Acceptance of injured birds, or beached or injured mammal
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Imperial Beach)
Tijuana River National Estuary Research Reserve
619-575-2704, fws.gov/refuge/tijuana_slough
Stater Bros. – Carlsbad
THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!
Please take the bags to an employee at the register.
Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.
Examples of plastic film and bags include:
– Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, and dry cleaning bags (clean, dry and free of receipts and clothes hangers)
– Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
– Plastic shipping envelopes(remove labels), bubble wrap and air pillows (deflate)
– Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
– Furniture and electronic wrap
– Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
– Any film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label
*Not all items are accepted at all drop-off locations. Check with your local drop-off to see what is accepted.
Do not include:
– Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
– Pre-washed salad mix bags
– Frozen food bags
– Candy bar wrappers
– Chip bags
– Six-pack rings
Want to know what happens to recycled plastic film?
Lowe’s – Carlsbad
The permanent recycling centers, located at the store entrance, offer a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.
Customers can now drop off plastic plant trays, pots and tags for recycling at any Lowe’s Garden Center in the continental United States.
With the purchase of a new appliance, Lowe’s will haul away and recycle customers’ old appliances.
NO household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, or shattered bulbs will be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-877-R1-EARTH
City of Carlsbad Compost Bin Rebate Program
Low Cost Compost Bins
Carlsbad residents may apply for a discount coupon to purchase a yard waste bin or vermicomposting bin at a subsidized rate while supplies last.
For more information about bin purchases and composting workshops please visit The Ecology Center website.
For questions about these programs, please contact the city’s Recycling & Trash staff at
recycle.trash@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-4646.
-TEMPORARILY CLOSED- Nike Factory Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Carlsbad
Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.
Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.
WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?
You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?
To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:
Recycle your shoes if…
They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.
The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.
If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.
Donate your shoes if…
Your shoes still have life in them.
They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.
Gelson’s Market (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Carlsbad
Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.
Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.
North County Refinishing
Don’t Replace It – Reglaze It!
Bathtub refinishing, countertop refinishing and ceramic tile refinishing can extend the useful life of your existing bath and kitchen fixtures for up to 15 years or more.
They offer:
- Bathtub Reglazing & Refinishing
- Reglazing & Resurfacing Fiberglass & Acrylic Tub & Surrounds
- Ceramic Tile Refinishing & Reglazing & Tile Re Grouting
- Countertop Refinishing
- Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing ( Napco Inlay System )
- Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
- Refinishing Appliances
- Scratch & Chip Repair
- Re-Caulking
- Antique Clawfoot Bath Tub Repair & Refinishing
Contact them for more info
Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station Recycling Center
Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station has a Buy-Back/Drop-Off Center open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items accepted include source-separated mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper and white ledger paper. In addition, city residents can drop off electronic waste, sharps, used motor oil and filters, used cooking oil, batteries and cell phones free of charge. Residents can bring California Redemption Value (CRV) bottles and cans in for cash.
CRV Items
- Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
- Plastic beverage containers with recycling symbols #1-#7
- Glass beverage bottles (excluding wine and liquor)
Republic Services also offers simple and convenient sharps disposal services for at-home, tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, veterinary clinics, and more. Please call 760-332-6464 to make a request.
CARE carpet drop-off site
Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: Call for pricing.
One Stop Toner and Inkjet
Currently shipping all orders due to COVID.
If you are a local customer, we will pick up your empties upon delivery of your order. We will provide you with FREE UPS recycling label if you are out of our delivery area.
Carlsbad 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
Residents must go inside the station first to notify the front desk about the ammunition. Ammunition should be kept in the trunk until a deputy securely removes it from vehicle. Call the station’s non-emergency number for more instructions.
Postal Annex – Carlsbad
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services for $0.99/lb.
Check website for coupons.
Staples – Carlsbad
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you. Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions. Call for more information
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
The UPS Store – Carlsbad
They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.
Paper shredding services are available at this location.
Sustainable Surplus Exchange
Provide access to free office supplies and very inexpensive office furniture, computers, lab equipment and supplies. The items are listed on the online store Reuse 4 Good. This is for members only.
Tara Tailor Shop
Services Offered
San Diego BBQ
On-site BBQ cleaning & grill repair – residential and commercial services
| • Replacement Parts | • Ignition Systems |
| • Frozen Valve Replacement | • Thermocouple Repairs |
| • Pressure Regulator | • Grill Tutorials |
| • Sales Consultations | • Countertop Retrofits |
| • Grill Installation & Hauling | • Gas Conversions |
Junk Kings – North County
SD Junk Kings offer pick-up services for appliances, furniture, yard waste, electronic waste, mattress, and construction materials.
Call for more information.
Postal Annex – Carlsbad
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers shredding services. Check website for coupons.
H&M – Carlsbad (Textile Recycling Program)
Note: The Textile Recycling Program at H&M stores is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic
When you drop off your unwanted textiles (in any condition from any brand) — like old tees or dresses, underwear, old socks, stockings, ripped tights, even old towels and sheets — in a H&M store (just ask for the garment-collecting box, often located next to the cash desks), you’ll get rewarded with a voucher.
Must donate at least one bag of clothing for the voucher.
Jiffy Lube – Carlsbad
This location accepts used motor oil, limit 5-gal per resident per day.
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.
iSquad Repair | Encinitas
Electronic Repairs: iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Windows, Mac, Surface Pro, LG Phone, Android, Google Pixel, Apple Watch, and Cell Phone.
Save $5 Off Your Repair When You Book Online!
At iSquad Repair, they have a free mobile service that allows you get it fixed without having to leave your home or office – call for details.
CRC Resale Store – Carlsbad
CRC gratefully accepts:
- Food and personal care items for our Food Distribution Center
- New or gently-used items for our Resale Stores
- Household and personal care items for families in our domestic violence shelter
- Office supplies to help keep our operations costs low
Please review our current Donation Wish Lists for the items we need for our programs
You can drop off your donations at any of our store locations, open 7 days a week.
You can also donate your vehicles, running or not!
Alex Appliances – Carlsbad
Some of the residential products we service are:
Refrigerators – Freezers – Ice Makers – Wine Coolers – Washers -Dryers – Stackable Washer/Dryer – Dishwashers – Ovens – Ranges – Stoves – Cook tops – Microwaves – Water Heaters – Furnaces – Wall Heaters – Air Conditioners – Garbage Disposers -Trash Compactors – Grills – Barbeques
Carlsbad Golf Center
Put your clubs in the hands of someone who will do the job right! |
Our CGC club repair specialists have extensive training in all aspects of club-building and can help you select the proper changes for your equipment from your grip size and style to club alterations to re-shafting.
We have an dedicated in-store club repair workshop — another indication of our dedication and service to all our customers’ equipment needs. Re-gripping often completed WHILE YOU WAIT! Our professionals will work with you to select correct grip size, style and number of wraps for your hands. Availability and stock subject to change, but if we don’t have it in-stock, we’ll do our best to get it for you immediately on special order.
We stock an extensive line of grips for clubs and putters from: Avon Chamois, Golf Pride, Iomic, Lamkin, Premio , SuperStroke, Winn, Manufacturer brand name
Firestone Complete Auto Care – Carlsbad
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, automotive batteries, and recycles unmounted 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.
Call this collection center to ensure hours and program participation.
