Jurisdiction: Chula Vista

Living Coast Compost Workshops

Compost Workshops

Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.

Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission)

On the first Sunday of the month, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting!

Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course.

Chula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.

Father Joe’s Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista

What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?

CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.

JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.

HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.

FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.

ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.

ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*

OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!

* IMPORTANT REMINDER BEFORE YOU DONATE ELECTRONICS: Please make sure to remove all confidential information before you donate electronics. Also, please note, when you donate electronics, State of California regulations require that Father Joe’s Villages collect your name, address, telephone number and signature, indicating that the donated device was used within California. Your collected information is kept confidential and is never used for advertising or marketing purposes.

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.

Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

Road Runner Sports – Otay Ranch

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.

San Diego Blood Bank – Chula Vista (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. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations. If you would like to drop off larger quantities of food, please do so at our Miramar or Vista distribution centers.

Also, if you are in need of a donation receipt, we ask that you please drop off your food donations with the Food Bank directly either at the San Diego Food Bank in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter in Vista. Our public donation drop-off sites are unable to provide receipts.

Drop off at this location:

Tuesday-Thursday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday – Saturday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS

Costco | Eyeglasses Donation | Chula Vista

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.

Chula Vista Brewery | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center and properly dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.
For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Life Christian Center

Rescues food from businesses to distribute to clients and community, feeding programs/organizations.

Services Chula Vista along with Central, South and East San Diego County within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 585-3638

Email: Elizabeth Prado elizabeth.prado@lcccv.org

 

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

Restaurant Rescue, Pet Food and Non-Foods

Daniels Tire Service – Commercial Services – Chula Vista

Commercial Vehicle Services

At Daniels Tire Service, our mission is to keep your trucks and equipment on the road, making money for your company. That means a comprehensive menu of commercial truck services, highly-qualified and experienced technicians and customized truck maintenance programs designed around your needs and your schedule.

Included in Commercial Truck Services:

  • Alignments
  • Mechanical repair
  • 24 hour emergency road service
  • Commercial truck tire service
  • Much, much more

Come to Daniels Tire Service for Commercial Services

When it comes to keeping your fleet on the road and working, Daniels Tire Service wants to be the one-stop solution for your commercial truck services needs. Give us a call today and let our service advisors set up a maintenance schedule that’s right for you.

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Bonita

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

Who can use the safe drug disposal program?

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

Tips for safe disposal:

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

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

– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container or contact Med Project at 833-633-7765 or at med-project.org.

Food4Less – N Chula Vista

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:

HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores

WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging

Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap Plastic cereal box liners*

Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs

 

 

Ralphs – Bonita Point Plaza

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:

HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores

WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging

Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap Plastic cereal box liners*

Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs

 

 

Ralphs – The Plaza At Sunbow

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:

HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores

WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging

Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap Plastic cereal box liners*

Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs

 

 

Aquafill Carpet Recycling – Chula Vista

Aquafil Carpet Collection became a division of Aquafil in 2020 (formerly called Planet Recycling). The Aquafil Carpet Collection centers collect post-consumer carpeting and padding from both professional installers and do-it-yourself consumers. The used carpets and padding are collected and supplied to Aquafil Recycling Centers 1 and 2, where they are fully recycled.

Used carpets and pads can be dropped off at the location below.

High volume customers can call the AZ office (602-562-0444) to request a roll off container or trailer for service.

Carpet / Pad Recycling Collection Site – Drop-off Location

Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – Chula Vista

Join Otay Ranch Town Center every Tuesday for our Farmers Market. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, specialty food items, dining options and live entertainment. The market takes place each week from 4 PM to 8 PM on Main Street.

Hummingbird Rescue Center

They rehabilitate orphaned and injured hummingbirds within the San Diego County region. Hummingbirds are protected under Federal law and must be cared for by licensed rehabilitators only. Monetary donations should be sent to the address.

At this time, please send your monetary donations to:

Hummingbird Rescue Center

775 Fig Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Hummingbird Rescue Center is a California Charitable 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

Apple Tree Supermarket – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Ocean Beach

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.

Walmart – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Otay

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 – Otay

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 – Otay

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.

Trader Joe’s – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Otay

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 – Chula Vista

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.

Smart & Final – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Chula Vista

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 – Chula Vista

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 – Chula Vista

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.

Accepts 50 of each item, 50 cans, 50 glass bottles, and 50 plastic bottles

Ralphs – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Chula Vista

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 – Chula Vista

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 – Chula Vista

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.

99 Ranch Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Chula Vista

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 – Bonita

There are 1,249 recycling centers statewide that buy back empty California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. Most beverages sold in glass, plastic, or metal (other than milk, wine, and distilled spirits) are subject to CRV – More information on beverages subject to CRV is available here

Search for In-Store CRV Redemption Retailers

Is a Recycling Center or Retailer on the List Refusing to Redeem CRV?
The fastest, most effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an obligated retailer to 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 – Bonita

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Recycling BuyBack Centers: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/RecyclingCenters/

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 in-store dealers  https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/InStoreRedemption

Is a Recycling Center or Retailer on the List Refusing to Redeem CRV?
The fastest, most effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an obligated retailer to 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.

Luna Video Games – Chula Vista

Console repair service for broken video game systems. Also buys back what is sold, bring in unwanted games for cash or trade credit.

Eastlake Self Storage (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)

Appointment Necessary

Monday – Saturday

10am – 4pm

Sunday Closed

NO LIGHT BULBS

NO BATTERIES

 

Drop of electronic waste for free at this location or go online to schedule a pickup for a small fee

Accepted items:

Answering Machines
Cables
Camcorders
CD/DVD Players
Cell phones
Circuit Boards        
Computers and Equipment
Cords, Wires
Duplicators
DVD Players     
Electric Typewriters
Electronic Games
Fax Machines
Hard Drives
Household Electronics  
Ink / Toner
Keyboards / Mice
Lab Equipment
Laptop Batteries
Laptops      
Mainframe Equipment
Modems		 Monitors
Networking Equipment
Other Electronics
PDA’s
Pagers
Printers
Radios
Remote Controls
Scanners
Stereos
Tape Players
Telecom Equip.
Telephones (all)
Televisions  (all types)
Testing Equipment
Toasters
Two-Way Radios
UPS Power Batteries
VHS Equipment
Word Processors
Zip Drives


Disposal Fees Apply:

Copiers                     $5.00 per Item
Lawnmowers           $5.00 per Item
Microwave Ovens   $2.00 per Item 
Printers                     $5.00 per Item

No light bulbs or batteries

Elite Computers

Elite Computers will recycle your electronics for free! They’ll even take your appliances, but none with freon please. 

Getting rid of a computer that’s less than 3 years old? If they like what they see they’ll trade you for store credit!

Call for more details.

ecoATM – Chula Vista

Walmart #5305 location, located in the main lobby.

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. Recycle your working or broken electronics AND get cash back!

City of Chula Vista Master Composter Course

This FREE seven-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting.  Course includes lectures, demonstrations, and two field trips.

Course covers the following:

  • Traditional composting
  • Compost bin build and troubleshooting (in teams!)
  • Vermicomposting
  • Soil Health
  • Bugs in your compost pile
  • Environmental impacts
  • Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all seven classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service.  Certified Master Composters share their experience and knowledge within the community through workshops and community events.

Sign up for the Master Composter interest list today to get updates about future courses, or contact us for more information: environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov | (619) 691-5122

Bicycle Warehouse – Chula Vista

Donating:

They collect donated bikes and gear at all of their stores and events. The bikes are shipped to sister shops in Africa and refurbished before being made available to the local community. Your donated bikes give them access to education, health care, food/water and employment they did not have beforehand.

It empowers people in need, one bike at a time.

How it works

Simply bring in your donation bicycle (and/or gear) to one of our stores and drop it off at the collection bins during regular business hours (M-Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-5pm). We will take down your contact information and email you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use to deduct your bike donation on your taxes.

Your bicycle is collected and shipped to one of numerous shops across Africa where they are given new life. They are refurbished by local mechanics and sold at an affordable price which creates jobs, stimulates the economy and gives the freedom of mobility.

Christina’s Fashions (Princess Project)

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Goodwill Retail Store – Rancho San Diego

NOT ACCEPTING FURNITURE AT THIS TIME

Electronics Accepted

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

Schedule Pickup

Goodwill provides free donation pickup services for large furniture and large quantities of items (corporate donations, pallets, 50+ boxes, etc.). Pickups are not available on demand, which may result in up to a one month wait time. For more details or to schedule a pickup, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org. Representatives are available Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

 

Lowe’s – Chula Vista

Recycling stations at all participating Lowe’s

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

Target – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Otay

THIS LOCATION TEMPORARILY IS NOT ACCEPTING RECYCLING AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Please hold on to your bags and bring them here to recycle once they begin accepting again!

Recycling at Target

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

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

CRV REDEMTION

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.

Target – Chula Vista

Recycling at Target

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

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

South Coast RV

This location accepts:

Household batteries weighing less than 11 pounds

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

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

San Diego Metro KOA

This location accepts:

Household batteries weighing less than 11 pounds

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

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

Auto Zone – Chula Vista

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

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

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

Loan-A-Tool® Program

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

Community Clothes Closet – Chula Vista

Located at Rayo de Esperanza Family Resource Center (Located adjacent to Otay Elementary School), with your donation of new or gently used clothing, families have a closet where they can acquire a free outfit for each family member so that they don’t have to endure the cold during winter and extreme heat in the summer, and have the proper attire necessary for job interviews, for work, and for success and wellbeing.

Chula Vista Recycled – Vulcan Materials Company

General Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.

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

A-Star Appliance Service Company

Derive our estimates from the MASNPG, which is also known as the “Appliance Repair Blue Book”, Professional Appliance Repair Service is available 7 days a week to assist you with all of your appliance repair needs in San Diego California!
We are specializing in dryer repair, washing machine repair, refrigerator repair, stove repair, oven repair, microwave repair, dishwasher repair, freezer repair, ice maker repair, garbage disposal repair, fridge repair and washer repair. Our mission is to provide customers with quality service delivered promptly at a fair price that guarantees value. Offering same day service, with the most competitive prices for appliance repair in Southern California we will beat any written appliance repair estimate.
Did we mention that we supply replacement parts and our service calls are always free with the repair service? We understand that you have a choice when it comes to appliance repair and we appreciate your consideration.

We might be your best choice for appliance repair in San Diego CA

Postal Annex – Eastlake

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.

Postal Annex – Rancho Del Rey

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials (619) 482-0914

This location offers paper shredding services.

Burdick’s Sewing & Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum and sewing machine repair services.

Don Burdick started on Third Ave. at The Singer Store in 1957.
Started his own business Burdick‘s Sewing and Vacuum Center in 1983 where we sell the best and service the rest.

It is a family owned business. Now with wife, Joan and son, Darren. we sell Husqvarna, a Swedish company for sewing, embroidery and overlock machines up to 5 thread’s.

We also carry Elna embroidery and overlock machines. In our vacuum cleaner line we have Royal, Oreck, Sanitaire and Eureka. We have a full line of sewing machine notions and vacuum supplies. Our policy on repairs is 1 day service whenever possible. We offer free hands on sewing machine classes with the purchase of a machine. Classes are Wednesday and Saturday. We are conveniently located at 278 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910 and are open 6 days a week. Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 619-422-5325

The Lawnmower Shop

Repairs of gardening equipment & outdoor power equipment

They repair:

lawnmowers
edgers
blowers
line trimmers
weedwhackers
chainsaws
2 cycle & 4 cycle equipment

NextGen Wireless Repair

Device support or repair
Mobile phone support
Tablet support
Mobile phone body repair
Table body repair

Pep Boys – Chula Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and car/motorcycle batteries. Limit 5-gal per person 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.

Pep Boys – Chula Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last. Limit 5-gal per person 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.

Chula Vista Sprinkler Repair Techs

Chula Vista sprinkler repair technicians provide the very best irrigation services around the area. They are full service irrigation and sprinkler repair company.

Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista

What Can I Donate?

This Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Shop will accept these donations for resale:

Clean, gently used clothing Gift Items Collectibles
Shoes Small working appliances Estate goods
Jewelry Records & CDs Luggage
Accessories Artwork Furniture that can be carried by 2 people
Books Sporting Goods Toys
Housewares Linens MORE!

 

All donations are sold as they are, so they must be clean and in good condition. If an item requires any sort of repair, they cannot accept it. Call to confirm accepted items.

What Can’t I Donate?

Father Joe’s Thrift Shops CANNOT accept:

Mattresses/Box Springs Large Appliances
Televisions/Monitors Construction Materials, other items, see website

 

Pick-up services available

Use this Online Form or call (619) 446-2100. Pick-ups usually take place within a week from the time of the initial contact.

Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center – Chula Vista

What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?

CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.

JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.

HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.

FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.

ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.

ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*

OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.

Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

Father Joe’s Villages has several donation drop-off locations and free pick-up from most San Diego locations. Drop-off locations include our Furniture Warehouse, our San Diego thrift stores in Imperial Beach and El Cajon and our Daily Household Goods Auction site. If you would like to arrange a pick-up, please call 1-619-HOMELESS (619-446-2100) or fill out our online donation form. For each donation, you’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt.

Union Auto Repair

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.

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.

Otay Sustainability Park (Formerly Otay Landfill)

City of Chula Vista residents are eligible for free drop-off passes to the Otay Landfill, call 619-482-4024

Certified Mattress Recycling Council location, Otay Landfill can accept up to 4 mattresses or box springs for free for recycling.

California Carpet Stewardship Program – Carpet – Drop-off Location

Please note: Area rugs are not covered under the CARE Program and therefore are not accepted.

Recycle: Please load your vehicle to keep the following materials separated for recycling: concrete/asphalt, metals, appliances, clean wood and yard waste.

Load Limits: Each pass may be used for a maximum material weight of 1 ton. Loads over 1 ton will be charged at current landfill rates.

Secure Loads: Please be careful to secure all materials in your vehicle before transporting. Use a tarp, rope or other means to ensure that no material is lost in transit.

Helmets: You will be required to use a helmet at all times, if you do not have one helmets are available for sale at the landfill booth.

2025 Free Compost Events

Republic Services provides free compost to customers residing in the County of San Deigo at the Otay Sustainability Park 6 times a year at 1700 Maxwell Rd. Chula Vista 91911. Join us for our next giveaways!

Schedule for 2025:

  • January 11th
  • March 8th
  • May 10th
  • July 12th
  • September 13th
  • November 8th

All events are Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To participate please provide proof of active account ownership in the form of an invoice or online app documentation, as well as a photo ID. Join us for our next giveaways! Don’t forget to bring your shovel, containers, and tarps.

For more information, contact otay@republicservices.com

 

 

West Auto Wreckers

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.

The UPS Store – Chula Vista

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.

VMG Auto Repair

This location accepts used motor oil at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last.

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.

Vista Paint – 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, up to a 20 gallon limit per customer per day.

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.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Chula Vista

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

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

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Chula Vista South

This location accepts used motor oil, transition fluid, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last. Limit 5-gal per person 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.

This location also provides:

A $10 gift card for all car batteries recycled at their location.

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

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

 

South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

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

Services

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

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

  • DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

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

–Pick up is available to elderly or home-bound residents for residents. If you live in City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, or City of National contact Republic Services at (619) 691-5122 to schedule a pick-up. If you live in the Unincorporated part of the County of San Diego contact the County of San Diego’s Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Call Center at (877) 713-2784 to schedule a pick-up.

Hours of operation: 

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

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

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

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Chula Vista North

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person 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.

This location also accepts:

Household batteries weighing less than 11 pounds

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

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

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

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

South Bay Detention Facility

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.

Hours at this facility are:  M – F 8 – 5 pm.

To confirm medication drop off at more locations in San Diego County, call the specific Sheriff’s Office in your location.

South Appliance Repair

South Appliance is a full service appliance repair company. We service all of the major brands foreign and domestic, residential and commercial. Appliances serviced include, refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ranges, microwaves, garbage disposals and trash compactors.
For a full list of the appliances we service see Services Offered or for repair warranty information please see Warranty

Sherwin Williams – 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.  Because this site is so busy, it will take only 5 gallons/person/day.  It’s a good idea to call locations before dropping off.

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.

Salvation Army – Chula Vista

This location will accept metal filing cabinets if in good condition.

Computers must be less than 5 years old to be accepted.

Riley Recycling – Chula Vista

Recycling services include:

Appliances

Metals

Electronics

They purchase the following steel and metalwork, including, but not limited:

  • All Types of Aluminum
  • Brass
  • Cobalt-Based Alloys
  • All Types of Copper
  • Electronics
  • Insulated Wire
  • Metal HMS1 – HMS2
  • Laminate or Tin
  • Nickel
  • Precious Metals
  • Small and Large Appliances
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium

This location does not accept CRV for recycling. 

Please contact location for details on accepted items and other information.

San Diego Pool Table Movers

Theirtools used to level the pool table after moving it are precise and we guarantee our work. Machinist levels and special tools are generally needed for a smooth move and installation job of a pool table.

Pricing depends on the dimensions of the pool table, the type of move and the circumstances surrounding the move.

They are residential and business pool table movers.  Pool table moves in businesses may incur extra charges in the event we encounter complicated moves with elevators or have parking issues for your job.

They may charge extra for stairs when moving a 3 piece slate pool table. In some cases, we will not move 1pc. slate tables.

Postal Annex – Chula Vista

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.

This location offers shredding services.

Postal Annex – Otay Ranch

This location accepts packaging material in good condition for reuse.

This location offers shredding services.

Check website for coupons.

Postal Annex – Otay

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse.

This location offers shredding services.

Needles/Sharps Disposal – Mail-Back Envelopes

Pharmacies in Chula Vista offer mail-back containers for used needles, lancets, or syringes at no cost.

Simply pick up a container, place your sharps inside and use the included postage-paid box to mail it in. Needles/sharps must be stored in a sharps container to be mailed.

The program is limited to (3) three containers per resident per year. You will need to present proof of residency in Chula Vista to pharmacy staff to receive your FREE mail-back container.

Participating pharmacies include:
CVS
COSTCO
SHARP REES-STEALY
RALPH’S
RITE AID
WALGREEN’S

  • Take your used needles, lancets, and syringes to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 1800 Maxwell Road open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Please place sharps in a puncture-proof, shatter-proof container with a tight lid (i.e. bleach or detergent bottle).

Put Sharps Waste in its Proper Place!

For More Information:

You can call the Environmental Services Section of the Public Works Department at (619) 691-5122.

Pick Your Part

LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista, CA, features thousands of used cars for you to choose from. LKQ Pick Your Part of Chula Vista has acres of the most popular early and late model used automobiles, both foreign and domestic, including: Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Honda and Toyota as well as many others.

Jiffy Lube – Chula Vista

This location accepts used motor oil and coolant at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person 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.

H&M – Otay Ranch (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.

Mike’s CRV Recycling

Materials We Buy

CRV Products

Free Drop Off

Paper

Cardboard

Call center to verify details and accepted items.

Coupons available on website.

Medication Disposal, Mail-Back Envelopes – Chula Vista Residents

Available at Participating Pharmacies.

Pharmacies in Chula Vista offer the TakeAway Environmental Return System for unused medication at NO COST.

Place the medication in the special postage-paid envelope, seal it, and mail it back for environmentally responsible disposal.

This program is limited to (5) five mail-back envelopes per resident per year.

You will need to present proof of residency in Chula Vista to pharmacy staff to receive your FREE special mail-back envelope.

Participating pharmacies include:
CVS
COSTCO
SHARP REES-STEALY
RALPH’S
RITE AID
WALGREENS

Coming Soon! Chula Vista residents will have the option to request FREE sharps (syringes) mail-back containers and/or prescription drug mail-back envelopes online! Mail-back service is a free and convenient way to properly dispose of your sharps and unused/expired prescription drugs.