El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility – Santee Residents (Appointment Only)

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

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

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

Services: 

Drop off  by appointment only on Saturdays between 9 AM – 1 PM at 925 O’Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020. This facility is open every Saturday excluding holidays.

City of Santee residents can get curbside pick-up of motor oil and used oil filters. Call Waste Management to schedule 619-596-5100.

Hours of operation:

-Every Saturday of the month by appointment only.

Please call Waste Management to schedule an appointment, using the following steps:

  1. Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100
  2. Say “Household Hazardous Waste” when the virtual assistant asks what you want help with. This will bring you to the Haul Away landing zone
  3. If you are a WM customer, say your address or account number (City of Santee residents and some County residents are serviced by WM)
  4. If you are NOT a WM customer, say “No Address” or “No Account”
  5. Say “Residential” when asked if it is a residential, business, or contractor address.
  6. You will be connected with an agent who can schedule your HHW drop-off appointment
  7. Please note:  If it associates your phone# with an account for a different facility, for example, Temecula, repeat “No Address”

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

 

CYT San Diego Costume Rentals

CYT San Diego Costume Rentals focuses our availability to theaters, schools and performance companies. Individual rentals (such as Halloween, special events or parties) are welcome, but on a limited basis.

Johnstone Supply

We recommend calling ahead to ensure your location is still collecting.

Bethlehem Food Pantry

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

McAlister Institute

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

Dixieline – El Cajon (Propane Tank Drop-Off)

Recycle Your Propane Tank

Since there’s a possibility of propane left in the tank, many landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept unwanted tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies, including Blue Rhino, will happily take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you. If you have a propane tank that you don’t want, place your old tank beside a Blue Rhino display and we’ll take care of the rest.

Starbucks – El Cajon (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:

Daily
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Here’s a list to most needed food items: https://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Most-Needed-Food-Items-PDF.pdf

 

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Bostonia

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

Located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details. 

Medications 

Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.

See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.

Tips for safe disposal:

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

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

– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.

City of El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Appointment Only)

Services are reserved to residents of the City of El Cajon.

El Cajon residents may drop off household hazardous waste items (such as CRTs) free of charge at 950 O’Connor St., El Cajon, by appointment only, on Saturdays

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Hazardous waste is unused or leftover portions of products containing toxic chemicals used around the home. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable or Corrosive are considered hazardous.

Services: 

Drop off  by appointment only every Saturday of the month between 10 AM – 1 PM at 950 O’Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020. Proof of residency required.

Hours of operation:

-Every Saturday of the month by appointment only. Book a timeslot  online, email  lmhhw@edcodisposal.com, or call (619) 287-5696 ext. 4270 to schedule an appointment.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

 

Plato’s Closet – El Cajon

At Plato’s Closet, we buy and sell gently used clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories for guys and girls in their teens and twenties. We have all the name brands and styles you love at up to 70% less than regular retail prices. We look for brands such as Free People, Nike, Urban Outfitters, Lululemon and many, many more…

Want to make some extra cash fast? We pay cash on the spot for gently used items that are in current style and in great condition. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary.

Waste Management of San Diego – El Cajon

Waste Management of San Diego provides service in three local cities — El Cajon, Santee and San Diego — and several communities in East San Diego County. From their yard located in El Cajon, our employees provide residential, commercial and industrial trash collection, recycling services and dumpster rentals.

Vons – El Cajon

CRV Plastics

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.

 

California Drug Take-Back Program

The California Drug Take-Back Program has enough remaining funding to provide you with free liners (including shipping and disposal of filled liners) through early 2022. We encourage you to continue accepting unwanted medications in the med bins we’ve installed at your facility, shipping them back once they are no more than 2/3 full, and ordering replacement liners as you’ve previously done (using the process documentation provided to you upon installation of the med bin). SB 212 is expected to be fully operational, barring no delays, in 2022. ​

https://www.takebackdrugs.org/

Medical Environmental Technologies (MET)

Offers sharps disposal through in home pick-ups for a fee. Can also dispose of other medical waste, pharmaceuticals, or medical instruments. You can drop off sharps and medication at this location for a fee. CALL TO CONFIRM PRICING

For more than 25 years, MET has provided professional medical waste collection, treatment, and disposal services.

Accepts medical equipment for donations (arm slings, hospital equipment, medical supplies, etc.)

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM LOGISTICS

 

Dunn-Edwards – El Cajon (PaintCare Program)

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

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

McAlister Institute Thrift Store – El Cajon

We rely on community donations and are grateful for all items in good, gently used, and working condition, including clothing, appliances, collectibles, furniture, household goods, tools, automobiles, etc. Your donation is tax-deductible and can be dropped off or picked up for free. All proceeds benefit McAlister Institute’s programs, which offer high-quality, low-cost substance abuse treatment and education to those in need.

To schedule your FREE pick-up, please call (619) 442-0212.

Target – El Cajon

Recycling at Target

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

They 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.

 

Waste Management – El Cajon (Commercial)

Commercial services are provided using bins ranging in size from 1.5 cubic yards to 8 cubic yards (see sample sizes, below) and can be serviced up to seven days per week. Locked bins are available; push-out service can also be provided. Larger bins may be available upon request.

Commercial recycling services are also provided through the collection of bins or residential carts for businesses that generate a low volume of recyclable materials.

For pricing and ordering information, please contact customer service at (619) 596-5100.

Whether you have a restaurant, apartment, multi-family dwelling, medical office, store or commercial business, Waste Management can help you with trash, garbage, waste and recycling services. We have provisions for medical waste, hazardous waste, special waste, food and organics waste, and also offer integrated solutions. We have a variety of bin, cart, container and dumpster sizes and prices. Over 125,000 business customers in California, including Chula Vista and Del Mar, already rely on us to manage commercial waste disposal. You’ll find our trash bins and compactors throughout the San Diego area, including near Linda Vista, Division Street and Clairemont.

Thermostat Recycling Drop-off Bin (Multiple Locations)

Our location results are populated by active locations who have returned a recycling bin to us within the past 14 months.

We maintain more than 3,400 collection locations nationwide that will recycle mercury thermostats at no cost to you. Find your nearest location by entering your zip code below:

Where to Recycle

Disabled American Veterans – El Cajon

Donation hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM
Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics, working or not (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, printers, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More

Free Donation pickup including vehicles running or not to support American Veterans.

Items not accepted: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.
501 (C) 3 Corporation. All Donations are Tax Deductible Contributions

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Waste Management – El Cajon (Residential) “El Cajon Transfer Station”

With Waste Management, you’ll find a partner that is dedicated to improving our local surroundings and the areas near Old Town and Balboa Park. We provide curbside trash and recycling services to 1.5 million residents in California including the surrounding areas of Carlsbad and El Cajon. We have the right size garbage totes and recycling bins, and affordable prices, for San Diego area homeowners.

 

Acceptable Materials

Non-Hazardous

  • Municipal Solid Waste

Please contact the receiving facility for acceptable material types and receiving hours. Hours may vary due to seasonality and weather conditions.

Global Heating & Air Conditioning

Global Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned and operated business. With over 30 years of experience, our team is confident in its ability to deliver the best HVAC solutions in equipment, installation, maintenance, and repair.

Airmaxx – El Cajon

We offer a variety of services to fulfill your heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality needs.

 

Widely known for air conditioning repairs.

Home of Guiding Hands

Due to the specific needs of the residents at our homes, items donated to HGH must meet certain criteria and standards that will ensure the best support and quality possible.

Items should be new. Gift cards and cash donations for specific items are also encouraged. Please note that 100% of all designated donations go directly to that item or program.

Wishlist

  • Gift Cards to Target
  • Dog Food (we have 4 homes with therapy dogs)
  • Movie passes to local movie theaters
  • Tickets to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Legoland or Disneyland

For general donation inquiries, please contact Kaye Kelley at: kaye@guidinghands.org or at: (619) 938-2856

Vehicle Donation Program

cars2charities has partnered with Home of Guiding Hands for our donation program. They accept all types of vehicles – from cars to boats to motorcycles. Your donation could earn you valuable tax benefits while helping people with developmental disabilities.

For more information regarding the Vehicle Donation Program, please visit the Home of Guiding Hands donation page – OR – you can call toll-free 855-520-2100.

For any other donation questions please contact Pamela Starmack, Marketing Manager, at pamela@guidinghands.org or (619) 938-2855.

Para más información en español por favor llame al (619) 938-2850.

Phone Zone Wireless

Phone Zone express offers repair services for computers, smart phones & tablets. They can help with problems such as signal issues, water damage, touchscreen problems, charging issues & battery replacement.

Pep Boys – El Cajon

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.

*up to 5 gallons per customer/day

 

Valley Clock Shop

Services

Cleaning and Repair

Preparing Clocks For Shipment

Moving Clocks

Pendulum Adjustment

Mobile Services for Grandfather Clocks

Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning

Need reliable AC repairs in the San Diego area?

If you don’t want to put your cooling equipment in inexperienced hands, Pacific Heating & Air Conditioning is the air conditioning company you can rely on. We provide quality AC repairs that are guaranteed to please.

With years of experience behind our belts, our technicians always have the skill to take care of any AC repair. We know you need your equipment restored fast, so choose our experts to get the repairs done right.

Universal Waste Disposal Company

Offer lightbulb recycling, battery recycling, electronics recycling, and IT asset disposition. This location accepts waste drop off from both commercial and residential generators. Drop off hours are between 9am-2pm.

Call center to verify pricing* and accepted items.

Items Accepted:

4 ft Fluorescent tubes

CFL regular bulbs

CFL Mogul Base

Incandescent bulbs

Batteries of all types

Smoke alarms

Aerosol cans

Toner

Neon

Small & large appliances

Hard drive destruction

Electronics

Some types of electronics accepted for free (cell phones, computer parts, etc) – call to confirm free items and pricing for others

Yengst Glass

Commercial & Residential Services Available

Glass Shower Enclosures

Energy Saving Products

Replacement Windows

Window Repair

Mirror Installation

Mirror Engraving

Glass Repair

Glass Replacement

Stained Glass

Waste Management Recycling Center – El Cajon

(Located just southwest of the intersection of Bradley Ave. and Johnson Ave)

This location no longer does cash for CRV or Used Oil.  But they do accept CRV items for donation.

Donation Items

  • California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
  • CRV glass bottles
  • CRV plastic bottles
  • CRV bi-metal cans
  • non-CRV aluminum
  • non-CRV glass
  • non-CRV plastic
  • tin cans
  • newspaper
  • white ledger paper
  • computer paper
  • mixed paper
  • corrugated cardboard

E-waste

  • TVs, laptop computers, monitors and other cathode ray tubes (CRTs), in addition to “other” e-waste such as fax machines, VCRs, printers, camcorders, stereos and microwaves (free of charge to drop off — please limit to one or two of the same item per visit)

Mattresses

  • This is a Bye-Bye mattress drop-off location

Other – FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMERS ONLY

(Please put these materials in the cart located in front of the door in case no one is in the office)

  • household batteries
  • fluorescent light tubes
  • used motor oil (no more than 15 gallons) and oil filters
  • thermostats
  • cooking oil

Unacceptable Items

  • household hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
  • other medical waste

O’Reilly Auto Parts – El Cajon North

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.

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.

Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free

O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!

  • Get it taken care of hassle-free
  • Thousands of convenient locations
  • $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
  • Absolutely free

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – El Cajon

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 BBQ Doctor

BBQ Services

Cleaning

Repairs

Installation

Consultations

Call for pricing & appointments

StarTech Computers

Hardware and software repairs for PC and Mac computers and phone & tablet repairs.

Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store – El Cajon

Father Joe’s Villages will accept a variety of previously-owned items including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories, furniture, household goods, kitchen supplies and appliances, décor, books, music and other entertainment items. All items must be clean and good working condition. Working appliances must be in decent shape, not have rust and not be a built-in appliance.

Computers older than 5 years old will not be accepted.

Pick-up service available, call 1-800-HOMELESS to set up an appointment.

Accepted items:

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.

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

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.

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 and more. See restrictions below.

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.*

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

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.

Unaccepted items: 

Air Conditioning Units/ Heating Units

Doors

Light Bulbs

Beds

Magazines

Mattresses/ Box Springs

Carpet/ Padding

Electronics with Broken or Cracked Screens

Pianos/ Organs

Conference Tables

Flammable Items

Pool Tables

Countertops

Construction Material

Sinks

Copiers

Futons

Swing Sets

Stained, Torn or Broken Furniture

Hazardous Materials

Toilets

Cribs & Car Seats

Hot Water Heaters

Wall Units (One-Piece, Large)/Entertainment Centers

CRT TV’s (5 years or older)

Kitchen Cabinets

Wooden Desks (Large)

 

Target – Rancho San Diego

Recycling at Target

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

They endeavor to make recycling simpler and more convenient for our guests with select take-back programs. Target has offered front-of-store recycling of plastic bags and some electronics since 2010 and have held car seat trade-in events since 2016.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – El Cajon South

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.

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.

Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free

O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!

  • Get it taken care of hassle-free
  • Thousands of convenient locations
  • $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
  • Absolutely free

Sew Pro’s – El Cajon

Service/Repair Department:

Sewing Machine

Vacuum

Small Appliance Repair:

Irons

Blenders

Mixers

Flat Irons

Toasters

Fans

Lamps

Curling Irons

Coupons available on website

Oil Changers – El Cajon

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.

Postal Center Plus

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

This location offers industrial-grade shredding services at $0.99/lb.

Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air

At reliable service-co, we service all major household appliances including:

Refrigerators

Garbage Disposals

Microwave Ovens

Dryers (gas and electric)

Freezers

Ice Machines

Vent Hoods

Ice Makers

Washing Machines

Dishwashers

Trash Compactors

Ovens/Ranges/Stoves (gas and electric)

Nikki’s Tailoring

Nikki’s Tailoring provides tailoring and alterations for textiles including dresses, jeans, shirts, and more. They are closed on Sundays.

Postal Annex – El Cajon

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

This location offers paper shredding services for a fee.

New Age Computers

We support PC and Apple products.

-In shop service for home users
-In shop and field service for businesses
-Hardware pick up and delivery for homes and businesses
-Malicious software removal
-Laptop screen repairs
-Upgrades for laptops and desktops
-Software & hardware installation
-WiFi installation, troubleshooting and upgrades
-Network management, installation, and upgrades
-New and refurbished PC & laptop  sales (Brand name & custom)
-We also install customer acquired parts (New Age Computers labor warranty will not apply)

 

Free Services:

In shop diagnosis
Working or non-working computer-related electronics drop-off (Subject to approval)
PC purchase advice
Web safety advice for children
PC safety and virus advice
Free services for blind or deaf individuals

Miller Metals

Tanks (helium, oxygen, propane) must be empty and cut in half.

They guarantee identity security/data destruction in the case of data storage devices like hard drives and mobile phones.

Appliances accepted, fees may apply.

On-site pickup services available for commercial groups.

We pay for a wide range of bottles and cans, including plastic, aluminum, and glass containers as denoted by the mark CA REDEMPTION or CA CASH VALUE on the side of the package.

Call center to confirm accepted items and details. 

  • Miller Metals, our commercially-oriented processing facility. At Miller, we pay top dollar for steel scrap as well as high-temperature alloys, along with our One Earth mix of non-ferrous scrap, electronic scrap, and bottles and cans.
  • California Metals Supply, our full-service metal supply center. California Metals Supply stocks a huge variety of new aluminum, stainless, and steel, ranging from angle and tubing to sheet and plate (to name a few).

Jiffy Lube – El Cajon East

This location accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid, and oil filters. 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.

https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/ca/el-cajon/495

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

Goodwill Retail Store – El Cajon

We gladly accept donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County.

Please call ahead if you are planning to donate furniture. We stop accepting furniture once our holding capacity is full. We appreciate your understanding and acknowledge the effort it takes to move and load furniture.

Schedule Pickup

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

 

Home Depot – El Cajon

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

-This store helps divert waste from landfills by accepting CFLs, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic plant pots for recycling

Goods Jewelry and Watch

Repair watches and jewelry here! Give those loved items a second life and help reduce your waste.

Sherwin Williams – El Cajon (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

  • aerosol
  • industrial
  • original equipment
  • specialty coatings.

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • The paint must be in its original container
  • the container must be labeled
  • the container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • the container must be five (5) 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 stores. 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 Control at (855) 724-6809.

See the PaintCare website link listed for more information.

George’s Lawn Equipment Co

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

ecoATM – El Cajon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

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

Services: 

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

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

Hours of operation:

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

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

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

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

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

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

Other requirements:

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

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

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

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

 

The Tire Choice – El Cajon

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.

Tires are also accepted for recycling for a fee ($3/tire)

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

El Cajon Appliance Repair Experts

Here is why El Cajon Appliance Repair Experts is the best appliance repair service of El Cajon CA:

  • Fair flat rate pricing with no hourly rates or hidden fees
  • Free service call and free estimate if we do the job
  • Checkups of additional appliances at no extra charge
  • Same day service and convenient scheduling
  • Friendly local technicians and 100% customer satisfaction
  • Access to replacement parts for all major brands
  • $10 online discount, just mention you found us online

What Kinds Of Appliances Does Your Company Repair?

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

Deep Cycle Battery San Diego

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

Call for more information.

All Ways Recycling

 CASH Paid For Recycling Materials
Dealer Pricing is available on large quantities of scrap materials
All CRV Beverage Containers

Aluminum Cans, Glass, Plastic, (with California Redemption Value only)

The new per-person, per-day limits are 100 pounds of aluminum or plastic CRV-eligible containers, and 1,000 pounds of CRV glass.

All Scrap Metals
Aluminum, Stainless, Brass, Lead, Steel, Tin, Iron, Copper
Let us quote on your bulk scrap metals, click here
All Appliances & HVAC
AC Units, Toaster, Ovens, Stoves, Microwaves, Washers and Dryers, Dish Washers, Range Tops, Refrigerators, AC Units, Water Heaters (empty), Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Motors, Heavy Equipment, Brake Rotors, Forklifts, Electric Motors, Sealed Units, Aluminum and Steel Rims, Radiators (aluminum, copper brass, ACR), Lead Acid Batteries
Scrap Electronics
Cash is paid for larger quantities of scrap electronics such as circuit boards and whole towers—over 500lbs.

Click Here for a complete list

and description of common materials

 Recycling Materials We Accept But Don’t Pay For Or May Charge For.
All Electronics

LCD Screens, TV’s & Monitors (from Calif. sources ONLY), Vacuum Cleaners, Copiers, Printers, Cell Phones, Mother Boards, Computers, DVD & CD Players, Keyboards, Stereos, Fax Machines, Plus Other Misc Electronics. Cash is paid for larger quantities (over 500lbs) of scrap electronics such as circuit boards and whole towers.

Other Materials
Assembled Window Screens, Windows With Screens, Water Heaters Full Of Water
Click Here for a complete list and description of common materials
Materials We Do Not Accept 
Misc. Materials

Tires (with or without rims), Propane Tanks, Paint, Oil, Metal Shavings, Mattresses, Live Ammunition, Radioactive Material, Street Signs, Needles, Aluminum Foil, Coaxial Cable, Non-CRV Plastic, PVC Pipe, Non-CRV Glass, Back Flow Valves, Alkaline Batteries, PCB Ballasts, Wood, Pallets, Paper, Newspaper

Other Materials
Stolen Material, Government Property, Out-of-State Redemption Value Materials, Materials With Excessive Liquid or Other Foreign Substances

American Recycling – El Cajon

American Recycling is a full service scrap processing and recycling facility. Our volume, combined with our specialized equipment, enables us to provide excellent pricing, along with quick and convenient service for our customers. In this economy right now, we are looking to get more income in every possible way. What better way than to recycle your aluminum cans, CRV plastics or glass bottles and turn it to CASH.

We also offer:
Scrap Processing, Recycling Cans, Recycling Plastics, Recycling Disposal, Recycle Glass, Recycling Service, Recycle Plastic Bottles, Cash Recycling, Money for Recyclables, Recycle for Cash

Coupons available on website

Best Buy – El Cajon

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day
  • There are no store drop-off fees in California

Haul Away:

  • TV & Appliance haul-away is $29.99 with a qualifying purchase
  • Fitness equipment haul-away is $49.99 with qualifying purchase
  • Pickup and haul-away can be scheduled for a $99.99 fee without a qualifying purchase for up to two appliances or two TVs or one of each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Carl’s Boot & Leather Shop

We are a repair shop that’s been around for over 30 years that offers a wide variety of repairs and products. There’s over 70 years of experience between everyone and we pride ourselves on the knowledge and the quality of work we put out. We hope you stop by today!

We offer
-Any shoe repair
-Any custom leatherwork
-Any saddle and tack repair (English and Western)
-Any handbag/purse repair
-Any luggage repair

Battery Specialists

Our name says it all! Our car battery store offers all types of auto batteries from your basic car battery to that hard to find motorcycle battery. With over 35 years in business you can be assured we are here to help! We take care of you with expert battery installation, the widest selection of discount car batteries, starter repair and more. Call us today!

Baronet Upholstery

Furniture Re-upholstery and Remodeling

Antique Restoration

Cornice Boxes and Headboards

Outdoor Cushions

Large Selection of Decorative Fabrics

Cushion Replacement

Auto Zone – Granite Hills

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.

Auto Zone – El Cajon

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.

Firestone Complete Auto Care – El Cajon

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge. Recycle passenger tires with no rim for $3.50

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.