Jurisdiction: Imperial Beach

Too Good to Go

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MyStore – Too Good To Go

Ridwell Recycling Subscription Pickup Service

Don’t worry about your waste. Sustainably reuse and recycle your stuff with Ridwell.

See if we’re in your neighborhood.

Collect hard-to-recycle items in your Ridwell bags

We give you bags to store your regular categories like plastic film, batteries, light bulbs, textiles and more!

These are things we dispose of every day without a good recycling or reuse solution.

Imperial Beach Father Joe’s

Donations accepted daily until capacity is reached. Please call 619-651-8004 prior to coming to the store to donate goods. 

Sharia’s Closet

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

Epic Brand Water Filter Recycling

Save 5 Pitcher filters or 5 Bottle filter cartridges OR Save 3 of any of the same Smart Shield filters: Under Sink filter, Fridge filter, Sediment filter

MAIL them back including: a note with your first and last name, shipping address, email address, the type of filter you want, along with the unwrapped & unboxed filters. (Please don’t include any extraneous packaging! ex. bubble wrap, filter boxes/bags, packing peanuts, etc)

Get a free filter as your REWARD! ** Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing**

I Love to Glean

I Love to Glean is a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit corporation formed to partner with others to facilitate countrywide food recovery systems that increase the capacity for recovery and distribution of otherwise wasted food. We work with feeding agencies, kitchens, and direct clients.

SUNCOAST FARMERS MARKET

Events will be held every 3rd Saturday of each month

Upcoming 2023 Dates:

  • April 15
  • May 20
  • June 17
  • July 15
  • August 19
  • Sept 16
  • October 21
  • Nov 18
  • Dec 16

There is ample onsite and street parking with easy visibility and access.

Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome!

Fun kids activities monthly.

Sophisticated Auto Electric & Smog Center – CLOSED

At Sophisticated Auto they offer a wide variety of services covering all makes and models as well as your vintage automobile. Whether it’s a small repair or a major overhaul they can help keep you on the road and feeling safe. They are also fully trained in all aspects of diagnostics and electrical repair and have at our disposal the most sophisticated equipment and information available.
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Please feel free to call them as they are glad to help you understand the problems your car may be suffering from. They always like to keep our customers informed along the way and to work with them on a personal level and make sure they know of their options and priorities.

Intown Appliance Repair Imperial Beach

Call today for quick appliances repair service

Need appliance repair in Imperial Beach, CA? Give us a call. A pro will drive to your home as soon as possible. Equipped with an assortment of spares and the best diagnostic tools, the pros won’t only troubleshoot thoroughly but find what caused the faulty appliance to act up. They replace worn and broken parts and can easily fix any major appliance in the home.

  • Washing machine repair
  • Stove and oven repair
  • Range and microwave service
  • Dryer repair
  • Refrigerator repair
  • Icemaker & freezer repair
  • Dishwasher repair

Call us right now and a tech will come out to check the faulty unit and do any repair needed. Trust us to arrange same day appliance repair service in Imperial Beach.

An appliance technician will come for installation or maintenance

Having home appliances maintained and installed correctly is also of the essence. Contact us to hook you with a qualified appliance technician. Don’t take chances with your safety. Don’t let a simple problem become a serious concern. When each and every unit is fitted and serviced right, you have nothing to worry about. Give us a call if you want us to arrange any service for any appliance in the kitchen or laundry room.

  • Stove installation
  • Oven door gasket replacement
  • Dishwasher maintenance
  • Washer & dryer service
  • Fridge & freezer maintenance
  • Range installation

Dependable Carburetor & Auto Repair

Services Offered

  • Suspension Services
  • Brake Services
  • Battery Services
  • Classic Cars
  • Engine Repair
  • Free Estimates
  • Oil Change
  • Air Conditioning Services
  • Vehicle Electrical Repair
  • Headlight & Taillight Services

The MailRoom of IB

Accepts packing materials such as packing peanuts & bubble wrap if in good condition.

Recommended you call before to see if they are accepting materials, as their rate of acceptance is always subject to change.

Mason’s Auto Clinic Inc

From your front end to your muffler, they would love to help you with all of your maintenance, service, and mechanic needs. They specialize in front end, brakes, suspension, tune ups, timing belts, and maintaining your regular service intervals of oil changes and tire rotations according your your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

 

OUR SERVICES

– Brakes

– Alignment

– Tire Rotation

– Oil Change

– New Battery

– Cabin Air Filter

– Check Engine Light 

– Scheduled Maintenance

– A/C Recharge, Disinfectant

Auto Zone – Imperial Beach

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

Imperial Beach Friends of the Library

Donations of books, audio and video media are greatly appreciated when the bookstore is open and a volunteer is present to accept them.  Please do not leave donations if the bookstore is closed.

No encyclopedias or text books accepted.

American Water Works – FREE Water Wise Surveys

FREE Water Wise Surveys are available. California American Water provides free water use consultations for our residential and non-residential customers. For residential customers, a conservation specialist will visit your home, identify ways to help you save water, and even provide free low flow fixtures for your kitchen and bathroom. For non-residential customers, a conservation specialist will calculate an individualized water budget and provide water saving recommendations.

Please call your Conservation Specialist at (619) 446-5707 to schedule your in home survey. 

California American Water Co. – Free Water Conservation Supplies

California American Water offers complementary water saving devices to their customers to help them in their conservation efforts. All of these items are free for pick up at your local office for California American Water customers only.

• Showerheads
• Shower timers
• Shower pausers
• Shower flow gauge bag
• Bathroom aerators
• Toilet leak detection tablets
• Toilet flappers
• Toilet tank banks
• Kitchen aerators
• Dish squeegees
• Drip gauges
• Garden hose nozzles
• Garden hose timers
• Soil moisture meters
• Rain gauges
• Informational brochures and CDs

Please call your specific district to see what items are available.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Imperial Beach

This location accepts used motor oil and metal 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.

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.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Imperial Beach Station

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing. Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon. Drop off for sharps is located outside of the station.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.

Ammunition

Call the non-emergency number to have a deputy dispatched to your home where they will pick it up.

Station non-emergency number: (619) 498-2400

Imperial Beach Public Works

Residents of Imperial Beach can recycle spent household batteries by placing them in the bin located at the Public Works Department. Dry cell batteries only.

Imperial Beach Civic Center

Residents of Imperial Beach can recycle their spent household batteries by placing them in the recycling tube located at City Hall.

Goodwill Retail Store – Imperial Beach

Donation Center Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

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.

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.

 

Firestone Complete Auto Care – Imperial Beach

This location accepts used motor oil and empty 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.

Hours

Mon-Sat
7:00am-6:00pm
Sun
8:00am-5:00pm