Ministry of Jerusalem Inc.

We are group of volunteers that enjoy serving our community. We provide meal essentials for  families in the National City area, as well as our surrounding cities.

San Diego Rescue Mission – National City

Services Chula Vista and surrounding communities within 40 miles.

Phone: (619) 866-1469

Email: Zenaida Orellano

zorellana@sdrescue.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

Community Food Bank of National City

Services Chula Vista, Coronado, National City, Imperial Beach, San Diego and surrounding areas within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 761-6771

Email: Roberta “Bobbi” VanMechelen

robertavm2@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

National City Public Library – u-Tool-ize Tool Lending Program

u-Tool-ize is a tool lending program intended on providing community members with free access to tools and equipment, with the goal of fostering environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and personal empowerment. The tool library carries a diverse range of tools for home improvement, gardening, electrical, plumbing, automotive, bicycle, and crafting which can all be borrowed, just like books, by NCPL cardholders. This program launched in July 2024 and is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Before borrowing any tools or equipment, users must:

  • Verify identity with a government issued photo ID AND National City Public Library card (full privilege and in good standing)
  • Read and sign the u-Tool-ize user agreement (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
  • Read and sign the liability waiver and indemnification form (signing can be done electronically when you visit u-Tool-ize)
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Create a tool library account on MyTurn

After completing those steps users can check out up to five (5) tools at a time for up to seven (7) days. All tools are first come, first served. Tools must be returned clean. View tool inventory

The U-Tool-ize tool library is located on the second floor of the library, down the hall from the Tech Lab and restrooms. Tools can be checked out during the tool library’s designated open hours. Tools can be returned to the tool library’s during its designated open hours and to the Computer Center during all other library hours.

Operation Promise Community Services, Inc

To Serve individuals and families in our community with food and essentials with dignity and compassion

Services Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, National City, San Diego and surrounding areas within 20 miles.

Phone: (619) 761-6771

Email: Brenda Trejo

operationpromise630@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables), Shelf-stable/ non-perishables, Perishables, Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers), Prepared frozen items

 

 

Dream Electronic Recycling – National City

FREE Electronics Recycling & Data Destruction

WE PROVIDE DROP OFF AND PICK UP SERVICES ALL AROUND SAN DIEGO

Drop off your electronics FOR FREE at:

Main San Diego Address

4009 Hicock St STE D, San Diego, CA 92110

Monday-Saturday 9:00AM – 5:00PM

National City Address

131 W 33rd St #1, National City, CA 91950

Request a FREE Pickup Online if you are a business or have multiple computing devices.

Or contact us directly at (619) 889-1305 or email us at info@dreamewaste.com, and our dedicated team will promptly schedule a convenient pickup at your location.

Subaru Free Recycling Program – National City

Subaru Free Recycling Program

Recycle disposable cups, lids, straws, candy and snack wrappers, and coffee and creamer capsules

Today, it’s a disposable cup or snack wrapper. Tomorrow, it could be a bench outside your local school. Over the past five years, participating Subaru retailers have been at the center of an effort to collect hard-to-recycle trash that would normally go into a landfill. Subaru has partnered with TerraCycle to keep this waste out of landfills and transform it into useful goods that benefit our communities, and it’s making a difference.

White Cap Construction Supply – National City

Accepts

  • Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off hereRechargeable Batteries
  • Cellphone batteries can be dropped off hereCellphones
  • Single Use batteries can be dropped off hereSingle Use Batteries

Single Use Batteries (alkaline household batteries) must have ends taped, and each battery must be placed in a separate baggie.

* Please call to verify

Jerauld’s Car Care Center

This business no longer takes used motor oil for recycling.

At Jerauld’s Car Care Center, they understand car maintenance and repair services are required with the purchase of any vehicle. Starting as a family business with just two people in January 1960, they have built and made our reputation. Jerauld’s Car Care Center is all about the best quality, customer satisfaction, fluids and lubricants, and most of all, your safety.

  • Free Safety Inspection w/ Oil Change
  • No Appointment Necessary
  • 5th Oil Change is Free
  • 12 Mo/12k Mile Warranty on All Repairs
  • Serving National City for Over 57 Years!
  • Best Prices in Town

Appliance Parts Center

Thermostat drop-off location.

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

Target – National City

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling bins at Guest Services give guests an easy way to recycle batteries, plastic bags, ink cartridges, and small electronics at this 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.

https://corporate.target.com/sustainability-governance for details about their company’s goals and programs.

 

JW Metals

Nonferrous Scrap Recycling.  Rebate by weight, depending upon metal type and number of pounds.

Aluminum in many forms: Cans, Pots and Pans, Siding/Gutters/Downspouts, Patio Furniture, Wheels, Wire

Auto Batteries

Cable, Fence and Wire

Christmas Lights

Copper & Brass in many forms: Copper and Brass Plumbing Pipes, Plumbing Valves and Connectors, Tubing, Wire, Brass Fixtures/Lamps, & Decorative items

Electric Motors

Insulated Wire

Radiators

Screen Doors and Window Frames

TV Cable

LensCrafters (OneSight Program) – Plaza Bonita

LensCrafters accepts eyewear donations to be responsibly recycled. Small quantities of eyewear at all locations.

Your kind donation of gently used eyewear will help another person in the world see more clearly. We participate in the OneSight program – a family of charitable vision care programs dedicated to improving vision through outreach, research and education. Simply drop off your gently used prescription or non-prescription glasses at a LensCrafters location near you and we will gladly recycle and hand-deliver your used eyewear to those in need during a OneSight Global Clinic. To learn more about OneSight, please visit the OneSight website or call OneSight at 1-888-935-4589.

Lefort’s Small Engine Repairs

Small engine maintenance, repair and rebuilding.  Single blade lawnmower sharpening.  Works on landscaping and construction equipment for residential and businesses.

 

 

Perry Plumbing

Repair and replace pipeline and plumbing, including garbage disposals and toilets.  Haul away plumbing materials only, not appliances.  Offers coupons on-line to mention upon booking.  2 year guarantee on their work.  Service fee after 5pm and on weekends.  Call for appointment at 619-639-1132.

Pacific Steel Inc.

This location accepts steel, HMS #1 & #2 metals, cast iron, light iron, clean tin, and PNS metal.  Refunds for metals and appliances are offered for more than 80 lbs.  NO catalytic converters, copper or brass are accepted. Liquids must be removed from engine parts before recycling.

FYI:  Call or visit center for more details.

Heavy melting steel (HMS) or heavy melting scrap is a designation for recyclable steel and wrought iron. It is broken up into two major categories: HMS 1 and HMS 2, where HMS 1 does not contain galvanized and blackened steel, whereas HMS 2 does.

PNS (PLATE & STRUCTURAL STEEL): PNS Scrap is lightweight and is used for manufacturing different types of items in industries and at other places.

Upholstery Fabric Outlet – National City

UFO offers professional reupholstery and cushion replacement service.  They also sell indoor & outdoor fabrics, foam and inserts, upholstery accessories and hardware.

NOTE: Pickup and delivery of items is not offered at this time. Items must be dropped off at UFO and they will upholster them on-site.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – National City

This location accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid in sealed containers, car/motorcycle batteries, and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.  They also offer a tool loaner program.

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.

The Baby Resale

Our company’s mission is to provide a place where you can shop for quality, current fashion apparel, accessories, toys, equipment, and gear for your kids within a reasonable budget. We want our customers to have an awesome experience as they sell or trade their gently used items.  We accept clean and gently used items and clothing for consignment, sale, and trade.  Please see our website or call us for details.

https://www.thebabyresale.com/the-baby-resale.html

JC Environmental Company

Hazardous waste pick up service for businesses only.  See below for services offered and their website for more details.

Routine Services

• Routine clean ups
• Routine vacuum truck services
• Hazardous waste pick ups
• Universal and electronic waste pick ups

Emergency Services

• Vacuum truck services
• Emergency response to accidents and spills

Training

• On site hazardous waste management reviews
• Eight hour hazwoper annual update training
• Forklift training

Emergency / Spill Response

• Emergency Response Car Contact
• Gas line spill

Industrial Services

• Hazardous waste management
• Universal and E-Waste management
• Petrochemical tank farm decontamination
• Natural Gas Pipe line cleaning
• PCB decontamination
• Tank cleaning
• Vault Cleanup

Site Services / Remediation

• Underground storage tank removal
• Contaminated soil collection
• Sludge dewatering
• Arsenic Contaminated Soil stabilization
• Illegal drug lab decontamination
• Remediation of PCB decontamination soil
• Decontamination of lead contaminated warehouse

Health & Safety And

Emergency Response

• Emergency Response Training for Federal, State and Local Agencies in Mexico
• Hazwoper Training
• Oil Spill Training (Profepa, Mexico Navy and CFE Power Plant)
• ICS Training
• Forklift Training

Goodwill Donation Bin – Bonita

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.

This location is not accepting electronics or furniture at this time. 1/2024

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MISSION WITH YOUR DONATIONS OF QUALITY PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DONATE FURNITURE, PLEASE CALL AHEAD. ONCE OUR HOLDING CAPACITY IS FULL, FOR SAFETY CONCERNS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT FURNITURE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE EFFORT IT TAKES TO LOAD AND MOVE FURNITURE.

Furniture Build and Renew

San Diego-based furniture and upholstery expert for over 38 years, offers his expertise into San Diego custom furniture for furniture lovers. His experience comes from the old world, starting in Italy, where he began his career. From helping hotels, resorts, restaurants, and corporate offices with San Diego furniture reupholstery and refinishing projects, to restoring antiques and family heirlooms, Tony and his team have seen it all and will share their experience with you. Formerly Carleo Designs, International, Tony started his business in San Diego in 1983 and acquired Point Loma Cabinet and Upholstery in 2011.

Dunn-Edwards – National City (PaintCare Program)

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

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

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

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

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

Certified Tire and Service Center – National City

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

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

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

American Recycling – San Diego

American Recycling is a family owned and operated recycling center, centrally located in San Diego, since 1991. American Recycling is open 7 days a week-Rain or Shine. They purchase ALL CRV materials including aluminum cans, glass, plastics and bi-metal.

Alcaraz Appliance

Alcaraz Appliance has great deals everyday! Save BIG on New Or Used Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stove, Dishwashers and Microwaves! Financing is Available.   If you don’t Have Credit We have Options For You.  We offer repairs and will send a technician to your home for $80.  We will haul away your old or broken appliances for scrap metal and what is not usable we take to the dump.

Auto Zone – National City

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 – National City West

This location accepts used motor oil up to 1 gallon at no charge – any amount above that is 50 cents per gallon.  Used oil filters are accepted at no charge and they’ll recycle unmounted tires for $7 each.

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

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care – National City East

This location accepts used motor oil up to 1 gallon and oil filters at no charge; there is a charge of 50 cents per gallon over.   Firestone recycles unmounted tires for $7 each.

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

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

Auto Zone – National City

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.

For more details: https://www.autozone.com/diy/trustworthy-advice/what-does-autozone-recycle

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.