Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Frozen Foods
Baked Goods
Prepared foods (hot, cold, or frozen prepared food)
Beverages
Jurisdiction: Oceanside
O’side Kitchen Collaborative
Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Shelf-stable/ non-perishable food
Perishable food (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.)
Baked Goods
Beverages
keith@theokc.com
(760)707-8108
Sunshine Market & Distillery
Community Roots Farm
Bring us your food scraps to add to our hot piles and worm tunnel
Our brown bin is located at the farm & open 24/7 for food scrap drop-offs
Acceptable items:
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egg shells
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coffee grounds
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coffee filters
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paper tea bags
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fruit/vegetable
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shredded paper
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grains (cooked or uncooked)
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breads/flours
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spices
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shredded paper
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torn paper plates/
Items not accepted:
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excessive meat or dairy
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excessive fish products
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any plastic/foil
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rubber bands/twist ties
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nylon tea bags
Costume Zone
We Have A Very Large Selection of Costumes Rental & Sales
For School Drama Department Merchandise – Weddings – Private Events – Theatre Shows
Costumes Of Any Era & Occasion – 20’s Flappers – 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & Much More!
Accessories – Theatrical Makeup – Ben Nu – Hats, Wigs, Mustaches & Beards – Plastic Weapons & Swords – Boas – Glasses – Masquerade Masks – Wrestling Masks-Costume Masks -Largest Selection Anywhere
Get Costumes For – Renaissance – Civil War & Colonial – Pirates – Mariachi Customs – Clowns
Costumes for Adults and Kids – Rent or Buy
Sunshine Market and Refillery
Zero Waste Products for Sustainable Living
Sunshine Market & Refillery is your friendly neighborhood (zero-waste) grocery store founded with one goal in mind: to reduce waste. To that end, we’ve made it our mission to provide the community with a sustainable source for grocery products and everyday essentials.
FAQs
What do you sell?
From household cleaners, to skin care, to non-perishables and more, we sell anything a typical grocery store sells. Don’t see something you want? Feel free to submit a suggestion!
What is a zero waste grocery store?
A zero-waste grocery store is just a regular grocery store, with one small difference: No single use plastic products are sold! And since every product is sold in bulk, customers can purchase any quantity they’d like.
How does it work?
It’s simple. Bring your reusable containers, weigh them, fill them, then weigh them again. This way, the weight of your container is deducted and you only pay for what you need.
What if I don’t have my own containers?
No problem! There are reusable containers available for purchase in the store. We also have a community shelf where people have donated jars for anyone to use.
How does this contribute to sustainability?
By making the switch to reusable glass containers, together we are reducing the amount of single use plastics sent to our landfills and polluting our oceans.
AIM Recycling Oceanside
Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”
There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.
Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
Oasis Family Life Center
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Lived Experiences
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Phone: (619) 368-3790
Email: Oscarin Ortega
oscarin@livedexperiences.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
Nourish North County
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Ivey Ranch Park Association
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Tender Loving Mercy, Inc
This organization receives food donations from businesses to distribute to clients / the community.
Sonora Refillery
Why Refill?
Most plastics are petroleum (aka crude oil) based. Yup. Everyday we produce single-use petroleum waste at an alarming rate, and very little of it gets recycled. Plastics that are not recycled can break up into tiny pieces called micro plastics. Micro plastics and micro-beads are tiny particles of plastic that can pass through water filtration systems. Plastics also release harmful chemicals that can cause health problems in humans and animals. These chemicals can also seep into the ground, groundwater, and eventually into local waterways.
How to Refill
Bring a Container or Buy a Container
Any cleaned out container can be filled or refilled
Weigh Your Container
Tare or pre-weigh the container you wish to fill
Fill with Your Favorite Products
Get as much or as little as you desire
Customize if Available
Some of the refillable products are bases and include customization with food-grade essential oils, organic dried flowers, or precious stones and minerals from the earth
Weigh Your Container
Weigh your container again and subtract the original weight
Enjoy Your Products, Refill
Know that we are doing our best to provide the highest quality products. This includes products that are plant based, free of parabens and sulfates, marine safe, organic and fair trade when available.
Refill
Walgreens – Oceanside (Cannon Rd)
Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.
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, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.
Accepted items: | Not accepted items: |
Prescription medications, ointments & patches | Needles & thermometers |
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids | Hydrogen peroxide |
Pet medications *Vitamins | Illegal drugs |
Aerosol Cans | |
Inhalers |
Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location
All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – Oceanside
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.
Ralphs – Old Grove Marketplace
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
Oceanside Certified Farmers’ Market & Fair
MainStreet Oceanside’s Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year-round. If you are searching for fresh local produce, flowers and nursery items, this is the market for you! But that’s not all we have for you. Don’t miss the huge selection of gourmet goodies including artisan baked goods, organic honey, salsa and chips, dips and sauces, olives and olive oil, and so much more.
Corner of Pier View Way and North Coast Highway.
Information: 760-754-4512
Walmart – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside West
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 – Oceanside North
CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.
Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers. If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).
View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/
The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Walmart Neighborhood Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside
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.
Walgreens – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside
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 – Oceanside
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 – Oceanside
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.
Frazier Farms – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside
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 – Oceanside
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 – Oceanside
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.
Cost Plus World Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside
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.
Big Lots – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside
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.
Home Depot – Oceanside East
Home Depot accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools and small numbers of fluorescent light bulbs for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.
Coastal Hauling & Junk Removal
Text them a picture for an estimate.
Services
Appliance Removal
Refrigerator Removal
Mattress Removal
TV Removal
Furniture Removal
Carpet Removal
Hot Tub Removal
Yard Waste Removal
Foreclosure Clean-Out
Construction Clean Up
Estate Clean-Out
Storage Unit Clean-Out
Garage Clean-Out
Satellite Dish Removal
Moving Clean Up / Cardboard boxes
Cubicle Removal
Office Furniture
Computer Recycling
Printer Recycling
Monitor Recycling
E-Waste Recycling
Moody’s El Corazon Reclamation
Call to confirm accepted items and pricing
Electronic Recycling Center, Inc.
We accept e-waste from residents and companies. Sorry, we don’t pick up e-Waste from residents, but residents are welcomed to drop of their e-Waste at our facility. Please note that some things are free to drop off while other electronics or small household appliances may have a small disposal fee. We don’t take large appliances. Call to get answers. If you are a company you can drop off your e-Waste at our facility or perhaps call us for a pick up. But please note that we do require a certain truck load volume. We cannot pick up a few items only- it has to be a truck load. For your information: monitors, T.V.s, computers, desktops, tower cases, laptops, and all kinds of wire or cables are free to drop off. However, other items may have a small disposal fee. Please call to check on recycling disposal fees if you are not certain. Also, we do accept different types of batteries and fluorescent lights for a small disposal fee too. We DON’T take large appliances, furniture, liquids, oil, wood, glass, tires, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, clothing, cars, plastic shopping bags, or smoke detectors.
Oceanside Resident Compost Giveaway Program
As an Oceanside resident, you are able to pick up compost and mulch for use in your home garden. Here are some tips to help make your visit to the El Corazon Compost Facility easy:
- Residents will be asked to show a drivers license, utility bill, OR other identification showing an Oceanside address.
- Self Loading Hours:
- Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am – 4 pm
- We can load your truck:
- 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
- 9 am – 12 pm
- $2.00 fee to load pick-up trucks
- Loads must be covered
- Please Follow the 15-mile per hour speed limit to increase safety and help reduce irritating dust.
What is available?
- Humic Compost and Orchard Mulch are available for free. Other mulch products are available for purchase.
How much composted soil do you need?
- 3 yards of product will cover 1000 square feet 1 inch thick.
You can keep Oceanside environmentally friendly while supporting the compost give-away program by continuing to dispose of your yard clippings in your green waste container, separate from plastic, metal, or other waste. Thank you for your support!
Homegrown Gardening Classes – 4th Saturdays – Oceanside
Located at El Corazon Senior Center,
Home Grown Gardening Classes were developed to help homeowners learn how to garden and grow food in their own backyards or community gardens. The monthly classes are facilitated by Mary Matava, agronomist and owner of Agri Service, and Diane Hollister, North County’s premier gardening instructor. Each class focuses on topics commonly encountered by gardeners in our area. Classes are packed full of information for gardeners with varying levels of expertise.
Home Grown Community Gardening Classes are held at the El Corazon Senior Center on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 AM.
The Brother Benno Center
Guests come to them with a variety of needs: Supplementary food, household items, clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, baby food and diapers, and furniture. Donated items in good condition are welcome. Their Newsletter highlights urgent needs each month.
Pick up service is available for donations of gently used furniture only. To request a pick up, call 760-967-7507
Stater Bros. – Oceanside
THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!
The drop bin is located outside the entrance of the store.
Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.
Examples of plastic film and bags include:
– Retail, carryout, produce, newspaper, bread, and dry cleaning bags (clean, dry and free of receipts and clothes hangers)
– Zip-top food storage bags (clean and dry)
– Plastic shipping envelopes(remove labels), bubble wrap and air pillows (deflate)
– Product wrap on cases of water/soda bottles, paper towels, napkins, disposable cups, bathroom tissue, diapers, and female sanitary products
– Furniture and electronic wrap
– Plastic cereal box liners (but if it tears like paper, do not include)
– Any film packaging or bag that has the How2Recycle Label
*Not all items are accepted at all drop-off locations. Check with your local drop-off to see what is accepted.
Do not include:
– Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
– Pre-washed salad mix bags
– Frozen food bags
– Candy bar wrappers
– Chip bags
– Six-pack rings
Want to know what happens to recycled plastic film?
Target – Oceanside
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.
Target – Oceanside
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.
Oceanside Senior Citizens Center
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.
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.
The sharps/needles drop box is located in the lobby across from the reception desk.
El Corazon Senior Center
Eyeglasses can be dropped off at Country Club Senior Center, though they will be accepted at this location as well to be sent to Country Club. Call location for details.
Free North Coastal Business E-Waste Pick up – Every 3rd Wednesday
In partnership with Urban Corps, we are providing a FREE e-waste pick up service to businesses in coastal North County cities every 3rd Wednesday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Register online now and get your e-waste picked-up for free at the next collection. Someone will contact you early in the week of pick-up to confirm pick-up.
Acceptable e-waste items include:
- Computers and laptops
- Computer monitors, mice, and keyboards
- MP3 players and CD players
- VCR and DVD players
- Cell phones and landline phones
- Small home or office printers
- Fax machines
- TVs
- Radios
- Electronic toys and games
- Photo and video cameras
Sign up now!
You must be registered by the second Friday of the month in order to be added to the pick-up schedule. If this window is missed, please register for next month’s pick-up.
Superior Ready Mix – Oceanside
We are your premier, family-owned concrete and materials supplier in the Southern California area since 1958. Expect Superior service!
Waste Management – North County (Commercial)
Spirit of Sharing
Interested in hosting a Spirit Of Sharing (S.O.S.) toy & food drive to support local military families in need?
Here’s How…
- Contact us at spiritofsharing@gmail.com and we can provide you with a collection box and some great tips!
- Set your S.O.S. toy or food drive box up at your local business/church/organization etc.
- When your box is full drop off the donations at the S.O.S. office or simply contact S.O.S. and we can make arrangements to have the donations picked up.
If you are an individual who would like to donate toys or food in person, drop them off at S.O.S office located at: 1361 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056.
Oceanside Harbor | Fishing Pier | Fishing Line Recycling
Located on fishing pier next to light pole and trash can.
Oceanside Harbor | Boat Wash | Fishing Line Recycling
Located on trashcan enclosure near the South most wash pay machine.
LensCrafters | El Camino North | OneSight Program
LensCrafters accepts eyewear donations to be responsibly recycled.
LensCrafters (OneSight Program) – Macy’s, Westfield Plaza Camino Real
LensCrafters accepts eyewear donations to be responsibly recycled. Small quantities of eyewear can also be dropped off at Pearle Vision locations.
Surf Ride Surf Shop | Oceanside | Suga Wetsuit Recycling
Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location
Give us your tired, your weary, your wounded. We’ll take ’em! Just please make sure they’re dry – we don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do. In exchange for your wetsuit, we are happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits in drop-boxes at these locations: up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).
Buena Vista Audubon
To accommodate the large number of school tours expected this spring, the Nature Guides are in need of good used binoculars. If you have an extra pair not being used please drop them off at the Nature Center.
Postal Annex – Oceanside
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Staples | Oceanside
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.
Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions. Call for more information.
Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.
San Diego Humane Society – Oceanside Campus (Cats, Small Animals)
Items can be received in the lobby.
All 3 campus locations in San Diego, Escondido and Oceanside are in need of towels. If you have gently used bath or beach towels that are ready for an upgrade, consider donating them to help animals in need.
General Supplies Needed:
PLEASE NOTE: THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MEDICATIONS FOR ANIMALS OR PEOPLE.
FOOD/TREATS:
- Canned Chicken
- Cheeze Whiz
- Dog/cat treats (in original packaging)
- Dog/puppy, cat/kitten food (in original packaging)
- Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (powdered)
- Meat-flavored baby food
- Rat blocks
- Timothy hay
TOYS/ENRICHMENT ITEMS:
- Cat/kitten toys
- Cat scratchers (new)
- Chew toys
- Dog/puppy toys
- Food dispensing toys*
OTHER ANIMAL SUPPLIES:
Please no pillows or used plastic litter boxes. Please call regarding the donation of medical items.
- 60 to 100 watt incandescent bulbs for Project Wildlife animals.
- Blankets/Towels
- Carefresh small pet litter
- Cat Litter
- Cat trees (new)
- Digital animal thermometers
- Disposable feeding trays
- Dog shirts and sweaters
- Grooming supplies (new)
- Heating pads
- Housetraining pads
- Leashes, harnesses and collars (new)*
- Pet beds (plush and Kuranda)
- Pet bowls (ceramic or stainless steel)
- Plastic children’s pools
- Poop bags
- Shower pan liners
- Snuggle Heating Discs
- Ziplock bags
GIFT CARDS/CERTIFICATES:
- Amazon.com
- Grocery stores
- Local gas stations
- Local restaurants, movie theaters and book stores
- Michaels
- Office supply stores
- PETCO and Petsmart
- Target
OFFICE SUPPLIES:
We can always use standard office supplies beyond what is listed here.
- Avery labels
- Binder clips
- Binder rings
- Calculators (handheld)
- Card stock
- Double-sided mounting squares
- Dry Erase Markers:
- Electric stapler
- Envelopes
- Highlighters
- Ink cartridge
- Laminating sheets
- Note pads
- Paper clips
- Phone message tablet
- Post-it Notes
- Postage stamps
- Rewriteable CDs
- Scissors
- Sharpie pens
- Stapler
- White out tape
- Writing pens
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES:
- Art supplies (new)
- Batteries*
- Bleach (unopened)
- Cellophane gift bags and wrap
- Compressed air cans
- Dawn dish soap
- Disinfecting wipes
- Floral tape (green)
- Gift tissue paper
- Laundry soap (liquid, unopened)
- Lint rollers
- Paper towels
- Swiffer Dusters
- Storage containers
- Trash bags
- Wet/Dry Vacuum (small canister, heavy-duty style)
- White boards
- Zip ties
For questions about their Wish Lists, please email rmarie@sdhumane.org or call 619.243.3434
San Diego Humane Society – Oceanside Campus (Dogs)
Items can be received in the lobby.
All 3 campus locations in San Diego, Escondido and Oceanside are in need of towels. If you have gently used bath or beach towels that are ready for an upgrade, consider donating them to help animals in need.
General Supplies Needed:
PLEASE NOTE: THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MEDICATIONS FOR ANIMALS OR PEOPLE.
FOOD/TREATS:
- Canned Chicken
- Cheeze Whiz
- Dog/cat treats (in original packaging)
- Dog/puppy, cat/kitten food (in original packaging)
- Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (powdered)
- Meat-flavored baby food
- Rat blocks
- Timothy hay
TOYS/ENRICHMENT ITEMS:
- Cat/kitten toys
- Cat scratchers (new)
- Chew toys
- Dog/puppy toys
- Food dispensing toys*
OTHER ANIMAL SUPPLIES:
Please no pillows or used plastic litter boxes. Please call regarding the donation of medical items.
- 60 to 100 watt incandescent bulbs for Project Wildlife animals.
- Blankets/Towels
- Carefresh small pet litter
- Cat Litter
- Cat trees (new)
- Digital animal thermometers
- Disposable feeding trays
- Dog shirts and sweaters
- Grooming supplies (new)
- Heating pads
- Housetraining pads
- Leashes, harnesses and collars (new)*
- Pet beds (plush and Kuranda)
- Pet bowls (ceramic or stainless steel)
- Plastic children’s pools
- Poop bags
- Shower pan liners
- Snuggle Heating Discs
- Ziplock bags
GIFT CARDS/CERTIFICATES:
- Amazon.com
- Grocery stores
- Local gas stations
- Local restaurants, movie theaters and book stores
- Michaels
- Office supply stores
- PETCO and Petsmart
- Target
OFFICE SUPPLIES:
We can always use standard office supplies beyond what is listed here.
- Avery labels
- Binder clips
- Binder rings
- Calculators (handheld)
- Card stock
- Double-sided mounting squares
- Dry Erase Markers:
- Electric stapler
- Envelopes
- Highlighters
- Ink cartridge
- Laminating sheets
- Note pads
- Paper clips
- Phone message tablet
- Post-it Notes
- Postage stamps
- Rewriteable CDs
- Scissors
- Sharpie pens
- Stapler
- White out tape
- Writing pens
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES:
- Art supplies (new)
- Batteries*
- Bleach (unopened)
- Cellophane gift bags and wrap
- Compressed air cans
- Dawn dish soap
- Disinfecting wipes
- Floral tape (green)
- Gift tissue paper
- Laundry soap (liquid, unopened)
- Lint rollers
- Paper towels
- Swiffer Dusters
- Storage containers
- Trash bags
- Wet/Dry Vacuum (small canister, heavy-duty style)
- White boards
- Zip ties
For questions about their Wish Lists, please email rmarie@sdhumane.org or call 619.243.3434
Women’s Resource Thrift Store | Oceanside
Donations Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Your financial contribution allows victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to rebuild their lives and heal from the trauma they have experienced through intimate partner violence. We could not do this work without your continued support! It means so much to us, and when our client’s realize that community champions and leaders they have never met are willing to invest in their family’s future safety and happiness it means the world to them.
Federal Tax ID: 95-2932237
Junk Studz
Junk Studz Junk Removal and Hauling is an eco-friendly junk removal company that is capable of meeting all of your junk cleanup needs throughout Southern California. Specifically, we proudly service Orange County, San Diego and L.A. Counties every day in our bright green “junk trucks!”
We serve both residential and commercial clients and will remove nearly anything from your household, office, or construction site.
- Appliance Removal
- Furniture Removal
- Mattress Removal
- Hoarder Cleanup
- Construction Cleanup
- Carpet Removal
- Yard Waste Removal
- Foreclosure Cleanouts
- And More!
Walgreens – Oceanside
This Walgreens Drug Store has a medication take-back bin and is open to the public
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, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.
Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location
Once Upon a Child | Oceanside
- Bring in your gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, and baby gear
- While you check out the store, the buyer will review your items
- The buyer will select and make an offer on the items that meet current style, safety, and condition standards, as well as store’s current stock levels
- Once you accept the offer, you’ll be on your way with some extra cash, some great new stuff for your kids, or both!
Pep Boys | Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil and car/motorcycle batteries 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.
Pep Boys – Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil and car/motorcycle batteries free of 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.
PC Repair Center | Oceanside
Our computer repair services are quick. In fact, we offer same-day or next day computer repair in 90% of situations.
Our computer repairs are fairly priced. We pride ourselves on our transparent pricing policy. We offer exact repair quotes for a known issue, or an excellent hourly rate for more complex problems.
Our computer repair services are convenient. We’ll come to you and conduct on-site or home computer repairs or you can bring your damaged or faulty item to our shop.
We carry out all kinds of computer repairs: one company, all the fixes you need to keep your business or home computer network running smoothly.
We’re Apple – PC – Windows-, and Android-friendly.
So if your computer, Phone or Tablet gone down, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
U-Post Packaging and Shipping Center
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Waste Management Recycling Center – Oceanside
Redeemable Items
- California Refund Value (CRV) aluminum cans
- CRV glass bottles
- CRV plastic bottles
- CRV bi-metal cans
- newspaper
Donation Items
- non-CRV aluminum
- non-CRV glass
- non-CRV plastic
- tin cans
- white ledger paper
- computer paper
- mixed paper
- corrugated cardboard
E-waste
- TVs, laptop computers, computer monitors or other items with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) can be disposed of for free; other e-waste such as fax machines or stereos can be safely disposed of for 50 cents per pound
Other
- Household batteries
- For Oceanside residents only: oil filters, used motor oil and antifreeze (proof of residence in Oceanside required)
- Household sharps like syringes and lancets (properly packaged for disposal)
Unacceptable Items
- Hhousehold hazardous waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
- Flourescent light tubes and other universal waste (see the HHW Web page for additional information)
- medical waste
Waste Management | North County | Residential
Trash Service
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Service Information
Standard service includes one 35-gallon grey landfill cart. You may request a 64- or 96-gallon cart for an additional charge
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Service Schedule
Waste Management provides trash service weekly
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Container Setout Instructions
Place cart at the curb with handles facing the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cans or carts a minimum of 2 feet from cars, mail boxes and other objects. Also, make sure carts are out from under trees or any overhead items
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Set up New Residential Service
Contact City of Oceanside at (760) 435-4500
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Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart – the lid must close tightly. No overflow allowed
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Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Materials
Landfill items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items: recyclables, construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste
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Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Fill out the Container Repair Form or call (760) 439-2824 or (760) 435-5457
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Report a Missed Pickup
Fill out the Missed Pickup Form or call (760) 439-2824 or (760) 435-5457
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Request an Additional Container
Contact Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 or (760) 435-5457
O’Reilly Auto Parts | Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, car/batteries 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.
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.
Walmart Auto Care Center – Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters 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.
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Oceanside
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.
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.
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and car/motorcycle batteries 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.
Stearns Business Machines | Oceanside | Repair
Looking to repair your computers, laptops, printers, or typewriters? Bring those into Stearns in Oceanside for repair. Call for more information.
San Diego Battery
Interstate provides the most trusted source of battery power for all your needs. The world looks to Interstate as the leader in all battery need solutions. Providing trusted power means staying at the forefront of technology, providing exceptional service and recycling more batteries than we sell. Encompassing batteries including alkalines, automotive, tool rebuilds, agriculture, commercial and critical power solutions the Interstate brand provides peace of mind at every level.
Sew Pro’s – Oceanside
Service/Repair Department:
Sewing Machine
Vacuum
Small Appliance Repair:
Irons
Blenders
Mixers
Flat Irons
Toasters
Fans
Lamps
Curling Irons
Coupons available on website
Oceanside Police Department
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Non-emergency number: (760) 435-4900
Oceanside Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Locations
Waste Management of North County/Coast Waste Management operates one household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off location, located in Oceanside.
Services are reserved to residents of the City of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton only.
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.
Services:
Drop off by appointment only every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 8 AM – 4 PM at 2880 Industry Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Proof of residency is required.
Hours of operation:
For HHW: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month by appointment only. Call (760) 439-2824 to schedule an appointment.
For E-Waste items: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St).
For used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St).
For sharps/needles: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, no appointment required at WM’s Buy Back Center (2880 Industry St)
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, such as: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.
Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin. Please leave lids on.
Oceanside Tire and Service Center
This location accepts used motor oil, 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.
Postal Annex – Oceanside
This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.
This location offers paper shredding services.
Moodys El Corazon Recycling
Charges by material and type of vehicle material is transported in, for more pick-up information, call (760) 433-3316.
No root balls accepted.
Midas – Oceanside
This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil and oil filters from residents who change their own oil.
Call for more details.
Jiffy Lube | Oceanside | Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling
This location accepts used motor oil, 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.
Jiffy Lube – Oceanside
This location accepts used motor oil, 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.
James Hood Guitar Repair
RESTORATION
From simply cosmetic fixes to complete overhauls, JHG has the expertise and experience.
We can take your antique and vintage instruments and make them beautiful (and playable) again.
Lowe’s – Oceanside
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
Goodwill Retail Store – North Oceanside
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.
Goodwill Retail Store – Oceanside
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 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.
Goodwill Donation Center – Oceanside East
Thanks for choosing to re-use! When you utilize this location, you are helping to keep valuable resources out of our landfills.
Oceanside College Park & Ride donations-only location, no retail store.
Pick-up service available for large furniture, call the customer service line Monday through Friday at 888-446-6394 OR 619-225-2200.
- Large furniture can only be accepted at retail stores and donation storefronts.
- Large household appliances (ovens, stoves, refrigerators) are accepted only at the San Ysirdo Retail Store and at the Otay Mesa Outlet, so long as in good condition.
Home Depot – Oceanside West
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.
Sherwin-Williams | Oceanside | 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 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.
Ecology Recycling – Oceanside
Ecology’s scrap metal recycling center buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as:
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Iron
- Copper
- Brass
- Tin
Will deliver and pick up roll-off bins of various types & sizes to recycle your scrap metal.
This location will accept scrap metal and fire extinguishers with the valve removed.
El Corazon Compost Facility
You can drop off your food scraps here to be composted at no cost! They will not accept compost in containers larger than 5 gallons. You can bring up to 3 of these 5 gallon containers per person per day!
NO palms, yucca, or dirt.
All lumber must be clean, untreated, unpainted, and no metal bindings (hinges). This location will also accept lumber with nails in it.
Christmas trees are accepted from residents through the month of January at no charge to San Diego County residents. To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:
- come from personal residences/non-commercial sources.
- be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting.
Christmas tree retailers and their contractors can recycle Christmas trees for $48 per ton.
Free compost and mulch is available for residents of Oceanside.
DAV Veterans Thrift Store
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
- Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
- 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
Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244
Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.
Best Buy | Oceanside
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
Fees apply:
- TV and Computer Monitor $25 each
See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.
Battery World | Oceanside
This location will accept all lead acid batteries including sealed lead acid batteries, UPS batteries, AGM batteries, GEL batteries, industrial batteries, steel case batteries, forklift batteries, and telecommunication batteries.
Bulk pick-up available for businesses or large residential quantities.
FREE pickup is available for loads approximately 1,000 pounds or more. If you bring your batteries or lead to them, they offer a bonus giving you EXTRA cash for your recyclables. Coupon available on website. Call 760-941-7600 for more information.
Give Your Old Batteries a New Life With Their Recharging Services If you have a dead battery that you feel still have life in it, bring it to Battery World and let their team take a look at it. If your battery still has potential, it can be repaired effectively and quickly. Their team has the wherewithal and the knowledge to repair dead batteries that still have some life to give.
California Video Repair
We offer IN HOME SERVICE on any model LCD/ LED/ Plasma/ TV/ Big Screen or Can answer any questions you may have about your LCD/ LED/ Plasma/ TV/ or Big Screen. We have staff on hand to load or unload any unit. Want to skip the trouble of bringing in your unit? Call us to set up an appointment to have one of our technicians come out to your home to diagnose the problem.
InkjetCartridge.com
This location will pay for empty inkjet cartridges, must be in good condition with the most important consideration being that they are not rusting and have never been recycled before.
Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop
Pick up service is available for donations of gently used furniture only. To request a pick up, call 760-439-1244 ext. 102.
Our guests come to us with a variety of needs: Supplementary food, household items, clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, baby food and diapers, and furniture. Donated items in good condition are welcome. Our Newsletter highlights urgent needs each month.
Auto Zone – Oceanside
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 – San Luis Rey
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.