Jurisdiction: San Diego

Origins Grocer

Come explore our store and discover zero-waste products that make a difference.

San Diego Furniture Flipper

I’m always looking for ways to help people keep solid wood furniture out of the landfill, whether that’s rescuing unwanted pieces or giving meaningful makeovers to furniture they already own.

What is furniture flipping?

Furniture flipping involves rescuing and restoring old furniture to create unique, sustainable pieces for your home.

How can I donate furniture?

You can donate furniture by contacting me, and we’ll arrange a pickup or drop-off in San Diego.

Jay’s Pumping

Jay’s Pumping is a licensed and professional waste vegetable oil collection company serving the local San Diego and Southern California areas. Waste vegetable oil, or WVO, can help earn your business revenue.

Reliable Tire Co. San Diego

Accepts tires during walk-up hours betwen 12-3pm

Passenger tires/motorcycle tires/bicycle tires  $4.25 each

Tires on rim are double charged.

Call for quote on truck/tractor tires

Has pickup service dependent on availability

Reliable Tire is proud to say that 99% of all waste tires we collect are recycled in Southern California, creating local jobs. Reliable Tire is committed to landfill diversion and our example leads the way for others to follow.

Some haulers cut, then landfill waste tires. Other haulers export waste tires out of the country into other countries for disposal in order to save money. Reliable Tire believes that California waste tires should be recycled in California, thus providing jobs and opportunity for the people of California.

Target – Ocean Beach

Recycling

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

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event provides you an opportunity to get rid of your unwanted car seats in exchange for a 20% off coupon good towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller, or select baby home gear. It’s one way we’re working together to achieve our Target Forward goal of zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.

Materials from the old car seats are recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management, to create new products such as pallets and plastic buckets, and construction materials such as steel beams and carpet padding.

Keep an eye on this page for information about our next trade-in event in 2024.

Select Target stores will now recycle your old clothes 

What can be dropped off? Any kind of clothing, in any condition, from any brand. But there are two rules: the clothes must be clean and they must be dry.

Can any apparel item be donated for recycling? No. It does not recycle old bags, purses, shoes and other footwear, swimwear and rain or snow gear.

The San Diego County Target stores that now offer clothing recycling include:

  • 3029 University Ave. in San Diego
  • 4864 Newport Ave. in San Diego
  • 3030 Grape St. in San Diego
  • 280 E. Via Rancho Pkwy in Escondido
  • 443 College Blvd. in Oceanside
  • 935 Sweetwater Road, Suite 101, in Spring Valley
  • 1751 University Drive in Vista

Target – North Park

Recycling

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

Car Seat Trade-In Program

Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event provides you an opportunity to get rid of your unwanted car seats in exchange for a 20% off coupon good towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller, or select baby home gear. It’s one way we’re working together to achieve our Target Forward goal of zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.

Materials from the old car seats are recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management, to create new products such as pallets and plastic buckets, and construction materials such as steel beams and carpet padding.

Keep an eye on this page for information about our next trade-in event in 2024.

Select Target stores will now recycle your old clothes 

What can be dropped off? Any kind of clothing, in any condition, from any brand. But there are two rules: the clothes must be clean and they must be dry.

Can any apparel item be donated for recycling? No. It does not recycle old bags, purses, shoes and other footwear, swimwear and rain or snow gear.

The San Diego County Target stores that now offer clothing recycling include:

  • 3029 University Ave. in San Diego
  • 4864 Newport Ave. in San Diego
  • 3030 Grape St. in San Diego
  • 280 E. Via Rancho Pkwy in Escondido
  • 443 College Blvd. in Oceanside
  • 935 Sweetwater Road, Suite 101, in Spring Valley
  • 1751 University Drive in Vista

Rip Curl Wetsuit Recycling – San Diego

Drop-off Locations

Rip Curl San Diego Outlet

5401 Linda Vista Road #401

Rip Curl Pacific Beach

4287 MISSION BLVD #A SAN DIEGO, CA, USA 92109

If there’s no drop-off point near you, you can mail your wetsuit directly to Rip Curl at the address below.

Important: You will need to pay for the shipping costs from your preferred shipping carrier.

Mail your wetsuit to:

RIP CURL, WETSUIT RECYCLING

193 Avienda La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673

Tio’s Sharpening Service – Second Sat of Month – Ocean Beach

Tio specializes in on-site mobile sharpening for home cooks, professional chefs, restaurants, gardeners, and anyone who relies on sharp tools.

You’ll also find Tio at pop-ups around San Diego, partnering with local businesses for quick, high-quality sharpening services.

Tio’s Sharpening Service – First Sun of Month – North Park

Tio specializes in on-site mobile sharpening for home cooks, professional chefs, restaurants, gardeners, and anyone who relies on sharp tools.

You’ll also find Tio at pop-ups around San Diego, partnering with local businesses for quick, high-quality sharpening services.

San Diego E-Waste – Central San Diego

Free E-Waste Pick Up with a qualifying order

San Diego E-Waste is offering free e-waste pick up in a free emission vehicle for all San Diego Counties for government, business, industrial, and residential customers. We’ll come to you assay the load and haul it out fast. Generally we can provide service with as little one or two days notice. In some instances we can provide service the same day. Our typical orders range from a few towers and misc devices in your garage to multiple loaded pallets, you name it.    

We are planning to add more free emmision vechicles to our fleet.

On-Site Services

  • De-install / Un-rack / remove asset tags /  
  • IT asset auditing for reconciliation of IT inventory
  • IT equipment recycling
  • On-site and Certified data destruction

Hard Drive Data Erasure / Destruction

  • On-Site data destruction 
  • Destroy up to 350 HHD’s per hour On-Site *Fee applicable 
  • Erase multiple loose drives simultaneously On-Site 
  • 100% auditable for verification and reporting

Full Dept. of Universal Waste and CalReycle Reporting

  • Reporting of equipment list and recycled as required by State.

Want to drop off the e-waste instead? 

Drop off is free. We will help you unload.

Balboa Shoe Repair

Dance shoes, western boots, hand bags, purses, wallets, baseball gloves, and other repairs.

Sav-On Pharmacy | Ramona

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

1459 Main St
Ramona, CA 92065
 (760) 789-0094

Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

 

Goodwill Outlet Center – Downtown

This location accepts Electronics and Furniture.

Schedule Pickup

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

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.

Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.

To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.

Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.

Reuse & Repair Collective

The Reuse & Repair Collective, a Zero Waste San Diego project, offers San Diego residents of all skill levels access to tools, repair knowledge, and a hands-on project space where you can learn repair skills, extend the life of your belongings, and connect with neighbors.

 

Get Involved With The Collective

No experience required! Our space is open whether you’re a complete beginner or have technical skills you’re looking to share with the community.

What’s Inside The Collective

Step inside this unique converted school building in Cortez Hill. All furniture and fixtures have been recovered through government surplus and community donations, so the space itself embodies the reuse principles we teach.

  • Tool Shed: Everything from hammers to specialty repair tools – borrow what you need for your project
  • Sewing Room: Multiple sewing machines and textile repair supplies for clothing and fabric projects
  • Bike Repair Station: Full setup for bicycle maintenance and repairs
  • Community Workshop Area: Open workspace for larger projects and collaborative learning
  • Community Conference Room: Community room available to rent for small groups
  • Upcycling-Focused Crafts: Crafting workshops to show you how to take something old and reuse it in a new way

Haul Away Any Day

Family-owned and operated business, born and raised in San Diego. We offer an eco-friendly residential and commercial hauling and junk removal service. Haul Away Any Day cares about our environment and takes every opportunity to recycle and donate items.

  • Appliances Disposal
  • Furniture Disposal
  • Construction Debris Disposal
  • Yard Waste Disposal
  • E-Waste Disposal
  • Shed Disposal
  • Mattress Disposal
  • Hot Tub Disposal
  • Tools
  • Scrap Metal
  • Office Furniture
  • Clothing
  • Carpet
  • Event Cleanup
  • Commercial Junk Disposal
  • Garage and Storage Unit Clean Out
  • Real Estate,Foreclosure,Eviction and Estate Clean Outs

THE ONLY THING WE DON’T HAUL AWAY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE

Vons Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Northeast San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

11986 Bernardo Plaza, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 (858) 485-1704
7895 Highland Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 901-3549
13255 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-7241
10675 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 693-1545

CVS Pharmacy | Northeast San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

 

16773 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128  (858) 451-2630

9225 Twin Trails Dr, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8770

10575 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 547-3939

12358 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064  (858) 748-9220

 

Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Discount Tire – Miramar

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $3 per tier 

 

Discount Tire – Pacific Beach

Recycling your used tires is terrific for the environment. Potential uses include: polymer treatment, crumb rubber production, retreading, shredding, and the manufacture of such products as rubber asphalt, playground equipment, crash barriers, erosion control, floor and track surfacing, oil spill recovery, roofing, and other environmentally safe
applications.

Fees apply: $3 per tier 

 

UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Vons Pharmacy | North Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

North Central San Diego Vons Pharmacy Locations:

7544 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0932
7788 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122  (858) 455-6340
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130  (858) 523-1847
10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131  (858) 621-5120

Vons Pharmacy | Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Central San Diego Vons Locations:

2495 Truxtun Rd, Bldg 28, San Diego, CA 92106
3645 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
515 West Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103
4145 30Th St, San Diego, CA 92104
3610 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6155 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Regents Pharmacy

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

CVS Pharmacy | Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

Central San Diego CVS Locations:

1850 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101  (619) 615-0726

645 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101  (619) 234-5952
313 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103  (619) 291-7170
3151 University, San Diego, CA 92104  (619) 283-7366
3327 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110  (619) 225-9691
5644 Mission Center Rd Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 298-3655
1380 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113  (619) 263-8116
4949 Santa Monica Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107  (619) 222-1457
6265 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115

Vons Pharmacy | South Bay – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

South Bay:

620 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154  (619) 428-3311
1745 Eastlake Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915  (619) 421-4142
2250 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91915  (619) 656-3629

Sav-On Pharmacy | East Village

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Please visit https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/ to find a location near you.

CVS Pharmacy | North Central San Diego – Multiple Locations

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

 

7525 Eads Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037  (858) 551-8698

1792 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109  (858) 483-1489

4445 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109  (858) 273-0900

4829 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117  (858) 273-5300

8831 Villa La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037  (858) 457-4480

5685 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111  (858) 279-2860

3332 Sandrock Rd, San Diego, CA 92123  (858) 278-0047

8620 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-3031

2662 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-8601

Seamless Flooring – San Diego

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Recycling Fee: $ for homeowners (DIYer’s) $20 $ per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van) $30 $ per load (Stake Bed/Box Van) $50 Larger loads: please call ahead for pricing (larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10:00am to 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy | Serra Mesa

Secure medication disposal drop-off location

You should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Dream E-Waste | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Origins Grocer | Plastic Beach Resident Drop-Off

We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!

For just a $14 month subscription, you’ll make a huge impact and we’ll make sure your plastic waste will be diverted from landfills!

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Rancho Bernardo High School | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Mt. Carmel High School | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Ascension Parish | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

USD – Alcala Park West | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | Father Joe’s Dropoff Bin

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Mary Star of the Sea La Jolla | Father Joe’s Drop Off Bin

Drop off donations at the Father Joe’s bin located here.

We currently have 15 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Together, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Sharia’s Closet

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

The Trash Can Valet

The Trash Can Valet representative will send you a text the day before your trash collection day to notify you that your can(s) will be placed at the curb for next day collection.  The day of your trash collection, The Trash Can Valet will return your can(s), once emptied, to the specified place on your property.  Once a month your can(s) will be cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized before they are returned to your property.

 

Yes, you can (pardon the pun):

  • Up to 3 trash cans for $30
  • Additional trash cans (1- 3) $5/month
  • After the one-time cleaning you can choose to continue service on a monthly basis with the option of discontinuing service at any time.

Auto Zone – Otay North

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 – Tierrasanta

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 – Grantville

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.

ReBike San Diego

ReBikesd provides a safe space to rescue, repair and distribute bicycles while creating community through education and advocacy.

  • Have a bike gathering dust in your garage?
    Contact us and we will pick it up for free, and find it a new home.
  • Know someone who needs a bike?
    Contact us and we’ll do our best to find one for them.
  • Want to learn how to fix your bike?
    Contact us about our clinics.

Terra Electronic Recycling

San Diego FREE Electronic
Recycling & Data Destruction

Terra E-Waste Provides San Diego Sustainable Solutions for Electronics Recycling! We offer FREE drop off/pick-up services. To qualify for a FREE Pickup , please click here to check our policy. You may also contact us directly at 619-953-4655 or email us at terraewaste@gmail.com.

Vapes and e-cigarettes accepted free of charge with limited capacity.

City of San Diego-Compost Giveaway

To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost Giveaways. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive!

Events in 2025 Sun Runner Lot Fiesta Island

  • May 3rd
  • May 17th
  • June 7th

Also Check out Allied Gardens/Bejamin Library

  • May 25th 10AM-2PM

All you need to grab your free compost is a container. Some examples of containers include:

  • Paper Bags
  • Plastic bags
  • Bucket
  • Truck bed (with tarp covering)
  • limited number of shovels available to borrow

Remaining compost after the event is available to residents

Positive Phee- Recurring one day events

Pre-curated, seasonally selected fashion events which recirculate clothing, shoes, and accessories.

See website for Sip and Style events. At “Sip & Style” guests are welcomed into a chic, social setting where you can mingle, enjoy refreshments and fill a bag selecting from thousands of curated “like new” clothing, shoes and accessories. Your ticket includes your bag of “new to you” treasures and a drink of your choice with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available.

DESTINATION BABY CO.

Baby gear rentals. In addition to renting baby gear, we now offer baby gear cleaning and sitter services.

CorkClub.com

Save your wine corks!

  • Ship as many wine corks as you can up to 40 lbs per box.
  • Involve your friends, restaurants and more.
  • ​Limit 120 lbs of corks per shipment.

Wine Cork Recycling to benefit Earth’s sustainability. CorkClub & WidgetCo donate to Forest and Ocean Conservation for each natural wine cork received. For the synthetic wine corks, we see they are recycled. Let’s Help the Earth together!

Ship to:

Cork Club

5000 Gulf Fwy., Bldg. 6

Houston, TX 77204

San Diego Deconstruction and Demolition

At San Diego Deconstruction and Demolition, we master both traditional demolition and deconstruction processes to meet the unique needs of our clients. In traditional demolition, our crews systematically dismantle building structures and send the source-separated remnants to the recycling yard, landfill, or specialized disposal facilities if necessary.

Deconstruction, however, involves meticulous planning and precision. This process requires detailed assessment of each structural component for potential reuse. Each salvageable material is carefully disassembled, sorted, packaged, and shipped for future reuse. Any non-reusable materials are responsibly recycled. Deconstruction embodies the purest form of recycling—reuse.

Life Christian Center International Ministries of San Diego – dba Life Acts (outreach ministry)

San Diego, California, February 2004-present: Life Acts is an active 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization taking food & resources to the needy in San Diego & to other global communities in crisis. Life Acts partners with conscientious businesses, community groups, and people, who serve the worldwide cause to bring hope, relief, & resources to people in need. Every month, we feed over 6,000+ people.

Shaback – Market St.

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

Shaback – Logan

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

Keller Interiors – CARE Drop-off Location

CARE carpet drop-off location

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

California Drop-off Site Map

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Tip Fee/Discount for Carpet: $0 for homeowners (DIYer’s); $0 per load (Pick-Up Truck/Van); $0 per load (Stake Bed/Box Van); Larger loads please call ahead for pricing (Larger than Stake Bed and Box Van with Trailers)

 

 

Walmart – Kearny Mesa

In 2021, we began offering collection bins for plastic bags and films in our U.S. stores. Our program is designed to collect these materials and mix them into a bale with other recyclables. We contract with companies to pick up these bales for sorting and recycling. Although our contracts with these companies require these items to be recycled to the maximum extent practicable, in some circumstances, the companies we contract with determine that items placed in our bins cannot be recycled—for example, a plastic bag may be contaminated.

Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Las Americas Premium Outlets

Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.

 

We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.

We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.

 

Bring in 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe &
receive 15% off your purchase.

 

Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Plaza Bonita

Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.

 

We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.

We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.

 

Bring in 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe &
receive 15% off your purchase.

 

Guess and Supercircle Free Textile Recycling – Mail In Program

Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.

 

We accept all Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s apparel items with the exception of intimates, swimwear, and socks.

We accept apparel in any condition whether that be stained, ripped, or broken. We just ask that you launder everything before sending it our way. Once received, we’ll sort and recycle your items for a second life — from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, & padding — sending nothing to landfill.

 

How it Works

  1. Print your pre-paid shipping label
  2. Drop off your package at your local USPS
  3. Earn GUESS credit to redeem on new styles.

AIM Recycling – San Diego

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.

Cali Resources

Cali Resources primarily recycles for commercial customers.

If you are a resident, please call first to confirm accepted items for recycling.

Products Recycled

Cali Resources is a state-of-the-art full service electronics recycling facility. Cali Resources provides tracking and audit of downstream processing to ensure proper handling. The following is a partial list of electronic items that Cali Resources recycles.

Computer Towers

Servers

Keyboards

Mouse

Cell Phones

Printers

Copiers

Facsimile Machines

Stereo Systems

Calculators

Speakers

Telephones

DVD Players

VCRs

Wires

Cables

Connectors

MP3 Players

Audio Devices

Appliances

Automotive

Electrical and Mechanical parts

Cardboard

Plastics

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals

If you have electrical or electronic equipment to recycle, or mechanical equipment to recycle, even if it is not on this list, please contact Cali Resources to coordinate your recycling needs.

ScrubbishSD

Dirty bins attract unwanted pests, from ants to flies, to maggots!

​Servicing the San Diego area!

​Call or email us for a free estimate on your trashcan cleaning

Email: ScrubbishSD@gmail.com or call 619-523-8135

Jimbo’s┃Brewcycling Collective ┃Carmel Valley

PakTech beverage handles are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Yet though they’re made of a recyclable material they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

Customers can return PakTech beverage toppers to the Jumbo’s Brewery takeback bins. The restaurant will then transport the collected PakTechs to one of our collaborative hubs. At this point, PakTechs will be put through a grinder to turn them into a small, usable size for what is to come next.

 

For more information please visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

 

 

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (Public Drop-Off)

For the public:  non-perishable food donations only

Their walk-in donation hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Located in Miramar at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS

 

For businesses: Accepting Perishable and non-perishable foods including produce and prepared meals

This organization partners with a wide range of non-profits and food recovery organizations and can help connect you to organizations in

Please contact Kayla Thomson, kthomson@sandiegofoodbank.org, 858-863-5133

The House of Halloween

(Re-opening early September) This is one of the most expansive costume rental companies near San Diego

Whips n Furs Costume Shop

Whips n Furs Costumes & Makeup
Shopping & retail
“Clothes make a statement, Costumes tell a story.”
Open All Year.
For drag, burlesque, or Halloween costume rentals in San Diego, there’s one dedicated one-stop shop: Whips n Furs. It’s located between 28th St. and Idaho in North Park. While there are a number of Party City-adjacent costume shops around the San Diego area, there is only one Whips n Furs. Reviews touting their excellent customer service give prospective renters an idea of what’s in store. However, the only way to experience what Whips n Furs has to offer is to visit the store in person.

Road Runner Sports – San Diego

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

Drop off your used or unwanted shoes at your local Road Runner Sports store (find it here) and they’ll be donated to Got Sneakers.

For every pair of shoes tha’s donated, Got Sneakers will donate $3.00 to Athletes Helping Athletes. Every dollar donated will help raise funds for handcycles or will go toward changing the life of a child.

Got Sneakers accepts used footwear in any condition, processes and recycles it through sustainable means. Over 80% of all footwear accepted is shipped to emerging markets & communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, providing consumers in these areas with accessible footwear.

San Diego Police Northern Division

Call ahead to confirm the lobby is open.

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 8am to 5pm. 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. To fit into the Police Station kiosks, sharps containers must be 1 gallon or less in size OR have measurements less than 14”H x 8”W x 8”D. All containers must have a tight-fitting lid.

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.

 

Ammunition

Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.

Station non-emergency number: (858) 538-8000