Blind Speed Sparkle blinds

Your Local Window Blind Experts

For over 30 years, our business has provided the area with custom window blinds as well as window blind cleaning and repair services that serve our clients particular needs.

  • Custom Order Blinds W
  • Window Blind Cleaning
  • Window Blind Repairs

Contact Us Today For More Information – Get started on getting your blinds looking like new again, or let our experts find new blinds that will best fit your residential or commercial property. Call us today at for more information about what we have available for you.

Sephora Beauties Repurposed Recycling Program | Carmel Valley

Beauty (Re)Purposed aims to simplify the process and provide consumers with clear directions on how they can help divert beauty packaging from landfills. Here’s how it works:

  • Clean it out: At home, make sure the packaging is clean, unbagged, and free of liquid or product.
  • Drop it off: Visit any U.S. or Canadian Sephora store* and drop your empties that meet Pact’s collection guidelines in the dedicated collection bin. To find a participating location, please visit www.pactcollective.org/locations.
  • Close the loop: All done! Instead of being thrown away, the beauty empties could become something else.

For more information, please contact:

Su Patel, DeVries Global
spatel@devriesglobal.com

Sephora Beauties Repurposed Recycling Program | La Jolla Village

Beauty (Re)Purposed aims to simplify the process and provide consumers with clear directions on how they can help divert beauty packaging from landfills. Here’s how it works:

  • Clean it out: At home, make sure the packaging is clean, unbagged, and free of liquid or product.
  • Drop it off: Visit any U.S. or Canadian Sephora store* and drop your empties that meet Pact’s collection guidelines in the dedicated collection bin. To find a participating location, please visit www.pactcollective.org/locations.
  • Close the loop: All done! Instead of being thrown away, the beauty empties could become something else.

For more information, please contact:

Su Patel, DeVries Global
spatel@devriesglobal.com

Sephora Beauties Repurposed Recycling Program | UTC

Beauty (Re)Purposed aims to simplify the process and provide consumers with clear directions on how they can help divert beauty packaging from landfills. Here’s how it works:

  • Clean it out: At home, make sure the packaging is clean, unbagged, and free of liquid or product.
  • Drop it off: Visit any U.S. or Canadian Sephora store* and drop your empties that meet Pact’s collection guidelines in the dedicated collection bin. To find a participating location, please visit www.pactcollective.org/locations.
  • Close the loop: All done! Instead of being thrown away, the beauty empties could become something else.

For more information, please contact:

Su Patel, DeVries Global
spatel@devriesglobal.com

Specialized Waste Solutions

We are an asset based chemical distribution and environmental services company. We specialize in Hazardous Waste Disposal and Bulk Chemical Transportation Company Headquartered in San Diego County.

  • WE DELIVER RAW MATERIALS
  • WE PICKUP YOUR CHEMICAL WASTE
  • LEAVING YOU MORE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Certified Recyclable Material Collectors (CRMCs) are mid-scale recyclers that have been certified by the City of San Diego to ensure collection vehicles and containers are properly maintained, and acceptable recyclable materials are collected and reported to the City. According to the City’s Recycling Ordinance, all businesses and privately-serviced residences are required to have recycling, organic waste recycling and trash collection from one Franchise Hauler. In addition to the required services from a Franchise Hauler, a business or privately-serviced residence may supplement recycling and/or organic waste recycling service from one of the following optional CRMCs. The City does not assign haulers or set service rates for businesses and privately-serviced residences.

KD Farms Trucking

We pick up local discarded food and processing residuals and deliver them to our sister company, Frank Konyn Dairy to be used as cattle feed. Last year we picked up over 18,000 tons of the following:

  1. Spent brewery grains from 18 local breweries
  2. Vegetable and fruit pulp from three local juice manufacturers
  3. Discarded bakery products from 12 local bakeries, bread factories, and tortilla shops

We also deliver a variety of high quality mulches, composts, barks and specialty soils to landscapers in San Diego County and throughout Southern California for our other sister company, San Pasqual Valley Soils.

Certified Recyclable Material Collectors (CRMCs) are mid-scale recyclers that have been certified by the City of San Diego to ensure collection vehicles and
containers are properly maintained, and acceptable recyclable materials are collected and reported to the City. According to the City’s Recycling Ordinance, all
businesses and privately-serviced residences are required to have recycling, organic waste recycling and trash collection from one Franchise Hauler. In addition to
the required services from a Franchise Hauler, a business or privately-serviced residence may supplement recycling and/or organic waste recycling service from
one of the following optional CRMCs. The City does not assign haulers or set service rates for businesses and privately-serviced residences.

Excess Poly

Excess Poly specializes in Plastic Recycling. We service U.S. and Canadian manufacturers, recyclers, demolition, and insurance companies. We buy truckloads and less-than-truckloads of Obsolete Plastic Parts, Virgin Plastics, Plastic Regrind, Reprocessed Plastic, and all forms of Plastic Scrap.

We offer competitive pricing, immediate pick up, and prompt payment on every load.

Working with your team, we will strive to find possible solutions for your plastic scrap waste stream. Our ultimate goal is to divert plastic waste from landfills while reducing the cost of landfill fees. Scrap plastic has value, so eventually, your expenses will convert into profit.

Call 1-888-400-5537 or email info@excesspoly.com to inquire.

 

HP Instant Ink – Walmart Station

Recycle your empty ink cartridge’s in selected Walmart locations. HP Instant ink includes hassle-free recycling by mail.

Authorized Cartridge Recycling Partner.

 

Sephora Beauties Repurposed Recycling Program | Point Loma

Beauty (Re)Purposed aims to simplify the process and provide consumers with clear directions on how they can help divert beauty packaging from landfills. Here’s how it works:

  • Clean it out: At home, make sure the packaging is clean, unbagged, and free of liquid or product.
  • Drop it off: Visit any U.S. or Canadian Sephora store* and drop your empties that meet Pact’s collection guidelines in the dedicated collection bin. To find a participating location, please visit www.pactcollective.org/locations.
  • Close the loop: All done! Instead of being thrown away, the beauty empties could become something else.

For more information, please contact:

Su Patel, DeVries Global
spatel@devriesglobal.com

Benebone Dog Toys

How it works

Recycle Benebone nylon dog chew toys We’ve made getting started with the Benebone Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Benebone nylon dog chew toys to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply.

Yes, this free recycling program is brand-specific, which means you can only recycle the nylon dog chew toys of this particular brand. Lumabone, Benebone’s sister brand, is also accepted through this free recycling program.

We encourage you to ship when your box is full of at least 5 Benebone nylon dog chew toys to minimize the transportation carbon footprint for this program. UPS will not accept dripping packages, so please make sure your items are dry.

No, you do not need to clean the nylon dog chew toys before dropping them off, but please make sure your items are dry.

Free The Girls – Used Bra Drop-Off in Fashion Valley Aerie Store

Our Work

We partner with individuals and organizations to work with survivors of sex trafficking and help answer the question of “What happens next?” We are committed to addressing the circumstances that created the vulnerability towards exploitation in the first place – namely, isolation and poverty. The foundation of our answer is to provide a pathway for the women to lift themselves out of poverty through entrepreneurship and relationships; granting them the capacity to earn a sustainable livable wage while they focus on all others areas of healing. Our most successful initiative to date has been equipping the women in our programs to run and operate their own bra-selling businesses using the new and gently used bras we collect from donors around the world as their inventory.

BRAS?

YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY. Maybe you have one or a few bras in your drawer that you don’t wear? We accept new and gently used bras in good condition. Bras and the second-hand clothing market provide a safe and powerful economic opportunity for survivors of trafficking in the developing countries we serve. A woman only has to sell 4 bras a day to earn a livable wage.

Where to Donate? Fashion Valley American Eagle & Aerie Store

Positive Phee

With a degree in fashion retail Sophie, “Phee” spent a decade immersed in the London luxury fashion & lingerie industries before moving to San Diego where she founded her sustainable fashion services brand Positive Phee. After researching the current fashion cycle and the damage that fast fashion has done to our society & environment, Sophie was motivated to explore a niche for circular fashion events, sustainable styling and upcycling.

Please contact @positive_phee on Instagram or email positivephee@gmail.com to arrange the time of your donation drop offs. Drop offs are welcome 7 days a week, 24 hours a day but need to be confirmed in advance. Second-hand styling also available by appointment.

GOLDTOE Socks Free Recycling Program (Terracycle)

Recycle all brands of used, clean socks here

How it works

We’ve made getting started with the GOLDTOE® Socks Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship all brands of used, clean socks to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

 

Collect

Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting all brands of used, clean socks.

 

Print Free Label

When your box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label.

 

Ship

Seal your box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled.

Funsicle Inflatables Free Recycling Program (Terracycle)

Funsicle® Inflatables Free Recycling Program

Recycle Funsicle inflatable pools and floats

How it works

We’ve made getting started with the Funsicle Inflatables Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your deflated Funsicle inflatable pools and floats to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

 

Collect

Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting your deflated Funsicle inflatable pools and floats.

 

Print Free Label

When your box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label.

 

Ship

Seal your box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled.

City of San Diego Organic Waste Recycling Program

California State Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), requires the reduction of organic waste disposed of in landfills. Organic waste is food scraps and food-soiled paper from kitchens and food operations and yard waste such as garden and landscape waste, organic textiles and carpets and wood waste.

In order to comply with SB 1383, and to make San Diego a more sustainable and thriving place for everyone, the City of San Diego is pleased to introduce a new Organic Waste Recycling program for all City residents. The program – which represents the biggest change to trash and recycling in San Diego’s history – supports the City’s Zero Waste and Climate Action Plan goals.

Organic waste collection services for households serviced by the City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department will begin in January 2023 and will continue as a phased rollout, with completion expected by mid-2023.

For information about when you can start participating in organic waste recycling, what items can go in the new green bin, and other vital details, please refer to the Organic Waste Recycling Frequently Asked Questions page or the city’s new Organic Waste Recycling website.

 

 

 

Sharia’s Closet

Mission

Our mission is to provide free emergency clothing to people that have an immediate need for clothing.

Vision

Our vision is to empower people with clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity in our community.

What We Do

We provide free, emergency clothing to those experiencing financial hardship or crisis. We help children attend school with confidence and provide teens or adults with professional attire for interviews or the workplace. We empower members of our community in need by promoting self-esteem and self-identity.

We Need Your Help

We are in need of basic clothing, hygiene, and household essentials to include with our customized care bags. Visit our Donation page to see our most urgently needed items and other ways to give.

Greentech Renewables

Solar panels accepted for $20 per panel on the 3rd Saturday, 6am – 12pm, of every month!

Free Recycling Quote

Going green is made easier and more affordable for organizations, thanks to Free Recycling Quotes. This online recycling exchange offers up to five quotes from local and national recycling centers, absolutely free. Interested parties need only fill out an online form requesting to recycle certain items, such as electronics, metals, paper or plastic, which is then forwarded to the website Free Recycling Quotes ensures that clients receive quotes that are not generic marketing rates, but are customized to suit their requests. Quotes provided come from companies specific to their area.

1. Fill out the form below to schedule your pickup.
2. Confirm a pickup time for your material and pricing.
3. Receive a Certificate of Recycling and Reward Points to Claim Your Reward

Fill out your pick-up form by following this link: https://www.recyclingquotes.com/schedule-a-pick-up.html

 

Med-Project Sharps Mail-Back Services

Mail-Back Services

Order a sharps mail-back package to be shipped directly to your residence for free. Click the button to order now. For more information on how to order a sharps mail-back package by phone, please call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322.

 

Sharps Usage

If there are specific instructions on the label, package, or package insert, please follow those instructions.

Safe Disposal Information

Place all sharps in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures from sharps.

Never place sharps in the trash, recycling, or green waste container. Never flush sharps down the drain or toilet.

Accepted: Sharps such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets, and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of mediations, contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared sharps containers.

Please separate and remove any items that are not accepted before disposing.

Not Accepted: controlled substances (such as opioids), unwanted medicine separate from sharps, batteries, illicit or illegal drugs, and biologics (such as insulin).

 

Play It Again Sports San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Buy & Sell Sports Gear & Fitness Equipment | Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports® locations are locally owned and operated, and are focused on serving the community. We buy, sell, and trade used and new sports equipment and fitness gear and pass along the savings to you! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service every day and believe that our selection of major brands and breadth of products will keep you coming back for years.

Get Cash for Your Gear and Equipment!

We want your quality used sports and fitness gear. Get cash or trade for your equipment. We’re currently looking for fitness, hockey, baseball, golf, football, and soccer gear.

We Share Your Passion for Sports!

At Play It Again Sports we specialize in fitness & exercise, football, baseball & softball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, bicycles, track & field, winter sports, and soccer. When it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our staff members are trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear you need to play the game.

We Are Your Sports Service Experts!

We service what we sell at Play It Again Sports, and when it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our team is trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear they need. We make sure you have the right equipment for your sport – and that it performs for you.

Needles/Sharps Pharmaceutical Company Take-Back Programs

To assist patients with managing and disposing of used sharps, many pharmaceutical companies offer mail-back programs, which are often free of charge. Other companies provide FDA-cleared containers to patients who use medications that require sharps.

Below is a list of mail-back and container programs you may be eligible for, as well as contact info for patients to enroll in a program.

Please note that the patient must be actively taking the injectable medication and use the sharps container provided by the company to be eligible for each mail-back program.

https://safeneedledisposal.org/solutions/pharmaceutical-programs/

Saks Beauty Recycling Program (Terracycle)

Saks Beauty Recycling Program 

We’ve made getting started with the free Saks Beauty Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship all brands of empty beauty products and packaging to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

eg. mascara tubs and wands, lip gloss packaging, lipstick packaging, cosmetic cases, skin care tubes, bottles and pumps, hair care bottles and more!

https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/saks-beauty#@40.77027075200147:-95.93705549677736zoom:4

 

 

Colgate® Oral Care Free Recycling Program

Recycle all brands of oral care products and packaging.
How it works

We’ve made getting started with the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply for private collection locations. If the program is full, please check for the closest public collection location.

Collect

Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers.
Print Free Label
When your box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label.
Ship
Seal your box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled.

Play It Again Sports San Diego (Scripps Mesa)

Buy & Sell Sports Gear & Fitness Equipment | Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports® locations are locally owned and operated, and are focused on serving the community. We buy, sell, and trade used and new sports equipment and fitness gear and pass along the savings to you! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service every day and believe that our selection of major brands and breadth of products will keep you coming back for years.

Get Cash for Your Gear and Equipment!

We want your quality used sports and fitness gear. Get cash or trade for your equipment. We’re currently looking for fitness, hockey, baseball, golf, football, and soccer gear.

We Share Your Passion for Sports!

At Play It Again Sports we specialize in fitness & exercise, football, baseball & softball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, bicycles, track & field, winter sports, and soccer. When it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our staff members are trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear you need to play the game.

We Are Your Sports Service Experts!

We service what we sell at Play It Again Sports, and when it comes to fitting sports equipment, we know our stuff. Our team is trained to provide athletes with the best possible fit in the gear they need. We make sure you have the right equipment for your sport – and that it performs for you.

San Diego Fix-It Clinic

Register for an upcoming, free Fix-It Clinic here.

Peter Mui, from the Bay Area started this idea of Fixit Clinics because the biggest items that are disposed of right now are electronic devices and textiles that needed a simple repair/mend but it is so much easier to toss and buy than to try to fix. By creating what he likes to describe as do-it-together disassembly at local libraries and/or Makerspaces he brought together the community of trades people to share their skills with their fellow neighbors on how to troubleshoot and repair their appliances, clothes, electronics (the list can be endless) at these hands on clinics. This program has been adopted throughout the country and has received overwhelming support in every community.

For more information about Peter Mui’s Fixit Clinics go to http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/

If you have any old tools you don’t need, please bring them to the next SD Fixit Clinic and/or email us at sdfixitclinic@gmail.com to arrange drop-off locations.

Old Town Shoe Repair

We Repair and Clean:
 
*Men’s & Women’s Shoes
*Purses & Handbags
*Boots & Backpacks
*Zippers, Belts & Luggage
*All types of Leather Goods & Suede
​*Dyeing Services and Stretching Available as well!
*We also offer clothes alterations too. 

Rip Curl Wetsuit Recycling Drop-Off or Mail-In Program | Terracycle

Drop-off Location

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

White Cap Construction Supply – Kearny Mesa

Accepts

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

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

* Please call to verify

2024/2025 Curbside and Drop-off Christmas Tree Recycling Guide

Please click the links below for details regarding curbside or drop-off recycling services in your community.

Curbside pickup

Drop-off locations

General guidelines for curbside recycling:

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Botanical decorations can also be recycled in your organics cart
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your organics cart with the lid closed
• Artificial trees are not recyclable and must be disposed of as trash

Contact your waste hauler to confirm collection dates and other details.

 

Wishing you the happiest of holidays from I Love A Clean San Diego!

City of San Diego Commericial Business Organic Waste Recycling

  • California  Senate Bill 1383 requires all commercial businesses to recycle organic waste effective Jan.1,2022.
  • Organic waste is food scraps, food-soiled paper, landscaping waste and non-hazardous wood.
  • When organic waste decomposes in a landfill, it releases methane, a gas that traps the sun’s heat and contributes to climate change.
  • Landscape service providers or private waste haulers may collect landscaping and non-hazardous wood waste.
  • Only franchise waste haulers or certified recyclers may collect food scraps and food-soiled paper.

Please see these resources regarding commercial sites and organics recycling:

  1. Commercial Business Organic Waste Recycling Overview (English/Spanish)
  2. City Recycling Ordinance Cheat Sheet for Commercial Businesses
  3.  Signage
    1. Organic Waste
    2. Recycling
    3. Landfill
  4. Franchise Hauler Directory

The City has a waiver process for commercial businesses who generate less than 2 cubic yard, or 10 gallons of organic waste; or that uses an alternative service  Please check here for more information about the De Minimus Waiver and Alternative Service Verification Application, or email sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov for further questions.

Eva NYC (Terracycle) Hair Tools Free Recycling Program

Eva NYC Hair Tools Free Recycling Program

Recycle all brand hair tools and appliances
We’ve made getting started with the Eva NYC Hair Tools Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship any brand hair tools and appliances to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

Mojica’s Recycle

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.

Veterans Village of San Diego

DONATE CLOTHING AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS

Clothing donations may be made at the VVSD Warehouse located just around the corner from the main campus at:

2061 Kurtz Street,
San Diego, CA 92110

Open By Appointment

To schedule by appointment please email development@vvsd.net or please call 619-925-9666.

Most Needed/Requested Items

Men/Women’s:

  • Underwear – Size: L, XL, XXL, XXXL
  • Sweatshirts/ Hoodies/ Jackets – Size: L, XL, XXL, XXXL
  • Tennis Shoes/ Boots/ Dress Shoes:
    • Men’s Size: 8-14   –   Women’s Size: 8-12
  • Rolling in front of tote bags
  • ‘New’ in front of sleeping bags
  • Backpacks
  • Beanies
  • Tote bags
  • Sleeping bags

Donate A Vehicle

CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) is a nationally recognized social enterprise nonprofit that helps thousands of nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada increase their fundraising and acquire
new contributors through turn-key vehicle donation programs. Since 2003, CARS has returned more than $300 million to our partners.

Veterans Village of San Diego is in partnership with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS).

You can donate your car, truck, van, SUV, boat, motorcycle, ATV, RV, trailer or airplane has never been easier!

Stanley Black & Decker Tool Free Recycling Program

We’ve made getting started with the Stanley Black & Decker Tool Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, BLACK+DECKER®, STANLEY®, IRWIN®, LENOX®, MAC Tools®, PORTER-CABLE® and Bostitch® branded tools to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

Sign up and join now!

Important notes

This program does not collect lithium-ion batteries. If your item contains a removable battery, please use Call2Recycle to find a drop-off location near you.

If your item contains an internal lithium-ion battery, please use the Stanley Black & Decker Lithium-ion Battery Free Recycling Program.

Please package tools with sharp edges such as saws in bubble wrap or cardboard and seal with tape to ensure sharp edges are safely covered.

Black+Decker Home Free Recycling Progam

We’ve made getting started with the BLACK+DECKER® Home Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your BLACK+DECKER home appliances to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

For a full comprehensive list of acceptable items, please refer to this link.

 

Important note

This program does not collect lithium-ion batteries. If your item contains a removable battery, please use Call2Recycle to find a drop-off location near you.

If your item contains an internal lithium-ion battery, please use the Stanley Black & Decker Lithium-ion Battery Free Recycling Program.

Mobile Farmers Market

The People’s Produce MFM truck is focused on connecting communities to healthy food at accessible locations so they can use their purchasing power to change the food system and develop permanent community assets.

By using an equitable food system model, we will be providing the freshest produce available to our customers while ensuring that local growers and food makers are paid fairly.

Check the website for current produce offerings.

San Diego Strong Hauling

Our Services

We take just about anything! We do mattress removal, furniture removal, shed removal, garage cleanout, estate cleanup, junk pickup, couch removal, sofa removal, appliance removal, fence removal, construction debris removal, foreclosure clean up, spa removal, hot tub removal, commercial junk removal, carpet and tile removal, attic cleanout, hoarding clean up, hoarder cleanout, storage unit cleanout, trash cleanout, trash hauling, yard waste removal, office cleanout, eviction cleanout, and other junk hauling services!

Areas We Serve

We cover all of San Diego! As San Diego’s #1 Junk Removal Company, we keep things fast and affordable for you. We pride ourselves on same day junk removal. We also provide 24/7 emergency junk removal and other junk hauling services- the best junk removal around! Junk Removal San Diego, Junk Removal El Cajon, Junk Removal Chula Vista, Junk Removal Oceanside, Junk Removal Escondido, Junk Removal Carlsbad, Junk Removal Encinitas, Junk Removal Poway, Junk Removal San Marcos, Junk Removal La Mesa.

College Hunks Hauling

Junk Removal Services We Offer

Are you trying to get rid of junk, debris, and clutter? College HUNKS is the right team to tackle your junk removal jobs in San Diego. Whether it’s a townhouse, an apartment, a single-family home, a condominium, or an office, you can trust our team of junk removal specialists to offer stress-free solutions to your junk removal needs.

With years of experience, our junk removal specialists can take care of all your junk removal needs. Some of the junk removal services we offer in San Diego are:

One Day HHW Collection Events | City of San Diego

The City offers household hazardous waste collection events every spring and fall as a convenient way to dispose of hazardous materials and prevent them from ending up in the Miramar Landfill.

Please check the city’s website for information on dates and locations.

Items accepted at these events include oil, antifreeze, oil filters, car batteries, household batteries and fluorescent bulbs. If you have other Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to dispose of, please check the City’s HHW webpage for information on proper disposal options.

Recycling events are funded by the Environmental Services and Public Utilities Departments and a grant from the State of California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

Visit the CalRecycle website for more information on recycling and to find a used oil and oil filter recycling location near you.

 

Hydros Free Recycling Envelope Program

 

How it works

Hydros has partnered with TerraCycle so you can recycle Hyrdros water filter products and packaging for free. Request a free shipping envelope with a prepaid shipping label, send in your trash, and we’ll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply.

  1. Request a free envelope using the order form below. (It will ship via USPS within two weeks.)
  2. Once you receive your envelope, remove the prepaid return label from inside the envelope and put it on the outside, covering your address.
  3. Begin to fill the envelope with Hyrdros water filter products and packaging.
  4. Once you’ve filled up your envelope, seal it, and drop it off at a USPS location.

Caltrans Free Dumpster Day Events 2024

Free Disposal Dumpster Day Events 2024

Clean California Initiative- Free Dumpsters Available at Select Locations to Prevent Illegal Dumping and Highway Debris

Caltrans welcomes the public to bring non-hazardous, unwanted items to the nearest Dump Day event where staff will be on-site to accept household waste and approved debris free of charge

Next Free Disposal Events

Saturday, May 18th, 8 AM to 12 PM

  • Kearny Mesa Maintenance Yard: 7181 Opportunity Rd., San Diego  92111
  • Santee Maintenance Yard: 8502 Railroad Av., Santee  92071

Prohibited items

That will not be accepted include hazardous waste (batteries, paint, oils, flammables, etc.), construction debris (concrete, dirt, asphalt, asbestos), compressed gas, aerosols, treated wood waste, refrigerators, and freezers. Four mattresses and four tires separated from the rims per household will be accepted.

Scheduled events and prohibited items are subject to change. Additional events may be added as Caltrans partners with local public agencies, non-government organizations, and community groups. For the most up to date information, visit CleanCA.com, dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-11, or follow @SDCaltrans on Facebook and Twitter.

Caltrans reminds motorists to properly secure and tarp all cargo loads prior to driving. Transporting unsecured loads is unsafe, illegal, and pollutes California’s roads and waterways. Loads that are not tied down, enclosed, or secured by tarps or other means, will not be accepted.

UCSD Waste Tags Program | Pharmaceutical Disposal | Employees Only

By law, hazardous waste containers must be properly labeled for storage, transportation, and disposal. A UC San Diego hazardous waste tag stating ownership, accumulation start date, contents, and hazards of the waste must be securely attached to your waste container before waste is added.

The Online Waste Tag Program (OTP) is UC San Diego’s Online Waste Tracking Program. When you enter information about a waste chemical into the OTP, it generates a completed waste tag ready for you to print and attach to your container. Use the OTP’s collection request feature when you’re ready for a waste pickup.

1. Get a Waste Generator Number

https://blink.ucsd.edu/safety/research-lab/hazardous-waste/tag-use/#First,-get-a-Waste-Generator-Nu

2. Go to the Online Waste Tag Program and create a waste tag. For “Indicate type of content,” select Chemical Waste.

https://a5.ucsd.edu/tritON/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?execution=e2s1

3. Use the OTP’s Request Pickup feature to have the waste collected on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

 

For more information please visit:

https://blink.ucsd.edu/safety/research-lab/hazardous-waste/disposal-guidance/pharmaceuticals.html

https://blink.ucsd.edu/safety/research-lab/hazardous-waste/tag-use/

Or email hazwaste@ucsd.edu

 

San Diego Medical Waste Service

San Diego Medical Waste Disposal is a locally owned and operated company that is committed to giving you excellent customer service, high-quality materials, flexible pickup schedules, compliance training, and incredibly fast response for your medical waste disposal, biohazard disposal and sharps container disposal service needs. In addition, we also provide low prices and a transparent flat rate.

Please note that all services will be performed during the normal business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on your scheduled service day. Additionally, San Diego Medical Waste Services does not charge a premium for “off-cycle” service requests, however “Off-Cycle” services do not constitute a reorganization of your current service schedule and will be charged as a “normal service”. Once this “Off-Cycle” service request has been completed, we will continue to service your facility as defined by your predetermined service schedule.

Alesmith Brewing | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center and properly dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.
For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Coronado Brewing Company | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center and properly dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.
For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Pizza Port | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center and properly dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.

For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Rincon Reservation Brewery (Ocean Beach) | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brew cycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center to appropriately dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.

For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brew cycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center to appropriately dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.

For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate.

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

Thorn St. Brewery | Paktech Brewcycling

Paktech uses 100% recycled plastic to make can holders. They are made of High Density Polyethylene (#2 HDPE), one of the more commonly accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Although Paktechs are made of a recyclable material, they are rarely picked up or read correctly by the sorting systems at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

As a solution, the PakTech recycling program is working with the San Diego Brew cycling Collaborative to set up drop off Paktech stations at local breweries in San Diego County. Find your closest drop off center to appropriately dispose of your can handles in order for them to be recycled and repurposed, have a third life as park benches, and even produce new PakTech handles for future use.

For more information and to find your closest drop off center please visit: https://paktech-opi.com/recycling-drop-off/

The San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative is a volunteer-based organization that is offering breweries and distilleries in San Diego County an opportunity to positively impact the environment by providing them with a better system to sort and recycle the waste they generate. For more information visit: https://sdbrewcycling.org/paktechs

Uptown Bicycles | Repair Shop

Specialties

Our goal to be an approachable bike shop and to make your participation in the bicycling community easy, fun and safe. We can fix almost anything on any kind of bike, we provide quick turnaround on repairs and we have reasonable prices. Our retail specializes in bikes to help you get around town – commuter, road, hybrid and e-bikes.

TevaForever | Sandal Recycling Mailback Program

Which styles does the TevaForever recycling program accept?

Our TevaForever recycling program will accept all Teva sandals and flip flops. The Original Universal? Yep. Hurricane XLT2? That, too. Flatforms? Absolutely. The only thing we’re not currently accepting are Teva shoes and boots. Our hope is that we’ll be able to open our recycling program to Teva boots and shoes in the future.

No weight maximum for mail in packages.

For more information on this program see the TevaForever Shipping Guidelines to participate for free.

New Alternatives Inc.

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

Iglesia Casa de Alabanza

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

New Lyfe Homes

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

Project Access | San Diego Downtown

The mission of Project access is to be the leading provider of vital on-site health, education, and employment services to families, children, and seniors living in affordable and workforce housing communities.

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

Trashie – For Days | Take Back Bag

The Take Back Bag is here to start a circular revolution and end fashion waste. Order a Take Back Bag, clean out your closet, and send your filled bag back to us using the prepaid shipping label. Your oldies will get a new life with the help of our recycling partners. You’ll instantly get reimbursed for the cost of the bag with Closet Cash credit towards your next For Days purchase ($20 Take Back Bag = instant $20 Closet Cash!).

Any clothes from any brand, excluding undergarments. Socks are okay! As long as they’re washed, we accept anything. Send in your ripped, tie-dyed, or destroyed clothes – we’ll take it from there.

 

Urban Street Angels, Inc.

Urban Street Angels mission is to end youth homelessness by providing supportive housing and job training opportunities to cultivate personal responsibility.

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 to help tackle youth homelessness in the San Diego, California area.
Urban Street Angels is supported through the generosity of our grassroots donors, private and public foundations and organizations, and valued partnerships with the County of San Diego – Behavioral Health Services and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless.
This organization receives food donations from businesses/residents to distribute to homeless youth
Clothing donations, razor blades, and body wash.

Bridge Of Hope SD, Inc

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

Project 1:1

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

Services Chula Vista, Coronado, City of San Diego and areas of San Diego County within 30 miles

Phone: (619) 227-7222

Email: projectoneone@yahoo.com

Logan Temple AMEZ

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

Phone Repair Depot

Best iPhone And Cell Phone Repair in Poway

Need your cracked cell phone screen fixed quickly and efficiently? Call today and see why we are the cell phone repair Poway neighbors use.

Our store is located on Poway Rd and the cross street is Springbrook Dr. We are located about a mile east of the 15 freeway on the south side of Poway road. The name of the shopping plaza is Sabre Springs Plaza. We are located in a standalone kiosk in the shopping center.

Urban Corps of San Diego Recycling and Electronic Waste Collection Center | Point Loma

* 8/26 Note – Tire Recycling is currently on hold. TBD when it will resume. Please call first to confirm if program is currently running

Urban Corps will pick up your
E-waste for FREE!

Got E-Waste? Urban Corps of San Diego County offers fast, convenient and absolutely free electronic-waste recycling services to residents and businesses in San Diego County.

Free Collection Locations or Free Pick-up – We will come pick up your electronic waste OR you can visit one of our collection locations. No cost either way!

Our list of acceptable E-waste items can be found here.

Use our form or gives us a call.

(619) 235-6884

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Include:

Raising Hope San Diego

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

 

Phone: (619) 777-0566

Email: Raisinghopesd@gmail.com

 

Types of Food Accepted:

Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)

Shelf-stable/ non-perishable

Perishable

Prepared frozen items

O.B. People’s Co-op

Bulk with the Best!

People’s bulk section provides our owners with the highest quality, best sourced organic bulk available.

Shopping bulk saves money and helps to eliminate unnecessary packaging.

UPAC

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

Amerigas – Propane tank recycling

Propane Tank Disposal Made Easy

When you are ready to get rid of an unwanted or expired propane tank, it’s important that you do it the right way to keep everyone safe. Propane tanks can’t be thrown away in your regular trash pickup, but we’re here to make disposal easy. Exchanging your old propane tank for a refilled one is the easiest way to dispose of it, but if you need to get rid of it for good- you can also just drop it off at most propane refill or exchange locations.

Blue Rhino – Propane tank recycling

Recycle Your Propane Tank

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

Merrell ReTread | Shoe Repair and Reuse Program

Send back your used Merrell’s.

It doesn’t matter the condition.

The footwear is cleaned and restored.

Shoes are resold via Merrell’s resell program.

Shipping cost is covered by program by supplying free return labels for participants.

Nerd Recycling

Schedule A Pickup

We offer free commercial and residential e-waste pickup service throughout San Diego County.
Our service is free when, included in your recycling, are 2 or more computers, flat screen TVs, network switches, or pro audio components. Please read our Pickup Policy for details.

Due to physical limitations and legal guidelines, we are unable to accept the following through our automated system. Please call us if you need to recycle any of the following:

  • Medical devices
  • Any single item over 80 lbs. (Items weighing more than 80 lbs. are acceptable but might add an additional fee)

The $50 service fee to pick up all of your unwanted electronics is waived if you are also recycling at least two qualifying items. Please list items to be recycled in notes.

Free with 2 or more qualifying items ・ 15 min

The $50 service fee to pick up all of your unwanted electronics is waived if you are also recycling at least two qualifying items. Please list items to be recycled in notes.

Free with 2 or more qualifying items ・ 45 min

Free Drop-Off

You may also drop off your e-waste free of charge Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm at our Santee office located at 10020 Prospect Ave #A14, Santee, CA 92071

Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 2pm

Sherwin-Williams | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Sherwin-Williams Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

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

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Dunn-Edwards | Sport Arena | PaintCare | Paint Recycling

Dunn-Edwards Sports Arena Store

Who Can Use This Program
For Households and Businesses

Restrictions: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.

Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours;
Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept
the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.

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

Visit www.paintcare.org/products-we-accept for complete details.

Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Recycling | Republic | Mail In Program

Universal materials like light bulbs, batteries and ballasts can contain hazardous materials that shouldn’t be thrown in with your regular waste. When disposed of improperly, harmful materials like mercury and lead can contaminate the environment and cause serious health risks. Our Bulb & Battery Recycling products ensure that these materials are recycled in a responsible manner that keeps your community and our Blue Planet™ safe.
  • Kits include labeling, packaging, instructions, to/from shipping, and recycling fees.
  • Estimated delivery is 7-10 business days
A Certificate of Recycling will be emailed approximately 30 business days after the box is sent back for processing.
  • Cracked or leaking batteries are not accepted

Visit the website to order your kit.

The Mighty Bin

San Diego’s Zero Waste Grocery Store

 

HOW DO I SHOP AT THE MIGHTY BIN?

Tare

Bring all empty containers to the counter to be weighed.

We scan a tag for each tote/container that records the weight.

Fill

Fill up containers/totes with desired product.

You have the option to label the product name on your container.

Pay

Bring your goods to the counter for a final weigh & tag scan. Pay only for the weight of the product.

All checkout is cashless.

PakTech Drop Off

You can now drop off PakTechs Handles for recycling at The Mighty Bin!

We’ve partnered with San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative and you can learn more about PakTechs to Pavement Recycling Program.

Tax File Recycling Event – April 20-26, 2022 – City of San Diego Residents

Safely Recycle Your Tax Files April 20 to 26, 2022

  • Date: April 20-26, 2022
  • Where: Miramar Recycling Center (5165 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111)
  • Time: Mon-Sat, 7am-4:30pm, closed on Sunday
  • Additional details on flyer

See Event Flyer Here!

 

NOTE:
• This drop-off service is FREE to City of San Diego residents only.
• All documents will be securely stored and shredded before being recycled.
• Only one banker’s box of residential tax files per resident is accepted. A banker’s
box is approximately 10 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 25 inches deep.
• Businesses can find recycling services by going to WasteFreeSD.org and searching
for “Paper Shredding Services.”
• Remember, you can also recycle bagged, shredded paper in your blue curbside
recycling bin.

Zara – Clothing Collection Program (Fashion Valley)

Located: First Floor (Men’s Section) – to the left of check-out counters

DONATION ITEMS

Do the items have to be from Zara?
No they do not. You can donate any kind of clothing or fabrics you wish to recycle.
Can I donate other products such as footwear or accessories?
Yes. You may include any kind of clothing, household linens, footwear, accessories, and even jewelry.
Can I donate clothes that are not in perfect condition?
Yes. The collected clothing is sorted prior to being reused or recycled. Items of clothing that are 100% cotton, wool, or polyester can be recycled into new fabric. The remaining garments will be converted into construction or automotive materials. Items that cannot be reused or recycled because of health or safety reasons or due to the quality of their materials are subjected to a rigorous waste management process.

UCSD Community Gardens

UC San Diego has several campus gardens and one San Diego community garden that promote education and the growth of sustainable food and local produce.

Contact us by email, sustain@ucsd.edu, or on Facebook, Grow @ UCSD.

COMPOSTING ON CAMPUS

Soon, our waste hauler, EDCO, will start recycling organics, like food scraps, at its new anaerobic digestion facility in Escondido. Until then, campus community members can take their food scraps to these student gardens: Ellie’s Garden, Marshall Community Garden, Roger’s Urban Farmlab and Warren Grow.

What They Accept

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Eggshells and nutshells
  • Coffee grounds/filters
  • Teabags
  • Paper and cardboard (uncoated, cut into small pieces)
  • Newspaper (shredded)
  • Houseplants
  • Hair and fur
  • Fireplace ashes (from natural wood only)
  • Yard trimmings, including leaves, grass clippings, hay, straw, sawdust, and wood chips

What’s Considered Trash

  • Coal or charcoal ash (might contain substances harmful to plants)
  • Dairy products and eggs (create odor problems and attract pests)
  • Diseased or insect ridden plants (could transfer to other plants)
  • Fat, grease, lard and cooking oils
  • Meat or fish bones and scraps (could carry pathogens)
  • Pet feces or litter (could contain viruses harmful to humans)
  • Yard trimmings treated with chemicals
  • Brown, bamboo, bagasse paper, bleached paper or PLA products, including plates, napkins, cups, clamshells and utensils
  • Candy and gum

Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Recycling – Mail In Program

Participate in a free mail in program that collects denim, made from cotton, that can be recycled to create something new!

RECYCLE BY MAIL

Mail your denim for free thanks to Zappos for Good.*

BOX IT UP

Make sure it’s at least 90% cotton and doesn’t have any hangers, tags, stickers, or plastic attached.

PRINT A LABEL

Create or log in to your Zappos or Amazon account and print a shipping label to include with your denim.

DROP IT OFF

Take your box to your local UPS store (Continental U.S. shipping only), and they’ll take care of the rest.

*You may ship up to 50 lbs. of denim in a single shipment through Zappos for Good (even though the label only says 2 lbs).

Earthwell Refill

Bring in your empty bottles, purchase one at the store, or take a free donated container

Refill with our quality natural products: hair care, lotion, shower gel, hand soap, household cleaners, dental care, and more!

Get as much or as little as you’d like: we charge by weight!

ACE Hardware – Tierrasanta (FREE E-Waste Drop-Off – EnviroGreen)

Drop off or pick up service.

Limited storage 

Please call ahead for better service. 

For current recycling fees and accepted items, see Recycling List found on their website.

Drop Off Items Accepted:

  • Mice
  • Lab Equipment
  • VCR
  • Gaming Systems
  • Radio
  • Networking Equipment
  • Cables
  • Household Electronics
  • Servers
  • Mainframe Equipment
  • Stereos
  • Testing Equipment
  • Laptops
  • UPS Power Supplies
  • Monitors
  • UPS Batteries
  • Scanners
  • Office Phones
  • Keyboards
  • Tablets
  • Cellphones
  • Camcorders
  • Televisions
  • Circuit Boards
  • Telephones
  • Speakers
  • Computers
  • Power Strips

$40 to pick up all your electronic items for residential, $75 for business!
Certain items have an extra charge, see website for details. All the rest are free!

 

Recycle Your Propane Tank

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

Kitchens For Good

Hundred of Items Accepted:

We welcome a huge range of kitchen and dining items. Click below for inspiration. All donations are tax-deductible.

DONATION CHECKLIST

Convenient Donation Drop Off:

Kitchens for Good | SHOP

980 Hornblend Street, San Diego 92109

Donation Drop-off Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm

Please call (858) 999-0125 with any questions or if you need to make alternate arrangements. 

Schedule A Pick-Up:

Pick-up can be arranged for large donations – just email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org with a description of your donation and a good contact phone number.

We will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation at the time of drop-off or pick up. 

Organize Your Own Kitchenware Drive

Individuals: Make it easy for family, friends, neighbors, and community organizations to get involved!

Companies: Help your employees make a difference, team build, and more!
Email us at kitchen@kitchensforgood.org for assistance coordinating your event from start to finish.