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.
Urban Corps recycling services include business beverage container collection, waste tire and E-waste collection, and education and outreach. We play a significant role at major events throughout San Diego, offering stadium services, bin rentals, recycling, litter removal and zero waste management at local festivals, street fairs and sporting events.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
• Paper files, folders and envelopes are accepted. Please remove all plastic covers, binders, electronic media or hazardous materials.
• Businesses can find recycling services by going to WasteFreeSD.org and searching for “Paper Shredding Services.”
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.
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.
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
Retailers participating in Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program collect denim made from at least 90% cotton to help us divert textile waste from landfills and give new purpose to well-loved pieces. Find participating retailers here: https://bluejeansgogreen.org/recycle-denim/
I’M UNABLE TO FIND THE FREE MAILING LABELS ON THE WEBSITE. WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD ONE?
Effective August 31, 2025, the free mailing label program has been discontinued. You may mail in your denim for recycling by the carrier of your choice.
I HAD PRINTED A FREE MAILING LABEL BUT I SEE THEY ARE DISCONTINUED. CAN I STILL MAIL THE ONE(S) I HAD ALREADY PRINTED?
Yes, if you had printed a free mailing label before August 31, 2025, and still have it you can drop it at a local authorized UPS location and mail your denim for recycling.
Where do I send my old denim to be recycled?
You can mail your denim (at least 90% cotton or more) directly to the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program at:
Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program
c/o Phoenix Fibers – CIMI
400 East Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
What type of denim can be recycled?
You can contribute any type of denim apparel item – jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts and more. It can be colored, embellished and/or printed. The denim can also be in any condition – ripped, stained and even scraps.
Thank you for wanting to join us, we appreciate each and every one of you that is joining us on this path towards a plastic free journey. Prior to your visit, we ask that you make sure all your bottles/containers are properly sanitized, clean and dry before you bring them in to fill.
$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.
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.orgfor assistance coordinating your event from start to finish.
Accepts Shelf-stable food (low sodium) and Produce (needs to be inspected on arrival) from Tier 1 and Tier 2 businesses needing to donate surplus edible food
With Too Good To Go you can save food from the restaurants, cafes and stores that are on the app. Instead of having to throw away food at the end of the day, these places offer what they have in Surprise Bags. You can buy a Surprise Bag in the app and then go to the store to collect it, the actual contents will be a surprise until you get there! You get great food at great value while also helping fight food waste! To find what Surprise Bags are available near you, just use the app to search and then you buy it through the app. You’ll be given a pick-up time and then you just need to turn up and show the staff your order in the app. More than 1/3 of food is wasted so you’re doing a great thing and hopefully having a bit of fun while you do it!
They offer plastic film and bag take back and recycling services for their customers at many of their stores, where collection bins are conveniently placed within stores entrances.
Co-Harvest is an agricultural nonprofit that establishes and maintains micro-farms at low costs throughout San Diego. We transform your unused space into an efficient micro-farm, which feeds your family and your community. Freshly harvested crops are distributed back to members, food banks, and community fridges. Sliding scale memberships and farm installations are available for low-income families, philanthropists and pre-existing farms & community spaces.
Get started by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll determine the best plan for you based on the amount of space you have (minimum 10×10 ft), sunlight, irrigation, and your income eligibility. Then you’ll pick your veggies, pick your membership plan, and we’ll start co-harvesting!
OTHER SERVICES:
Fresh Food Delivery:Their delivery program is solely for food-insecure members, and we are looking for food insecure households that would be willing to grow food on their land. All Food Insecure Memberswill receive at least a small bi-weekly bag of produce at NO CHARGE.
Food Donations: The Community Supporter Membership is made for people who love the idea of donating food for those in need without lifting a finger.
Food Scrap Pickup & Compost: This service provides free food-scrap pickup, as well as compost education for Co-Harvest members. Their Food Members are required to take part in our free food scrap collection or at-home composting program.
Donations accepted Tuesday-Sunday 10AM until donation capacity is reached.
We accept most donations of items in gently used and working condition. All donations are sold as is, so they must be clean and in good condition. When we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need. Please read both the list of items we accept and the list of items we are not able to accept on the website.
Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.
Medications
Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing. Once collected, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.
Accepted items:
Not accepted items:
Prescription medications, ointments & patches
Needles & thermometers
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids
Hydrogen peroxide
Pet medications *Vitamins
Illegal drugs
Aerosol Cans
Inhalers
Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location
All Walgreens pharmacies that do not currently offer a safe medication disposal kiosk now offer DisposeRx® packets or other drug disposal options* available upon request in the pharmacy at no cost. Visit DisposeRx.com to learn more.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
The program is open to Kaiser Permanente health plan members and nonmembers.
Pharmacy located on the 1st Floor. See ‘Pharmacy’ section on website for more details.
Medications
Patients can drop their unwanted drugs into secure collection kiosks located in some Kaiser Permanente pharmacy lobbies. The kiosks are available during normal business hours.
See website for items they do AND do not accept. For other items not accepted, contact your local or county waste service.
Tips for safe disposal:
– Keep your medication in original bottles or containers (rather than placing in baggies). Mark out or remove your personal information so it can’t be seen
– To avoid spills, please don’t put loose pills in the kiosk or mailer
– To throw away needles, syringes, or lancets, ask your pharmacist where to find the nearest collection container.
Note: this center does not currently have plastic film recycling due to covid restrictions
Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:
HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores
WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging
Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles)
Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags
Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags
Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated))
Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap
Plastic cereal box liners*
Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs
TerraCycle® and Kroger® have partnered to create a national recycling program for Kroger® Our Brands flexible plastic packaging.
The Simple Truth™ Recycling Program has now been expanded to include all of Kroger’s store brands of flexible plastic packing! You can now recycle flexible plastic packaging from Simple Truth™, Private Selection®, Kroger® Brand, Comforts®, HemisFares®, Luvsome®, Abound® and more!
HOW IT WORKS
Participating is simple and free.
Sign up for the program. If you don’t have a TerraCycle account yet, create one here!
Once in the program, start collecting flexible plastic packaging in any box you have.
When your collection box is full, log into your account to download and print a shipping label.
Seal up your collection box, affix the printed shipping label onto it. Send via UPS.
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!
The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands. Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.
We find and vet partners to recycle and reuse everyday items like plastic bags, snack packages, wine corks, old clothes, and more.
Hard-to-recycle plastics and more. Mail-in bags with prepaid shipping. Ridwell Mail-in helps you waste less on your schedule for $30 to start and as little as $9/bag after that.
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.
All items must be in GOOD condition. Please see list of items they do AND do not accept.
For Free Pick-Up, please call (800) 558-8220 or fill out the form here. They are able to pick up furniture and large items at this time, and all donations must be outside for pickup.
At least 2 pieces of furniture are required to be part of your donation for a pick-up request to be scheduled. You can donate clothing, household items in store.
Items that they DO NOT take include: beds, entertainment centers, children’s items, old electronics, and large office furniture. Additionally, all items must be in resalable condition and are at the driver’s discretion.
Vintage, Resale, and Local Designer Boutique located in South Park, San Diego
Have you found yourself buried in your own stuff? Has someone in your life passed away, retired or moved into a nursing home? Don’t know what to do with those items? Ready to let go of some of those treasures and want to make a little money instead of donating them? How about scheduling an appointment with us?
We pay cash or check for items on the spot and haul the items away immediately. You don’t have to clean or sort your items, as we will do that for you. We are NOT an Estate Sale company, we resell to the public. We have a retail store and sell through various online formats. Keep in mind our markup is considered when buying.
Contact to discuss what items you have to sell and they will schedule an appointment with you to visit your home, garage, storage or wherever your items are located. Be aware that Bad Madge & Co will not buy items brought into the store.
Birthline distributes hundreds of baby gift bags every year. Help us by donating general resources for families and baby gift bags. Birthline relies heavily on in-kind donations to provide necessary supplies.
Please call them at (858) 270-2491 or email at clairemont@birthlineofsd.org to schedule a drop-off of in-kind donations. You can also mail to:
Birthline of San Diego County, Inc.
5052 Clairemont Drive, Ste. 178421
San Diego, CA 92177
Please see link for their wish list for more details on goods they do AND do not accept, as well as the items that can be donated or must be new.
The TagBack by Bedford program is a recycling option for food packaging closures including twist ties and bread clips and scannable produce packaging like produce ties and barcode tags. Jimbo’s Natural Family have added TagBack boxes to their stores, providing consumers a convenient option for returning the packaging closures no longer needed.
“Tag: We’ll print the TagBack logo and TagBack.com on your produce tags & ties to instruct consumers how they can collect and return them.
Collect: Consumers can drop off tags and ties in TagBack collection bins at participating retailers or designated drop off locations. Growers can also collect tags and ties from consumers and send them to Bedford.”
Return: Produce tags can be mailed directly to Bedford in an envelope or small box to this address: Bedford Industries, c/o TagBack, 1659 Rowe Avenue, PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187 or print a return label. Other return options may be available.
Recycle: When your Bedford tags and ties are returned to our facility, we will sort and recycle through our in-house equipment. Products we recycle can be diverted into reusable materials.”
Please contact the store first & let them know what day you will be bringing books.
1 or 2 bags of clean, used books at a time per customer, please.
Store offers 50% off of used-book prices with your trade-credit! The amount we issue will be in the computer under your name to use at each purchase until credit runs out.
They will give you back the books we pass on.
Please – anything broken or soiled don’t bring.
They don’t pay cash for books – they offer a trade-credit. They look at the books you bring, and once they’ve selected the titles they think we can resell, they offer approx. 1/2 of our estimated retail price as a credit. Your credit then pays for up to 50% of the price of used books and up to 25% of the price of any other items; ie new books, stationery or any orders (new or used).
Picture ID is required. They will keep the credit balance in their database. Please make at least one purchase a year to keep your credit active. We don’t pay cash.
Verbatim Books is very selective about the books they take, but they do buy all types of books (except for school textbooks). For a better idea of what they buy, please feel free to browse around the store and see the books they are selling.
Unfortunately they cannot say if they will be able to buy books without seeing them in person. They pay about 20% in cash/30% in store credit of their retail value.
They buy/trade on Fridays and also on Mondays from 12-4 pm and also by appointment if those times can’t work for you.
If you have more than 5 boxes of books, please make an appointment.
To make an appointment, send an email to selling AT verbatimbooks.com (please replace the AT with an @ symbol) with a picture of the books or at least a cross-section of them to give them an idea of what you have. Without pictures, they will likely not be able to make an appointment. They have appointments available Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.
Please note that they do not make house calls or take donations.
A downspout is a pipe that helps rainwater flow off the roof, but they often flow directly onto hard, impervious areas like concrete or pavement. That water runoff then enters the storm drain system where it flows untreated into San Diego’s waterways and the ocean. A downspout redirect helps this rainwater flow to a vegetated area to be naturally filtered instead. So joining your neighbors and utilizing this rebate will help protect our beaches, water quality and marine life.
Receive up to $40 per disconnect by redirecting downspout to a landscaped area. Normally done in conjunction with a rain barrel application
Rebates for rain barrels and rain gutters are also available. Visit the City of San Diego website for more info.
Rain Gutters are used on your home to divert rainwater away from your property in an effort to protect your roof and foundation from rainwater accumulation. But did you know Rain Gutters are also used to divert rainwater into a green space, your landscape or rain barrel which can naturally filter out pollutants which may end up in our storm drains.
Rebates for new gutters are $1.25 for every linear foot of aluminum gutter, $2.00 for every linear foot of steel
gutters and $0.25 for every linear foot of PVC/vinyl/plastic gutter, up to 250 feet.
Only the cost of the gutter is eligible for a rebate.
Rebates for rain barrels and downspout redirects are also available. Visit the City of San Diego website for more info.
SD Happy Bins provides trash bin cleaning services to the San Diego, California area including Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Black Mountain Ranch, and Poway Scripps Ranch.
Each night, 350 men, women and children call the San Diego Rescue Mission home. Here is a list of items you can donate to ensure they have everything they need. We kindly request that the items below are new, unused items.
Shampoo and Conditioner
Body Wash
Deodorant
Sheets and Blankets (Twin Size)
Pillows
Towels (Bath and Wash Cloths)
Umbrellas
Classroom Supplies
Bras and Underwear
Children’s Shoes and Socks
As you consider your contribution, please take note of the following:
We continually update our list of most urgent needs so that you can collect and contribute items that will most bless our programs.
Please do not include R-rated movies or products containing alcohol (i.e. cologne, body spray, mouthwash, anti-bacterial gels).
We always do our best to honor the wishes of our donors and stand by our promise to utilize every item to impact our Students and Guests in the greatest way. While not every item can be used directly in our programs, rest assured that your items will be used in the area they will have the most impact.
Interested in supporting special holiday, birthday, or seasonal needs? If you have a suggestion or would like to brainstorm ideas, please contact us at sdrminfo@sdrescue.org and we will be happy to share special seasonal opportunities to bless our men, women, and children.
Your tax-deductible donation makes a true difference in the lives of your fellow San Diegans. We cannot thank you enough for considering a material donation and doing your part to change the lives of our students and guests for the better!
And, now, old socks don’t need to get thrown away anymore.
Nope. They sure don’t. We’re partnering with Material Return™ circularity platform to collect and deconstruct hard-to-recycle socks and turn them into new goods like dog beds—helping us reach our big sustainability and circularity goals.
How’s it work?
Send us your old (but clean) socks by adding a take-back bag to your Smartwool.com purchase. When you finish shopping, go to your cart, and you’ll see an option to add a bag for free to your order. (Don’t see it in your cart? Click here to add.)
Fill the bag with unwanted socks (all brands and conditions accepted).
Attach the pre-paid shipping label and drop it off at any FedEx location. We’ll grind up the socks and use them in new products to keep good materials out of landfills.
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What goes in the bag?
Clean socks only, please (please, please)
All brands, colors, sizes, and materials welcome (we’re not picky)
No rolled or paired socks, bags, rubber bands, paper clips (just single socks)
Ship with your own bag or box:
Our 2021 Earth Day sock take-back event at retailers has ended. If you don’t need a Second Cut bag, please feel free to use your own shipping materials (recyclable please!) and send your socks to:
Material Return
Attn: Smartwool Second Cut
647 Hopewell Rd.
Morganton, N.C. 28655
(828) 764-1271
Kiosks can be found in the “E” Street lobby of the Police Headquarters and main lobbies of the eight neighborhood Police substations.
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 4:30pm. Call the station’s 15th and E street lobby for hours and to confirm lobby is open.
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
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.
Call the station’s 15th and E street lobby for hours and to confirm lobby is open.
15th and E Street Lobby Phone number: 619-531-2000
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updates to the Solid Waste Ordinance on May 5, 2021. This requires all residents and businesses in the densely-populated, and to a lesser extent sparsely-populated, areas of the unincorporated County to comply with new recycling requirements. Densely-populated areas include census tracts that have a population density of more than 75 people per square mile. Click the website link to see how the new ordinance impacts you.
Single-Family Homes & Multi-Family Complexes with 4 or less units
Residents may demonstrate compliance by:
Subscribing to a 3-stream collection service with a non-exclusive franchise hauler, or contract with a Certified Recyclable Materials Collector for certain materials.
Self-hauling all designated materials. Registration with the County is required and Self-Haulers will be required to maintain receipts or a log of self-hauling activities for 3 years and submit them periodically or upon request to County staff. Contact Recycle@sdcounty.ca.gov for information.
Waiver from Service Requirements
Single family residences in the densely-populated areas, including multi-family premises with 4 or less units, who manage all organic materials generated on-site may apply for a waiver from organic recycling service requirements. Learn more here.
Businesses & Multi-Family Complexes with 5+ units
How do I Comply?
Generators may demonstrate compliance by:
Subscribing to a 3-stream collection service with a non-exclusive franchise hauler, or contract with a Certified Recyclable Materials Collector for certain materials.
Self-hauling materials. Registration with the County is required and Self-Haulers will be required to maintain receipts or a log of self-hauling activities for 3 years and submit them periodically or upon request to County staff. Contact Recycle@sdcounty.ca.gov for information.
Maintaining records:
Tenant or employee education
Landscaping contracts (if applicable)
Edible food donation contracts and records (if applicable)
For more information and resources on recycling at commercial properties in the densely-populated areas visit the County’s Business Recycling webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do I have to pay for a recycling bin from my waste hauler? Waste services are provided by a series of franchise haulers who set their own rates as private companies. As such, when additional services are added, residents will have to pay their haulers for the additional service(s).
What is right sizing? Right sizing is the process of adjusting your waste collection services to match the amount and type of waste your property produces. The County recommends right sizing services to make them more affordable (such as decreasing the size of your landfill bin once you receive recycling or organics services). In general, using cart services only instead of a dumpster service should result in a cheaper waste bill.
How do I get a kitchen caddie/compost bin for collecting food scraps? Ask your hauler if they are offering free kitchen caddies, or they can be purchased from many home goods, home improvement, and online shops.
For specifics on the solid waste ordinance please view the following web pages, depending on your area*:
*Based on census tract data, densely-populated areas include larger communities such as Spring Valley, Lakeside, Ramona, Fallbrook, etc., while sparsely-populated areas include smaller communities such as Campo, Boulevard, Warner Springs, Ranchita, etc. Verify which type of area you live in here.
Preventing soil and sediment erosion from entering our streets and storm drains helps protect our waterways from pollution! All sources of pollution, including soil and sediment erosion, are prohibited from leaving your property; only rainwater is allowed in the streets and storm drains.
If you would like to report a soil or sediment concern, have questions about our program, or would like additional information call the County Storm Drain Pollution hotline at: 1(888) 846-0800 or e-mail the county at watersheds@sdcounty.ca.gov
For information on County soil and sediment erosion resources visit here.
Aquafil Carpet Collection became a division of Aquafil in 2020 (formerly called Planet Recycling). The Aquafil Carpet Collection centers collect post-consumer carpeting and padding from both professional installers and do-it-yourself consumers. The used carpets and padding are collected and supplied to Aquafil Recycling Centers 1 and 2, where they are fully recycled.
Used carpets and pads can be dropped off at the location below.
High volume customers can call the AZ office (602-562-0444) to request a roll off container or trailer for service.
Carpet / Pad Recycling Collection Site – Drop-off Location
We assign an account manager to each recycling partner, to assure helping our partners to identify the most suitable e-waste recycling process, that is right for them.
Our team can also custom design an ongoing or one time project to suite your recycling needs.
Schedule a pick up, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly to discuss what type of electronic assets will be picked up, the security type needed for recycling, and to assure providing the right certificate of recycling.
Nationwide pickup
Our nationwide pickup service will reach out to you, and we’ll handle transporting all electronic assets securely and safely to maintain a clear defined chain of custody. FREE nationwide pickup with 10 or more qualified items.
We offer a free evaluation of your specific shredding needs and the best cost-effective solution for your business.
On-Site shredding: A preferred service that enables our client to witness the destruction process.
Off-site shredding: Our team will arrive at your location, pick up the devices, and securely transfer them to our processing facility to perform the shredding service behind locked doors.
Annual or Bi-Annual Cleaning – For Annual or bi-annual purges of documents & media we will come to your location with a locked container and we will help you fill them up, roll them to our truck and begin the secure destruction.
We provide shredding solutions for more than the below sectors:
Healthcare
Banking
Tax companies
Education
Law offices
Governmental departments
Small, medium and enterprise levels of corporations
Certificate of Destruction: All on-site and off-site destruction of documents and media are given a Certificates of Destruction; which releases you of any liability. (All shredded documents or media are shipped to paper mills to make into new products).
They care about the environment and make every opportunity to recycle and donate items.
Have a question about their services? Want to see if your particular project is one they can help with? To get a free quote, or if you have questions or special requests, just give them a call, text or email.
Thousands of farmers and applicators nationwide participate in their free recycling programs. The ACRC is fully funded by our member companies and affiliates that formulate, produce, package and distribute crop protection and other pesticide products.
Product containers that can be accepted for recycling through the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) sponsored programs must meet these criteria:
Eligible:
Rigid high density polyethylene (HDPE), 55 gallons and smaller, that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
Crop Protection – Containers that held EPA registered crop protection products labeled for agricultural uses. Containers that previously held non- registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for recycling.
Specialty Pesticides and Fertilizers – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional Structural Pest Control, Animal Health, Turf and Ornamental, Vegetation Management, Nursery and Greenhouse, Forestry, Aquatics, and Public Health uses are eligible for recycling, Containers that previously held non-registered products such as adjuvants, crop oils and surfactants are also eligible for pick up.
Pest Control Operators, Structural Pest Control – Containers that held EPA registered products labeled for professional application.
Not Eligible:
Any container constructed of anything other than HDPE, rotationally molded containers, mini-bulk, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), totes, and all containers that previously held products utilized in the following markets:
Consumer Home & Garden, Pest Control and Swimming Pool Maintenance – Containers that previously held products labeled for consumer use in households, lawn and garden, and swimming pool uses are not eligible for recycling in the ACRC program.
Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars will have fully recyclable plastic wrappers starting this spring. The wrappers will be made using advanced processing technology that uses unique polyethylene polymers. These wrappers can be recycled by dropping them off at plastic film/bags recycling bins at grocery stores.
Over 300 million ink cartridges end up in our landfills every year.
Don’t Throw Away Your Used Ink Cartridges. Gather those used ink cartridges sitting on your desk and recycle them with us.
We are excited to partner with companies around the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who have joined our BRAVOLUTION and become drop off locations for gently used or unused bras.
When you drop off your recycled items to a drop off location, please note that in order to receive a tax deduction receipt from us, we need to actually receive the recycled bras. So please follow one of the steps that applies to you:
Drop Off Location Sends Bras to The Bra Recyclers. Make sure to inquire if the drop off location will be sending the bras directly to The Bra Recyclers. Print out the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf and include it with your recycled items. Make sure to check that you would like to receive a tax deduction receipt for the items that will benefit the H.E.M.P Legacy Foundation. We have to receive the bras at our location in order to provide the tax deduction receipt. Receipts will not be mailed.
Drop Off Location DOES NOT Send Bras to The Bra Recyclers. If this is the case, then they donating the bras to a local charity. We would still recommend that you fill out the online Bra Recycling form. You can also print off a copy of the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf that you can provide to your tax accountant. Since we are not a 501(c)3 you will need to discuss what if your items are tax deductible.
Please note that you can always mail your recycled items directly to The Bra Recyclers, the mailing address is:
The Bra Recyclers
3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-441
Gilbert, AZ 85297
After submitting the Bra Recycling Form online, you will receive via email a non-postage paid return address-mailing label to attach to your package. The label includes a personal inventory tracking code that we will scan upon receipt of the package.
When you donate shoes or clothing, you’re caring for the planet and changing someone’s life. At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
These bags are the easiest and most convenient way to keep your clothes out of landfill. All postage is pre-paid, so you pay no extra shipping fees. Just drop your bags at your Post Office or mail room!
Contribute to a greener future by providing businesses with a responsible option to recycle old car seats. Contact Car Seat Recycling to explore how we can help achieve your sustainability goals
After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our individual car seat mail-back program effective December 15th.
The costs associated with shipping and processing have made it economically unfeasible to continue the recycling program in this manner.
If you have already purchased a kit but have not yet shipped your old car seat, please ship it at your earliest convenience, and rest assured that we will recycle it promptly upon receipt.
However, we will no longer accept new orders as of December 15th.
Our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering. We will continue to offer a bulk recycling program for retailer trade-in events, manufacturers, and municipalities. This ensures that we can still provide a sustainable end-of-life solution for child safety seats.
Some of the most common materials they handle are ABS, ABS+PC, Acetal, Acrylic, EPS Block, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon, OCC, Paper, PC, Polyester, PP, PS, PVC and Santoprene. These different types of materials come baled, regrind or runners.
Will only accept clean PVC pipes in large quantities.
Waste Management offers safe, reliable and cost-effective drum management services for businesses large and small. Experts in special and hazardous waste handling and disposal, Waste Management will collect, transport and arrange for the proper treatment and/or disposal of your drums and their contents while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Whether your drummed waste is hazardous or non-hazardous, liquid or solid, debris or soil, Waste Management will process your drums safely, reliably and economically. We’re equipped to handle containers of all sizes, from small cans to standard 55-gallon drums. We can transport full pallets or Less Than Truckload (LTL) volumes. You can schedule your drum waste disposal services on a regular basis or order it on-demand as needed.
If necessary, we can also handle labeling and manifesting of your drummed waste. Our sophisticated electronic tracking system documents disposal details for each of your shipments.
Get paid $1,000 to turn in your working 1997 or older passenger car or small truck for scrapping. San Diego County Air Pollution Control District’s SCRAP program is now open!
PARTIAL LIST of requirements your vehicle must meet in order to qualify:
Model year 1997 or older
• In operating condition
• Registered in San Diego County for the past 12 months
The La Jolla Open Aire Farmer’s Market happens each Sunday from 9am-1pm, rain or shine, at the corner of Girard Street and Genter Avenue (parking lot of the La Jolla Elementary School). Spend just a few hours here, and you’ll find more than 150 local vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; international food; and unique handcrafted crafts and gifts.
There are usually musicians playing on the grass, and some Sundays are Family Fun Days – which is great if you are looking for activities with kids in tow.
Located on Normal Street between University Ave. and Lincoln Street.
The Hillcrest Farmers Market consists of over 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown in-season fruit, produce, gifts, arts and crafts, and flowers. Many of the local farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. Each week, there are a large number of arts and crafts vendors, as well as weekly entertainment performed by a variety of bands.
Dozens of farmers selling what they grow– local, organic, certified and in-season produce. Here’s a detailed list of what to expect each season. Open 8-12 every Saturday rain or shine.
This San Diego farmer’s market has plenty locally grown vegetables and fruits, as well as some truly delicious hot food offerings. A popular draw is the Crepes vendor, whose made to order crepes are authentic and unbelievably good. There are also quite a few ethnic cuisine options such as Chinese food, and some more difficult to come by cuisines like Afghani and Malaysian. Also being sold is some refreshing Asian boba tea, as well as plenty of treats to satisfy your sweet craving. This is a kid-friendly farmer’s market with the nearby park and plenty of open space.
Original, true farmers market. Local products—vegetables, fruit, eggs, and nuts brought to you by the farmers who grew them. Every Saturday, 8 am to noon.
Join us at the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm, year-round, rain or shine. The Saturday market is San Diego County’s largest, filling six city blocks on West Date Street from west of Kettner Blvd to Front Street. Shop for farm-fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, nuts, and honey from California farmers; fish, olive oil, bread, sauces, and much more from local food makers. Find selected local artisans and gifts at each end of the market. Farmers’ markets keep farmers farming.
This farmer’s market in City Heights offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also imported items from Latin America, East Africa, and Southwest Asia. Come and shop!
The Ocean Beach Farmers Market occurs every Wednesday from 4-8 pm and is located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach.
Similar to the treasured Little Italy Mercato on Saturday, the year-round Little Italy Wednesday Mercato will offer a selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, fish, baked goods, dips and spreads, yogurt and select local arts and crafts brought to the neighborhood by California farmers, fisherman and artisan foodmakers. The Little Italy Wednesday Mercato occupies three blocks on W. Date St. between Kettner Blvd. and State Street including the Piazza della Famiglia. Shop twice as fresh, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Little Italy farmers markets. Find local farmers offering produce, eggs, honey and flowers. Discover artisan foods and crafts and art by local makers on the beautiful Piazza della Famiglia and surrounding blocks. Farmers markets keep farmers farming.
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
At Town Square, between the Student Services Center and the Chancellor’s Complex.
Mobile farmers truck bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods throughout greater Southeastern San Diego.
The People’s Produce Mobile Farmers Market truck represents a new concept in San Diego farmers markets – one 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.
Come see why we’re more than just a San Diego farmers market – we’re a good-food grassroots movement that is disrupting the food system in Southeastern San Diego! Join us is creating health and building equity in communities that need it most!
The Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market sets up every Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm, and takes over the parking lot of Mira Mesa High School, located on 10510 Reagan Road. Due to the location, there is plenty of parking available, so visitors won’t have to worry about struggling to find a parking spot or having to park a few blocks away.
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