Jurisdiction: San Diego

Father Joe’s Villages Daily Auctions & Donation Center – San Diego

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.

 

Check Out Nature Backpacks – Logan Heights Library

Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.

The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.

Participating locations:

Reserve a Check Out Nature Backpack

Photo of Check Out Nature backpack with various tools

Photo of Mboy and girl using magnifying glass

 

 

Check Out Nature Backpacks – Linda Vista Library

Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.

The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.

Participating locations:

Reserve a Check Out Nature Backpack

Photo of Check Out Nature backpack with various tools

Photo of Mboy and girl using magnifying glass

 

 

Check Out Nature Backpacks – Carmel Valley Library

Check Out Nature Backpacks are a jump-start to getting into nearby nature.

The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book and include field guides, activity books, binoculars, bug kits, a water bottle, first aid kit, compass, and more. The packs can be borrowed at seven participating branches or by placing a reserve request to have one delivered to another San Diego Public Library location.

Participating locations:

Reserve a Check Out Nature Backpack

Photo of Check Out Nature backpack with various tools

Photo of Mboy and girl using magnifying glass

 

Rip Curl | Pacific Beach | Suga Wetsuit Recycling

Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location

Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded.  Suga will take ’em!  Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.

In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.

Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).

Bird’s Surf Shed | Ocean Beach | Suga Wetsuit Recycling

Wetsuit Recycling Drop Off Location

Give Suga your tired, your weary, your wounded.  Suga will take ’em!  Just please make sure they’re dry – they don’t like stinky wetsuits any more than you do.

In exchange for your wetsuit, Suga is happy to provide you with a 10% discount (include your email address with your donation). You can drop off your unwanted wetsuits at the drop-box located at this shop.

Suga up-cycles and re-purposes wet-suits into yoga mats (SugaMat).

Navis Pack & Ship

This location will accept bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and styrofoam sheets (ONLY sheets, no blocks!) in good condition for reuse.

Housing Complaints – Incorporated Residents

Housing Complaints

Municipality Phone Number Report a Violation
Chula Vista (619) 691-5280 English
Incorporated El Cajon (619) 441-1742 English
Escondido (760) 839-4650 English  en Español
Imperial Beach (619) 628-1358 English
National City (619) 336-4287
Oceanside (760) 435-4500 English
San Diego (619) 236-5500 English  en Español
All Others (858) 505-6903 Email: fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov

Housing Disputes

The California Department of Consumer Affairs has published a handbook called “California Tenants: a guide to residential tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities” that is available on their website.

Mold

California Department of Health Services
Mold PDF

SeaWorld Seabird Hotline

If you have seen an animal in distress or in need of help, please contact our Rescue team.

Phone: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)

Email: SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com

Helpful information to give the Rescue Team:

  • Date animal was last seen
  • Time animal was last seen
  • Location (name of beach, address, landmark etc.)
  • Size of the animal compared to a dog breed
  • Is the animal thin? Can you see its ribs, hips or spine?
  • Is the animal entangled in fishing gear?

Wildlife Assist

If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize this resource.

If you have found a sick, injured, or orphaned animal, and have it contained, please bring it to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego CA 92110 – drop off area is open 24/7

Satellite Dish Removal Pro

Remove and Recycle

Antenna and Satellite Dish Removal, Installation, Recycling, Disposal, and Mounting Services

See website to request a free quote.

Amigo Tire & Auto Repair

Tire and Automotive Shop …We specialize in New and Used tires for all your needs ..We carry most major brands

The Fish Market | ReCork Program | San Diego

The Fish Market is teamed up with ReCork to recycle wine corks used in their restaurant. You can also bring in your corks for recycling. Check the website for different types of wine to see if the cork is recyclable.

San Diego Fitness Services

Preventative Maintenance

Prevents premature failure

Reduces Liability 

Extends life of equipment

Ensures safe equipment operation

Reduces costs of unnecessary parts & repairs

Diagnostics & Repairs

Mechanical parts

Wear & Tear Items

Electrical Boards

Running & Drive Belts

Strength Cables

Re-upholstery

Installations & Relocations

Our team of qualified fitness  technicians are reliable and will assure your move to be as hassle-free as possible.

We offer commercial and residential relocation services.

Parts

SDFS supplies replacement parts for all major fitness equipment manufacturers

Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi

When wood furnishings, finishes or fixtures have been damaged, you need a trusted restoration expert to do the job right. Furniture Medic is an industry leader with proven processes and highly trained craftsmen who routinely demonstrate their dedication to delivering excellent customer service and superior restoration results. When you choose Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi,you’re getting an expert backed by all the knowledge and experience that Furniture Medic has to offer.

Furniture Medic® services in San Diego

  • Furniture repair
  • Furniture refinishing
  • Cabinet repair
  • Cabinet refacing
  • Cabinet restoration and structural repair
  • Fire and water damage restoration and repair
  • Color changes
  • Touch-up nicks, scratches and gouges
  • Hardware replacement
  • Assembly
  • Millwork, paneling, door and banister repair
  • Structural furniture repair and stabilization
  • Watermark removal
  • And much more!

Fairway Golf – San Diego

At Fairway Golf, our technicians offer a full range of club repairs and services. High quality, attention to detail and quick turn around time has been a stable at Fairway Golf and with the new services in the works is sure to continue to improve your game. Feel free to call us for details.

  • Regripping
  • Reshafting
  • Shaft Cut
  • Shaft Extension
  • Loft/Lie Adjustment
  • Hot Melt for Woods/Hybrids
  • Swing Weighting for Irons

Call your nearest store for any questions.

The Computerized Cobbler – La Jolla

They repair more than shoes!

Equestrian Repair

Replace or repair zippers

Repair luggage-restoring or repairing trunks, foot lockers, luggage or cases of any kind.

Luggage Wheels- You can choose from inline skate wheels, spinner wheels, corner wheels, external right angle wheels, internal wheels with housings, plus a variety of axles.

Stitch handbags

Refinish leather goods

Dye leather goods

Repair jacket tears

Replace buckles

Leather or Fabric Upholstery

Shorten Belts

Eyelets and other hardware can be replaced

Handbag repair

Luggage repair

Box Brothers – La Jolla

This location will reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Pick-up service available for large quantities.

Call for more information.

AMS

A Beacon Roofing Supply Company

Offers repairs on acoustic ceiling tile, drywall, insulation

Postal Annex – Hillcrest

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials.

This location offers paper shredding services.

See website for coupons.

Urban Corps Recycling Event Services & Rentals

Urban Corps offers recycling and waste diversion services to more than 100 special events throughout San Diego annually. Our supervised crews provide stadium services, bin rentals, recycling collection, litter removal, and zero-waste management to local festivals, street fairs and sporting events of all sizes.

To request a quote for FULL EVENT SERVICES please call Recycling Manager Dino Saldajeno at (619) 235-6884 or email recycling@urbancorps.org.

CLEARSTREAM & 95 GAL. BLUE BIN CONTAINER RENTAL FEES

Clearstream Recycling Container rental fee includes one heavy-duty plastic liner bag. The price for renting the Clearstream is based on a 3-day rental. Price for renting Clearstreams more than 3 days is negotiable.

$5.00 per Recycling (BLUE) Clearstream Container

$5.00 per Trash (BLACK) Clearstream Container

$8.00 per PAIR of Recycling (BLUE) and Trash (BLACK) Clearstream Containers

$.50 per additional heavy-duty Clearstream plastic liner bag

$10.00 per 95 gal. Blue Bin

CLEARSTREAM & BLUE BIN DELIVERY & PICKUP FEE

Charges include delivery, pickup & removal of recyclables based on Google Map distance from Urban Corps located at 3127 Jefferson Street San Diego 92110. (You may arrange your own pick-up, drop-off and waste disposal to avoid this fee.)

Within 5 Miles — $ 50.00

5 to 10 Miles — $ 75.00

10 to 20 Miles — $ 100.00

20 to 30 Miles — $125.00

30+ miles — Negotiable

My Girlfriend’s Closet – Carlsbad

Our mission is to provide quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women for free, in an atmosphere that enables them to “shop” with pride.

We collect clothing at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events several times a year.

MGC NEEDS GENTLY-USED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 13-22, INCLUDING:

Shirts and Sweaters

Jeans and Pants

Shorts and Skirts

Jackets and Coats

Dresses and Party Dresses

Pajamas and Robes

Shoes, Purses and Hats

Jewelry and Belts

Clean Stuffed Animals

Unopened Makeup and Toiletries

In Carlsbad:
3291 Camino Coronado
Carlsbad, 92009

This location is accepting donations the third weekend of every month.

**For donation drop-offs, plastic bags are preferred over boxes and please be sure they aren’t too heavy. Thanks so much!**

For a donation receipt, please click here

Alex Appliances – San Diego

Some of the residential products we service are:

Refrigerators – Freezers – Ice Makers – Wine Coolers – Washers -Dryers – Stackable Washer/Dryer – Dishwashers – Ovens – Ranges – Stoves – Cook tops – Microwaves – Water Heaters – Furnaces – Wall Heaters – Air Conditioners – Garbage Disposers -Trash Compactors – Grills – Barbeques

Wands For Wildlife

RECYCLE & SAVE WILD LIVES! Old mascara wands are used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of wild animals. They work great because the bristles are close together. Send your wands or gather old mascara wands and donations to help the wild ones by hosting a Wands for Wildlife®​ Wandraiser! ​

Food, supplies and funds are also needed to care for and treat the animals in the Appalachian Wild Urgent Care. Check the Wishlist and make a donation online.

Before mailing, wash wands in warm soapy water to remove residual mascara and dry. ​Mail form, old wands & donations to: P.O. Box 1211, Skyland, NC 28776.

Check postage and packaging requirements at your local post office. Many packages are arriving with postage due.

Please do not purchase new wands – the program is for recycling old wands.
​Instead, please donate food or supplies from the Wishlist  or make a donation.

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Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Mondays – Clairemont

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Weds & Sat – Point Loma

Knives

Knife

Amount
Under 3 inch $3
Under 10 inch $4
10 inch or over $5 – $6
Cleavers $3 – $6
All serrated $1 extra
Removal of heel & reshape $2 extra

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

Amount
Pruners $4
Trimmers/Hand $4
Loppers $5
Hedge Trimmer $7
Tree Trimmer $5
Hand Edger $5
Hatchets $5
Ax (1 side) $6
Ax (2 side) $10
Pick (1 side) $5
Pick (both ends) $9
Hoe $3 – $5
Shovel $5
Machete $8 – $12

Work Schedule

Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 4439 Genesse Ave, San Diego (Clairemont)

Tuesday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 1327 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea

Wednesday & Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM: Sprouts Market, 3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego (Point Loma)

Goodman Distribution, Inc.

You can drop off your thermostats here for recycling.

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

Trane Supply

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

3 Amigos Recycling

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.

My Girlfriend’s Closet – Point Loma

Our mission is to provide quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women for free, in an atmosphere that enables them to “shop” with pride.

We collect clothing at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events several times a year.

MGC NEEDS GENTLY-USED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 13-22, INCLUDING:

Shirts and Sweaters

Jeans and Pants

Shorts and Skirts

Jackets and Coats

Dresses and Party Dresses

Pajamas and Robes

Shoes, Purses and Hats

Jewelry and Belts

Clean Stuffed Animals

Unopened Makeup and Toiletries

**For donation drop-offs, plastic bags are preferred over boxes and please be sure they aren’t too heavy. Thanks so much!** To receive a tax-deductible receipt, please click here

Madewell La Jolla

Drop off your denim and get a $20 discount toward a new pair of jeans or go to their website for mail-in details.

FREE WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program – Four Class Series

Transform Your Yard into a Beautiful Water-Saving Landscape

The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is an educational program that will empower you to upgrade your high-water-use turf area into a WaterSmart landscape. This is done through four classes with lectures, hands-on lab work, demonstrations, homework assignments and one-on-one coaching by local landscape and irrigation professionals, all at no cost to you.

Click here to apply now! 

It’s a Four-Class Series
The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series is a four-class series. Your enrollment means that you’ve committed to attending all four classes. What you learn each week will build upon the knowledge you’ve gained the previous week. The big payoff is waiting for you in the last class – an hour of one-on-one coaching with a local landscape professional focused on your project!

To participate in this series you MUST meet the following requirements:

be a homeowner

identify an existing turf area for removal (brown or dead turf that is evident in a recent, original photograph is acceptable)

have an in-ground, working irrigation system (sprinkler heads, irrigation valves or controllers shown in a recent, original photograph are acceptable)

commit to attending all four classes in the series

apply online and be approved for enrollment

Community Cleanup Schedule – City of San Diego

Community Cleanups, provided by the City through the Environmental Services Department, are designed to help San Diegans properly dispose or recycle bulky items that do not fit in the City’s refuse collection or curbside recycling containers.

Important: Residents who receive the curbside pick-up service will receive a flyer in advance of the pick-up date. If you don’t receive a flyer, please do not put your items out for collection because it will not be picked up.

Please contact ESD Recycling at sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov or 858-694-7000 to inquire if a cleanup event is happening in your neighborhood.

Thermostat Recycling Rebate

Did you know that it’s illegal in the state of California to throw out a mercury thermostat with your regular trash and that there is a fine of up to $70,000 for each mercury thermostat that is not recycled? As a California consumer you are eligible for a $30 rebate for each mercury thermostat removed from your residence and recycled with the TRC program.

Click here to obtain your $5 per mercury thermostat rebate form! After filling it out, simply place your mercury thermostat and rebate in a plastic bag and drop if off at a local collection site.

Report Dead Birds – Vector Control Program

The Vector Control Program collects and tests certain kinds of dead birds for the presence of West Nile virus, which can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. These birds are susceptible to West Nile virus and are good indicators that the disease may be present in the community.  Residents are encouraged to report dead birds to Vector Control for testing.  Disease surveillance and early detection of vector-borne disease helps to protect public health and make neighborhoods healthy places to live, work and play.

Types of Dead Birds Collected by Vector Control:

Crows
Ravens
Jays
Hawks
Owls
Falcons

If you find a dead bird of the type listed above during business hours (Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm), please notify our office at (858) 694-2888. On weekends, holidays or outside of business hours, please call us at (858) 505-6657. You may also email us at vector@sdcounty.ca.gov (Mon-Fri only, please do not email on weekends or holidays). 

Criteria for Collecting Dead Birds for Testing

The bird must be dead for less than 24 hours. If you are not sure if the bird you have found is less than 24 hours old, look for the following clues:

1. The bird should not be stiff.
2. There should be no ants or flies covering the bird.
3. The bird should not have a foul odor.
4. The bird should be intact.
a. No missing body parts.
b. No physical injuries.
c. Eyeballs must be intact (disease testing requires bird eye fluid).
DO NOT FREEZE THE BIRD.  

Safe Handling of Dead Birds

Use caution if you must handle a dead bird:

Do not touch dead birds with your bare hands.
Wear gloves or use a shovel to pick the bird up.
Wear protective eyewear to prevent bird fluids from being splashed into your eyes when the bird is wet, large or covered with feces.
Do not eat or smoke while handling the bird.
Double bag the dead bird by placing it into one plastic bag and then placing that bag into another plastic bag.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water IMMEDIATELY after handling the bird.

Food Not Bombs San Diego

FNB is an all-volunteer global movement that shares free vegan & vegetarian meals as a protest to war and poverty. Each chapter collects surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, then prepares community meals which are served for free to anyone who is hungry. 

Check their Facebook page for upcoming events, such as:

Street Boutiques
Clothing Bank Drives
TJ Refugee/Asylum Seeker Donation Collections
Free Markets

Right now there are three houses hosting and serving in SD.

Rebel House preps on Thursdays and serves downtown every week around 6-7pm at 16th & Island unless otherwise noted.
City Heights location preps on Sundays and serves in front of the City Heights Performance Annex on Fairmount & Wightman every week around 5pm unless otherwise noted.
El Cajon shares food at Wells Park every week on Saturday around 4pm unless otherwise noted. 

We would love to have more days and areas covered by more houses! We are currently looking for 2-3 dedicated hosts for a weekly serve in Ocean Beach, North County, and Barrio Logan. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming a core member!

This group was created to have a space where people currently involved and actively interested in volunteering with SD FNB in one way or another can participate, find out about what’s happening (prep/serve days, meetings, etc.), share ideas or ask questions!

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THURSDAYS – Prep 2-5:30pm, Sharing 6pm @ 16th & Island

SATURDAYS – Prep 12-4, Sharing 4-6pm @ Wells Park

SUNDAYS – Prep 1:30-4:30, Sharing 5pm @ Fairmount & Wightman

Auto Zone – Point Loma

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries. Receive $10 store credit for recycling your batteries!

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

Check out how to recycle motor and car batteries here!

Call this Certified Collection Center to ensure hours and program participation.

Loan-A-Tool® Program

Need a specialty tool to check a system or make a replacement? With Loan-A-Tool®, you can get the tool from us, return it when you’re done, and save a bundle. Contact store for details and specifics on which tools are available for rental.

Feeding San Diego

Individual Food Donations

Feeding San Diego accepts non-perishable food in its original, unopened packaging at our distribution center, Monday through Friday from 9 – 11am and 2 – 4pm. A tax receipt will be provided during the time of drop-off.

Grocery & Retail

FSD partners with more than 180 local grocery stores and retailers to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. With more than 490,000 San Diegans facing hunger, your business can help by donating items you normally discard. more

Manufacturers, Distributors & Farmers

Large and small donations from companies make a significant impact. Learn more about how companies can save money and support hungry San Diegans at the same time. more

Residential Harvests

In addition, FSD helps combat food waste by accepting excess produce from your garden, fruit trees or small crop. Contact local gleaning groups to arrange for your produce to be picked and transported for distribution to those in need. more

Host a Food Drive

Organizing a food drive at your organization or office is a great way to fight hunger and raise awareness. Plan for success with a complete guide. more

Bicycle Warehouse – Temecula

The trade up program allows guests to trade in bikes:
Trade In Your Old Bike for a New One | San Diego and Temecula – Bicycle Warehouse

At Bicycle Warehouse, we accept most electric bikes manufactured after 2014. For safety and quality assurance, we only accept select brands that use certified lithium-ion batteries.

  • Include the original battery, charger, and any necessary keys (battery or frame lock)
  • Show no structural damage (no cracked frames or compromised components)

To be eligible for trade-in, your e-bike must: If you’re unsure whether your e-bike qualifies, just reach out. We’re happy to help!

For donation bikes, they recommend just coming into one of their 3 physical store fronts.
– Temecula, Chula Vista, Pacific Beach

27250 Madison Ave

Temecula, CA 92590

Bicycle Warehouse – Pacific Beach

Donating:

They collect donated bikes and gear at all of their stores and events. The bikes are shipped to sister shops in Africa and refurbished before being made available to the local community. Your donated bikes give them access to education, health care, food/water and employment they did not have beforehand.

It empowers people in need, one bike at a time.

How it works

Simply bring in your donation bicycle (and/or gear) to one of our stores and drop it off at the collection bins during regular business hours (M-Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-5pm). We will take down your contact information and email you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use to deduct your bike donation on your taxes.

Your bicycle is collected and shipped to one of numerous shops across Africa where they are given new life. They are refurbished by local mechanics and sold at an affordable price which creates jobs, stimulates the economy and gives the freedom of mobility.

Also provide bike service and repair

 

Veribest Cleaners (Princess Project)

Veribest Cleaners offers

100% green dry cleaning (no hazardous chemicals)

Wet cleaning

Free pick-up & delivery

Alterations

Shoe repair

Leather & Suede

Household fabrics cleaning

Donating to the Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Spoiled Rotten Boutique (Princess Project)

Donating to the Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – La Jolla

CLEANING, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, REFINISHING, RESTORATION & MORE

Alterations, Bed Linens, Bridal Services, Draperies & Blinds

Evening Wear, Handbags, Leather & Fabric

Households & Linens, Leather & Suede Garments

Knit Blocking, Luggage

Ready To Wear, Restoration (Fire, Water, Mold), Reweaving & Reknitting

Rugs, Shirt Laundry, Shoes & Boots, Table Linens, Ties & Scarves

Upholstery, Vintage Restoration, Wardrobe Storage, Window Treatments

The Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Margaret’s Cleaners (Princess Project) – San Diego

CLEANING, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, REFINISHING, RESTORATION & MORE

Alterations, Bed Linens, Bridal Services, Draperies & Blinds

Evening Wear, Handbags, Leather & Fabric

Households & Linens, Leather & Suede Garments

Knit Blocking, Luggage

Ready To Wear, Restoration (Fire, Water, Mold), Reweaving & Reknitting

Rugs, Shirt Laundry, Shoes & Boots, Table Linens, Ties & Scarves

Upholstery, Vintage Restoration, Wardrobe Storage, Window Treatments

The Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Le Bel Age Boutique (Princess Project)

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.

Recycled Labs

Our focus is to retain working equipment, fume hoods and laboratory casework from laboratories that are currently being remodeled and provide this equipment at a substantially discounted price.

So when a project is being demolished, we are there to save this used equipment and keep it out of local landfills.

We have these items for sale on this website.  Please inquire within for more details.

iGeeks Repair – SDSU

SERVICES OFFERED

-Screen Repair

-Battery Replacement

-Home Button Replacement

-Charging Ports

-Diagnosis

-Water Damage

-Camera Replacement

-LCD Repair

-Speaker Replacement

L’Occitane (L’Occitane Recycling Program) – Fashion Valley

Bring your used beauty and skin care products and packaging to one of our participating boutiques to be recycled. The L’Occitane Recycling Program allows us to recycle beauty and skin care products to prevent them from ending up in landfills and be used in the creation of new products.

PROGRAM ACCEPTED WASTE:

  1. Beauty packaging such as lip balm tubes, makeup remover bottles and pumps, fragrances bottles and pumps, and deodorant sticks. 
  2. Skin care packaging such as face mask packaging, refill pouches, and dispensers and tubes for soap, facial cleansers and body lotions. 
  3. Hair care packagingsuch as pumps and caps from shampoo and conditioner bottles, hair care dispensers and containers, hair product trigger heads, and refill pouches.

DO YOUR PART TODAY

Bring back your empty, full-sized product from L’OCCITANE or any beauty brand and receive 10% OFF a NEW FULL-SIZED product!*

 *10% off one product only valid on the day of drop-off. Not combinable with any other offers.

L’Occitane (L’Occitane Recycling Program) – La Jolla

Bring your used beauty and skin care products and packaging to one of our participating boutiques to be recycled. The L’Occitane Recycling Program allows us to recycle beauty and skin care products to prevent them from ending up in landfills and be used in the creation of new products.

PROGRAM ACCEPTED WASTE:

  1. Beauty packaging such as lip balm tubes, makeup remover bottles and pumps, fragrances bottles and pumps, and deodorant sticks. 
  2. Skin care packaging such as face mask packaging, refill pouches, and dispensers and tubes for soap, facial cleansers and body lotions. 
  3. Hair care packagingsuch as pumps and caps from shampoo and conditioner bottles, hair care dispensers and containers, hair product trigger heads, and refill pouches.

DO YOUR PART TODAY

Bring back your empty, full-sized product from L’OCCITANE or any beauty brand and receive 10% OFF a NEW FULL-SIZED product!*

 *10% off one product only valid on the day of drop-off. Not combinable with any other offers.

County of San Diego Hazardous Waste Specialist

If asbestos is found in an existing infrastructure immediately call the County of San Diego Hazardous Waste Specialist at  to learn how to properly handle and dispose of it.

Unincorporated San Diego County and City of San Diego:

-Contact the Hazardous Waste Specialist at (858) 505-6657.

City of Chula Vista: 

-Contact City of Chula Vista at (619) 585-5766.

Eco Grease Pumping Services

“You do the cooking, we’ll do the cleaning”

We provide grease trap cleaning services to restaurants and food establishments in the San Diego County area at competitive prices.

Goodwill Outlet – San Ysidro

Electronics Accepted

Goodwill accepts all types of electronics such as TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, video games consoles! Goodwill will not accept household hazardous waste such as household batteries or fluorescent light bulbs or items with broken/cracked screens.

Schedule Pickup

Donation pickups are scheduled through ReSupply for a fee. Schedule a priority Pickup

  • Pickups within 24-48 hours.
  • Items of ANY condition picked up
  • Item retrieval from anywhere including within residence or a storage unit.
  • Disassembly of items that need it (except doors, cabinets, or lighting).
  • Pick-up fee reflects the operating costs and is much smaller than a usual moving company or junk hauler fee (fee is not tax deductible, but donated items are).
  • For questions or support, please text (857) 342-4937 or email donorsupport@resupplyme.com

For more details or to schedule a pickup by phone, please contact donations customer service at (619) 225-2200 extension 197 or email donate@sdgoodwill.org

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.

Large household appliances (ovens, stoves, refrigerators) are accepted only at the San Ysidro Retail Store and at the Otay Mesa Outlet, so long as in good condition. Please contact specific store for more details.

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

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

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

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

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

Marie Hitchcock Puppetry

Donate arts and crafts + clean textiles, LED lighting equipment, digital audio mixers, audio recording equipment, and advanced digital projectors

EcoVida Pallets Recycling

EcoVida Waste wants to buy and recycle your pallets and cardboard. If you generate a large amount of pallets or cardboard, then pallet recycling and cardboard recycling has real value. Our promise to you is simple, if we buy these commodities from your company, they will be reused or recycled 100% of the time. We have tremendous buying power with commodities in today’s market and can get you the right value and quick payment for a one time purchase or ongoing scheduled pick up service.

Pallet Recycling
Currently over 60% of the US pallet industry comes from new solid wood utilized to make pallets. That means only 40% of pallets used in the past year were recovered from used pallets for reuse and recycling. Even pallets that are broken can at least be recycled. With EcoVida Waste, we will find a home for your pallet inventory that will allow you to free up valuable space on site, get paid for these pallets that otherwise would cost you to dispose of, and you recycle them either into new pallets or into a compost mix. Call us today to find out how we can “pay you per pallet” and put money back into your budget.

Cardboard Recycling
Most businesses generate a fair amount of cardboard and others generate a lot. If you are generating enough cardboard to bale it, then we can buy it direct from you. Cardboard has nice value to it but so much of the value gets lost in transportation fees. The best way to avoid this is to bale the cardboard and let us set you up on a route to have them picked up as frequently as you need. This will allow you to maximize a rebate for this commodity.

SeaWorld’s Stranded Marine Mammal Program

If you have seen an animal in distress or in need of help, please contact our Rescue team.

Phone: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)

Email: SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com

Helpful information to give the Rescue Team:

  • Date animal was last seen
  • Time animal was last seen
  • Location (name of beach, address, landmark etc.)
  • Size of the animal compared to a dog breed
  • Is the animal thin? Can you see its ribs, hips or spine?
  • Is the animal entangled in fishing gear?

Project Wildlife

If you’ve found an injured animal, contact our hotline at 619-225-WILD (9453).

If you are able, bring the animal to the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center at 5433 Gaines St. Do not attempt to care for the animal yourself. Do not give it food or water. Keep the animal in a dark, quiet box or crate and bring it to the Wildlife Center. The Wildlife Center is staffed from 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week and the Drop-Off area is open 24/7.

What Should I Do if I Find an Injured Wild Animal?

Click here for full information for basic rules and for special notes on certain animals.

Other permitted wildlife drop-off locations include:

San Diego Humane Society – Escondido Campus
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012, ext. 2737

San Diego Humane Society – Oceanside Campus
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012, ext.2000 or ext.2050

Mission Animal Bird Hospital
655 Benet Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
760-433-3763

Department of Animal Services – Carlsbad
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
619-767-2675

San Diego Wildlife Center – Carlsbad
2380 Camino Vida Roble unit G,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-621-6888

All Pets Animal Hospital
Mammals Only
149 S. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-2022

Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
655 W. Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
760-745-8115

Chula Vista Animal Services
130 Beyer Way
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-476-2476 or 619-691-5123

Containing: For assistance containing an animal, please call Wildlife Assist at 858-278-2222.

Transport: For emergency transport options, please call San Diego Humane Society at 619-299-7012.

If you have a wild animal in distress and need immediate assistance, please utilize the following resources:

Wildlife Assist: 858-278-2222

Fund for Animals: 760-789-2324 
(only for mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, adult birds for prey, adult opossums, and adult skunks)

SeaWorld's Stranded Marine Mammal Program: 800-541-SEAL (7325)

SeaWorld Seabird Hotline: 619-255-4223

Your local Animal Services Department: San Diego County Emergency Hotline: 619-236-2341

Monthly Energy Bill Discount – SDG&E

Apply Now for Bill Discounts and Free Home Energy Improvements

We offer two programs to help eligible customers pay their energy bill.  Almost 275,000 customers are receiving a bill discount through our CARE and FERA programs. Simply fill out our online enrollment form and we’ll let you know if you’re eligible.  You might also qualify for free energy-efficient home improvements.  You must maintain acceptable usage levels to remain on the program.

If you qualify, you’ll be enrolled in one of the following programs:

  • California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) – You’ll receive a 30% or more discount on your bill every month.
  • Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) –  If you don’t qualify for CARE, you may qualify to receive a 12% discount on your bill every month through FERA. FERA is only open to households with three or more people.

See website for details

SDG&E Incentives

Save More, Earn More with SDG&E Incentives

Benefit from cash incentives for retrofitting existing equipment or installing new high-efficiency equipment to save energy. Your incentive amount is driven by the amount of energy the project saves. The more you save, the more you earn—up to 50 percent of your project cost, or 100 percent of the allowable incentive amount. In addition to the incentive, eligible participants can now receive a comprehensiveness bonus.

See website for details

Instant In-Store Rebates – SDG&E

Instant In-store Rebates

Right now, you can get special SDG&E in-store instant rebates on energy-efficient water heaters, smart thermostats and more. These efficient products will save you money by using less energy.

See website for details

Non-Lighting Rebates – SDG&E

Non-Lighting Rebates

SDG&E offers rebates on new foodservice equipment including ice machines, convection ovens, griddles, and more.

How to Apply

  • Review the Energy Efficiency Business Rebates Handbook for an overview of policies and procedures.
  • Browse the new consolidated Product Catalog to find rebate-eligible items.
  • The following project types require a site inspection be conducted before existing equipment is modified or new equipment is installed:
    • Projects applying for On-Bill Financing
    • All products found in the Database for Energy Efficiency Resources (DEER) Section in our product catalog
    • Various other products that are identified in the product catalog
    • Previous participation (if occurred within last 5 years)
  • If your project requires a pre-inspection, you must wait for a notice to proceed from SDG&E before any equipment can be modified or installed.

Submitting Your Online Rebate Application

 Step 1

A trade professional and/or business customer must complete and submit the appropriate rebate application online.

  • For projects not requiring pre-inspection: Fill out as much information as possible and submit the online application. Within three business days, you’ll receive a notification regarding completing the online application.

  • For projects requiring pre-inspection: You must complete and submit your application, then wait (up to three business days) for a notice to proceed from SDG&E before any equipment can be modified or installed.

*Completing step 1 does NOT guarantee a rebate. Only by completing step 2 (below) will your project be eligible for a rebate.

Click here to initiate the online application

Step 2

After submitting your online application, download and save the application confirmation for your records.

Step 3

They’ll need a signature on the rebate application to begin processing. This can be done by downloading the Business Rebates program application (pdf), filling out the application with the appropriate information (refer to your saved, downloaded document), printing out the document, and signing it. Then scan the signed document and upload it to the Installation Documents section in step 4 below.

Step 4

Make sure you have your enrollment number and account number before you proceed with this step.

Once you receive notification and the products have been installed, the links below let you complete the application. You can also use the links to check on the status of the rebate application.

  • Remember to upload the signed application in the Installation Documents section.
  • Submit a completed W-9 (pdf), if you have not already done so for our records, in the Installation Documents section.
  • When filling out the installation information please review our Invoice Guidelines and our Business Rebates Sample Invoice for assistance.

Click here to check on the status of the rebate application or complete the application

Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade – SDG&E

Spend Less Money to Make Your Home Energy Efficient!

Did you know that most houses lose up to half of their cooled or heated air? In fact, all of the small cracks and leaks in your house could add up to a gap the size of a hula hoop!

Making improvements to your home’s energy efficiency through Energy Upgrade California®  Home Upgrade helps you save energy and money and enhances indoor air quality―making your home more livable and more comfortable. Even simple improvements like sealing leaky ducts, installing a dehumidifier, or installing an efficient heating and cooling system can make a big difference in your home’s comfort and air quality.

By participating in Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade, you can:

Make your home more comfortable in all seasons.

Improve the air quality inside your home for a healthier and safer indoor environment.

Save energy and lower your bills.

Conserve resources and reduce greenhouse gases.

You may be eligible for incentives ranging from $1,000 to $5,500.

For further details about the program, fill out the  interest form.

LoadUp Junk Removal

LoadUp offers professional junk removal services for residential homes, apartments, condos and more. They handle all the heavy lifting, hauling and work around your busy schedule.

Simply tell them about the items you need removed and get an upfront price online. They will also disassemble items for an additional charge.

Your removal is then assigned to a background checked & insured removal team that will take your items away in a responsible manner.

Goodwill Retail Store – San Ysidro

Electronics Accepted

Goodwill accepts all types of electronics such as TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, video games consoles! Goodwill will not accept household hazardous waste such as household batteries or fluorescent light bulbs or items with broken/cracked screens.

Schedule Pickup

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

Large Furniture Accepted

Goodwill accepts large furniture in a reusable or good condition at participating retail stores and donation storefronts. Not all furniture can be accepted, please contact the specific store for more details.

Goodwill Soft Plastics Program

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

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

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

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

Stater Bros. – Carmel Mountain

THIS LOCATIONS IS STILL ACCEPTING PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING AT THIS TIME!

Drop-box is located inside the store.

Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags and film. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

Bulky Item Pick-up (Commercial)

For commercial trash and recycling services:

EDCO: (619) 287-7555 or 760-744-5615 https://san-diego.edcodisposal.com/commercial-waste-services/

Waste Management: (760) 439-2824 or (619) 596-5100 https://www.wm.com/us/en/support/request-bulk-pickup

Republic Services: (800) 421-9401 https://www.republicservices.com/businesses/bulk-waste

City of San Diego residents should contact Environmental Services Department Recycling at sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov  https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services

Trash and Recycling Services (Commercial)

For commercial trash and recycling services:

EDCO: (619) 287-7555 or 760-744-5615

Waste Management: (760) 439-2824 or (619) 596-5100

Republic Services: (800) 421-9401

Universal Waste Systems: (619) 814-6310

City of San Diego residents should contact Environmental Services Department at 858-694-7000

Target – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – 4S Ranch

THIS LOCATION TEMPORARILY IS NOT ACCEPTING AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Please hold on to your bags and bring them here to recycle once they begin accepting again!

 

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Recycling at Target

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

We also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

Target – Mira Mesa

Recycling at Target

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

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

Target – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Clairemont

CalRecycle’s website notifies Californians of local retailers who are obligated to offer CRV redemption in-store when there is no buyback center nearby.

Beverage dealers, retailers that sell CRV beverages, share an obligation to ensure convenient redemption opportunities for consumers.  If a beverage dealer is located in an “unserved Convenience zone” and there is no recycling center nearby, these retailers are required to either redeem CRV material in-store (Option A), or opt to pay a fee of $100 per day (Option B).

View a list of “Option A” dealers. https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Markets/RecyclingClosures/

The most efficient and effective way to lodge a complaint against a recycling center or an Option A retailer and initiate a CalRecycle inspection of that entity is by emailing your name, phone number, a brief summary of the issue, and the name and address of the subject of your complaint to: complaints@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Recycling at Target

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

We also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

Target – Kearny Mesa

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling kiosks have given guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags/film, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend Target’s company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

 

Target – Mission Valley

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling kiosks have given guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags/film, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend Target’s company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.

 

Target – Point Loma

Recycling at Target

Since 2010, Target’s recycling kiosks have given guests an easy way to recycle cans, glass, plastic bottles, plastic bags/film, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones right in their local store. The goal of the program is to extend Target’s company recycling efforts, and so far, the program has kept thousands of tons of recycled materials out of landfills.

They also host twice-annual car seat trade-in events during which guests can bring in expired car seats and receive a coupon in return. Learn more about current and upcoming program details.