Jurisdiction: San Diego

Box Galaxy

This location will accept packing peanuts for reuse.

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Residents

Electronic Waste (E-waste) will be accepted free of charge as drop off

Businesses

Free E-waste pickup for businesses, call for details

Besides accepting electronics waste, they also accept office supplies, equipment and furniture (from businesses only). Damaged, broken and unusable equipment are not accepted.

Examples of accepted items: Office furniture, desk, chair, file cabinet, office supplies, desk organizer, shredder, cart, stand, shelving, rack, etc.

They do not accept furniture drop off without prior appointment and confirmation.

Accepted E-Waste

Computers and Peripherals

Mobile Devices

Batteries

Office and Telecommunications Equipment

Data Center Equipment

Cable Equipment

Audio Video and Home Entertainment Equipment

$5 hard drive destruction

Not Accepted

Home appliances

Fans

Vending machines

AC units

Satellite dishes

Vacuum cleaners

Staples – Sports Arena

Bring in your old office technology products – any brand, any condition – to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.

Items Accepted For Free Recycling

  • Accessories/adapters/cables
  • All-in-one computers
  • Cable/satellite receivers
  • Calculators
  • Camcorders
  • CD/DVD/Blu-ray players
  • Coffee Brewers (less than 40 lb.)
  • Computer speakers
  • Connected home devices
  • Copiers
  • Cordless phones
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Digital projectors
  • eReaders
  • Fax machines
  • Flash drives
  • Gaming consoles/handhelds
  • GPS devices
  • Hard drives
  • Household Batteries
  • iPod®/MP3 players
  • Keyboards & mice
  • Laptops
  • Mobile phones
  • Modems
  • Monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma)
  • Printers/multifunction devices
  • Routers
  • Scanners
  • Shredders
  • Small servers
  • Stereo receivers
  • Tablets
  • UPS/battery backup devices
  • Video streaming devices (Apple TV®, Roku Player, etc.)
  • Webcams

Prohibited items not accepted for recycling

Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.

*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).

 

Other items that can be recycled in the store:

Printer cartridges

Ink cartridges

Toner cartridges & drum units

 

Batteries

Rechargeable batteries

Single-use batteries NEW

 

School supplies

Backpacks & lunch bags NEW

Binders & zipper binders NEW

Crayons & colored pencils NEW

Glue sticks & bottles (empty) NEW

Pencils & pencil pouches NEW

Pens, markers & highlighters NEW

Rulers & drafting tools NEW

 

Even more

Bags & luggage NEW

Phone & iPhone cases

Shredding (cost per pound)

Smart watch & Apple Watch bands

SodaStream® CO2 cylinders

Tablet, iPad & eReader cases

Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.

Staples – Mission Valley

Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.

Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.

*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).

https://www.staples.com/stores/recycling#whatcanberecycledinstore

 

Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.

Staples – Kearny Mesa

Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.

Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.

*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).

Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.

Staples – Pacific Beach

This location is currently accepting used gloves and masks for recycling.

Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.

Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.

*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).

Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.

Staples – Carmel Mountain

Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples and they’ll responsibly and securely recycle them at no cost to you.

Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:
Appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions.

*Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk (e.g., broken monitors not packed in a box, laptops with damaged batteries, etc.).

Personal and consumer use e-waste and batteries only, business materials not accepted.

Animal Rescuers Without Borders

WISHLIST FOR DONATED GOODS

In order of need, these are goods that will be used at adoption events and in foster homes:
  1. Gift cards to COSTCO, PETCO OR other local pet stores
  2. Dog and cat crates*
    ANY size, single or double doored, prefer Black Folding Crate/Kennel
    Can be found on Craigslist or Amazon for very reasonable prices.
  3. Puppy & kitten Dry and Can food
    Please, see below for notes on preferred brands.
  4. Puppy Pee Pads – Small or Medium
  5. E-Collars/Elizabethean collars*
    Otherwise known as “The cone of shame”, in small to large sizes.
    We would LOVE to receive these because they help ARWOB save funds everytime we spay/neuter our rescues. We go through A LOT of these.
  6. Flea, Tick & Heartworm preventatives – especially Comfortis or Trifexis.
    Any size is appreciated, but medium or large dog sizes are preferred so we can dose appropriately.
  7. Dog pens/corrals* – Large or Medium
  8. Cat condos/ trees – Cat scatcher condos/hide aways for kittens and shy adult cats to transition well. Prefer NEW or in great shape and CLEAN.
  9. Pet gates*
  10. Machine-washable dog and cat beds and crate beds*
  11. Toys* for dogs and cats
  12. Treats – any brand for dogs and cats
  13. Cat litter – any scoopabe brand
  14. Cat litter box and litter scoopers

* Clean, gently used, working items welcomed!

ARWOB uses the following brands of dog & cat food:

  •  COSTCO brand – Kirkland puppy & Adult dry
  •  COSTCO brand – Kirkland Cat dry
  •  Science Diet – Puppy or small breed/small kibble size
  •  Science Diet – Kitten dry and wet food any flavor
  •  Iams – Puppy or Kitten dry/wet food
We can accept ANY BRAND of dog or cat food, including opened bags, because anything we can’t use here will be given to our rescuers in Baja, Mexico to distribute to stray animals. 

You are welcome to drop off any goods at scheduled adoption events, or email animalrescuers@sbcglobal.net to schedule a drop off/pick up location and time.

San Diego Humane Society – San Diego Campus

Donations can be received at the Incoming Animals desk.
(This is the outdoor service desk just beyond the center courtyard with the fountain.)

All 3 campus locations in San Diego, Escondido and Oceanside are in need of towels. If you have gently used bath or beach towels that are ready for an upgrade, consider donating them to help animals in need.

General Supplies Needed:

PLEASE NOTE: THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MEDICATIONS FOR ANIMALS OR PEOPLE.

FOOD/TREATS:

  • Canned Chicken
  • Cheeze Whiz
  • Dog/cat treats (in original packaging)
  • Dog/puppy, cat/kitten food (in original packaging)
  • Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (powdered)
  • Meat-flavored baby food
  • Rat blocks
  • Timothy hay

TOYS/ENRICHMENT ITEMS:

  • Cat/kitten toys
  • Cat scratchers (new)
  • Chew toys
  • Dog/puppy toys
  • Food dispensing toys*

OTHER ANIMAL SUPPLIES:

Please no pillows or used plastic litter boxes. Please call regarding the donation of medical items.

  • 60 to 100 watt incandescent bulbs for Project Wildlife animals.
  • Blankets/Towels
  • Carefresh small pet litter
  • Cat Litter
  • Cat trees (new)
  • Digital animal thermometers
  • Disposable feeding trays
  • Dog shirts and sweaters
  • Grooming supplies (new)
  • Heating pads
  • Housetraining pads
  • Leashes, harnesses and collars (new)*
  • Pet beds (plush and Kuranda)
  • Pet bowls (ceramic or stainless steel)
  • Plastic children’s pools
  • Poop bags
  • Shower pan liners
  • Snuggle Heating Discs
  • Ziplock bags

GIFT CARDS/CERTIFICATES:

  • Amazon.com
  • Grocery stores
  • Local gas stations
  • Local restaurants, movie theaters and book stores
  • Michaels
  • Office supply stores
  • PETCO and Petsmart
  • Target

OFFICE SUPPLIES:

We can always use standard office supplies beyond what is listed here.

  • Avery labels
  • Binder clips
  • Binder rings
  • Calculators (handheld)
  • Card stock
  • Double-sided mounting squares
  • Dry Erase Markers:
  • Electric stapler
  • Envelopes
  • Highlighters
  • Ink cartridge
  • Laminating sheets
  • Note pads
  • Paper clips
  • Phone message tablet
  • Post-it Notes
  • Postage stamps
  • Rewriteable CDs
  • Scissors
  • Sharpie pens
  • Stapler
  • White out tape
  • Writing pens

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES:

  • Art supplies (new)
  • Batteries*
  • Bleach (unopened)
  • Cellophane gift bags and wrap
  • Compressed air cans
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Floral tape (green)
  • Gift tissue paper
  • Laundry soap (liquid, unopened)
  • Lint rollers
  • Paper towels
  • Swiffer Dusters
  • Storage containers
  • Trash bags
  • Wet/Dry Vacuum (small canister, heavy-duty style)
  • White boards
  • Zip ties

For questions about their Wish Lists, please email rmarie@sdhumane.org or call 619.243.3434

Clean Green Hauling

They specialize in residential junk, commercial junk, construction debris removal, and store to door delivery service.

Clean Green Hauling is committed to recycling, reusing and donating materials whenever possible to reduce the amount of waste dumped in the local landfills. They can typically recycle, reuse or donate most of the materials we haul away including: greenery, metal, furniture, construction debris, concrete, wood, plastics and cardboard.  Help them make San Diego a Better place to live!

Services:

-Dirt removal

-Junk removal

-Concrete removal

-Dumpster rental

Home Start Thrift Boutique

Get a good deal and do good things at the same time

We’re no ordinary thrift shop. The Home Start Thrift Boutique offers a huge selection of gently used clothing, household goods and furniture for sale.

The proceeds from your Thrift Boutique purchases help Home Start support life-changing programs such as our Maternity Shelter Program and Community Services for Families among others.

As a social enterprise, The Home Start Thrift Boutique reinvests its profits back into programs that help at-risk families and children thrive and succeed. The Thrift Boutique also employs Home Start clients, teaching them sustainable job skills.

What you’ll find at the Thrift Boutique

  • Furniture – tables, chairs, bed frames, bookshelves, sofas, recliners, dressers, nightstands
  • Household accessories – lamps, mirrors, clocks, decorative pillows, electronics
  • Kitchen goods – dishes, glasses, bowls,
  • Clothing – vintage clothing, kids’ clothes, girls’ clothes, boys’ clothes, workplace clothing, dresses, jeans, blouses, sweaters, jackets, coats, hats, shoes, sneakers, t-shirts, skirts, pants
  • Jewelry – vintage and modern necklaces, pins, earrings, bracelets, watches

Ralphs – Hillcrest

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

https://www.ralphs.com/blog/food/be-a-zero-hero

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

Debris Box

Dumpster Rentals for Waste Hauling & Removal in San Diego, CA & Surrounding Areas

Debris Box makes it easy to get rid of trash, junk, waste and debris of all types. Offering waste hauling and commercial junk removal services in San Diego, as well as the areas of Alpine, Bonita, La Jolla and Lakeside in California, we help you keep your space clean. 
Rent A Dumpster – Fill it with Trash/Junk & We Will Pick It Up!

Rock, Concrete & Asphalt

These materials can be ground up and used as aggregate in concrete or as road base. We can legally haul up to 10 tons. These loads may not include trash, vegetation (including roots), plastic liner, wood, etc. The unwanted materials may result in a clean-up fee that may be more than the original agreed upon price; these materials may also result in the load being treated as a trash load which may double the recycle price.

Green Loads

Tree trimmings and yard waste are ground up and used as mulch.

Unacceptable items include:

  • Trash,
  • Root balls,
  • Succulents (examples include ice plant, jade & cactus),
  • Fibrous trees and plants because they don’t grind up well (examples include palm trees, coral tree, palm fronds & yucca)
  • Trunks greater than 4 feet in length,
  • Processed wood,
  • Dirt

Wood Loads

Lumber may be recycled.  Incidental nails and bolts are acceptable. Restrictions include:

  • No paint, varnish, stain or other treatment of the lumber.
  • No composite lumber such as plywood or fiberboard.  The glue used in these products make them non-recyclable.
  • No metal hardware such as hinges, elbows, bracket, etc.

Metal Loads

Metals can be recycled as long as they are free of trash. We charge a haul rate and refund or credit your account for the proceeds of the metal sale (supported by a copy of the recycler’s receipt). Mixed metals usually receive a lower price per ton than separated metals.

Sod Loads

Sod is the top layer of grass, roots and incidental dirt. Sod may be recycle if there is no trash.

Complete Recycling

Complete Recycling was acquired by Northstar Recycling.  This company offers a single point of contact for business waste and recycling needs. Northstar Recycling manages recycling, food waste, non-sellable product, and complete zero waste to landfill programs for companies across North America. We specialize in serving manufacturing and distribution facilities, and offer clients a single point of contact for all waste streams, donation programs, resale opportunities, and equipment needs. Learn more about their complete service offerings.

Hugs and Bags

The mission of Hugs AND Bags is to empower and support people, specifically young women, veterans and people in need while helping to improve self sufficiency with Hugs, Meals, Toiletries and Self worth.

Donations accepted in all forms but the following list is for the more urgent items (keep in mind these articles are provided to men/women/children):

Socks/Shoes
Underwear (all sizes, male & female)
Coats
Shampoo/Conditioner (Travel size okay)
Body Wash/Soap
Combs/Brushes
Toothpaste/toothbrush
Deodorant
Lotion
Sunscreen
Female hygiene products
Backpacks (Adult & Children)
Sweatshirts
Blankets/Sleeping bags/sleeping mats
Diapers (all sizes)
Baby formula & powdered-milk
Clothes for newborns
Rain Coats
Waterproof/Water-resistant clothes & shoes
Tarps & umbrellas

Additional drop-off location for donations:
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market with Divine Madmen Coffee
Sundays between 9am-1pm, ask for Robin

This organization collects food donations from businesses only.

Phone: (619) 799-1078

Email: Jacqueline Penhos jacquelinepenhos@gmail.com

Jewish Family Service – Surplus Food Recovery

Accepts:

• Anything that a consumer would buy in the store (must have a label).

• Prepared food only if packaged for resale.

• Produce and frozen food.

 

Please confirm with Tom Stewart, tthomass@jfssd.org, 858-637-3000  or Alice Kellogg, alicek@jfssd.org, 858-637-3297, before dropoff

https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383

 

Unfortunately, we suspended our Furniture Donation Program in 2018. We greatly appreciate the time you invested in contacting us about your donations and apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to connect to another charitable furniture donation program, we recommend the San Diego Rescue Mission, AMVETS, San Diego Habitat for Humanity, or The Salvation Army.

Alpha Project | Downtown San Diego (drop-off location)

Alpha Project does not operate any thrift stores. Therefore, they only accept items that we can use immediately due to our storage capacity.

Donations accepted 9am – 4pm, Monday- Friday.  Please call in advance (619) 696-6500

Items that are always needed include hygiene products, towels, twin sheets, undergarments, blankets, books, clothing in good condition, coats, blankets, socks, and pillows (new pillows only). Other items that may be helpful include bunk beds, filing cabinets, tables, and other household and office items.

Food accepted dependent on space.  Packaged food and prepared food only. For food donations, contact molly@alphaproject.org  619-795-4861

Please call in advance.

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

If you have a gently used wheelchair, walker, or other used items you no longer need and would like to donate for another family or adult to use, please call UCP at (858) 571-7803 ext. 115

Sunglass & Optical Warehouse – Sports Arena

Sunglass & Eyeglass Repairs

Bent frames

Adjustments for poor fit

Fix/replace nose pads

Broken or missing screws

Repair or replace lenses from manufacturers or our house lenses

Most insurance is accepted.

Sunglass & Optical Warehouse – Kearny Mesa

Sunglass & Eyeglass Repairs

Bent frames

Adjustments for poor fit

Fix/replace nose pads

Broken or missing screws

Repair or replace lenses from manufacturers or our house lenses

Most insurance is accepted.

Pro-Mec Eyeglasses Repair

Specializing in: – Optical Goods Repair – Optometrists – Optical Equipment, Machinery & Supplies –
Opticians

International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.

YWCA of San Diego County

Accepted Donations

Please see below for a current list of acceptable items and arrange a drop-off appointment by contacting Darlene Moreno at 619.239.0355 x225 or dmoreno@ywcasandiego.org. Due to limited space and staff availability, please do not deliver donations without an appointment.

Household – New items only

Bedroom – comforters, blankets, pillows, bed linens (twin and full size only)
Bathroom – bath towels, bath mats, shower curtains, soap dispensers
Kitchen/Dining – cookware sets, dinnerware sets, glassware sets, flatware sets, cooking utensils, kitchen towels, toasters, coffee makers
Toiletries – shampoo, body wash, deodorant, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. (full size only, no travel or sample sizes please)
Baby items – baby wipes and diapers (sizes 4 and 5 preferred)

Furniture

Donations of new and gently used furniture must be approved in advance to ensure they will fit in our clients’ homes. Please send a recent photo and dimensions of the item to development@ywcasandiego.org. Due to limited space and staff availability, donations must be delivered by appointment only to our administrative office.

Small dining table with chairs (no glass tops)
Small sofas (vinyl/leather only)
Small dressers
Small cribs and play pens (please do not include mattress unless new)

YWCA is unable to accept the following items:

Used clothing, shoes and accessories
Used blankets, sheets, pillows and towels
Used mattresses
Used household goods
Used children’s toys and stuffed animals
Children’s car seats
Medication
Food

Vehicle donations

Your vehicle donation will generate proceeds to support our domestic violence and homelessness programs. Our partner, Action Donation Services, will handle all the details and provide you with a tax receipt. Learn more about our easy donation process.

Junk Fairy

Why Choose Junk Fairy?

  • Support family-owned, local business!

  • We donate and recycle!

  • Peace of mind – we have $1,000,000 in liability insurance coverage!

  • Experience – over 4 years of 5 star customer service and performance!

  • Reliable – We answer the phone and show up on time!

  • Value!  Our competitive pricing includes all dump fees, recycling fees, taxes, etc.  – no extra charges or hidden fees!

Walgreens – Navajo Rd

Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk and drop it in—just like putting a letter in a mailbox.

Medications

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing. Once collected, staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards.

Accepted items: Not accepted items:
Prescription medications, ointments & patches Needles & thermometers
OTC medications, ointments, lotions & liquids Hydrogen peroxide
Pet medications *Vitamins Illegal drugs
Aerosol Cans
Inhalers

 

Please remove all labels and any identifying information from containers before disposing at this location

Walgreens – Camino Ruiz

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

La Jolla MailBox Rentals

We are a full service Mailing, Shipping, and Packaging store. We here at La Jolla Mailbox Rentals have been doing business in La Jolla Bird Rock since 1987. Specializing in Fed Ex,  UPS, DHL, and USPS, Shipping and Packaging, Fax Service, Copies, Mail Box Rentals, Shredding, Notary Services and more. Call us today!

GI Junk Away

Removal, Hauling, and Disposal for residents and commercial operations.

Also offers Curbside Service.

 

Postal Connections

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

This location offers paper shredding services.

Dunn-Edwards | North Park | PaintCare Recycling Program

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less. This location accepts 15 gallons per visit.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.
  • Limit of fifteen gallons per visit.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Ocean Blue Environmental Service Inc.

Ocean Blue provides the following services:

  • emergency spill response
  • homeless encampment
  • waste management
  • stormwater services
  • marine services
  • industrial cleaning

 

Hazardous Waste Experts

They provide hazardous waste disposal and other environmental services all across San Diego, California. As experts in the handling, management, transportation and disposal of a wide variety of hazardous waste and other regulated materials in San Diego, California, they are the choice for organizations across the region. Their team of experts and specialists, coupled with a broad array of partners, make us the number one choice for on-call hazardous waste disposal services. They handle all waste types from industrial, commercial, institutional and healthcare facilities in San Diego, California. They are experts in chemical disposal. Their solutions for chemical waste disposal are innovative and we offer several options for a variety of different chemical disposal challenges.

Sunday Bike Repair Clinic | San Diego

Schedule an Appointment

Every Sunday, ReBikeSD meets at the Bike Coalition office for a hands-on, community-powered bike clinic.

Need to fix your bike? We’ll help you troubleshoot and guide you through the repairs.

Want to learn? You’ll get hands-on experience and leave with skills to keep your bike rolling.

Looking for new wheels? ReBike offers a selection of refurbished bikes you can take home at an affordable price.

Space is limited! Make a reservation to guarantee your spot!

Best Buy – Mira Mesa

Best Buy will recycle electronics regardless of where you bought it, how old it is or who made it.

Special instructions:

  • Consumers may drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet/toner cartridges, and more at no cost at a kiosk, just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store
  • Limit 3 items per household per day

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Black Mountain Bicycles

At Black Mountain Bicycles, they have a full service tech department with professional, friendly mechanics who are trained to solve your mechanical issues, whether your bicycle needs a minor adjustment or a complete overhaul. You can count on them to keep your bike in excellent riding condition! Visit them today to meet their team and learn more about our bike repair and maintenance services.

San Diego Futures Foundations

SDFF accepts most electronics for free – working or not.

SDFF will attempt to repurpose and reuse all donations, however when this is not possible we recycle e-waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

Free Bulk Computer-Related Pickups

Request a pick up by completing the SDFF Recycle Form.

To qualify for a free pick up a minimum of 20 qualified computer-related items is required.

Typically, qualified computer items are considered to be PCs, Laptops, LCDs, or Network Equipment

Confirmation will be given prior to pickup. Pickups consisting of less than 20 qualified items will be completed for a fee (pick up fees range from $50 to $150 depending items and location).

San Diego Futures Foundation offers data wiping service for a fee.

Items SDFF accepts at no cost:

Computers

Laptops

Computer/Laptop Components

Apple Devices

IT (Network) Equipment

Office Phone Systems

Apple Devices

Cell Phones

TVs & Monitors

Misc. Wires & Cables

Gaming Consoles & Accessories

Items SDFF does not accept:

Alkaline Batteries

Home Appliances

Kitchen Appliances

Light Bulbs

Car Batteries

Items SDFF accepts for a fee:

Copiers……………………………………………….$100 ea.

Plotters………………………………………………$100 ea.

Service Racks……………………………………..$100 ea.

Printers………………………………………………$5 ea.

Media Players: DVD, VHS, BluRay etc………………$2 ea.

Media Format: DVD/CD/BluRay Discs, VHS tapes etc.……$1 ea.

Services Offered:

Certified Data Wiping (less than 10)……….…..$20 ea.

Certified Data Wiping (11 or more).……….…..$10 ea.

Certified Media Destruction (less than 10)….$20 ea.

Certified Media Destruction (11 or more)…..$10 ea.

Pickup service…………………..………………………..$100

Pickup service for qualified load*………………..FREE

*Qualified load is typically one that includes a minimum of quantity 20 PCs, Laptops, LCDs, or Network Equipment.

San Diego Electronics Recycling

Businesses throughout San Diego County routinely go through a process of modernization of technical and computer equipment. In order to meet the rigorous demands of a global marketplace, companies must continuously invest in faster computers, higher-resolution video monitors and other devices that can increase employee efficiency and overall performance. When companies modernize and upgrade equipment they must also remove out-dated equipment from their facilities. With California law strictly prohibiting the unlawful disposal of electrical waste, San Diego Electronics Recycling can offer the e-waste solution by providing reliable collection of electrical systems such as:

  • scanners
  • cellular phones
  • video monitors
  • lap tops
  • CPUs
  • hard drives
  • computers
  • servers

San Diego Electronics Recycling takes every precaution to carefully collect e-waste, and then utilizes the most basic principles of eco-friendly behaviors: reuse or recycle. After collecting e-waste from a business free of charge, San Diego Electronics Recycling will first try and find other businesses, charities or non-profit organizations that could simply reuse the collected electrical equipment. If the equipment is in poor shape and cannot be reused, San Diego Electronics Recycling will then proceed to safely recycle the potentially hazardous and toxic material and electrical components.

Collection of computers, servers and other business electrical devices is a free service offered exclusively to businesses throughout San Diego County and neighboring areas in Southern California.

With your help combined with the free collection services of San Diego Electrical Recycling, we can work together and contribute to making San Diego County clean and free of hazardous e-waste.

Vista Paint – Morena (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

Pep Boys – College

This location accepts used motor oil and car/motorcycle batteries at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

 

Pep Boys – Clairemont

This location accepts used motor oil and car/motorcycle batteries at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Pep Boys – Normal Heights

This location accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid, and car/motorcycle batteries at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day. This location does not accept used oil filters.

To transport a used vehicle battery, set it in a cardboard box that is layered with newspaper in case the battery leaks. Make sure the battery stays upright and doesn’t tip. You should also wear gloves for extra protection!

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

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

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Clairemont

This location accepts used motor oil at no charge.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Midway

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters.

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

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

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Carmel Mountain

This location accepts used motor oil at no charge.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Paul Bloomquist Stained Glass

We are a small, locally-owned business offering commercial and residential stained glass services to San Diego County since 1982, including:

  • custom stained glass design, construction, and installation
  • on-site and off-site stained glass repair
  • antique stained glass restoration

Pat’s 1502 Glassworks

Repairs | Restoration | Sandblasting | Large-Scale Commercial Glassworks | Artistic or Fused Glass | Custom Diamond Beveling | On-site Etching | Installation | Delivery

Cash, ATM/Debit, American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and personal checks are accepted. Please note that Pat’s 1502 Glassworks is a working studio and do not have a store front.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Miramar

This location accepts used motor oil at no charge.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Park Place Screen & Glass

  • Window and Screen Doors
  • Complete Glass Service
  • Retractable Screens/Doors
  • Sun Screens and Pet Screens
  • Wood Screens and Doors
  • Mirror Closet Doors
  • Mirrors and Tabletops
  • Window Coverings

V Squared Upholstery

Specializing in furniture reupholster services, wood furniture repair, slipcovers and custom upholstery furniture

Wood Furniture Repair

Frame repair

Frame touchup

Frame refinishing

Veneer work

Support System Repairs

Re-webbing

Spring Replacement

Spring repair and re-tying

Cushions, pillows, padding, and fill repairs

Replace old foam with our wide selection of foam densities and thicknesses

Re-stuffing of cushions with new same filling or higher grade filling

USAgain Drop-off Bin – Multiple locations

Check website to find a location near you!

We accept clothes, shoes, accessories and household textiles in reusable condition.

We do not accept furniture, mattresses, rugs, carpet, or household appliances. Note that leaving items outside the TreeMachine is considered dumping and will be prosecuted. Please help us keep our community clean and beautiful.

Clothes, shoes and textiles must be clean and dry and dropped off in tied plastic bags. A sturdy plastic bag protects the clothes from dirt and simplifies handling.

Please don’t leave anything outside the bin. If you have something that will not fit in our bin, please email us or give us a call: (800) 604-9533

US Carpet Care

Services

Carpet Cleaning

Flood And Fire Damage Restoration

Carpet Care and Restoration

Maid Services

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Commercial and Property Management

Flea Treatment

Thermal Fogging

Upholstery Deep Cleaning

Mattress Deep Cleaning

uBreakiFix – Midway

uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices (it’s in our name after all). From the classic phone drop in the parking lot to the tablet in the toilet. We’ve seen it all. We understand how traumatic it is when you break your favorite devices and we want you to feel better the moment you walk in.

Toner Tech

Toner Tech is your one stop shop for toner cartridges, ink, supplies, repairs, (printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines) and more. We service all brands and all types such as: LaserJet, (monochrome and color) inkjet, dot matrix, thermal (label printers), plotters as well as scanners and many other types of office equipment.

Most of the time we can repair your machine even when other companies told you there was no hope or the cost would be too high. We offer high performance toner cartridges, printer maintenance, and have been recycling products in the San Diego community with over 13 years experience.

Toner Tech brand cartridges are built right here in the USA in San Diego, CA. You can save money by ordering directly from us and skipping the middle man! All of our cartridges are 100% guaranteed to have the same density and page yield as the OEM (original Equipment manufacturer). We also carry specialty items such as MICR, ribbons, and more.

We offer same/next day service on printer repairs in San Diego and free pick-up and delivery of your toner cartridges. We also sell (and lease) machines, repair machines, and have maintenance contracts available. Toner Tech provides consultation and has custom tailored solutions to fit your business needs.

Time Recycling

This business specializes in recycling CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles.

The will also accept brass plumbing fixtures, pipes/tubes, fittings, faucets, radiators, etc.

They will buy scrap aluminum wheels, radiators, siding and gutters, etc.

Call to confirm accepted items for recycling.

The Windsmith

We are accepting repairs by appointment only.
Curbside drop off and pick up option available.
To make an appointment,
please contact us here
or call 619-220-8984

Woodwind and Brass ​Musical Instrument Repair

Repairs only – No sales or rentals

The UPS Store – Mira Mesa

They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Allied Gardens

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

The UPS Store – La Jolla

They will accept bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts, and packing paper in good condition for reuse.

Paper shredding services are available at this location.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Clairemont

This location accepts used motor oil , transmission fluid, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

Walmart Auto Care Center – San Ysidro

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

The Repair Zone

Repair services for guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, stringed-orchestral, amplifiers, and more.

Call for more information.

Vulcan Materials Company (dump truck required for drop-off)

General Information

Any job bringing in 1000 cy or more must be approved in advance. Please contact Dan Zeller (602) 284-0410 or Jose Pena (818) 381-3494.

They offer and prefer to do business by credit account. Their terms are Net 15 Prox.

Payment is due upon delivery for all cash sales. They do not make change. Checks are accepted.

Special arrangement must be made at least 48 hours in advance before bringing bottom dump trucks to the landfill.

All loads must be untarped, inspected, and receive a ticket prior to acceptance.

Clean Broken Asphalt (recyclable asphalt) – Asphalt with less than 3% dirt and no other contaminates. Material must be 2′ x 2′ x 2′ or smaller. No petromat.

Grindings – milled clean broken asphalt 3″ or smaller. No petromat. No dirt. 

Recycle – concrete and/or asphalt with less than 10% dirt and no other contamination (may be combined). Material must be smaller than 2′ x 2′ x 2′. No petromat.

Dirt – uncontaminated dirt with less than 5% concrete or asphalt rubble, rock less than 3″ and no more than 30% rock.

Oversize – large concrete or asphalt 2.5′ in diameter or greater. These loads will have an additional charge. The charge will be determined at the time the load is accepted by the percentage of oversize material in the load and will range from $150/ld to $500/ld, which are non-negotiable.

Mixed – any combination of the acceptable materials.

Materials not acceptable for disposal at any of the Vulcan landfills are: hazardous waste, conditional exempt hazardous waste, household garbage, municipal solid waste, special waste, liquid wastes, and asbestos (in any form or asbestos containing material)

O’Reilly Auto Parts – San Ysidro

This location accepts used motor oil, car/batteries batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

Vista Paint – Kearny Villa (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Kearny Mesa

This location accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – San Ysidro

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Point Loma

Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free

O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil, and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!

  • Get it taken care of hassle-free
  • Thousands of convenient locations
  • $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
  • Absolutely free

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

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

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

Suspected Stormwater Pollution – Incorporated SD County

If you live in an incorporated area in San Diego County and you have a stormwater complaint or need to report a suspected stormwater issue, please see the following list:

City of Carlsbad Public Works Department Stormwater (760) 602-2799 or email 
City of Chula Vista Public Works Center Dispatch (619) 397-6000
City of Coronado Public Services and Engineering (619) 522-7380 or report a problem here
City of Del Mar Clean Water Program (858) 704-3652 or report urban runoff and water waste by filling out an online form
City of El Cajon Storm Water Protection Program (619) 441-1653 or report a storm Water violation or illegal discharge by filling out an online form.
City of Encinitas Public Works Department’s Environmental Management Division (760) 633-2787 After Hours: (760) 633-2922 or email
City of Escondido Public Works Department 760-839-4668 or report an issue online
City of Imperial Beach Storm Water Management (619) 424-4095 or through the online form
City of La Mesa Stormwater Pollution Prevention Hotline (619) 667-1134
City of Lemon Grove Stormwater Hotline (619) 825-3820 or email 
City of National City Stormwater Hotline (619) 336-4389
City of Oceanside Customer Care (760) 435-4500 or email
City of Poway Code Compliance (858) 668-4663 or (858) 668-4664 or email
City of San Diego Stormwater Department (619) 235-1000 or (619) 527-7500 for the street division, or report a storm Water violation or illegal discharge on the Get It Done website under Stormwater or email
City of San Marcos Stormwater Pollution Hotline (760) 481-3878
City of Santee Development Services Stormwater Program (619) 258-4100 x167 or report a stormwater violation here
City of Solana Beach Stormwater Pollution Reporting Hotline (858) 720-4424 or email or report pollution here.

City of Vista Stormwater Hotline (760) 643-2804 or email or report a problem online.

If you are having trouble locating the phone number for your city, you may call the San Diego County Regional Stormwater Hotline at 1(888) 846-0800.

Superior Ready Mix – Mission Gorge

No matter the project they can help supply all of your construction materials. They can provide you with concrete for your residential, commercial and landscaping needs.

Quiroz Recycling

Accepts all metals for recycling plus household appliances. $5 drop off charge for small appliances and $10 charge for refrigerators. No household hazardous waste, batteries or bulbs. Call 619-851-7835 to confirm.

We haul away Motorcycles, lawn mowers, small engines, and most gas-powered equipment! (broken or running). The last thing we want to see is lawn mowers or any small engines getting thrown into the trash. It doesn’t matter if it is an old lawn mower or new lawn mower because we take all small engines in any condition. Our main goal is to reuse, recycle and reduce.

We recycle/reuse:

  • Broken Motorcycles
  • Lawn mowers
  • Riding mowers
  • Tractors, Generators
  • Gas powered equipment.
  • Oxygen tanks, helium tanks, and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.

Free Haul Away of Motorcycle, Lawn Mowers & Small Engines

Small fee for electric mowers

Will pay for motorcycles with current registration and title

Call 619-851-7835 to verify accepted items and fees/refunds.

Quicki 10 Minute Oil Change

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters and coolant at no charge.

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

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

The Audiocraftsman

Since about 1975, I’ve been repairing and restoring vintage hifi and stereo gear-both tube and solid state-,commercial and musical instrument amplifiers, juke amps, and even antique radios. Another specialty is high end,three motor reel-to-reel machines, (such as Ampex, Revox,Crown, Berlant/Concertone,etc.). Thousands of original service manuals and Sams Photofacts in stock.
I’ve done thousands of units for thousands of customers. I can work on ANY brand of gear, even gear made by companies that are long out of business. I’m NOT a dealer,I dont sell anything nor am I looking to buy your equipment. I just want to repair it quickly and at a price we can both live with.

Technology Training Foundation of America

All donations will be screened for eligibility according to minimum requirements for placement in schools. Items that fail to meet these requirements will be recycled at IMS Recycling.

The foundation will arrange for donations of 20 or more complete computer systems to be picked up.

To receive or donate computers, email:

donate@computers2learnby.org

TCR Services Inc.

If you are still throwing away your company’s empty toner cartridges, you are missing out on a great opportunity! TCR Services will pay you for your empty brand name printer/fax toner cartridges. We are an authorized recycling service center for HP amongst other brand names. To recycle your toners, simply collect your empty cartridges and periodically you can send them to us. If you have over 20 cartridges you may contact us to arrange for a pick up.

Stadium Golf Center Clubfitting

Since 1995, we have operated our award winning facility with your complete satisfaction in mind because “We Care About Your Game!” Our neatly stocked, nationally recognized discount golf shop merchandise operation is fully outfitted with all the major brands – no house brands! NO BAIT AND SWITCH HIGH PRESSURE SALES! Our 90 day customer satisfaction policy and low price guarantee allows you to buy with confidence. We have it all…golf clubs, shoes, gloves, clothing, balls, hats, grips, accessories, books, videos, training aids, eyewear and more! We offer fair market value for golf clubs you may want to trade in. We offer complete repair, regrip and reshafting services to take care of any and all golf club concerns you may have. We are here for all your golfing needs! “Why shop anywhere else???” Our PGA Professional club fitters are here to fit you correctly and to allow you to choose the brand you want without bias.  Seeing and analyzing your ball flight is absolutely critical in the customized club fitting process.  Our outdoor club fitting operation allows you to “See It Fly Before You Buy!”  Our club fitting professionals will validate your specifications by working with you to ensure your clubs of choice fit you properly to maximize your performance and enjoyment of your golf game!

Ssubi Recycling

Free electronic waste pick-up available for residents and businesses to help support a local charity, Ssubi Is Hope. The “Greening for Good” project has kept over 400,000 lbs. of medical equipment and supplies out of the landfill and diverts it to the underserved health center around the world.

Ssubi Is Hope will collect electronic waste from homes and businesses to offset the costs of truck rentals, fuel, etc. that the organization uses to collect medical waste from hospitals, doctors offices, and home care/hospice patients.

This organization will also accept unopened medical supplies and sterile medical tools from residents, businesses, and hospitals.

 

Call Now (858)935-5491
to Schedule your FREE pick-up!
(Drop off available with appt.)

Email ssubirecycling@gmail.com

South Coast Tool Repair

They service all major tool brands, pneumatic tools, air tools, fall protection, and construction equipment.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Pacific Beach

Fluid & Battery Recycling – Free

O’Reilly Auto Parts collects used motor oil, automotive batteries, transmission fluid, gear oil, and oil filters for recycling — free of charge!

  • Get it taken care of hassle-free
  • Thousands of convenient locations
  • $10 O’Reilly Gift Card for any unbroken automotive battery you may have
  • Absolutely free
What Types of Batteries Does O’Reilly Recycle?
  • Car or truck
  • Motorcycle
  • Lawn care
  • Personal watercraft
What Kinds of Oil Does O’Reilly Recycle?
  • Motor oil
  • Hydraulic oil
  • Gear oil
  • Transmission fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Oil filters

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

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

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Mira Mesa

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries and oil filters at no charge. Limit 5-gal per person per day.

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

Call this certified collection center to ensure hours and program participation.

Tool Loaner Program

Doing a repair that requires a special tool? O’Reilly Auto Parts makes it easy with our Loaner Tool Program.

We make tough jobs easy with the O’Reilly Auto Parts loaner tool program. With over 80 specialized loaner tools available, we’re sure to have a tool in stock to help you get the job done right the first time. Simply purchase the needed parts and put down a deposit on the loaner tool. Return the tool in the original condition and receive a full refund. Need the tool for the next repair? Just keep it. The deposit is the purchase price. It’s that easy.

Tool availability may vary from store to store, contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store to check on the tool you need.

Quality Interiors

Furniture upholstery and refurbishing services. Call for more information.

Quality Appliances

They specialize in

Refrigerator Repair

Washer Repair

Dryer Repair

Dishwasher Repair

Cooktop Repair

Stove, Oven Repair

Disposal Repair

On site or drop off at the shop

San Diego County Compost Bin Rebate Program

Compost bins must be purchased from a Dixieline ProBuild location in Rancho San Diego or Escondido. At the point of sale, the person listed on the voucher will be required to show proof of residency in the form of a current utility bill and/or picture ID.

Vouchers are available to Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only.

Vouchers may not be transferred, resold and have no cash value. The County of San Diego reserves the right to make changes to the Compost Bin Voucher Program as it deems necessary.

SK Upholstery

Full-service upholstery shop offering furniture restoration & repair for residential, government & military, or institutional & commercial customers

San Diego County Administration Center

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.

Located at the South Entrance of the Center

Center phone number: (619) 531-5413

San Diego Central Library

Donate Books

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library accepts both hardbound and paperback books inside the San Diego Central Library located downstairs.

Check Out Nature Backpacks

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.

Learn Bike Repair and Maintenance every 1st & 3rd Saturday at the Central Library

The Bike Kitchen provides library users with access to shop-grade bicycle tools, professional assistance, along with hands-on learning opportunities and educational resources.

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. | Central Library

Volunteer bicycle mechanics from Hub + Spoke Cycleworks provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes.

**Please call before going during holiday weekends to confirm workshop**

Silverado Cleaners

Services

Cry cleaning
Laundry
Alterations
Household linens
Wedding gowns and formal wear
Suedes, leathers & fur
Deodorization Treatment
Couture & Vintage
Restoration

Drop off your clothes by 9:30am & they’ll be ready by 5:00pm

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San Diego Central Jail

Medications 

Medications in standard containers may be deposited in collection boxes. Loose medication can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure containers before depositing.

Once collected, evidence staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to federal standards. Most prescription drug drop-off locations are open weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Call the station’s non-emergency number for hours.

Facility phone number: (619) 610-1647

 

Shred-it – Carmel Mountain

Secure Shredding and Destruction Services

Paper Shredding Service

Hard Drive & Media Destruction Service

Specialty Shredding Service

From pill bottles to identity cards, specialty shredding destroys information wherever it’s found.

Sherwin Williams – Sorrento Valley (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less.

They do not accept:

  • Aerosol
  • Industrial
  • Original equipment
  • Specialty coatings

This location will accept paint under the following conditions:

  • Paint must be in its original container
  • Container must be labeled
  • Container must be in good condition and not leaking
  • Container must be five gallons in size or smaller.

Drop-off sites may establish limits on the quantity of products they accept. Generally, the limit in small stores will be lower than in large store. Please check with the site if you have more than 5 gallons.

In addition to residents, this program is available to trade painters, contractors and other businesses with one restriction: If your business produces more than 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month, you may only use the drop-off sites for your latex paint and not for your oil-based paint. To learn more about the 27-gallon restriction, contact PaintCare or the California Department of Toxic Substances at 855-724-6809.