Holly Home Carpets – CARE Drop-off Location

CARE carpet drop-off location

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

California Drop-off Site Map

Do you accept carpet directly from the public? Yes
Kinds of carpet accepted (e.g. nylon only) All Types
Tip Fee: For Homeowners/DIY: $15.00 per load; Pick-Up Truck/Van: $25.00 per load; Stake Bed/Box Van: $50.00 per load. Larger loads call ahead for pricing (larger than stake bed and box van with trailers)

 

 

Friends of the San Marcos Library

Gently used Books ,CD’s, DVD’s, Audio Books, Children’s books, Science fiction and Non-fiction books
We are just inside the library to the right when you come in.

Good Neighbor Community Builders

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

 

Call before drop off to ensure receival service.

San Marcos Adventist Church

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

Food Bank happens:

  • Tuesday; 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Saturday-Sunday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm,

Ralphs – Campus Marketplace

Be a Zero Hero and Recycle Plastic!

Always check to see what you can recycle through your local curbside collection program.
If you can’t recycle it there, Kroger also offers these easy options for harder-to-recycle items:

HOW: Collect clean & dry plastic films from packaging at home and bring back to bins at the front of stores

WHAT: Plastic Film & Packaging

Grocery & retail shopping bags (remove receipts and remove hard plastic & string handles) Outer package wrapping (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers)
Dry cleaning bags Resealable zipper bags*
News paper sleeves & bags Produce bags*
Shipping materials (shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, air pillows (deflated)) Bread bags*
Case stretch wrap Plastic cereal box liners*

Packaging with instructions to recycle in store drop-off programs
*Recycle these items in EITHER the in-store or mail-in programs

 

 

Simba International

SIMBA INTERNATIONAL is an Asset Management company located in San Marcos, CA. They offer customized recycling services for all types of industrial plastics, metals, electronics, hazardous materials and cardboard.  They provide a Certificate of Destruction and a monthly inventory of materials collected and recycled.

Specific materials we can collect are as follows:
Electronics:
·       Network equipment, laptops, desktops – PCs/servers
·       Computer hardware –Hard drives, CD/DVDs, Power supplies, Circuit boards from most electronic equipment
·       Handheld devices – cellphones, tablets, iPods
·       LCD screens, monitors
·       Telecom/video/audio communication equipment
·       Gaming equipment (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft)
·       Peripherals – barcode scanners, label printers
·       Cables & accessories
·       All other electronic equipment

Metals:
·       Copper #1, #2
·       Insulated and non-insulated wires
·       Bright and shiny
·       Brass – yellow, red, rod, solid and borings
·       Aluminum – sheets, frames, borings
·       Nickel – stainless steel, sheets, frames, borings
·       Electric motors, starters, alternators, radiators, sealed units, transformers

Plastics:
·       All thermoplastics – engineered grade resins to commodity resins
·       Off-grade plastics

Surplus and obsolete inventories

Cardboard – baled and loose

SIMBA INTERNATIONAL’s Mission is:

• To provide IT Asset Management, Electronic and Plastic Recycling Solutions with a focus on being environmentally responsible.
• To work in partnership with their customers, totally focused on satisfying their needs and expectations.

A-1 Sew & Vac Center

Vacuum Cleaner Repairs​

  • Belt Repairs
  • Worn Beater Bars
  • Old Brushes/Brush Rolls
  • Clogged Intakes
  • Switch Problems
  • Height Lever Repairs
  • Torn Filters
  • Burned Out Motors
  • Loss of Suction

Sewing Machine Repairs​

  • Thread Tension
  • Hook Timing
  • Stitch Formation
  • Cleaning
  • Inspection
  • Lubrication
  • Pedal Repairs

Straight From The Heart

Straight From The Heart Resource Center has a wonderful shop full of great donations from the community.

Foster families from all over San Diego County visit the shop on a regular basis because they get children’s clothing for 50 cents a piece and a 50% discount on all other merchandise. Foster children come with only the clothes on their backs and must be ready for school the next day!

We depend on quality donations of children’s clothing, pajamas, toys, shoes, books, jackets, and pretty much anything else you see in your child’s bedroom!

 

Bicycle Warehouse – San Marcos

Note: Africa Project is Temporarily On Hold
Due to limited staffing our donation program has been temporarily suspended.

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.

J&B Computers

Computer Installation & Set Up for Windows and Mac

Hard- and Software Troubleshooting & Repairs for Windows and Mac

On-Site Tech Support Services

Call us at (760) 744-8809 for your computer repair and on-site tech support needs, or stop by at our computer repair shop on 439 W San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos, CA during our business hours from Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, or Saturday between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

Free Electronic Recycling

J&B also offers FREE recycling of all electronics including old tube TV’s, CRT monitors, printers, laptops and computers to its costumers.

We recycle right here in San Marcos, CA with a State of California authorized recycler. None of our recycled items go overseas to some 3rd world county that unsafely breaks them down. Electronics have very toxic materials in them, that’s why we make sure they are not going our into the environment.

Drop off during business hours in store, or after hours on the patio behind the building. Please do not leave on the patio if there is personal or sensitive information stored on your electronics.

Let’s dispose of your old technology in an eco-friendly way!

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy – San Marcos

Medications 

Safe medication disposal: This Kaiser Permanente pharmacy has a self-service kiosk where you can dispose of your unwanted prescriptions

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.

EDCO – San Marcos (Residential and Commercial)

EDCO specializes in offering waste removal and recycling programs to serve residential homes, multi-family properties, commercial businesses, multi-tenant buildings, industrial centers, construction sites, and community events

San Marcos Sprinkler Repair

Among the sprinkler repair services they offer in San Marcos are the following:

– Outdoor Sprinkler Repair and Installation
– Drainage Installation and Repair
– Pressure Related Problems
– Installation or Reconfiguration of Controllers
– Problems with Leaks and Valves
– Pump Station Installation and Repairs
– Re-designs and Upgrades
– Backflow Devices
– Commercial and Residential Inspections
– Sprinkler Pop-Up and Rotor Servicing and Repairs
– Electrical and Plumbing Issues

Postal Annex – San Elijo Hills

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.

Veterans Green Projects

Electronics Recycling

Certified Data Destruction

Equipment dismantling and removal

Asset management IT Disposition

O’Reilly Auto Parts – San Marcos

This location accepts used motor oil, oil filters, 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.

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.

Postal Annex – San Marcos

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.

San Diego County Sheriff’s San Marcos Station

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.

https://www.takebackdrugs.org/

Ammunition

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

Station non-emergency number: (760) 510-5200

Postal Annex – San Marcos

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

See website for coupons.

Pleats Fine Tailoring & Dry Cleaning – San Marcos

Tailoring services, pick-up service available. Call for more information 760-724-1600

Pick-up service:

Subscribe to our convenient and easy service. Twice weekly we’ll come to your home or office at no extra cost.

Pleats services the following areas: Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside,  Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Del Sur.

Pick Up and Delivery takes place on Mondays / Thursdays or Tuesdays / Fridays depending on your area.

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos West

This location accepts used motor oil and oil filters at no charge and provide FREE oil recycling drain pans while supplies last. Limit 5-gal per resident 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.

Jiffy Lube – San Marcos East

This location accepts used motor oil, 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.

Goodwill Retail Store – San Marcos

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT ALL DONATION CENTERS

  • Clothing
  • Housewares and Small Home Appliances
  • Toys and Games
  • Books and Textbooks
  • Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
  • Shoes
  • Purses, Bags, and Luggage
  • Home Décor
  • Movies, Music, and Media
  • Sporting Goods
  • Jewelry
  • Bedding and Linens

THIS STORE IS ALSO AN ELECTRONICS DONATION LOCATION.  ITEMS CAN BE IN WORKING OR NON-WORKING CONDITION.

  • Video Game Consoles
  • Handheld Video Game Systems
  • Computers (Laptops or Desktops)
  • Computer Accessories (Mouses, Keyboards, etc.)
  • Cell Phones
  • Televisions and Computer Monitors
  • Printers, Fax Machines, and Scanners

*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic devices with broken or cracked screens*
Visit our electronics recycling page for more information.

EDCO Certified Recycling Center – San Marcos

Recycling Redemption

  • Aluminum cans
  • CRV glass beverage containers
  • CRV plastic beverage containers

Recycling Drop-Off

Donation-value items accepted including paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers.
  • E-waste drop off location
  • Household battery drop-off location
  • Home-generated sharps drop-off location
  • Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Got E-Waste?

Call EDCO at (760) 744-2700 for information about recycling unwanted electronic devices. Programs available for residential collection at a reasonable cost, or drop off e-waste, such as computer and television monitors, central processing units (CPUs), laptop computers, miscellaneous computer components, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs and radios, for free at our Certified Buyback Recycling Center.

Diamond Environmental

Categories of services:

  • Parties & event rentals
  • Construction rentals
  • Luxury restrooms & showers
  • Farming/agricultural
  • Film/TV production rentals
  • Temporary fence
  • Temporary power
  • Pumping service
  • Crisis & emergency service

Diamond Environmental Services was founded almost two decades ago and grew from a pumping and porta-potty rental provider, to a multi environmental services provider, servicing all of Southern California. In the course of years Diamond expanded its services with temporary fence, temporary power, emergency services, dumpsters and storage rentals. Nowadays the more than 300 Diamond employees are committed to provide the best possible service to their clients every day.

Today Diamond’s dedication to customer service and Dutch clean continues. At Diamond, customers are not just accounts. Instead we find honor in serving our clients as they are the very foundation of Diamond, its history, and its future.

Diamond has been providing and will continue to provide the best and cleanest sanitation services in Southern California.

Community Resource Center Resale Store – San Marcos

DONATE TO CRC RESALE STORES

Donation Guidelines:

  • Due to a high volume of donations, we may need to close donations early. We recommend you call the store first to make sure we can accept your items. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
  • Donations must come pre-sorted and pre-boxed or pre-bagged. (So, if you are donating kitchen items, clothing and books, please place into three separate bags/boxes.)
  • We cannot return any bags, boxes or containers dropped off with items.
  • Donors must wear masks when they are outside their vehicle to donate items
  • Please drop off donations to a resale store team member when the store is open.
  • PLEASE DO NOT leave items when the store is closed. If items are left when the store is closed, we will have to discard them into the trash.
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to pick up donations.
  • We ask that you review our list of items we cannot accept before you pack up your items to drop off.

All TV & Appliance Service

NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY TV, COMPUTER AND APPLIANCE REPAIR

Offers family owned and operated appliance repair services to North County and beyond. With over 20 years of experience, we provide honest and reliable repair services you can count on. We offer very competitive pricing and your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Best Buy – San Marcos

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

Fees apply:

  • TV and Computer Monitor $39.99 each

See website for complete list of accepted and unaccepted items.

Auto Zone – San Marcos

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

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

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

Loan-A-Tool® Program

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