Jurisdiction: Unincorporated County of San Diego

San Diego County Metals and Recycling

Roll-Off Service For Businesses & Commercial Accounts

For larger scrap metal jobs, our 40sq. yd roll-off boxes provide an economical, safe and environmentally responsible solution for transporting your materials. We can efficiently coordinate the pick up of materials with 24-48 hours of your request.

OCC Cardboard Service

San Diego County Recycling is the area’s leading cardboard recycler. We offer a countywide pick up service for your bailed OCC(cardboard). Our flexible pick up hours, courteous drivers and competitive pricing make us an easy choice for your cardboard recycling needs. Call us today to discuss your needs and how to maximize your returns!

 

SMC ZeroWaste

They are committed to helping the communities they serve by addressing the strict mandates of California AB 341. This New Law  requires cities and counties in the state to divert 75 percent of waste from landfills by the year 2020 (Click Here to See Law).

SMC Zero Waste, located in Southern California is fully equipped with the assets to serve as the single vendor service to meet recycling, collection, certified destruction, and de-packaging needs of any size commercial or industrial processing facility.  Their on-site services include consultation, storage and waste management.  They also provide collection and transportation of all materials to our Southern California transfer station where the waste is processed and recyclables are made available for reuse in agricultural products, fuel and landscape materials.

Sam’s Boot & Shoe Repair

Repair your shoes and boots before throwing them out. This will help reduce your impact on the landfill!

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Spring Valley (Campo Rd)

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.

Sherwin Williams – El Cajon (PaintCare Program)

This location will accept latex or oil-based architectural paint or “program products” which are defined as interior or exterior architectural coatings such as stains and varnishes, 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.

Sharps Drop-off Kiosk – Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

The drop-off bin for sharps is located outside on the east parking lot side of the station.

Station non-emergency number: (619) 479-2346

 

Additional safe disposal locations and information can be found here.

 

Please note that we do not have the proper facilities in place to accept expired medications. To properly dispose of expired medications, please contact your pharmacy or local police department.

Bonita Fire Department Sharp Kiosk Location Map

Precision Garage Door Service

Whether you need garage door repair work or a new garage door we’ll complete your job quickly and professionally. Call us today and learn why we are your best choice in Puget Sound for garage door and garage door opener service and sales. We look forward to serving you!+

We take environmental responsibility seriously and are committed to setting a positive example for recycling and sustainable business practices.

  • Our entire fleet of service vehicles are Flexfuel hybrids.
  • We haul away and recycle your old doors and parts
  • We employ an active “Trip Miles Reduction program” including:
    • Use of GPS systems
    • Geo-targeted scheduling
    • Active dispatch techniques

Ron’s Tire and Brake

Will recycle passenger tires for $8 if off rim, add $5 if still on rim

Will recycle big tires, call to verify pricing

Oil Exchange

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. Will accept up to 5 gallons of uncontaminated motor oil/antifreeze. Please call to confirm limits.

Oil Exchange

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. Please call to confirm limits.

Oil Changers – Ramona

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil.

Call for more details.

Schuster Appliance

They have prompt quality service on the following:

  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Ice Makers
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Ranges and Ovens
  • Cook Tops
  • Dishwashers
  • Garbage Disposals
  • Appliances
They offer low prices and use genuine factory parts. They give flat written estimates in advance. They offer a one year warranty on parts and labor.

Pacific Sunscapes Sprinkler Repair

At Pacific Sunscapes we use our experience to provide drought tolerant solutions, landscape design services, unique water features, and irrigation services. We can transform your yard into an outdoor living space essentially bringing the indoors out so you gain more living space. Let us transform your landscape with our water wise “Dryscape” services and solutions. All of our work keeps both our clients and the environment in mind. Together we can help you create a beautiful planting design and gorgeous landscape. You can trust us to follow up on all of our landscaping solutions with expert maintenance services. Our services will add value to your property while giving you numerous environmental and health benefits.
Our Outdoor Services Include the Following:
  • Lawn Service
  • Landscape & Irrigation Design Service
  • Landscaping Services
  • Landscape Installation & Maintenance
  • Irrigation System Installation & Maintenance
  • Sprinkler System Installation, Repair & Maintenance
  • Irrigation Assessment & Renovations
  • Artificial Turf, Installation & Maintenance
  • Retaining Walls & Fences
  • Pavers, Concrete, Walkways, & Patios
  • Decks
  • Water Features
  • Landscape Lighting
  • Drainage Systems
  • Patio Structures

Potrero Branch Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Postal Annex – Fallbrook

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

This location offers paper shredding services.

Recycling On Earth

Recycling CRV- Aluminum Cans, Plastic Bottles and Glass.
Recycling Scrap Metal- Steel, Iron, Tin, Copper, Insulated Wire, Brass, Aluminum

Call to confirm accepted items

San Diego County Sheriff’s Valley Center Substation

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.

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.

Ammunition

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

Station non-emergency number: (760) 751-4400

San Diego County Sheriff’s Rancho San Diego Substation

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.

Needles/Sharps

Make sure sharps are stored in a sharps container kit or in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids. Containers should be no larger than 2 liters or 1/2 gallon.

Do not put in: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (California Redemption Value), or milk jugs.

Most drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.

 

For more information: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/prescription-drug-drop-off

Ammunition

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

Station non-emergency number: (619) 660-7090

San Diego County Sheriff’s Ranchita Substation

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.

Station non-emergency number: (760) 782-3353

Postal Annex – Alpine

This location accepts packaging materials in good condition for reuse. Call to confirm accepted materials. NOTE 4/9/25 – not accepting donations at this time because donations commonly not in good condition

This location offers shredding services.

Postal Annex – Rancho San Diego

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

Shred Nations offers document shredding at this location. No appt. necessary, $1/lb.

Ray’s Insta-Tune

Drive through fast oil change, smog check, brake and lamp station, electrical/ electronic diagnosis, air conditioning service, battery service, brake service, cooling/ overheating repair, national fleet service, and free pick up/ delivery service.

Rancho Santa Fe Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Rancho San Diego Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Toby Ramos Tires

Scrap tire drop-off, customers can self-haul to the facility. For large volumes of old tires, we also offer Rumpke’s Haul-it-Away service as an efficient option.

 

We Recycle these types of tires:

Bicycle, Motorcycle, car, suv, light truck, semi truck, tractor, Large earthmover tires.

Anybody can drop off only 9 tires at a time.

We can pick up unlimited tires for a fee all over San Diego county.

Prices are as follows,

Bicycle $2.00

Motorcycle$5.00

Passenger $3.00

Light truck $4.50

Semi truck tires $18 and up .

Ramona Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Ramona Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Appointment Only)

Services are reserved to residents of Unincorporated San Diego County only. 

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Railroad ties are accepted but must be cut down into 3 feet in length maximum. maximum quantity allowed is 125 pounds per vehicle. This abides by the California state law on hazardous waste transportation limits.

Did you know that household cleaners are considered hazardous waste? Learn more about it by visiting our Resources page.

Services

–Drop off by appointment only at 324 Maple St. Ramona, CA 92065. This facility is open every 1st and 3rd Saturday excluding holidays. Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to schedule an appointment or click to schedule an appointment. Proof of residency is required.

-Drop off batteries, e-waste, needles/sharps, and FOG’s (fat, oil, grease) any time during regular business hours. Monday-Saturday 7AM-4:30PM.

–Pick up is available for residents 65+ years of age or home-bound. To schedule a pick-up call 1 (877) R1-EARTH.

Hours of operation: 

-Call Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM to request an appointment.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of household hazardous waste.

-No more than 25 fluorescent tubes and no more than 5 computer/television monitors per appointment.

Handling instructions:

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

-Ensure lids are on tight so containers will no leak.

-Transport containers in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers and pets

-Do not transport over 15 gallons or 125 pounds at one time.

-Containers used for transport must be no larger than a 5 gallon bucket.

-Fiberglass  must be double-bagged with no air in the bags (so they are less likely to rip) and have a total weight of no more than 125 pounds.

Other requirements:

-Bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license or a utility bill.

-Gasoline needs to be in a tightly sealed container with a lid. Please note, containers are not returned.

-Needles/sharps should be transported in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tightly-sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles, or coffee cans with lids.

-Empty containers can be recycled in your blue bin.

-Painted wood, pressure treated wood, or railroad ties should be cut into pieces about 2-3 feet in length or smaller.

-Satellites must be small dish network satellites not larger than 2 ½ diameter

-Road flares accepted, no marine flares

The facility will NOT accept business waste, tires, explosives, radioactive material, or medical waste!

Easy link to County HHW resources: http://sdhhw.org

Ramona Food and Clothes Closet – SDFB/FSD Partner

Business Donations

Please contact SDFB or FSD to partner with this Food Recovery Organization.

San Diego Food Bank – (858) 863-5133 or donatefood@sandiegofoodbank.org

Feeding San Diego – (619) 654-8385 or fooddonation@feedingsandiego.org

 

Residential Donations

Donations Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-4pm Sat

The food services are open in the store 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.

All merchandise donated to the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Thrift Store helps to support their mission to assist low-income individuals and families with food, clothing, furniture, house wares, medical equipment and referrals to other social service organizations.

RFCC does not accept ripped, stained, broken, or otherwise unacceptable furniture, electronics, sporting gear, or exercise equipment.

Items Accepted:

Clothing:  All Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing of all types.
Electronics: TV’s (non-CRT only), Computers, Laptops, Microwaves, Monitors, Lamps, Toasters, Fans, Blenders, Speakers, Clocks, etc.
Food items:  Unopened Non-Perishables before expiration date, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Bread, etc
Furniture:  Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Desks, File Cabinets, Dressers, etc.
Housewares:  Dishes, Pots, Pans, Vases, Fruit Jars, Utensils, etc.
Linens:  Towels, Sheets, Pillows, Blankets, Rugs, etc.
Miscellaneous:  Books, Luggage, Toys, Games, Jewelry, Cosmetics, etc.
Musical Instruments:  All except Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
Sporting & Exercise Equipment:  Bicycles, Treadmills, Skis, Balls, Bats, Gloves, Skateboards, etc.
Media:  Video Games, DVDs, & CD’s.
Lawn Mowers: Only if in “like new” condition and are operational.

Items Not Accepted:

Appliances:  Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Freezers, or Similar Large Items.
Automotive Parts:  Tires, Seats, Wheels, Transmissions, Hoods, Bed Liners, Automobile/Truck Parts, etc.
Building Supplies:  Bricks, Concrete, Lumber, Sliding Glass Doors, Windows, etc.
Child Car Seats:  All
Cribs:  Unless it converts to a Toddler Bed.
Encyclopedias:  All.
Food Items:  Opened Perishables.
Mattresses, Box Springs, Frames, Waterbeds, or Heaters for same.
Motorcycle & Bicycle Helmets: All
Musical Instruments:  Full Sized Organs & Pianos.
VHS, Cassette Tapes, and Records:  All
Used Fluorescent Lightbulbs of any kind.
Alkaline, household, automotive or commercial batteries of any kind.
Printers, Copiers, Word Processors or Typewriters.

You can also donate your auto, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV to RFCC and help provide food, clothing, and other resources to low income families in the Ramona area. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Please call (855) 500-RIDE

WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATED ITEMS THAT WE CANNOT RE-SELL.  WE MAY REFUSE A DONATION IF IT IS NOT IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.

Ramona Disposal

Ramona Disposal offers bulky item pick-up for customers only, fees apply.

HHW & Special Accepted Items:

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) – free drop off

RDS will ship the collected FOG to a refining facility where it will be processed into biodiesel.
Note: Please don’t mix this product with any other oils such as motor oil or gear oil.
Simply collected your used discarded FOG in a leak proof container and when the container is full drop it off at Ramona Disposal

E-Waste – free drop off

Computer monitors, hard drives/CPUs, scanners, keyboards, televisions, VCRs, radios, printers, fax machines, etc., all contain significant levels of lead that should not be put into the regular trash stream. You can drop off your e-waste free of charge at RDS (during operating hours only).

Household Batteries – free drop-off – customers only

AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V only
Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of. When incinerated, certain metals might be released into the air or can concentrate in the ash produced by the combustion process. Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and the air. Recycling also saves resources because recovered plastic and metals can be used to make new batteries.

Sharps/Needles – free drop-off – customers only

Residential customers can now conveniently dispose of sharps FREE at Ramona Disposal (during operating hours only).
LOOSE SHARPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Store sharps in approved sharps containers or in a rigid, puncture resistant, tightly sealed container, including: bleach bottles, liquid detergent bottles or coffee cans with lids.
DO NOT STORE IN: paper or plastic bags, glass containers, cardboard or coated paper containers, plastic bottles that have a CRV (CA Redemption Value) or milk jugs.

Mattress and Box Spring – free Bye Bye Mattress drop-off location

           Drop Off Limit: 10 per vehicle for residents and businesses
           Service Type: free drop-off for businesses; free drop-off for residents; residential curbside pick-up available
           Hours: 7:00AM to 4:30PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat.

 

Construction & Demolition Recycling

Ramona Auto Dismantling

They specialize in used auto parts for a wide variety of vehicles. If they don’t have what you need, they can try to find it for you.

Ramco

CONCRETE & ASPHALT DISPOSAL

They accept concrete, asphalt, rock and sand. Re-bar is accepted for an additional charge

The concrete and asphalt shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in its largest dimension.
All loads must be free of organic matter and trash (weeds, garbage, paper, glass, wood wire, rebar and steel) and should not contain more than 10% sand.
Clay or adobe is not accepted.

They do not accept loads with red brick, petro-mat, vegetation, clay, wire mesh or trash

This location also offers slurry water recycling

Call to confirm details and fees.

Nike Clearance Store (Nike Reuse-a-Shoe) – Viejas Outlet Center

Established in the early 1990s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, and along with pre-consumer shoe waste, transforms them into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more.

Most Nike retail stores accept shoes for recycling — we recommend contacting the store before visiting.

WHAT TYPES OF SHOES CAN I RECYCLE?

You can drop off athletic shoes of any brand for recycling. Nike’s recycling equipment is designed specifically for the material and dimensions of athletic shoes. For that reason, Nike cannot accept sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or boots. Nike also does not accept shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD DONATE OR RECYCLE MY SHOES?

To know if your shoes should be donated or recycled, use these simple guidelines:

Recycle your shoes if…

They’re full of holes or are just too trashed to wear.

The soles are worn out or the tread is gone.

If the cushioning looks crinkled, rippled or lacks support.

Donate your shoes if…

Your shoes still have life in them.

They’re still in good shape, but you no longer like them.

Mr. Ron’s Appliance Repair

Free Service Call With Same Day Repair

Washers

Dryers

Refrigerators

Microwaves

Stoves

Dishwashers

Compactors

Disposals

Cooktops

Pine Valley Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Julian Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Jiffy Lube – El Cajon North

This location accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid, and one oil filter 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.

Major #1 Appliance Service

At Major #1 Appliance Service, we are dedicated to providing the best appliance repair service. We offer services in San Diego, CA and surrounding areas.

WE SERVICE AND REPAIR MOST APPLIANCES

Refrigerator

Stove/Oven/Range

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Wall Heater

Water Heater

Garbage Disposal

Air Condition

Greenfield Recycling

Do your part in helping our environment. Doesn’t that feel good? Plus, be Paid to Recycle. That feels Great! And we’ll take care of the recycling.

Accepts:

Cans

Plastic

Glass

Copper

Brass

Batteries

Iron

Milk Cartons

Stainless Steel

Appliances

Radiators

Other Scrap Metals

Coupons available on website

 

Serving The Communities Of:
El Cajon, CA • Bostonia, CA • Winter Gardens, CA Granite Hills, CA • Lakeside, CA

We serve in El Cajon, CA.

Major Market

Drop off bin inside store for household and rechargeable batteries, call to confirm if the drop off bin is full before going.

Jacumba Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Goodwill Donation Center – Rancho San Diego

Not accepting furniture at this time.

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.

 

Main Street Auto Care

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil. 5 gal limit for motor oil. Please call to confirm limits.

Goodwill Retail Store – Ramona

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.

Inland Pacific Resource Recovery

This location offers green waste and wood recycling, accepts the following items:

  • Trees
  • Brush
  • Scrap Wood
  • Chipped Wood
  • Pallets
  • Shake Shingles (no roofing paper or metal) Nails OK
  • Ice Plant – Surcharge
  • Yucca – Surcharge
  • Bamboo (cut into 4′ length)
  • Construction Wood
  • Succulents
  • Wood Furniture (without metal)
  • Fencing (without metal – nails OK)
  • Stumps (up to 4′) sizes larger – inquire for price

Contact Us with any questions you may have about your Recycling of Green Products

J & T Tire Pros

This location accepts used motor oil, car/motorcycle batteries, antifreeze/coolant, 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.

Tires recycled for $4.50 each (w/ no rim), large tires accepted for additional cost.

Call this certified collection center to verify hours, details, and program participation.

Goodwill Donation Center – Lakeside

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.

LampTracker – Waste Management

Waste Management’s LampTracker offers environmentally friendly, safe, and simple recycling solutions for fluorescent lamps, dry cell batteries, lighting ballasts, mercury devices, computers, electronics, bottles, cans, and paper.

The prepaid program includes recycling containers, shipping both ways via UPS or FedEx ground, recycling of the wastes, and complete online documentation of every container ordered and recycled. You can even choose to auto-reorder so you’re never stuck with waste in your facility. Containers are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit different facilities and needs.

Bulk pick-up service available for businesses.

 

House Call Appliance Repair

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated!

We take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of our customers. We go the extra mile to exceed your expectations and ensure your appliance runs perfectly, and that YOU are a happy customer!

 Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

House Call Appliance Repair – Fallbrook

House Calls Appliance Repair is locally owned and family operated, and repair appliances at your home!

They take great pride in providing affordable, on-time service to each one of their customers.

Appliances We Service:

Cook Tops

Ovens

Ranges

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Ice Makers

Ice Machines

Wine Coolers

Dishwashers

Washing Machines

Dryers

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Additional Services:

Heating & Air Conditioning Repair

Mini-Split installation

Propane Conversions

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Goodwill Retail Store – Alpine

Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Daily

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

LARGE ITEMS WE ACCEPT

  • Large Furniture are accepted at select Retail Stores. Call desired location in advance to make sure they can accept your donation.
  • Large Household Appliances (Ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators) are accepted at our Otay Mesa Outlet.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT AT SELECT ELECTRONIC RECYCLING LOCATIONS.  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.

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Thank you for your donations and dedication to Goodwill. With your support we are able to provide employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in landfill fees because some of the donated items cannot be sold in our stores, outlets or be recycled. The amount we are spending on landfill and HAZMAT disposal fees could be better used to serve more people in our community. We have created a list of items that we cannot accept at our donation centers. Please let us know if your donation is rare or a collectible and we will make sure it is given to the correct handler. Thank you for being active participants in helping us fulfill our mission.

Due to Federal and State Laws, Safety Concerns, and Recycling Guidelines, we cannot accept these items:

Items We Do Not Accept

Ways to Dispose of These Items

  • Mattresses

byebyemattress.com

  • Weapons and Ammunition
San Diego Police Department: (619) 531-2000
  • Explosives and Fireworks
San Diego Arson Team: (619) 236-6815
  • Charcoal, Wood, Lighters and Lighter Fluid
  • Light Bulbs and Batteries
  • Fuels: Oils (And Used Filters), Gasoline and Propane (And Propane Tanks)
  • Automotive Fluids (Radiator Fluid)
  • Pesticides and Fertilizers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Solvents
  • Mercury Items (Thermometers)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Wet and Soiled Clothing
  • Aerosol and Pressurized Canisters
  • Used Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Medical Sharps (Used Syringes)

City of San Diego Environmental Service Department
sandiego.gov/environmental-services
(858) 694-7000

  • Paints, Stains, Varnish and Paint Remover or Thinner

paintcare.org

  • Large Household Appliances

Goodwill Otay Mesa Outlet

  • Pharmaceuticals: Over the Counter and Prescriptions
  • Electronic Devices with Broken or Cracked Screens

Earth911.com or (877) 726-8387

  • Ripped, Stained and Unsellable Furniture
Miramar Recycling Center: (858) 268-8971
  • Construction Materials

sandiegohabitat.org

  • Strollers, Cribs, and Car Seats

sdrescue.org/ways-to-give/donate-goods

Home Depot – Temecula

Home Depot provides a free CFL recycling program at its stores. Residents can drop off their intact CFL bulbs and Christmas string lights at collection bins located near the service desk or by the front door.

Shattered bulbs cannot be accepted, find a local household hazardous waste collection facility by calling 1-800-237-BLUE (2583)

Home Depot also accepts rechargeable batteries used in power tools for recycling. No household batteries will be accepted.

 

32020 Temecula Pkwy

Temecula, CA 92592

Fitness Equipment Specialist

Repairs, Service & Tune Ups Give them a call about the problems you’re having with your equipment. They’ll give you a free initial assessment and quote over the phone. 

Then, they’re on their way to service your machines and make any necessary repairs, so that it is operating safely and to your satisfaction. All services are done in home – quick, simple and seamless with a mobile service vehicle.

Relocation and Moves Are you planning on moving? Their technicians are available to come to you and disassemble your equipment and safely move it to another part of your home, office or to a new location. The moving service also furnishes the transportation of the equipment to any location, as well as putting it all back together in proper operating condition.

Trust the professionals to do it right! Installation and Set-up They offer in-home installation and setup of all types of exercise equipment from manufactures and distributors of exercise fitness equipment. They also offer a complete White Glove Package Delivery option with inside placement of products, unpacking and removal of debris, old machines and a complete run through on how to use the equipment. No install is too small or big. 

George Bailey Detention Facility

*Many of the disposal locations hours have been impacted by COVID-19, please call and confirm hours prior to going to a location for medication disposal.*

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.

Fibre Resource Unlimited

Fibre Resource Unlimited accepts all grades of paper including large quantities of books and textbooks at their location as a drop-off. Pick-up services available through dumpster rentals only.

Call to verify hours and items accepted.

Only serves businesses.

EDCO Fallbrook Refuse & Recycling

Items Accepted Wed-Sat 8AM-4PM (note: cardboard only is accepted during regular business hours Mon-Sat 7AM-4:30PM):

Paper, cardboard, and non-CRV household containers

CRV redemption center

Certified used motor oil drop-off (up to 5-gal)

E-waste drop off location

Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) drop-off location

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (for a fee)

Household battery drop-off location (must be EDCO customer) – residential only

Home-generated sharps drop-off location (must be EDCO customer) – residential only

Propane tanks are accepted as long as they are completely empty. If possible, please remove valve or have it open

Appliances (for a fee)

Items Not Accepted:

Hazardous waste

Tires

Call 1 (877) R1-EARTH to find a location to drop off your hazardous waste items.

Hours:

Public waste disposal: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4:30PM

Buyback center hours for CRV redemption: Wednesday – Saturday 8AM-4PM

Fallbrook Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Please drop-off batteries in kiosk inside the printer room.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Dunn-Edwards – Murrieta (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.

 

26901 Jefferson Ave

Murrieta, CA 92562

Enniss Inc.

We offer a variety of construction services, including:

  • Aggregate Material Sales
  • Construction and Demolition (C&D) Reclamation and Recycling
  • Construction Trucking
  • Demolition
  • Earth Moving, Grading and Site Work
  • Metal Fabrication, Assembly and Installation
  • Specialty Construction

Disabled American Veterans – Spring Valley

You can also drop off donations at any of our four locations. Your donations are sold at our four stores and turned into cash to benefit Disabled American Veterans. We gladly accept:
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Automobiles, boats, RVs, vehicles, trucks, motorcycles
  • Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, copy machines, refrigerators, freezers, gas or electric stoves, gas or electric dryers, washers, cell phones accepted even if not working, printers must be working)
  • Misc. Knickknacks
  • Household Goods
  • Books
  • Office supplies
  • Antiques
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, hospital beds, canes, transport bench, crutches)
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Art & More
Items not acceptable: mattresses, box springs, paint, chemicals, solvents, cleaning products and toxic waste.

Schedule a free donation pickup by calling 800-894-2486 or 619-337-9244

Call to confirm accepted items and donation hours.

Ed Perry Automotive

This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own
oil. 5 gal. limit for uncontaminated motor oil. Please call ahead to confirm limits.

Asbury Environmental Services Inc

World Oil Recycling provides end-to-end recycling solutions for byproducts including used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze, oily-waste water, gasoline waste, and more.

Descanso Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Data Disposal

SERVICES

DOCUMENT SHREDDING
In today’s high-tech, digitized marketplace, it is not enough to simply throw away your sensitive documents and materials. If your information falls into the wrong hands, you could face disastrous financial or corporate leaks and put yourself at risk. At Data Disposal, we are security experts, we offer a variety of different services to cater to all of your document destruction needs. They include On-Site Paper Shredding, Off-Site Paper Shredding … document shedding

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS
Data Disposal is now a credited electronics recycling collection facility. Everything from CPUs, Laptops, Monitors, TVs, Hard Drives, Wiring, Cell phones and more. We guarantee your hard drive data to be destroyed in compliance with HIPAA, the United States Department of Defense and NIST regulations with a certificate of destruction for all hard drives. So instead of throwing away your used or outdated electronics, you can recycle them without taking up valuable space in our landfill or polluting our environment with the metals and other materials they are made of. ….Electronics recycling

CONTAINER MAINTENANCE
When you choose Data Disposal route shredding service we’ll provide free delivery and setup of all the locking security containers that you need. Your employees can simply drop their everyday confidential documents that they wish to discard into the slots of our security containers. Then on your scheduled pickup day we’ll empty your containers and shred everything on site.Our container maintenance service will deliver and setup two types of containers to be used in the collection of material destined for destruction. A 35-Gallon Security Console (Dimensions: 35.5” H x 21.25” W x 15.25”D) and a 64-Gallon Container (Dimensions: 41”H x 23”W x 28.5”D) are available. Both units are configured to lock … container maintenance

OFF-SITE DESTRUCTION
Data Disposal will provide the equipment and personnel necessary to collect all designated material targeted for destruction from your location of choosing; office, residence or storage facility. The material is returned in an enclosed vehicle to our Spring Valley site for destruction … off-site destruction

 

 

 

 

 

DDI HAS RESUMED CUSTOMER DROP-OFF & WITNESS SERVICES.
THE HOURS FOR DROP-OFF SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
8:00-11:00 & 1:00-5:00
THURSDAY
1:00-5:00
FRIDAY
8:00-11:00 & 1:00-5:00
WITNESS SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Data Disposal is a family owned, small business serving Southern California since 1984.  For over 30 years,  we take the secure disposal of your information very seriously. We provide on and off site services for all your destruction needs.

 

Our disintegration process can handle paper, cardboard, mylar, vellum, floppy disks, video cassettes, audio cassettes, CD-ROM platters, DVD platters, microfilm and microfiche. The process can handle staples, paperclips, comb-binds, snap-binds (plastic) and spiral binds (plastic).

CVS | La Mesa

You can recycle your small RECHARGEABLE and HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES and CELL PHONES at your CVS/pharmacy® stores in California. Ask one of the store colleagues for details.

CVS – Ramona

You can recycle your small RECHARGEABLE and HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES and CELL PHONES at your CVS/pharmacy® stores in California. Ask one of the store colleagues for details.

Safe Medication Return

Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

Crest Auto Repair

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.

County Residential Hazardous Waste Pick-up (Residents 65+ years old or homebound)

Services are reserved to Unincorporated San Diego County residents who are 65+ years old or home-bound only. 

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Services: 

-Pick up is scheduled by appointment only. Please call 1-877-R-1-EARTH or 1-877-713-2784 to make a request.

Hours of operation:

-Call Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 1PM to request an appointment.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

-15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds total volume of hazardous waste. Televisions and monitors no bigger than 70″.

Handling instruction: 

-Leave products in the existing container, if possible.

-Make sure lids are on tight so containers will not leak.

-Fiberglass must be double-bagged with no air in the bags (so they are less likely to rip) and have a total weight of no more than 125 pounds.

–Railroad ties are accepted but must be cut down into 4 feet in length maximum.

Other requirements: 

-Before calling please make a brief inventory of the items to be picked up, including the number of containers, how much material is in them (gallons or pounds), and the condition of items. A pickup will not be officially scheduled until inventory is complete. 

The County has access to two permanent HHW collection facilities to accept HHW from unincorporated County residents.  The locations are:

Ramona
324 Maple Street, Ramona, 92065
(Ramona Disposal Transfer Station)Appointments Required
call (877) 713-2784 for an appointment or click for our online appointment scheduler Appointments available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.		 El Cajon

925 O’Connor St, El Cajon, 92020

(Waste Management Transfer Station)
Appointments Required
Call (877) 713-2784 for an appt. or click for an online appointment.

Appointments available Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Otay Mesa Compost Facility

AgriService Composting Services

Material and Amount per ton:
Yard trimmings and Clean Wood $40.00
Chipped Brush and Wood $20.00

$10.00 minimum charge on all loads

Acceptable Items:
Yard Trimmings consisting of branches, grass, leaves.
Clean unpainted wood with no metal contamination other than nails.
To qualify for chipped prices, chips must not be mixed with unground material.
All items must be under 20 inches in diameter and less than 48 inches in length.

Christmas trees from residents through the month of January at no charge to San Diego County residents. To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:

  • come from personal residences/non-commercial sources.
  • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting.

Christmas tree retailers and their contractors can recycle Christmas trees for $48 per ton.

Unacceptable Items:
Palm Fronds and trunks, Bamboo, Cactus and Yucca.
Stumps containing rocks or dirt.
Sod or dirt.
Wood with paint or stain, chemically treated wood.
Trash-including plastic, metal, glass and other contaminants.
Hazardous Waste of any kind.

All San Diego and East County Appliance

We provide the following services:

  • Appliance Repair
  • Refrigerator Repair
  • Washer Repair
  • Dryer Repair
  • Dishwasher Repair
  • Oven Repair
  • Cooktop Repair
  • And Many More!

Angelo’s Furniture Refinishing and Antique Restoration

Furniture refinishing, antique restoration, missing and broken parts repaired or made. Complete bedroom and dining room refinishing. Desks, book cases, chairs, coffee tables and end tables. Vanities and chairs, mirror repair. We offer hand or sheet caning. We also do custom refinishing like gold leafing. Pick up and delivery of your furniture. We also do insurance estimates.

Call today for pricing.

Albertsons – Ramona

Recycle plastic bags and film here.

Please look for the plastic bag bin near the entrance. If you do not see a bin, please go to Customer Service.

Casa de Oro Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Campo-Morena Village Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

B.W. Recycling

In order to offer any type of material to B.W. Recycling, Inc we request photos.

In order to get the e-mail for the e-waste department the contact form has to be filled out. The type of material to be recycled must be specified on the form. See Website for form.

Once the form is filled out an e-mail will be sent with request for photos and more information. The photos should be e-mailed along with the approximate total of the weight of material to be recycled. For circuit boards we require photos of front and back of the board subject to be recycled. if it is a mixture of different type of boards we require a few photos of the actual boards to be recycled. We are becoming R2 certified soon., The procedure of how to offer us material for sell

B.W Recycling will recycle x-ray films.

For x-ray film less than 50 lbs (NO pick-up service):
Mail to: B.W. Recycling, Inc. 
2035 SW 31st Ave 
Pembroke Park, FL 33009 

For x-ray film more than 50 lbs:
Call 877-217-7020 to schedule a pick-up appointment

B.W. Recycling, Inc provides x-ray recycling services for old / outdated Medical X–ray film, and end of life x-ray films of all kinds such as medical, dental ,industrial films x-ray film and newspaper lithographic films.

B.W. Recycling will pick up your old x-ray films at your site anywhere in the US and recycle the films in an environmentally friendly manner with almost 0 materials disposed in a landfill. They also provide payment for the silver recovered from your x-rays. Pick-up is free in most cases depending on your location and quantity, please call to find out.

 

 

Auto Zone – Spring Valley North

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.

Auto Zone – Spring Valley South

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.

A Bedder World Mattress Removal and Recycling

A Bedder World will pick up mattresses, box springs, futons, bed frames, and toppers from residents and businesses in San Diego County. Fees apply, call to schedule a pick-up appointment.

DOES NOT TAKE MATTRESSES WITH BED BUGS!

ABEDDERWORLD@GMAIL.COM

Auto Zone – Ramona

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.

Battery Pros Battery

BP Battery has been a family owned & operated business since 1987. For two generations now we’ve been serving your battery needs. To find out about our wide range of battery services, emergency replacement services, or for a program consultation.

*This business only takes lead-based batteries found in vehicles, boats and commercial machinery. No regular household batteries are accepted at this location.

 

Contact for service.

Auto Zone – Lakeside

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.

Borrego Springs Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

Auto Zone – Fallbrook

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.

Bonita – Sunnyside Branch Library

Did you know you can safely recycle your batteries for free by taking them to 14 San Diego County Library branches?

That’s right, the library. It’s not just for books; it’s for batteries too!

Just bring them to the battery drop-off bins located inside the 14 branches. The libraries primarily collect standard alkaline batteries — Cs, Ds, AAs, AAAs, 9-volts, you name it. But they can also take rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries must be bagged separately.

Please tape positive end of batteries to reduce flammability and place batteries in a resealable bag.

You can also recycle your U.S. flags at this site and many other library sites in the county as well.

Donated Materials Policy

The San Diego County Library is no longer accepting physical donations of materials for the collection, with the exception of items produced by local authors or musicians.

The Library purchases materials at steep discounts that come with labels, barcodes and covers, ready for customer use. It is more expensive to accept a donation and prepare it for circulation than it is for the Library to purchase a title that comes prepared by our vendors. If you would like to support the Library’s collection, we encourage you to donate funds for the purchase of physical and digital materials for our communities.

If you are looking for an organization to donate your books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or magazines to, consider contacting one of the organizations below:

Your Branch Friends of the Library
Many branch Friends of the Library groups accept book donations for their book sales. Please check their websites or phone ahead to ensure that your donation can be accepted at this time. Items donated to the Friends of the Library are sold to support San Diego County Library branch collections and events.

Salvation Army (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-728-7825

Goodwill (books, DVDs, CDs)
1-800-GOODWILL

Amvets (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-990-8387

Vietnam Veterans of America (books, DVDs, CDs)
877-775-8387

Father Joe’s Villages (books, DVDs, CDs – limit 5 boxes):
1-800-HOMELESS

Kids Need to Read (like new kids’ books)
480-256-0115

Bridge to Asia (books)
510-665-3998

You can also recycle books and magazines in your recycle bins, particularly if they are damaged or outdated.

AT&T – El Cajon

Recycle or donate your phone, tablet, batteries, or other electronic devices

You don’t have to have services with us to take advantage of these great environmental programs:

  • Recycle your wireless devices, batteries, and accessories at any of our company-owned stores. Just ask about our Reuse & Recycle program. It complies with federal and state laws that protect human health and the environment.
  • Donate your old phone, smartphone, or tablet. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a charity that uses funds from recycled cell phones to help members of the military.

AT&T – Ramona

Recycle your old cellphones, smartphones, cell phone batteries and cellphone accessories (regardless of manufacturer or carrier) through AT&T’s Reuse and Recycle Program.

AT&T – Fallbrook

Recycle your old cellphones, smartphones, cell phone batteries and cellphone accessories (regardless of manufacturer or carrier) through AT&T’s Reuse and Recycle Program.