Recycling center
Jurisdiction: Unincorporated County of San Diego
San Diego County Sheriff’s Pine Valley 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.
The sharps/needles drop box is located outside the station and the medication drop box is located inside the station and is only open during office station hours.
To confirm drop off location and program details, call station’s non-emergency number at (619) 938-8400.
Quality Recycling – Lakeside West
Products we accept
Aluminum Cans
- CRV Glass
- Cardboard
- #1 -#7CRV Beverage Containers
- Milk Containers
- Car Batteries
- Copper/Copper Wire
- Aluminum/Aluminum Wire
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Steel
Oxygen tanks and propane tanks should be completely empty and nozzle needs to be removed before recycling.
See website for coupons.
NOTE:
- Recycling funds are received right away, unless you are recycling scrap metals as an individual.
- The State of California has mandated that all recycling centers withhold payment for three days for scrap metal purchases over twenty dollars from individuals.
- Businesses that are licensed and contractors are paid immediately
- List is subject to change without notice. Please check back frequently.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Lakeside 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.
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.
To confirm drop off location or other details, call the station’s non-emergency number at (619) 938-1360.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Julian Substation
Medications/Prescription Drugs
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.
Drop-off bins for sharps are located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm.
Ammunition
Call the non-emergency number to have an deputy dispatched to your home where they will pick it up.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 765-4780.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Fallbrook 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.
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.
Drop-off bin for sharps is located outside of the station, call the station’s non-emergency number to confirm details.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (760) 451-3100.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Campo 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: (619) 478-5378
San Diego County Sheriff’s Borrego Springs Office
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) 767-5656
San Diego County Sheriff’s Alpine 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.
Ammunition
Call the station’s non-emergency number for more instructions.
Station non-emergency number: (619) 659-2600
Visit San Diego County Sheriff’s Department website for more info: Here
San Diego County Sheriff’s 4S Ranch Substation
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Police Department Station drop-off locations are not available at this time.
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: (858) 521-5200
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
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
Safety Kleen
Safety Kleen provides pick up services of large amounts of hazardous waste.
Products & Services
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
Serratos Automotive & Tire
Will accept 5 gal of engine liquids as long as they are not contaminated.
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
Pacific Sunscapes Sprinkler Repair
- 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.
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.
Reclaimed Wood San Diego
This location makes furniture, fireplace mantels, shelves, cabinets out of reclaimed wood.
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 Motor Works
Their services include; tune-ups, brakes, air conditioning and heating, smog inspections and repairs, 30/60/90k service intervals as specified by your manufacturer, suspension and steering service, transmission fluid maintenance, cooling system diagnosis, body controls, and window services.
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 DisposalE-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 businessesService Type: free drop-off for businesses; free drop-off for residents; residential curbside pick-up availableHours: 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.
Highway 67 Truck Dismantlers
This location will buy trucks, call for more details.
San Diego County Auto Recyclers Association member
Harvest Farms Recycling
Recycling facility
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.
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
- Weapons and Ammunition
- Explosives and Fireworks
- 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
- 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
- Construction Materials
- Strollers, Cribs, and Car Seats
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. For more information contact eco_optionsUSA@homedepot.com
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.
Fallbrook Senior Center Thrift Store
Call ahead to ask for donation drop-offs or pick-ups.
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
Certified Tire & Service Centers – Spring Valley
This location will accept uncontaminated used motor oil from residents who change their own oil.
Call for more details.
Disabled American Veterans – Spring Valley
- 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
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.
Dependable Disposal and Recycling (now part of Republic Services)
Dependable Disposal & Recycling offers a variety of sizes of roll-off containers, dumpster rentals, residential trash bins and recycle bins to meet any waste management need.
Dead Animal Removal – Unincorporated Areas
Please do not put dead animals in refuse collection containers.
To request the removal of a dead animal from the public right-of-way, use the City’s “Get it Done” app or call Environmental Services
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).
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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
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 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.
AAA Hybrid Battery Repair
Recycling and repair for electric and hybrid car batteries.
Call for appointment.
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.







