Super Community: San Diego County

Plastic Beach Retail Recycling

Retail recycling with Plastic Beach is an easy, hassle-free approach to getting plastic film materials recycled and supporting corporate sustainability programs. Plastic Beach also offers consumer recycling opportunities plus a monthly subscription for $14. Contact them for more information.

They are a non-profit that facilitates plastic film materials recycling at the pre-consumer stage at small and large companies. Based in Southern California, Plastic Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is saving the environment one plastic sheet at a time.

Retailer interested in recycling? Please email or call them at 760-840-7231.

You collect on-site

They provide local businesses with the basic infrastructure to collect their waste plastic bags and plastic film packing material on site (instead of entering the trash stream).

They pick up and distribute

Businesses hold the plastic film in a bulk container for our regular collection and onward delivery to recycling companies by our volunteer team.

Volume reported for branding

They track each business’ recycling volume weight to inform their customers and stakeholders on their programs success.

 

We are proud to partner with a number of local locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to offer the Resident Drop-Off Program. This program provides a simple and easy way for people to responsibly dispose of your soft plastics, creating a sustainable option that protects our earth. By using a bag made from recycled materials, we are reducing our carbon footprint and keeping more plastics out of our oceans. It’s easy, fun, and convenient for everyone to participate!

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Our partner locations include the following: 

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Kroger® Our Brands Recycling Program – Mail In

TerraCycle® and Kroger® have partnered to create a national recycling program for Kroger® Our Brands flexible plastic packaging.

The Simple Truth™ Recycling Program has now been expanded to include all of Kroger’s store brands of flexible plastic packing! You can now recycle flexible plastic packaging from Simple Truth™, Private Selection®, Kroger® Brand, Comforts®, HemisFares®, Luvsome®, Abound® and more!

HOW IT WORKS

Participating is simple and free.

  1. Sign up for the program. If you don’t have a TerraCycle account yet, create one here!
  2. Once in the program, start collecting flexible plastic packaging in any box you have.
  3. When your collection box is full, log into your account to download and print a shipping label.
  4. Seal up your collection box, affix the printed shipping label onto it. Send via UPS.

Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program – M&M Dental Care – San Diego

Spotlight Oral Care has partnered with TerraCycle® to create a Zero Waste Box program for dental aligners!

The Spotlight Oral Care Aligners Recycling Program accepts dental aligners and packaging from all brands.  Bring the items to a participating dentist office for recycling.

What you can recycle

All dental aligners and packaging

Verbatim Books – Buyback/Trade Program

selling/trading in your books to Verbatim Books

Verbatim Books buys and trades books!

Verbatim Books is very selective about the books they take, but they do buy all types of books (except for school textbooks). For a better idea of what they buy, please feel free to browse around the store and see the books they are selling.

Unfortunately they cannot say if they will be able to buy books without seeing them in person. They pay about 20% in cash/30% in store credit of their retail value.

They buy/trade on Fridays and also on Mondays from 12-4 pm and also by appointment if those times can’t work for you.

If you have more than 5 boxes of books, please make an appointment.

To make an appointment, send an email to selling AT verbatimbooks.com (please replace the AT with an @ symbol) with a picture of the books or at least a cross-section of them to give them an idea of what you have. Without pictures, they will likely not be able to make an appointment. They have appointments available Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.

Please note that they do not make house calls or take donations.

San Diego Happy Bins

SD Happy Bins provides trash bin cleaning services to the San Diego, California area including Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Black Mountain Ranch, and Poway Scripps Ranch.

If your town is not listed, please call 619.530.1627 or 858.988.9056 or contact us to inquire about service.

San Diego Fresh Cans

Residential and Commercial Trash Can Cleaning and Valet Service

MONTHLY SERVICES ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF PB / LA JOLLA / MISSION BEACH

Patriot Exterior Services

Say Goodbye To Smelly Odors!

EXPERIENCE WHY YOUR NEIGHBORS IN & AROUND SAN DIEGO CALL PATRIOT EXTERIOR SERVICES FOR THEIR TRASH CAN CLEANING

Also cleans dumpsters in addition to bins.

SanEtizeIT

Trash – Recycling – Green – Compost bins and dumpsters, plus power washing.

We don’t just clean it… We San-E-tize IT!

Proudly Serving

Encinitas
Carlsbad
Cardiff
Solana Beach
Del Mar
Rancho Santa Fe
Oceanside
San Marcos

City of El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Appointment Only)

Services are reserved to residents of the City of El Cajon.

El Cajon residents may drop off household hazardous waste items (such as CRTs) free of charge at 950 O’Connor St., El Cajon, by appointment only, on Saturdays

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste is accepted.

Hazardous waste is unused or leftover portions of products containing toxic chemicals used around the home. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable or Corrosive are considered hazardous.

Services: 

–Drop off  by appointment only every Saturday of the month between 10 AM – 1 PM at 950 O’Connor St, El Cajon, CA 92020. Proof of residency required.

Hours of operation:

-Every Saturday of the month by appointment only. Book a timeslot  online, email  lmhhw@edcodisposal.com, or call (619) 287-5696 ext. 4270 to schedule an appointment.

Maximum Transportation Limits: 

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

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.

Other requirements:

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

-Gasoline needs to be in an approved container, commonly found at auto parts stores. 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.

 

Soil Erosion Control – SD County

Preventing soil and sediment erosion from entering our streets and storm drains helps protect our waterways from pollution!  All sources of pollution, including soil and sediment erosion, are prohibited from leaving your property; only rainwater is allowed in the streets and storm drains.

If you would like to report a soil or sediment concern, have questions about our program, or would like additional information call the County Storm Drain Pollution hotline at: 1(888) 846-0800 or e-mail the county at watersheds@sdcounty.ca.gov 

For information on County soil and sediment erosion resources visit here.

The Bra Recyclers

We are excited to partner with companies around the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who have joined our BRAVOLUTION and become drop off locations for gently used or unused bras.

When you drop off your recycled items to a drop off location, please note that in order to receive a tax deduction receipt from us, we need to actually receive the recycled bras. So please follow one of the steps that applies to you:

  1. Drop Off Location Sends Bras to The Bra Recyclers. Make sure to inquire if the drop off location will be sending the bras directly to The Bra Recyclers. Print out the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf and include it with your recycled items. Make sure to check that you would like to receive a tax deduction receipt for the items that will benefit the H.E.M.P Legacy Foundation. We have to receive the bras at our location in order to provide the tax deduction receipt. Receipts will not be mailed.
  2. Drop Off Location DOES NOT Send Bras to The Bra Recyclers. If this is the case, then they donating the bras to a local charity. We would still recommend that you fill out the online Bra Recycling form. You can also print off a copy of the Bra_Recycling_Form.pdf that you can provide to your tax accountant. Since we are not a 501(c)3 you will need to discuss what if your items are tax deductible.

Please note that you can always mail your recycled items directly to The Bra Recyclers, the mailing address is:

The Bra Recyclers
3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-441
Gilbert, AZ 85297

After submitting the Bra Recycling Form online, you will receive via email a non-postage paid return address-mailing label to attach to your package. The label includes a personal inventory tracking code that we will scan upon receipt of the package.

Soles4Souls

When you donate shoes or clothing, you’re caring for the planet and changing someone’s life. At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.

 

Visit the website to find a drop off location:

Drop off your gently worn shoes near you. Don’t forget to fill out our donation form prior to dropping off your donation.

 

Ship your shoes to us

No drop-off nearby? You can still make an impact. Box up your gently worn shoes and ship them to a Soles4Souls warehouse closest to you.

We’ll provide a tax acknowledgment for your shipping cost—just email your receipt to communitypartnerships@soles4souls.org.

 

 

Nationwide Car Seat Recycling

Contribute to a greener future by providing businesses with a responsible option to recycle old car seats. Contact Car Seat Recycling to explore how we can help achieve your sustainability goals

After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our individual car seat mail-back program effective December 15th.

The costs associated with shipping and processing have made it economically unfeasible to continue the recycling program in this manner.

If you have already purchased a kit but have not yet shipped your old car seat, please ship it at your earliest convenience, and rest assured that we will recycle it promptly upon receipt.

However, we will no longer accept new orders as of December 15th.

Our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering. We will continue to offer a bulk recycling program for retailer trade-in events, manufacturers, and municipalities. This ensures that we can still provide a sustainable end-of-life solution for child safety seats.

CLEK Car Seat Recycling Program

Pack

Put your Clek car seat into the original box, or one of similar size, seal it, then contact us to request a $49.99* recycling kit. We will require the final dimensions of your box (length, width and height).

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Purchase

Complete your order and you’ll receive a prepaid shipping
label and a 10% coupon code** for use at clekinc.com.

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Ship

Print and apply the prepaid label to the box, drop it off at a UPS store of your choice, and we’ll recycle it at our US facility.

Poway Certified Farmers’ Market

The Farmers Market is sponsored by the City of Poway and Outback Farms. The market creates a pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment experience in the Old Poway Park area. Motorists will be detoured from 6:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

The Farmers Market currently offers over 65 vendors providing fresh produce, flowers, music, and freshly-prepared food. All produce is certified, inspected by the agricultural commission, and is brought to you fresh from the grower.

Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market

Join us at the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm, year-round, rain or shine. The Saturday market is San Diego County’s largest, filling six city blocks on West Date Street from west of Kettner Blvd to Front Street. Shop for farm-fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, nuts, and honey from California farmers; fish, olive oil, bread, sauces, and much more from local food makers. Find selected local artisans and gifts at each end of the market. Farmers’ markets keep farmers farming.

Mangia Bene. Eat well. Be well.

City Heights Certified Farmers’ Market

This farmer’s market in City Heights offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also imported items from Latin America, East Africa, and Southwest Asia. Come and shop!

Rancho Bernardo Farmer’s Market

Every Friday Morning 9-1pm in our lower courtyard
Come shop the Farmer’s Market at the winery every Friday, for your local produce, artisan goods, handmade items and food vendors.

Lemon Grove Certified Farmers Market

One of the goals in building the Lemon Grove Farmers Market is to have people check weekly to see what their local farms have brought to them first. Farmers pick what they bring. The eggs, just found and brought to you and the bees are working hard to provide us with fresh local honey (got allergies – a teaspoon of local honey will help).

Little Italy Wednesday Mercato

Similar to the treasured Little Italy Mercato on Saturday, the year-round Little Italy Wednesday Mercato will offer a selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, fish, baked goods, dips and spreads, yogurt and select local arts and crafts brought to the neighborhood by California farmers, fisherman and artisan foodmakers. The Little Italy Wednesday Mercato occupies three blocks on W. Date St. between Kettner Blvd. and State Street including the Piazza della Famiglia. Shop twice as fresh, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Little Italy farmers markets. Find local farmers offering produce, eggs, honey and flowers. Discover artisan foods and crafts and art by local makers on the beautiful Piazza della Famiglia and surrounding blocks. Farmers markets keep farmers farming.

People’s Produce @ Mt. Hope Community Garden

Mobile farmers truck bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods throughout greater Southeastern San Diego.

The People’s Produce Mobile Farmers Market truck represents a new concept in San Diego farmers markets – one focused on connecting communities to healthy food at accessible locations so they can use their purchasing power to change the food system and develop permanent community assets.

By using an equitable food system model, we will be providing the freshest produce available to our customers while ensuring that local growers and food makers are paid fairly.

Come see why we’re more than just a San Diego farmers market – we’re a good-food grassroots movement that is disrupting the food system in Southeastern San Diego! Join us is creating health and building equity in communities that need it most!

 

Pacific Beach Tuesday Certified Farmers Market

Join them every Tuesday from 3-7 pm on Bayard between Garnet Ave and Grand Ave for the PB Tuesday Farmers’ Market.

Find fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, cheeses, eggs, breads, flowers, sauces, dips, and spreads, along with gourmet dining options & handcrafted artisan works.

Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – Chula Vista

Join Otay Ranch Town Center every Tuesday for our Farmers Market. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, specialty food items, dining options and live entertainment. The market takes place each week from 4 PM to 8 PM on Main Street.

Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market

The Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP) sponsors the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30 till sunset. Located at  Juniper  Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.

Welk Certified Farmers’ Market – Escondido

Farmers Market every Monday at Welk Resort 3pm-7pm.

Festivities include:
– certified organic produce
– weekly scavenger hunt and raffle
– local farms
– handcrafted goods
– food vendors, and more!

For more info and images of the market, go to their Facebook page at facebook.com/welkfm

Green Bin – EDCO Customers

Recyclable Organics Includes
  • grass clippings
  • brush
  • weeds
  • hedge trimmings
  • branches
  • leaves
  • palm fronds
  • ice plant (in small amounts only due to weight)
  • ivy
  • flowers
  • Halloween pumpkins
  • Christmas trees (NO flocked trees)
  • untreated and non-lead based painted wood
  • food scraps
  • food-soiled paper

Place recyclable organics directly into your designated green collection container. Do not use any kind of plastic bags (including certified compostable or biodegradable bags) for any type of green waste, food waste, or other organics collection or disposal, as they contaminate the Anaerobic Digester! All organic material must be placed loosely inside the green container for collection. Paper bags are acceptable.

Please do not place any of the following materials in your designated green organics recycling container:

  • No plastic bags.
  • No trash or hazardous waste.
  • No animal waste.
  • No dirt, rocks, asphalt, concrete, sand, etc.
  • No treated or lead-based painted wood or lumber.

ORGANIC WASTE

Food scraps

Organic waste is a renewable natural resource, and it mainly comes from yard and kitchen waste from homes, food waste, and industrial and commercial operations scraps. Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step to achieving California’s Zero Waste goals.

Recycling organics is easy and convenient with EDCO’s commingled Organics Recycling program. EDCO has expanded its source-separated green waste collection to include recycling food waste. The service will allow customers to place food scraps in the same container as green waste. EDCO’s new Organics Recycling program is a foundation for your community to achieve State mandates, including AB 1826, AB 1594, and SB 1383, which are directly related to organics recycling in the State of California.

Backyard Produce Project Donation

Residents of the Poway /Rancho Bernardo / Rancho Penasquitos area are invited to donate extra backyard produce by dropping it off at one of the sites below.  All produce is given to low-income families and seniors in our area.

Every Thursday morning — any time before 12:00 noon

…..The front porch at 16617 San Salvador Road in the Seven Oaks area of Rancho Bernardo (92128)   (We are unable to accept grapefruit at this site)  We are authorized to accept citrus from inside and outside the quarantine zone as along as it is free of leaves and stems.

Every Monday through Friday, 9am – 1:00.   

…..The Community Food Connection – 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway, behind Trinity Church in Building C.  NOTE:  At this time, CFC is accepting only citrus from outside the quarantine zone. 

 

Also accepting Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) from businesses. Contact jradatz@att.net (858) 722-2179

 

Ramona Recycling

RDS’s Public-Access Recycling – Buyback & Redemption

Redemption Centers is only open Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

-Drop off batteries, e-waste, needles/sharps, and FOG’s (fat, oil, grease) any time during regular business hours Monday-Saturday 7:00am to 4:30pm

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

Accepts electronic cigarettes for free

Liberty Recycling

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

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

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

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

Jamie Prince Recycling Services – Del Cerro

Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”

There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.

Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.

Orphaned Objects (AniMeals Pet Food Donation Program) – Rancho Santa Fe

Donations support the furry companions of senior citizens in the AniMeals Program operated by the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter.

Program needs donations of any brand of dry and canned cat/dog food. Food should be unopened, unexpired, and non-prescription. Ziploc Freezer quart and gallon bags are also accepted for packing food up in weekly portions. Dog and cat treats are accepted as well.

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Solana Beach

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

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

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

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

Rite Aid – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carmel Valley

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

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

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

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

Rite Aid – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Tierrasanta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Mira Mesa

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Pacific Beach

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Rosecrans

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Point Loma

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – North Park

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Balboa

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Clairemont

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Ocean Beach

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

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

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

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

Apple Tree Supermarket – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Ocean Beach

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

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

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

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

Walgreens – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside

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

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

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

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

North Park Produce – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Poway

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Poway

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Oceanside

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Encinitas

This site offers CRV in-store redemption for empty, mostly clean and dry recyclable materials in a sturdy bag during business hours.

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

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

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

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

 

Whole Foods Market – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Del Mar

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Chula Vista

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Chula Vista

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

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

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

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

Rite Aid – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad

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

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

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

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

CVS – CRV In-Store Redemption Center – Carlsbad South

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

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

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

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

Cardiff by the Sea 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.

The Bountiful Bag

The Bountiful Bag is a local upcycling program that is always accepting scrap yardage, end-rolls or any unwanted woven fabric you may have left from a project.

They will use this fabric to line products made out of grain bags after the production of craft beer. A portion of their sales is donated to I Love a Clean San Diego.

If you want to collaborate with this company, please email hello@rosselcompany.com for more information to get involved.

Postal Unlimited

Re-purpose your bubble wrap, packing peanuts and gently used boxes here. Just bring them on in for donation and get them away from the Landfill!

Gillette® Razor Recycling Program – FREE Mailback or Dropoff

Recycle all brands of blades and razors through this program.

Program accepted waste: All brands of blades and razors (systems and disposable units, and replaceable-blade cartridge units), rigid plastic packaging, and flexible plastic bag packaging.

Click here for info on joining this mailback program or to find local drop off sites. 

Best practices for recycling

If you choose to rinse your product, please note that it must be completely dry prior to shipping. You cannot ship dripping packages.

What happens to the waste

Once collected, the waste is broken down and separated by material. Plastics are cleaned and pelletized to be recycled into new products, such as picnic tables and park benches. Metal materials are sent for smelting and conversion to new alloys. Click here to learn more about TerraCycle’s recycling process.

Become a local recycling solution

Sign up to become a public drop-off point for the Gillette Razor Recycling Program and help us build our national recycling network! Businesses, colleges, cities, and community organizations can sign up here to become a local recycling solution.

Clean Harbors Environmental

Clean Harbors Waste Disposal Services provide the widest range of treatment and disposal options in the industry for all of your hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Unmatched in North America, our facilities provide services for all of the United States, Canada, northern Mexico and Puerto Rico. We handle drum and bulk hazardous waste in liquid, solid, semi-solid, sludge and gas forms.

When choosing a hazardous waste disposal company, your disposal needs are our business. We’ll work hard for your business.

One Call Handles All of Your Hazardous Waste Disposal Needs

Organizing multiple vendors is costly, time-consuming and it can leave gaps in your hazardous waste program that increase your risk or leave you open to problems with compliance.

Employing the most advanced technologies, we provide a single source for all of your hazardous waste disposal needs, making the entire process easier, safer and more cost-effective. From PCBs to cyanides and explosives, our hazardous waste removal services handle it all through a highly coordinated truck, rail and ship transportation network.

Junkinator Hauling Services

Residential and commercial hauling services.

Book online or Call for more information and to verify service areas.

A1 Soils

This location accepts asphalt and concrete for recycling. Call to confirm details and pricing. 

Green Hat Electronics

Offers electronic recycling drop-off.

Call to confirm accepted items and fees.

For dropping off items, please call first so they are prepared for you.

Green Hat Electronics also offers local community recycling events for paper shredding and e-waste collection – give them a call to find out more!

Check Out Nature Backpacks – San Ysidro Library

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

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

Participating locations:

Reserve a Check Out Nature Backpack

Photo of Check Out Nature backpack with various tools

Photo of Mboy and girl using magnifying glass

 

 

North County Import Specialists

This location accepts used motor oil for recycling.

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.

BMW of Vista

BMW of Vista no longer, now BMW of Carlsbad, and they do not participate in the CalRecycle Used Oil Recycling Program.

Bring uncontaminated used motor oil and oil filters here to be recycled. Center will take used motor oil from the public and will pay you 40 cents per gallon. Certified used oil center managers will not accept used motor oil that has been contaminated with other fluids such as antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, or water.

Elite Computers

Elite Computers will recycle your electronics for free!

Getting rid of a computer that’s less than 3 years old? If they like what they see they’ll trade you for store credit!

Call for more details.

Satellite Dish Removal Pro

Remove and Recycle

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

See website to request a free quote.

Imperial Beach Friends of the Library

Donations of books, audio and video media are greatly appreciated when the bookstore is open and a volunteer is present to accept them.  Please do not leave donations if the bookstore is closed.

Bookstore hours are the same as the library hours, except on Tuesday, it closes at 6pm instead of the library’s 7pm.

Please only bring 2-3 boxes of material at a time due to the size of the bookstore.

Not accepted: encyclopedias, text books, medical books, software books, soiled or damaged material that cannot be resold.

Furniture Medic by Luis Kobayashi

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

Furniture Medic® services in San Diego

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

Postal Annex – Hillcrest

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

This location offers paper shredding services.

See website for coupons.

Urban Corps Recycling Event Services & Rentals

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

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

CLEARSTREAM & 95 GAL. BLUE BIN CONTAINER RENTAL FEES

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

$5.00 per Recycling (BLUE) Clearstream Container

$5.00 per Trash (BLACK) Clearstream Container

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

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

$10.00 per 95 gal. Blue Bin

CLEARSTREAM & BLUE BIN DELIVERY & PICKUP FEE

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

Within 5 Miles — $ 50.00

5 to 10 Miles — $ 75.00

10 to 20 Miles — $ 100.00

20 to 30 Miles — $125.00

30+ miles — Negotiable

My Girlfriend’s Closet – Carlsbad

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

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

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

Shirts and Sweaters

Jeans and Pants

Shorts and Skirts

Jackets and Coats

Dresses and Party Dresses

Pajamas and Robes

Shoes, Purses and Hats

Jewelry and Belts

Clean Stuffed Animals

Unopened Makeup and Toiletries

In Carlsbad:
3291 Camino Coronado
Carlsbad, 92009

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

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

For a donation receipt, please click here

Alex Appliances – San Diego

Some of the residential products we service are:

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

Alex Appliances – Encinitas

San Diego North Coastal and Inland appliance repair company.  Some of the residential products they service are:

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

Wands For Wildlife

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

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

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

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

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

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Mark Mendelson Sharpening Service – Thursdays – Cardiff by the Sea

Knives

Knife

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

Garden Tools

Tools/Blades

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

Work Schedule (Call before going)

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

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

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

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

3 Amigos Recycling

Almost every bottle and can you use can be recycled. Look at the label for the universal recycle symbol and the words CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV.* Containers with these markings are good to go in your curbside bin and will be accepted at the recycling center. For more information about the CRV program, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Other acceptable labels include “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value” or “California Cash Refund.”

There’s no need to wash or crush your recyclables. Just separate your aluminum, glass, and plastic containers in different bags or bins, and head for the recycling center.

Recycling centers are not owned or operated by the State of California. All recycling center days and hours of operation are determined and overseen by the individual recycling center operator and must be posted at the center. Centers are required to be open a minimum of 30 hours per week, at least five days a week, and at least one weekend day. If you would like to report a recycling center closure or file a formal complaint regarding a certified recycling center, please email CalRecycle or call 1-800-RECYCLE.

My Girlfriend’s Closet – Point Loma

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

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

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

Shirts and Sweaters

Jeans and Pants

Shorts and Skirts

Jackets and Coats

Dresses and Party Dresses

Pajamas and Robes

Shoes, Purses and Hats

Jewelry and Belts

Clean Stuffed Animals

Unopened Makeup and Toiletries

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

Homegrown Gardening Classes – 4th Saturdays – Oceanside

Currently not offering, but trying to revamp. Could come back soon (3/13/25)

Located at El Corazon Senior Center,

Home Grown Gardening Classes were developed to help homeowners learn how to garden and grow food in their own backyards or community gardens. The monthly classes are facilitated by Mary Matava, agronomist and owner of Agri Service, and Diane Hollister, North County’s premier gardening instructor. Each class focuses on topics commonly encountered by gardeners in our area. Classes are packed full of information for gardeners with varying levels of expertise.

Home Grown Community Gardening Classes are held at the El Corazon Senior Center on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 AM.

Thermostat Recycling Rebate

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

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

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling offers junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial customers. Our local business operators are Veterans and Veteran and Military family members. They ensure that our services are delivered the Military way – with Respect, Integrity and Trust.

We offer a full range of junk removal and hauling services for residential and commercial properties. We are happy to haul items both big and small so you don’t have to.

Our company is committed to environmental responsibility, and we make the effort to donate or recycle your old items whenever possible. If your junk isn’t reusable or recyclable, we dispose of it in the most responsible manner possible in order to lessen our carbon footprint.

Call on JDog when you’ve got a move, cleanout, or storage needs. Our friendly, professional team has the vehicles necessary to haul away your junk so you don’t have to do a thing.

Spoiled Rotten Boutique (Princess Project)

Donating to the Princess Project

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

Before donating, please review donation guidelines.