My neighbors and I had missed a week of recycling pick-up in our neighborhood, so I figured I'd…read morejust let it collect for another week then take it elsewhere to get recycled with a little cash in return. Danny's Recycling Center was a sufficient option. The process was quick and fairly easy, though I did need a little bit of instruction since it was my first time here. Luckily there were plenty of staff to help out on a Saturday afternoon. Basically, once you enter, you park in the spaces on the right hand side. Then bring out your recycling and organize your items in large bins (the typical commercial round plastic trash cans) which are provided by staff. Next, they walk the bins to the machine which counts and crushes your recyclables (you can watch it go up the conveyor belt and come out the other side). Afterward, they give you a slip of paper with numbers printed on it, and you take this to the cashier windows across from the machinery where it is exchanged for cash and a receipt to sign (along with a customer copy). It was a very straightforward process. I was paid by weight (per pound) for my aluminum cans, but paid per item for my plastics, probably cuz I had less than 15 bottles. A stress free experience overall.

I came here on a weekday afternoon and there were not many people here. There were several staff…read morecasually walking around and after speaking to one of them, I was finally getting helped. He grabbed a couple of bins over to my trunk and told me to unload. A few seconds later, another car drove in and the same worker immediately walked over to help him unload his cans instead. Maybe the guy was a frequent customer but damn, the differential treatment was hella obvious. The worker helped him unload everything and helped him carry everything to the weighing station. It all happened so quick that he even skipped me in line. When I was done unloading, I asked for some help carrying the bins over to the weighing stations (as I saw workers help other people), but I was just told to carry the glass bottle bins myself. Umm sure that would make sense if the other customers small in stature like me too but they were literally men who seemed big enough to not need the help. Regardless, they're nicer if you know Spanish. They're friendlier if you've buddied up with them before. Ironically the workers make it seem like some boy's club catering to their own yet their bosses are Asian. It's too much of a hassle dealing with their behavior that I'd much rather recycle elsewhere next time.

Always a lovely trip that makes you feel good!…read more My daughter and I have been coming here for close to 15 years now. We are Sunnyvale residents, I have always felt so lucky to have such an clean and organized recycle center close by. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. They always explain the rates and count everything with you to ensure you understand the value of your recycled goods. As a Girl Scout troop leader/volunteer mom for 8 years; they were always so help and obliging to my request for an annual tour of the center with the girls - to earn their recycle & be green badge It's beyond me why anyone would have a negative experience or bad review - this place is literally paradise of the recycle world. Perhaps they have never been to the others in the Bay Area. Bonus: if you are a Sunnyvale or Mountain View resident you can pick up free wood chips and compost dirt for your garden. They provide two gallons for free per week with proof of residency.

Santa Clara County's official .gov website is telling SCC residents that this is a station that…read morewill help you with recyclables. Upon visiting, the clerks will tell you they only serve specifically Sunnyvale residents and no one else. 1. Go to https://hhw.sccgov.org/home 2. Search for "Drop-Off Locations" 3. Click on "Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Drop-Off Locations" as an example 4. It will bring you to a map with recyclable location icons and lists SMaRT Station Sunnyvale as an eligible place WITHOUT mentioning any residency restrictions. Also, good luck trying to reach anyone by phone. I spent a good 15 minutes calling multiple times but to no avail. No one is accepting Fluorescent Bulb recycling anymore it seems. Home Depot won't take it, neither will Lowe's. Also the map is incredibly outdated, there's a lot of hardware stores listed like Ace Hardware that closed up shop many years ago. If people can't find out a way to properly recycle these materials it just increases the likelihood they will trash it and thus harming our environment and overall community. Santa Clara County and city of Sunnyvale need to figure this out.

I have been to the Fremont dump at least 100 times and I have to tell you not only is it a very…read moregood value, but they are very organized and clean. I've never gotten a flat tire there. I've never had any issues there. I also really like that. it's a lot of women working there! You don't say that at most dumps.

I needed a place to recycle single-use batteries and other stuff Best Buy won't recycle and luckily…read morethey take most things here. Just check their website before you go so you don't waste a trip *NOTE = For Household recycling, they are really only opened Wednesdays - Saturday's. I showed up on Monday looking like an idiot and had to come back again on Wednesday. Someone posted a picture on yelp with the hours and I think they are accurate. General Process: 1.) You turn into the center 2.) Household Recycling is immediately on the left 3.) You back into a designated spot and open your trunk 4.) Fill out the recycling form (Name, Address, Signature, etc.) Pretty painless and I thought it was great. If it's not out of your way and you want to try to help the environment rather than throwing it in the trash, this is the place to go for Fremont Residents.

Our small family business has been going to this location for years and they've always made it easy…read moreand stress-free, especially the weigh masters at the Los Esteros Rd location, Paul and Johnathan. Even during the process of getting my rates switched to tonnage, they went out of their ways to check-in and ensured it happened! They're always helpful, professional, and genuinely committed to making sure we're taken care of. Truly exceptional service -- we're grateful for everything they do!

Great experience. I had a whole 20ft uhaul truck full of mattresses, furniture, and other household…read moreitems. I was charged roughly $149.

Provided a fantastic rate and great experience with copper cable recycling. Genuinely kind people!read more

Best prices in town. Best service. They buy all metals and have a truck scale for quick service.read more

Best recycling place ever! Owners are super friendly and service is great every time! They have a…read moreforever customer.

I've been going to Ranchtown Recycling in Willow Glen on Lincoln Avenue for many years. I've owned…read moremy heating and cooling company for over 26 years, and whenever I have old furnaces, copper evaporator coils, scrap metal, or other materials to get rid of, this is the place I go to. What I really like is how easy they make the whole process. I simply pull up, unload everything, and they take care of the rest. Yes, I know I could probably make extra money selling some of the metal separately, but honestly, the convenience, service, and professionalism here make it worth it for me. They also recycle aluminum cans, bottles, and many other materials, and they pay customers for recyclables. It's a family-owned business, and I've known the owners and their father for a long time. Good people, hardworking, and always respectful. Just a heads up -- it can get busy at times because a lot of people come here to recycle and cash in their materials, which says a lot about the business itself. Highly recommend giving this place a shot if you're looking for an honest and reliable recycling center in the Willow Glen area.

It was an Easy unloading and pay process. You drive in and…read morethey weigh your car, no need to get out of car except to pay

Never thought I would review a dump, but I was actually really impressed! Since today is a holiday…read more(Memorial Day), my husband and I weren't sure if the landfill we normally would go to was open and no one answered the phone. I found Valley Services on Yelp, they answered the phone and said they were open. All the employees were friendly, the driveway was clean (hate getting a nail in a tire) and the price seemed reasonable! We'll definitely return with our next load from our remodeling project. P.S. They even have a cooler filled with bottles of water!

UPDATE. They don't take any recyclables anymore. The owner recommended a new place to drop off…read morerecycling: Caraustar San Jose Recycling 388 E Alma Ave San Jose I came here two different times. First they said they don't take any electronic or wood recycles, only boxes. Today, they said they no longer take boxes. So this should be taken down.

Note: They have moved! They are on S. 10th St. near Tully, at the back of the Suddath property. I…read moredropped off an old printer and a box of small miscellaneous electronics. The charge was $5 for the printer only. Quick and easy. CALL before you go to make sure someone will be there!

I'm so happy to have a place in Sunnyvale to recycle styrofoam. Recycling isn't this business' main…read moreactivity. They do it to support the community, which is why there's a nominal recycling fee. They were responsive and courteous to me. Check their website for fees and any restrictions on what they'll take.

It's one of the only places I know to recycle foam, and while so far it's only open Monday and…read moreThursday for recycling drop off (AFAIK), I've never had any issues. Someone always comes from upstairs or the back, and is courteous and helpful. Glad this place exists.

First, the official name is the Stanford Recycling Dropoff. It's open to the general public,…read morealthough as of Nov 2018, a Stanford online ID is required to access its website - go figure! I've uploaded photos of ALL the different dropoff container signs - as you can see, they want everything fully sorted by type. It's a great place, though, with easy car access off Serra Drive and no charge for parking or to leave recyclables. Big thanks to Stanford for making this available to the community!

I'm only giving the two stars because I can't see where to report that they are closed and doesn't…read moreeveryone love to read a low rating? Oh yes you do. So this is a great place when it's open but since Covid 19 came along they have had to close temporarily. A call today revealed that they have no idea when they will reopen as it's up to the County Health Officer. Save yourself a trip. All of heir social media indicates they are open. They are not. The phone number on the website is an outgoing message only so don't bother unless you want to know what they don't accept (None of it! Cuz we're closed!) The number for updates from a live and very tired sounding person is 650-322-4236