If you have large items you need to get rid of such as cardboard or metal scraps and you live in the SGV, this is a good place to stop by! You can either just drop it off or get it weighed and get paid. If you choose to get it weighed, it can be a little confusing at first, but here are the steps. 1) drive up to the window (stay between the yellow lines) 2) attendant will come out 3) inform them what you are dropping off 4) attendant will inspect the recycling 5) they will weigh your car 6) drop off your recycling 7) come back to the window (stay between the yellow lines) 8) they will weigh your car again and provide you with a receipt 9) drive over to cashier window and get cash/check for your recycling The cashier window has papers taped all over the window, but someone is behind there! Hopefully it's just as smooth for you as it was for me! read more

Don't go here. They are a ripoff. Wish I had read these reviews before I came all the way over here with all the copper I had. The price changed within a few days. And it's a rip off for sure. read more

I called to ask about copper prices as we had a lot of good, bright & shiny copper to sell. They don't give prices over the phone. Our usual recycling place (SA Recycling, fantastic place) was closed by the time we got there, so we decided to check this place out. What a waste of time. SA is paying $3.55 /lb. These thieves are paying $1.90/lb. Unconscionable! They are open later than the other recycling centers. The reason they don't quote over the phone is they want you to have no other options and you're there already... Just don't go. They are so not worth it. read more

They were Rude and cheap. Definitely do not recommend. Easier and better if you give your metal to someone for free than come here. Road you drive into full of nails! read more

Friendly and quick service. I would go again for cardboard drop off. It's super easy. All you do is get your car weighed drop off the cardboard weigh it again and get a receipt for the number of pounds dropped off. You can use the slip for cash within 60 days. read more

I've been reluctantly going there for years. As another reviewer wrote, even though the sign says that they take books and magazines, they don't. When I saw the review from last year, then saw the sign a few days ago, I tried calling to check. When the woman said that they still don't take magazines, I told her that their new sign says that they do. As I was going to suggest she let the higher ups know, she hung up on me! I called right back, and she hung up again. The third time, someone didn't hang up on me. I said that I wasn't being rude, disrespectful or short with them, but letting them know that their sign is misleading. Then, she wouldn't give me her name. She said the company won't let them. When I went to the web site, there isn't any place to give feedback. Also, as yet another reviewer mentioned, they're super cheap. Unless you have something like a refrigerator to unload, look somewhere else. Most of the guys doing the weighing are nice. But the cashiers need a lot of work. read more

Never go there again , normally I go there with AC and heating old equipment and I get $15 or 18 but one time I went , there is guy around 28 old and write me Quote , $7 for the old equipment then I ask him back , he told me the price went down , I say even it went down it won't 1/2 of the price , and he seem I know him cheating . (Not the guy with sun glasses) read more

They don't recycle business papers or books like the sign states I've been to many recycling place I won't be back read more

Active Recycling Co - They don't take business papers nor books - Recycling Center Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Worst place ever! They rip you off and don't pay fair market value on copper. Brought in 47lbs and total was $93. I was like what?! Guy said fair market value was $2/lb. I called every other recycling center around and the rate was $3-$3.50/lb. I lost $47! read more

I love ordering from Amazon because of the shipping convenience, but having to break down boxes every week, and trying to stuff the boxes into my recycling bin which always over exceeds the space I have struggled to rid my boxes week after week. I finally found a place where I can dump the boxes and earn some cash/change, but honestly I'd rather not pick up the the chump change earnings and just rid the boxes to have space in my garage. As I looked across, I see trucks unloading appliances, I can only guess that this is the place where junk removal for large appliances come to cash out. I find it very interesting, and now I know where to go to rid of large recyclables. read more

Active Recycling Co - Came here to drop off cardboard boxes. - Recycling Center Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The worst customer service I work for a mental health group and I was calling about recycling some items for some clients this stupid woman answers my call and I couldn't even ask my question she automatically says "we ran out of Christmas trees" umm tf that's cool. I asked for her name and she hung up I called again to get transferred to someone I could have an adult conversation with. DISGUSTING read more

Idk if they recycle everything they say they do, but they definitely recycle paper boxes, cardboard boxes etc. If you move house or order A LOT, it's a good place to simply dump boxes for recycling read more

Active recycling is one of the best recycling plants in Alhambra and Los Angeles. Clean maintains a good report with these customers. And it pays every day the best place in town. read more

Active Recycling Co - Recycling Center Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They buy cardboard! It's not a lot of money unless you have A LOT! But hey, I got some laundry money :) The folks are very nice and it is pretty straightforward. When you drive in, go straight on to the scale that is along the fence, it is a ground scale, looks like a raised bit of asphalt. The person working will fill out and keep a form with your first name and car weight. They will direct you as to where you need to go. When you come back, drive on to the same scale, they will finish the form and give you copies. Take that to the cashier that is directly across the lot from the scale. If it's very little like cents, you get the cents. I am unsure at what amount they issue you a check. The checks or cash do not require a license. Unless you want your name on the check, then they need ID. All in all, quick and easy process! read more

I've been a regular at this recycling center for my metal scrap for years, and they never disappoint. The quality of their metal recycling is superb, with separate bins for different metals and a well-maintained area. The staff is always willing to lend a hand and provide expert advice. When it comes to value, their competitive rates and quick service make it an excellent choice. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Today I went to sell some Aluminum alloy in total of 210 lbs and was expecting to get more than was offered to me. I was expecting to get at least $160, But they offered $16.88. Just a shame and a scam! Don't go here !! read more

Today was my first experience recycling large amounts of metal and everything went smooth with Active Recycling. You first drive up to the scale and weigh your vehicle. They then tell you which bay to drop it off at depending what kind of metal you have. After you empty your vehicle, you drive back up to the scale and get reweighed. The scale employee then gives you a payout slip with your info to take to the payout booth. You give that person the slip and your drivers license and they cut you a check. Simple and I was in and out reasonably quick. Would use them again in the future. read more

Always helpful and friendly. If you are handicapped, display your placard as you drive into the yard.

This is a horrible comapany ! I sold some metal , but the employee worte down all my ID informations on the receive : name, address detail ,ID number, vehicle license number, but the employee needed to copy my ID ! They need keep you private informations ID copy paper! I do not what they want to do ? Do not lose you private informations for a couple dollars ! If you lost your private information , you will get huget terrible for couple dollars! read more

I love this place they always have it nice and clean and provide great customer service.if you're looking to get rid of all your paper and metal recyclables and getting paid while doing it. this is the place! I definitely will recommend this place to my friends and family. read more

Was driving behind an Active Recycling truck on the 405 and the back gate was badly held closed with a rope and it was dumping trash all over the freeway. Lots of medical gloves and other trash were bouncing all over the place and you can tell this is how this truck always is shoddily closed when transporting trash. Shameful to be littering like this. read more

Active Recycling Co - Garbage falling onto the road from an Active recycling truck. - Recycling Center Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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They open at 6:30 but for alum and copper they open at 8:30 so I had to come back it's 8:55 I been here since 8:30 where is this guy and the front desk said they don't have a number to contact him ‍ read more

Place is absolutely useless, making up their own schedule on the day before a holiday. Not really sure how they have separate departments in the same place with different hours, closing before 2 PM? So what time do you guys start working because I'd like that schedule for myself. Must be nice, I wouldn't waste your time coming here unless you're absolutely desperate for pocket change because they also give the lowest amounts for copper and other metals. Save your gas and time, go elsewhere. read more

This place is great for environmentally conscious people. Just drive to the back and dump your cardboard.

I finally found a place near my apartment complex that recycles pretty much everything. My apartment complex doesn't have recycling bins which is quite a bummer. Most of the recycling places in Los Angeles only accept cans and bottles. However, Active Recycling takes paper, metals, and a bunch of other things too! How it works: 1. Drive your car onto the scale. Stay in your car. Someone will weigh your car on the scale. 2. Unload your car at the right station. There's a paper station, a metals station, etc. 3. Drive your car back onto the scale. The attendant will subtract your ending weight from the beginning weight. Take your receipt to the cashier and s/he will pay you. If you don't care about the money, then you don't have to redeem your receipt for money. During my first visit, I recycled about 100 pounds of paper. I thought 100 pounds was a LOT. However, while I was waiting in line, I realized that most people had hundreds of pounds of recyclables. 100 pounds was chump change. Easy process. Nice staff. Most importantly, you're helping to save the planet! read more

I guess I bought too many things on Amazon, because I had a HUGE pile of cardboard and didnt know what to do with it. I had driven by this place many times and didnt think much about it. But I called and they said they would take all the cardboard. It's easy. You drive straight onto a giant scale. They weigh your vehicle and direct you to the cardboard area (you can also recycle metal and other stuff, each have a different pile). When done you weigh again, and lo and behold they give you a receipt and there is a cashier who pays you for the cardboard (or metal, or whatever you brought). To me the cash was unexpected gravy...I was just thankful to have an easy way to get all the cardboard out of the driveway finally! read more

Was harassed with racist language, and cheated out of copper. They told me i have to wait three days for payment. i brought them silver plate with copper underneath and they put brass on my slip. Do not do business here. read more

I never made it to this place. I called & the guy with the homeboy accent was rude. I tried to ask him questions and he was rushing me telling me he needs to go. I never got to ask any questions. Not sure why the guy from Active Recycling was rude. Must have been because i'm a woman? That is the only reason I can think of because I was super nice to him. I then called another location & the other location was much more respectful. Be careful, if you're a woman calling to inquire about recycling, they'll be rude to you (well, at least the guy who answered with the homeboy accent). read more

I love taking my recycling to Active Recycling. Ross, one of their main employees, is super helpful and a truly nice person. I am so happy to be able to do something good for the planet and support this business at the same time and grateful to whomever gave Ross his position. Thank you! read more

Came here to Get Rid of Some Aluminum, Copper and Brass that my dad had stack in his Garage for an eternity. The Employees here are Nice and Helpful and they have very Reasonable Prices. If you have Copper and Brass you have to wait 3 days to get your Money but that's not a Deal Breaker at All. I would would highly recommend this place to my friends and Family and I would Definitely will be Coming Back. read more

My favorite place to get rid of junk! They are convenient, professional, polite, organized and efficient! Rates are super reasonable. They also gave us a first time freebie which was awesome. I love going to the dump, it's literally my favorite thing. I know I'm weird... ‍ read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!! 10/10 unprofessional -5 stars if I were able to. This place is ridiculous. The person at the register was extremely hostile towards me, he went from behind to counter to where I was ten feet away trying to intimidate me. I was getting ready to defend myself cos he had this look of murder in his eyes. I hope this review actually gets to whoever is in charge keeping the center open, as he deserves to be fired. This on top of stating they're closed an hour before closing time without any signs or website telling there is a change in hours. read more

I love that this place is open all the time and accepts pretty much everything. My heart flutters with joy knowing that I am making the world a better place. :P The Procedure: 1. Drive your car full of all your recyclables up to the scale on your left and tell them what you are recycling. 2. Park your car and unload. 2A. Keep repeating all the steps above if you brought multiple types of materials to recycle. 3. Should there be a line, drive on the opposite side where you entered the scale to do the final weigh-in. 4. Pick up your receipt and take it to the shack directly across from the scale. 5. Sign the receipt and they will issue you a check. Notes: -No household or electronic waste accepted. -Yes to all kinds of metal, cardboard, books, paper, plastics (car bumpers, milk jugs, detergent bottles, buckets included). -Every so often, they change the buy back rate. Catch it on a good day to make the most out of it. Happy Recycling! read more

Active Recycling Co - Recycling Center Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best possible cardboard recycling. Is your recycle bin constantly getting full a day after pickup because it is 90% boxes? Mine was until I found this place. A perfect cardboard recycler for the covid era. Pull up to the back dump your cardboard, live your life. They do pay if you want to have it weighed but for me and most home-bound consumers the no contact drop off saves me every week. Love this place. read more

Worst place ever!!!!!!!! there customer service is horrible the stuff is super rude. Also they pay is less than anyone around suggest you to take your stuff else where. read more

They were very nice to a recycling novice like me, but I didn't do my homework before heading there (so I guess this is more of a ding on me than them), but they really don't take much except for cardboard, newspapers, and larger items (like home appliances). The car scale thing is really convenient because you do drive up, they weigh you, you unload by category, drive back on, they weigh you again, and then send you to the cashier for your moola. My cardboard netted me a whopping $.28 and I almost didn't even get to check in on that fortune (they only issue checks; not cash) because the cashier is closed for lunch from 12:30-1pm during their operating hours and I just skirted in at 12:28. If you're a regular you prob know the drill, but for a first timer like me, as much as I want to be a better friend to the environment, it didn't seem worth it for all the trouble I went through to take my measly one-person apartment recycling there. (There is a place about 10 minutes away that does take CRV stuff - glass and cans - and gives you cash, so if you have a huge amount of different stuff to unload, you can easily do both in one trip...just don't do it during lunch hour, as everyone's gotta eat, apparently!) read more

Customer service is horrible. I called to ask the current price of aluminum cast as I have a large amount of clean aluminum cast to recycle but right away my call went bad. First the lady who answered the phone didn't know what aluminum cast was. Then when I just asked what the current price was on any aluminum she said she couldn't give a price over the phone. It's not hard to say a price. I'm not going to drive 30 minutes to a place that will pay me 5 cents a pound for clean aluminum. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. From reading other low reviews, I understand why. They deducted 250 lbs from my newspaper weight claiming it had other paper in the mix. If you plan to do this, please state so beforehand and justify why. I felt riped off and this is not the professional way of doing business. read more

If you have just moved and have a bunch of cardboard lying around, load it up on your car or truck and drop it off here. It's as easy as pulling in and unloading it into the pile in the back. I can't speak to their other materials but this place has saved me having to dole out trash over multiple weeks in my personal bins, because I could bring my giant pile of boxes all at once, and help recycle! read more

Better Places Then This One Check the Internet and find the rates of pay for your recyclables. If you take your recyclables here, you will get the LOWEST price. They are also very picky about what they will accept. Example: no color on any paper and no file folders. They only take your most valuable recyclables and give you the lowest price. They're like a middle man wheeling and dealing to make the most money from your recyclables. read more