This is my go-to spot when I've accumulated enough recycling worth the trouble to go. This last visit was super quick and efficient, which the workers there are good at what they do, so it was no surprise. They're fairly organized in the chaos of all their customers and somehow know how to keep everyone's stuff separated... I would not be able to keep track @_@ There is a line system for cars which they will have cars line up along the street and flag them in when there's space in their lot. This last trip probably took only 10 minutes to get out. Super grateful for recycling businesses like these. They've also changed their strictness of separating the glass and plastics by color - doesn't seem like you need to do that anymore, so separating by material is good enough fortunately. They also take wine bottles again, so that's great! read more

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This is where I come to recycle my water bottles every few weeks!! Saturdays can sometimes get kind of crowded, so I usually go on a Friday. They are pretty organized and quick here!! You pour your bottles into a garbage can with a label, and they weigh it. Also, make sure to bring your Identification with you, they check it, you sign the clipboard, then they cash you out!! Conveniently located right next to the 580 on ramp off of Fairmount in San Leandro!!! read more

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Great customer service!! So helpful. In and out quickly. Welcomed the moment I drove in to the lot. Has a wash station for your hands. Scale station. Load your cans in the garbage bins. Separate prior to coming here. Made a quick $50. No lines!!!!!! read more

Very organized. 1) park on the street. There usually is a line waiting to go into the lot just get in line and then they will direct you into their lot 2) sort items into the buckets - preferably ahead of time to save you time. 3) they weight the bucket and you're done. read more

Pimping ain't Easy !!!! So I Recycle on Occasion!!! But only my Own Bottles and Cans!!! Don't need to get Sick so I leave everyone else's alone!!! So I come here on occasional Saturdays !!! That's the Best Day to Come !!! The other days Suck Ass the waits to long !!!! I have waited Hours during the Week to Cash in my Recycling!!! The workers are very Thorough they sort through everything if it's not CRV they will give it right back to you lol !!!! Workers are Nice Guys!!! Fast and Efficient!!! But don't try to punk them they will Clown you and set you straight!!! Recycle keep America Clean and Safe!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! read more

The workers very disrespectful asking personal question they think it's ok it's my second time and both workers the same rude

I just had a wonderful experience here at the recycling center. The men are friendly and efficient. I learned that they had been here for about 18 years. Wow! If you have recycling needs just come here and have your I.D. to show. The more you have to recycle, the more cash you are handed :) read more

This is one of the few recycling centers left in the East Bay and I'm appreciative that they're close by and open most days/hours. It's right next to the 580 freeway entrance and within the same plaza as a liquor store. Generally, every bottle/can/glass needs to say "CA-CRV" on it otherwise it will not be counted and thrown out. However, starting January 1, 2024 in the state of CA, you can recycle empty wine and hard liquor bottles, boxed/bladders/pouches containing wine, distilled spirits, wine coolers, or distilled spirit coolers and large juice containers for cash! That's music to anyone's ears. Check out CalRecycle for more info: https://calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/basics/ I recommend sorting your items ahead of time by type, which will help because you're going to need to separate them into trash bins anyway. When it's busy, there may be a guy directing traffic as there is a small lot that is partially shared with the rest of the small plaza. Usually, cars will need to wait on the street and once a spot opens up, they'll be flagged to drive in. Many of the workers speak Spanish, the one directing traffic and weighing the recyclables are bilingual (Spanish/English). For approximately 4-5 bins (combo of glass, plastics, cans), I earned ~$20.50 which wasn't bad. Check their rates each time! Happy recycling y'all! :) read more

My first time here, no line and the staff was begrudgingly helpful, only because I had no idea what to do. A large bag of plastic bottles and another large bag of aluminum cans netted $13. read more

They are kind and helpful, you don't have to do the Sorting alone. It's a quick service and the payout is pretty good.

They told me as a disabled person I couldn't just mark my place in line and then wait in a way that was most physically comfortable and they told me I must do it their way or not at all and refuse to make any accommodations for disabled person . I'll be suing them in small claims court to say the least but don't do business here there's plenty of other places to recycle cans that don't discriminate read more

The workers are friendly, and they help you with the recycle. Lots of parking available. Payback is worth has always been acceptable.

They close early when it rains. This was during the week when the hours say 5:00pm close, but the workers said they stop taking cans at 3:00pm read more

American Recycling - They close early when it rains. The workers are still here but stop taking recycle at 3:00pm when it rains - Recycling Center Near Me - San Leandro, California

I hadn't gone to a recycling center in over 10 years but Covid had made our household drink way more and it felt like a waste not trying to get the crv back from our cans. This is one of the few spot that I could find in the area that was still in business. The first time I tried going, I left after the shock at the line of cars across the street waiting their turn. I returned the week after with my entire load and had about 10 cars ahead of me. It's a bit confusing as there are no signs on where the line and I wish they had an a-board sign at the end of the intersection to announce that the line was directly across the street, likely starting at end before the turn. They have a good system down by having multiple cars drive into their lot at once and unloading their recyclables into bins. The employees then drag the bins over to weigh and pay you out right there. A few pointer is to not leave a gap when the car in front of you moves forward. There was a bit of an ordeal as the lady behind me did not drive up and a random van with 3 entitled senior citizens decided to pull in. There was a bit of an argument as they proceeded to follow right after me into the lot, thereby cutting the 7 cars in front of them. I told them it was not cool what they did and they proceeded to ignored me while belittling the employees asking how people on bikes would just go directly (they were in a car so how was that even relevant?). They gave no f and kept yelling at the employees asking for bins. The entire trip took an hour from getting in line to getting cash for my cans. The people working there are fast and this was probably the cleanest recycling facilities I've seen in a long time. read more

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Three stars are not enough. These people are fast, friendly and courteous. It's where I will be going.

Very bad unorganized service simply I pulled up to recycle my recyclables. I asked hi I like to recycle my cans and they were very rude and they told me to go wait in the corner and they try to belittle me. It is 3 PM on Friday. January 12, 2024. It is very acceptable that they act this way. read more

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Was very convenient drop off. Took less than 5 minutes since I already pre sorted everything. The guys there also helped look through the cans in case anything wasn't supposed to be there. The only downside was the rates were a little low. read more

The guy is a rip off artist but at least I got rid of all my cans. Oh and make sure you separate your plastics & glass.

Great service. They made me feel comfortable my first time going there. They helped me out a lot. They don't take tips but I always give them one. They are all very hard working. read more

While the site is small and the waits can be long, I've got to thank them for even being there, after almost everyone else has stopped offering the recycling service. That is why I'm giving them 4 stars. If not for their service I'd just be throwing away 366 beer cans each year. More than just the money is involved. Hate to waste a perfectly formed can by dumping it into the landfill. Not sure what happens to the ones you put in your home recycling can. At least with American Recycling you get back your $20 deposit. read more

Been here before, and glad they are still open. Small place. TIP1: line up on the street, then when opening in their parking lot, go in. Tip 2: Sort your stuff ahead of time! Isn't it common knowledge aluminum cans and plastic bottles crv is different? Help everyone out, workers and clients, as 3 parking spaces and the time you take to sort after you park is time everybody has to wait for you! I only had aluminum cans so parked walked up, they checked, weight, and done. Took like 5 minutes and out. Fast and efficient. read more

I wish I could give them NO stars. I came in on a Tuesday and it wasn't that busy however the employees took their friend before anyone and he was the only one that wasn't required to sort his bottles and cans. Everyone else sat there for 15-20 mins sorting their recyclables. They also took him right away. He was in and out within 2-3 mins. STAFF IS RUDE! Way different than when I came here 2 years ago. Hire better staff who will treat everyone equally. read more

Its been over a year since I went here, because they didn't pay out as much as others and the line was always really long. There weren't many people there this time. I got a bad attitude from the employee, giving me confusing instructions, not allowing me to fill up the cans at my car, which I've always done. I ended up leaving with the cans. Its worth the drive out to Livermore, they are much nicer out there. read more

I read the sheet I signed said 80.00 he paid me 50.00 no accident. He knew exactly what he's doing.