I recently recycled a lot of copper from a job that I just finished and when I went to American…read moreiron and metal I was told that my copper was a #2 at 2.50 a pound which is below the California price sagested value #2 is value 3-4 dollar a pound. when I argued that it was not a grade two it was a grade one or above he still paid me below grade to value(2.70lb) for my bright yellow bus bars (3.70-4.45lb) and was paid $700 less than what I should have received I would not recommend going to American iron and metal I would not recommend wasting your time there's other scrap yards close by that will pay you top dollar for your scrap meta

I noticed a difference in the payout when I last brought my recyclables there. When the guys were…read moreworking there, it seemed fair but the last time I went there were a bunch of girls working it and they ripped me off! I usually wait till I have a certain amount to bring. I would get around $40+ every time. The last time I got $28! My friend brought 1 small 13 gallon bag and he got $18! What's wrong with that picture?! They're ripping people off. Don't bring it there. I wanna call one of those investigative services from the news to look into it. I'd love to see them get busted on TV! lol.

I'd like to see the day when consumers get it together to require that the stores that collect all…read morethese very many dollars (hundreds of thousands?) will have to refund the CRV. If they want to restrict that to cans with barcodes that can be scanned as a start, that would be great. There are machines that do that. Other states have them. Those work like reverse vending machines. There are seniors out there on fixed incomes who believe that the CRV is a tax, like sales tax. No, it's supposed to be like a DEPOSIT like in the olden days. Nothing against the people who work at this facility, it's the bigger picture that is a complete rip-off and just adds to California's reputation as MAX Nickle and Dimer Killer. Not just beer and soda bottles and cans now, it's your plastic juice containers, wine bottles, water, many, many beverages. Meanwhile you can drive all the way out here and stand on line and get your refund. I arrived so close to their lunch hour that I elected to head down to Gilman, which is another review.

Slow that's all I can say just slow and it was 5 cars in front of me. It took them an hour to…read moreprocess and only one was loaded. Lunch from 12-1 then they are late getting started so they get a break from 2-2:15. Makes no sense and I'm union.

Todo exelente muy buena atención y muy buen presio a la hora de que uno lleva el aluminio o metalread more

It's been about 7yrs since my last visit here, so an update was kindly requested and honored. (See…read moreattached picture.) They no longer recycle CRV items. I guess lots of changes even more especially during and post-COVID. And for the record, my review was not misleading 7 years ago when they were still accepting CRV recyclables. Just FYI!

Same guy every time. Has a FANTASTIC, can-do attitude and was extremely kind while I sorted the one…read morebag that was not pre sorted. Definitely deserves a raise! Kept the line going and was VERY QUICK to weigh the material and get us in and out! Sometimes ** the line can be long so you should bring a book to read or something. Cashier sounded nice too through the window I could not see through. Haha. I found an ID and left it with her though. See y'all next time for my plastic and glass and aluminum buy backs! Hello 5Cent CRV. (Although it's by pound, see photo)

What service? Extremely lax, no sense of urgency. Don't waste your time waiting. There are far more…read moreefficient places that don't waste your time.

Don't not go to Pacific Recycling because they cheating customers out of their money they keeping…read morehalf of your money I stop going there now I go to The buy back recycling at 669 Gilman St Berkeley, ca

What a joke! I will not recommend people to come and waste time here! I understand people who work…read morein there lied on the actual weight but today was way too much... Last time we got $2X for 4 lawn trash bag of bottles. Today we brought around 15 lawn trash bags, ended up with 2 of their blue canvas bags, which worth only $50??? I will not come here again, wasted my energy and time for just $50!

The only problem I have about El Cerrito Recycling Center is the parking spaces. I am horrible on…read morereversing my car and aligning with the space. Am I going to give El Cerrito Recycling Center a bad review...NO! I was able to recycle used motor oil, regular AA/AAA batteries, Bluetooth Speakers, Computer monitors, Computer towers, printers, scanners, perhaps anything I am allowed to recycle at this location. I have been going to the El Cerrito Recycling Center since 1998. This place has gone through a lot of changes especially the parking spaces (yes I will continuing mention that). Thankfully nobody has DARE to trash this location and it is a good thing that they manage to keep the area in great condition. Keep the great work!

Wonderful place to take stuff you need to get rid off…read more I finally got out here with some long fluorescent bulbs that have been in our garage for years and some printer cartridges. It's getting harder and harder to find places that take things like regular batteries, big bulbs and stuff like that but this place takes everything. It's really a well designed place - big giant half circle with all the bins you leave stuff with big signs. I couldn't figure out where to take the bulbs and some guy helped me right away. One thing my wife found out to be great - they take old planters - the things you put plants in. She's been leaving those out for people to take in front of our house and still has a lot. This place takes those. I wish I knew they took books too (just got rid of some old books). Great place and well run.

We emptied a house today of household furniture and trash. This place is a complete rip off. $200…read morefor 1 ton of garbage Then $37 for a fuel charge. Later in the day I went back with a little bit more weight and 2 mattresses. This time I paid $526 which included $96 for the mattresses and 2 fuel charges totaling $56. RIPOFF! Go a little bit further to American Canyon dump. The first 2 mattresses are FREE and 1 ton of garbage is $77

Only if it is Sunday and you are desperate to get rid of stuff. Way way overpriced and are tricky…read moretack in charging you for the smallest stuff. Then, charge you with a fake bloated measurement yardstick, though other places charge by weight or specific recyclable materials like mattresses and large appliances and ewaste, they also inflate these prices and still charge by added weight and yardstick of your load. Triple charging you. Plus, to add insult, charge you a tax and fuel surcharge. Then I realized, "So does Waste Management in San Leandro. Which I also avoid as a business for the same reason. Then discovered, they are also owned by Waste Management. The biggest rip-off and mafia owned management style business model. Avoid this scam transfer station and wait until the following week and can go to the nearby Berkeley transfer station and pay so much less Monday thru Saturday.

10/9/24 Well my trash was spilled a few weeks ago and a…read moreRepublic Services Business Manager contacted me and said if I emailed them my location information they would make it up to me. I did send the information and I didn't hear back from them. That is unless hearing back by spilling my trash again. I'm feeling like the trash pick up professional now.

Horrible time restarting service after a vacation hold. Because I was gone more than 3 weeks, they…read moretook my cans and told me to call upon my return to restart service and have my cans returned, no charge. I could have given them a date then but they did not want a date until I called upon my return. This cannot be taken care of adequately on line so I have now wasted over 3 hours,speaking to a total of 7 people to restart service and return my cans,-still no luck. I keep getting promises,hearing excuses and even claiming that "someone" called and cancelled the cans. Yet they also claim my service has been restarted and will be billed as of 4/8, and as of today, 4/13/26,I am still without cans or pickup service. I do not want anything more than my 3 cans returned and I demand an adjustment on charging me for a service that I have not received. What am I supposed to do with the food waste that is now rotting in bags. If I put them on the deck, the wild animals will rip the open and create a mess for both me and my neighbors. The garage will attract rodents and ants- this is terrible service for a customer that has never missed a bill. I can't believe that a company this large can be so inept in solving what should be, a pretty simple customer service problem. I'm turning to my City and County for help. This is quickly becoming a health problem.

Attention, if you don't have a truck I don't recommend coming in during the raining season. You…read moremight get stuck in the mud. Drive in (to the right) and stop and pay $25 bucks cash or card to dump a truck full of yard waste. People who work are nice and quickly make room so you have space to dump. Came 3 times and one day. Every single for time it was an easy transaction , and parking. Good luck !

I wanted a custom bench, made from a log that had been cut down in my backyard. I reached out to…read moreGreen waste recycle yard and they were immediately responsive. They were incredibly helpful, provided awesome service, and the value/price was spot on for what I was looking for! if I ever have a project in the future, I'll definitely be reaching out. Love that the materials are recycled, and that they're doing good for the environment. thanks green waste!

I really like this dump! I've been to the Martinez dump a few times, feels like a tight squeeze…read moretrying to get in and out. Sometimes I've gone there and had to wait in line behind several other cars and it took awhile. I've never had to wait going to the Pittsburg dump! It's very straight forward, pay the fee, dump your crap, and you're on your way! I'll never have to go elsewhere to dump that old bed frame thrown on the side yard 2 years ago haha!

Had a great experience here! The location is very easy to get to, and the entire process was quick…read moreand straightforward. The traffic flow was minimal and well-organized, which made everything even smoother. The employees were super helpful and answered all my questions without any hassle. Dumping my items was easy and efficient--I was in and out in no time. The pricing was very reasonable for what I brought in, fair based on the type and amount of waste. I'll definitely be coming back when needed.