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    2.3 (37 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Maggie C.

    I appreciate the recycling center as it's still operating and runs smoothly; many other places are closed permanently or temporarily due to Covid-19. This center is conveniently located behind 99 Ranch, and I had positive experience each time I came here, in and out in about 15-20 minutes. The staff and patrons have the CRV redemption process down to an efficient routine while observing social distance: 1. Bring your recyclables to one of the marked "X" spots to wait in line. 2. Load the recyclables into the empty bins marked "Customer Use - no glass" by material type (aluminum cans, plastic bottles, bimetal cans, etc). For glass bottles, use or bring your own cardboard carton. Keep in mind that the patrons before you should use the bins first. 3. Wait for the staff to weigh in your stuff on the scale and calculate the redemption value. NOTE: In order to receive the California Redemption Value (CRV), the item must be labeled "CA Cash Refund;" if you include milk cartons or other non-CRV items, it will be discarded into "no CRV" bin. 4. Sign on the voucher. 5. Bring your voucher to 99 Ranch to redeem within 30 days. I didn't encounter the rude staff that other yelpers mentioned; this center is as good as any other centers in the area. The bins are clearly marked and labeled, and there isn't much of verbal exchange between the staff/patron during the redemption process. All the items are being weighed to save time. If you follow the steps listed above, you should have a positive experience too. Recycle, get paid, and do something good for planet earth, easy peasy! TIP: Go early in the morning when it's cooler and pre-sort your items ahead of time.

    Very spacious and airy location. And minimum queueing on a Saturday morning !
    Joanne R.

    After reading some of the very negative reviews I think the operator must have improved the flow of the operation coz on a Saturday morning the queueing was minimum and super efficient with taking in the bottles, glasses, cans. They have all the big black tubes labeled for 'customer only' and 'no glasses'. Everything is well lay out. It's a much more spacious and airy location. Once the 'Cheque' was made, just walk to 99 Ranch supermarket customer service and get the cash. The two staff were pleasant - yes, minimum English but enough to get the job done. Am happy and will definitely use this as my regular recycling spot.

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    Ponce Recycling Center

    (16 reviews)

    I got to this spot 8:55am (5mins before their posted opening time) and no employees to be seen :(…read more I waited until 9:10am then 2 workers pulled into the lot and strolled over. Ricardo, that opened the bin, saw i was waiting first and i asked him how much time he needed to get ready to open and he said '5 minutes and I'll help you out' so i waited for him before starting to stack my bottles. While he was setting up, I asked if it was okay if I gave them a case waters that they can keep for the heat and he said ok, took the waters, then walked away from the bin and stared a conversation with some towing guy nearby. The other guy (Angel i think? It was hard to understand his words) finally mustered the courage to come to work as well, and he put out the barrels and asked who was first and everyone pointed at me. I said I was ready--then he proceeded to help out the 2 other customers :( 'Angel' and 'Ricardo' were disappointing on this Friday Aug 22, 2025. I am no judge of their character but the odor they had, the slurring in their speech, and the speed at which they moved woulda had me guessing they were hungover or drugs :( I'm not even sure they typed in the numbers correctly--the way they both were standing there staring at the keyboard. Maybe the waters shoulda went to some homeless folks...

    I've had nothing but exceptional service here with Angel and Ricardo. They go out of their way to…read moreassist clients with the bins and have always been personable, patient, and professional. This location is very convenient, and since many communities don't offer recycling bins in the area, you can collect your $ back by ensuring you take your recyclables to the right place. Even though the lines can be a bit long at times, it always moves at a quick pace. There are definitely many regulars that return to this center, which speaks for the quality and efficiency of its services.

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    Global Metal Recycling

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    Santa Ana, Ca. One of the things I do to occupy my time…read moresince retirement is to strip clean, copper wire and brass products. I kind of like doing it and Global pays cash right after weigh in. I have settled on Global as my only recycle business because of horribly dishonest experiences with several other recycle establishments. One place even had rigged scales. Global offers up the latest competitive prices, and while on any given day you might find a higher price, it just might not be worth it. I've become familiar with the Global process, I know to use the wheeled containers for metals, NOT the cages. For small amounts, your 5 gal. Bucket is fine, they know how much it weighs, and they return it to you. After weigh in, take your ticket to the cashier window and slip it under the window with your drivers license. Get paid and leave. If it's your first time here you may have to wait several days for your money, after that you're good to go! The receipt you get breaks down the weight and price for each group of metals. It's not immediately understandable, but with a bit of study it makes sense.

    For about 7 years I have been coming here dropping off copper, usually best price hands down…read more Today was not one of those days, the boys working the line are incompetent, copper heat exchangers same ones I have been turning in for 7 years they decided today they were bronze and robbed me of several 100 dollars, their response.... You can pack it all back up.... Its was nearly 1000lb of copper they decided wasn't copper and knew I wouldn't want to load that all back up. Unreal criminal crooks. They are copper heat exchangers all day every day from pool heaters not bronze or brass or whatever else they wanna call it that day. Only reason they get 2 stars is they have a good track record but not today. Hopefully this is one bad day..... w one idiot working and they re train him properly. I'll try once more once I get another large load. I've sent countless coworkers here for copper recycling won't be doing that anymore. Shady business today shady business

    Bionet - recyclingcenter - Updated May 2026

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