1sr time here and I was a little overwhelmed bc I didnt know their procedure with selling cans and bottles. Customer service was very helpful! Youngster, I forgot his named walked me through the whole process! His service was so good I tipped him $5. He was so surprised but he definitely deserved it! Will be back! PS, area is a little sketchy! read more

I came on a busy day, this guy named Danny helped me right away with my service request, made me feel safe mostly because I'm a girl and went by myself and helped me take down my bags, also made the process fast and smooth, definitely will come back again just for the great customer service. Definitely gave me the best price in Oakland they beat everyone's price. read more

I liked the older man that was helping. The window man that gave the cash was super kind! The young man that only helped the Mexicans empty their bags and no blacks a no no for me! Also they don't pay as well as union city! I just didn't want to do the drive! A tank of gas to get out there! So, I guess it balances out ok! Out there I would had received $36 and here was $20! Union City they take them out the car. They do all the labor work. Here I had to put them in barrows. While the young man looked at me four times and didn't help!!!! Take them to the scale etc! So it is what it is! Thank you Lord for $20 more than I had! read more

Cash For Cans - Three barrows only got $20! On Union City I would had received $36! Well it is what it is! - Recycling Center Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was cheated a couple of times here. When I questioned the employee he said that they charge me for using the clear plastic bag that they recommend 1 pound per bag! Because I was in a hurry I didn't complain to management but clearly the clear plastic bag didn't weigh a pound and it was a lie to charge that! read more

Date: 10/7/2020 Time: 8:35 AM 52° Cloudy My husband and I usually do our recycling with Standard Iron & Metal on San Leandro Blvd. Due to COV-19, they have been closed. I called them a few months ago, inquiring as to when will they be opened for business. They gave me a recommendation to check out Cash for Cans for recycling. This morning we stopped by Cash for Cans. We arrived before 9:00 AM, we lucked out and found street parking across the street. They were already opened. People were already lined up with their bags of cans, plastic and glass bottles. The process was quick. It was like an assembly line. Employees were available to help us along the way. They emptied our aluminum cans into gray containers. I noticed the red containers were for plastic bottles. I have to admit the service here was better than Standard. My husband and I were in and out of there in about 10 minutes. There will be more returned visits to Cash for Cans for recycling. Thanks to Standard for their recommendation. We have options for recycling. Yay! read more

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Before coming here separate bottles/cans by the type of material in a bag. There is only street parking available. Upon arrival: 1) Place cans/bottles in the designated colored bins. Red bins are for glass. Black bins could be for aluminum or plastic. 2) Line up to get bins weighted. 3) An employee will record the weight and calculate the amount of money you will get. 4) You print your name and sign that record paper. 5) An employee gives you a paper stating how much money you will get. 6) Walk over to a window to redeem your money. I came on a Saturday around 9AM and was in and out within ~10 minutes. I recommend to bring gloves or sanitizer to use upon leaving since the handles on the bins get dirty and sticky over time. read more

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I will never go back there again they are rude they use to keep my ocean spray cranberry juice bottle knowing that they were recycle able for years.they are rude they cater to junkies and be careful if you go down there it's not safe read more

This was an amazing experience! Due to the pandemic, we had well over 2.5 years of well-sorted recyclables in various bins and garbage cans that filled my Honda Element. When I drove up, they swarmed my car and helped me take all my items into the facility. I was in and out in less than ten minutes. It's a well-oiled machine. I can't wait to go back...but it usually takes at least a few months to gather up enough cans and bottles that we use at home. read more

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I am a sparkling water / Coke Zero fiend, and Cash For Cans is now subsidizing my addiction :). Working from home has accelerated my accumulation of cans and bottles, and while recycling through my apartment's waste management has historically been the norm, I thought I would try Cash For Cans out. I went on a Saturday around 1pm and there was minimal wait - I was in and out within 10-15 minutes. The workers were helpful in guiding this newbie, and they have a super efficient process. After you sort your recyclables into the trash cans (recommend pre-sorting as others mention), a worker inside will weigh your respective loads, calculate the payment, and hand you a slip of paper with the amount. You then collect your payment outside. I believe the rates are similar if not the same as the 2020 image someone posted. For reference, I received ~$18 for 3 trash bags of cans and 2 trash bags of plastic bottles (not crushed). Did I expect more? Maybe. But still enough for two 12-packs of Coke Zero and a trip to the Taco Bell value menu! read more

Good lady with a cowboy help me out when the other "Male" workers did not when I was holding 5+ bags of cans from my car. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IE_DXjZ5NIg read more

Hours on yelp are incorrect!!! Closes early on weekends 2p on sunday They also go out to lunch in the middle of the day. I got there around noon and was told to come back at 1:40. Call first. Bring rubber gloves. You'll be handling some pretty grimy plastic barrels as well as your own empties. read more

Been here twice. They were fast and friendly both times. Tip - bring some water to wash your hands after. read more

Very efficient! If you want to get in and out this is the place to go! Thank you for helping me young men and I hope you guys keep up the great teamwork ;-) read more

I just came to drop off some collected recycling and was met with a fast moving line. I must day the crew was handeling business and getting us going. Great experience and helpful staff. I definitely will be returning. read more

There's scant parking so be ready to double park or haul your cans 1/2 block or jockey for position to pull into thee driveway to unload. Once in you will find it quick and easy to do business here. Plenty of staff hustling around. You get in and out fast. Take your scrip over to a tiny window get paid aardvark go. Don't forget to tip the helpers who appear to be homeless and not actual employees. read more

I justove those hard working men! And miss flozz.too.always a pleasure bringing in my recycling. Very helpful and continue to maintain a good attitude even though they day might not be a happy one. The recycling monstrillios!. read more

Great service for getting cash for cans. They pay by weight so if you have a small load, you may actually get less but for the ease of their process and how quickly they get through the line - it was worth it to me. read more

It's been years since I did this. The crew was very helpful to us. They helped remove recycle from truck sort our cans and plastic and bottles. Please note come with your recycle sorted already. I didn't know ‍ but for next time . The process was very quick and orderly read more

A little hectic when you get there but lots of workers around to direct you if you need help. Wasn't super crowded when I got there and was able to get in, get paid and get out in 5 minutes. read more

The staff here is very helpful and fast to because I just wanna be in and out you won't be waiting long in line long at this place

Best prices and always easy to get in and out with plenty of containers available. The only place I will go to recycle

Staff is incredibly professional. Don't sell your recycling anywhere else. I'd recommend coming in person to check their hours which are posted manually in front of the gate. read more

Arrived 30 min before closing time and it was like a battlefield. People scrambling for sorting bins. Everyone is splashing in puddles of who knows what. The smell of old beer and trash burned my nostrils. Shards of glass flew pass my face. Sorted out 7 bags of cans and bottles for a whopping $26!!! Great customer service. One of the workers helped me sort out the bottles. Thankful for the experience. read more

Very efficient and they are helpful you go in you have to have your cans and your bottle separated and the plastic separated and they give you different cans to put them in and you get in line text generally about a half hour very most an hour read more

Just look for any open area on the lot and separate your cans, plastic bottles and glass into separate bins - I just picked random colored bins this time ...and no one said that I did it wrong... so I guess it doesn't matter what color been I used...? Or they just took pity on me for giving them more work lol. Super crowded at all times because (small area) it's the size of a two car driveway. And unfortunately, if you come early... I have even seen a line waiting for them to open lol it was way too long so I left. I would recommend after early morning rush or around early afternoon. Overall, they have a pretty good system going - one of the men checks your bins for you. And then you stand to left side where a guy asks you to sign his clipboard and gives you the small slip of paper. Take the slip of paper to the far left and usually there's someone there waiting for you (even though you can't see them) to drop that slip of paper into the open slot. Cash will be given. FYI - no need to take off the caps of those pesky plastic bottles yay! Also I would highly recommend wearing some gloves because those bins are super grimy. They are NOT open on Sunday! I have made that mistake twice already ... but yes, they are open on Saturday but the hours are quite short. Hmm now that I think about it, their hours kind of remind me of bank hours lol. For example, don't arrive at 4pm thinking they close at 5pm...only to find out they actually closed earlier like 2pm Happy recycling! (This is not a metal/electronics kind of recycling center...just the good ol' cans, plastic, glass (beer, soda) etc In other words, if it doesn't say "CRV" somewhere on your recycle items... don't bother bringing it because they will just take it out. read more

Have been looking for a place that accepts cans since the Pandemic started. This place is easy to find, people were lining up but the staffs there assisted with sorting. My experience here went smooth and would recommend people to come. Bring a hand sanitizer and glove. Pray for the business, staffs and the customers. read more

I arrived 20 mins before closing with over 200lbs of cans and bottles. All the available staffed immediately pitched in to help get my items weighted. No one gripped about the 50 bags we were unloading. I am truly impressed with this place. There were at least 10 other customers who arrived while they were organizing my recyclables ( 3 of which came after 3pm closing hour) and was all allowed to recycle their items and not turned away being it was after there 245pm cut off. GREAT CUSTOMER SERViCE. read more

Called them to inquire about their hours and rates. They were courteous and efficient over the phone. Very impressed!

Good place, I always go here expecting to get less money then I receive. In order to get out of there sooner have your plastic and can in CLEAR BAGS. read more

I was out real quick really responsive all the little youngsters over there worked their ass off

Hey now! This place is open on Sunday , when no other can recycling is open! This cat can be meet. Yo can spend your can proceeds at the shoe store next door if yo don't need food! Also I didn't feel that someone is going to throw a bottle at e for no good reason, so I appreciate that in scavenger work. read more

I called them, very respectful informing me that they were in fact open... It's convenient for a Sunday as a lot of places are closed.... It seems as if they try to keep it washed down outside... Not as crowded when I went read more

Go early for parking and shorter line. Many helpers will assist you to speed the process. Very organized. System has containers to separate glass from plastic from aluminum. read more

Absolutely zero social distancing by the patrons and zero masks. What's worse, the Staff Force you and I literally mean force you to stand inches away from them and other patrons in line! This place is a health hazard and should be shut down immediately! I'm contacting the city read more

this place is fast & EFFICIENT. so many people to help you. everyone is kind & helpful. anyone who say otherwise is probably these new Oakland transplants. dont worry about social distancing they are in fact spacing out appox 6ft. if you're self-conscious about social distancing there's the vaccines most of of have taken. better yet bring your own blue social distancing safety dot to stick on the ground. i seen someone complaining about that on here, get over yourself. put your bag or cart or something behind you if you're that weirded out or better yet stay home with your crybaby ass read more

Arrived about 45 minutes to closing time, first let me say you have to have all your stuff separated they doubt play about that!!!! My husband and I have a truck full of recycling have to say it was slightly busy but its all hands on deck. The park is very limited and you might have to double park. The employees are helpful and they try there best to get you in and out. Please bring your patience and understanding because this place I heard gets busy in the morning. read more

Friendly and fast workers. We have gone to other recycling centers and this place is the best.

Pretty cool place. This is the first time I went there. I understand that there may be long lines, but the fighting in front of us was crazy. I just want to recycle my bottles and cans, and people start fighting 5 feet away from me. read more

funny rules don not like saler customer came over 1 time per day， protection they have job everyday ？ read more

This place is a fairly decent recycle center if you are already in the area or are not mobile, but they do tend to pay less for recyclables than somewhere like Standard Iron & Metals. Also, this area has so many homeless people littered about; sleeping, drinking, and smoking crack that it is downright sad to even have to come around here. I've seen a few muggings in this area as it gets closer to dark, so always be aware of your surroundings. read more