This place is great! The rates are some of the best in Orange County, the guy who works here is…read moreBEYOND helpful, and they're open every day! This is my go to recycling spot that I've been visiting for years now. There's been times where I've arrived a little late (or very close to closing time), and the workers are almost always willing to help out! And if they can't, I understand - that would be my bad for coming outside of the posted hours! But they work really hard here (especially in the summer), and I appreciate that the guy who I always see here (forgive me for not knowing him by name) - he's so nice and personable and will usually chat me up a bit while he weighs my bags. I enjoy running into him and getting a great customer experience! Thank you guys for all you do!! You know I'll be back!

The hours can be inaccurate and unpredictable but when they are open, Frank is always friendly and…read morefast. I love that it's so close to home but the day we went on a Sunday, it wasn't open so we went to the one on Collins and Tustin. They were very thorough and resort your cans to make sure there's no mixing of materials.

Frankie ( Francisco) was very personable and through in weighing and informing me of the separation…read moreof recycling. Down time was sweeping and keeping the are clean.

Not even one star they ripped me off badly I wasn't about to load it all back . This load was worth…read moreI'd say at least 300 to 400

I used to go to another recycling center, but during my last few visits the staff seemed…read moreinattentive and even a bit rude. So I decided to try somewhere new and found Sanchez Recycling. From the moment I drove in, the experience was completely different. I was greeted right away and asked how they could help. I told them I had cans, and the employee directed me where to go, brought me a large basket, and let me know someone would assist me. Another staff member quickly helped, weighed my cans, gave me a receipt, and thanked me for coming. The woman in the payment area was also friendly and efficient. Overall, the whole process was smooth and pleasant. The facility is clean, the staff is helpful, and everything was easy to deal with. I'll definitely be coming here from now on!

this is my go-to recycling center even though there are several others way closer to my house. the…read moreparking lot is really small (like your best bet is to back straight out of the gate) but their buckets are large, plentiful and in good shape. customer service is very nice. they have a handwashing station available for patrons and you can leave with cash instead of having to go to a second location (you know how like, some places are behind a market and then you have to redeem your receipt inside the market?). i feel like they offer good prices AND! they also collect a bunch of stuff. i was just turning in water bottles but the guy next to me turned in all these metal pipes and stuff.

I have a recycling center 5 minutes from my house but after I discovered OC Recycling I don't think…read moretwice about a 20 minute drive. Easier ingress and egress, plenty of knowledgeable staff to help and if you ever have any special circumstances where you need to speak to management, Carlos is a great guy! They are very professional and polite and I only recommend OC Recycling to anyone looking for a recycling center.

Located off Adams Avenue on the grounds of Orange County Community College, OC Recycling Center has…read morebeen my go-to recycle center. It is so conveniently located and easy to pull-in and get out. They've finally reopened under new management and I couldn't be anymore enthused to recycle again. Today was a Sunday and I was excited to see they were open till 345p. I already had recyclables separated. The guy helping me was super nice and quickly weighed my three loaded trash cans. I asked if the recycle used batteries, but they do not. Still great they take many other materials including cardboard. The cashier was very friendly as we bonded over the time change. With that said, I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Current CRV Rates: #1 Plastic $1.470 CRV Glass $0.102 Alum Cans $1.650 Highly recommended.

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

It ain't glamorous; recycling hardly ever is. But if you want to do your part in helping the…read moreenvironment and get your CRV fees refunded, come here. It's a little hard to find. It's at a parking lot tucked behind a one-story office. Google this center for coupons to get you extra cents per pound. You can thank me (or actually my mom) later.

Used to be a good place. Saw the the dude wrote the wrong weights on paper. Don't come here unless…read moreyou want to get cheated.

It's simple, it's rewarding, and it's the right thing to do!…read more Collection materials are provided, pick up is scheduled, progress is sent by means of text, and money shows up in your PayPal account. It couldn't be easier!

We have been using Recycle from Home for a few years. We are seniors and do not drive due to…read moremedical issues. We LOVE RECYCLE FROM HOME, their customer service is terrific and kind. I'd recommend their service to anyone that would like to recycle without leaving your home. Thank you Recycle From Home, you are a big help to our household.

If you're from OC & want to get rid of hazardous materials (exclusions apply), this is the spot. As…read morean OC resident, you have the ability to remove some hazardous waste here, FREE. All you need is your ID to show proof of residency. I recently went through our old shed, which hasn't been cleaned in a few years. I managed to get rid of a few paint canisters, paint buckets, cleaning chemicals & more. I had about 2 medium sized boxes worth of items. I simply pulled up around opening time, popped open the trunk of my CRV, associates easily removed the items from my car, & was sent on my merry way. By far the easiest junk removal process I could ask for. We are in Spring & Spring Cleaning is upon us. If you have small amounts of hazardous household waste material; this is what you are looking for.

Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste is one of several free household hazardous waste and e-waste…read moredisposal sites in Orange County version and it is the equivalent of SAFE Collection Center in LA County. The County partners up with a private company Clean Harbors and this is a drive-thru style disposal sites. Drivers cannot leave their vehicles and secure their wastes in the trunk + separate from personal belongings. At the end, the staff will ask which city are you driving from (they don't really check) and then you are good to go! [Operation hours]: : 9 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Saturday. [Limits]: A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip and containers larger than five gallons will not be accepted. [What to bring]: * Other Flammable Products: Diesel fuel, Fire Extinguishers under 40 lbs, Gas/oil mix, Home heating oil, Kerosene, Lighter fluid, Propane tanks (5-gallon or smaller). * Automotive Products: Antifreeze, Automotive batteries, Carburetor and fuel injection, cleaners Fuel additives, Motor oil, Starter fluids, Transmission and brake fluid. * Lawn and Garden Products: Fungicides/wood preservatives, Herbicides, Insecticides. * Workshop/Painting Supplies: Adhesives and glues, Aerosol cans, Fixatives and other solvents, Furniture strippers, Oil or enamel-based paint, Paint strippers and removers. Paint thinners and turpentine, Photographic chemicals, Stains and finishes. * Miscellaneous: Batteries, Compact Fluorescent Tubes, Driveway sealer, Fluorescent light bulbs, Mercury thermostats or thermometers, Sharps in puncture-proof containers (hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets), Smoke detectors * Cleaning Products: Bleach (laundry), Drain cleaners, Oven cleaners, Pool chemicals, Toilet cleaners, Tub, tile, shower cleaners, Wood and metal cleaners and polishes. * E-wastes (remove data before disposal): Blood glucose monitors (sterilized), CD, DVD and VCR players. Cell phones, Computer monitors (CRTs & flat screens), Computers/CPUs/laptops, Digital cameras and thermometers, Display boards on exercise equipment, Hand-held electronic devices, Home-use medical monitors, Tablets and MP3 players, Microwave ovens (home use), Programmable kitchen appliances, Printer/scanner/fax/copiers (desktop), Radios of all types (car & home), Stereos (no speakers), Solar panels (home use - 125 pound limit), Televisions (CRTs & flat screens), Video game consoles & accessories. [DO NOT BRING] * Asbestos, Ammunition, Marine Flares, Explosives, Radioactive materials, Pharmaceutical waste, Tires, High-pressure cylinders (acetylene, oxygen, air tanks - SCUBA or SCBA), Biological waste, and Commercial Waste. [Conclusion]: It is a great one-stop destination to dispose household hazardous waste and e-waste responsibly and it is totally free! P.S. - Other three locations are Huntington Beach Collection Center, Irvine Collection Center, and San Juan Capistrano Collection Center.

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I consider DBW the backbone of down home American recycling in advanced mode. The workers are very…read morehelpful and knowledgable of everything recycle able. I grew up in a family of recyclers but was sheltered from it. DBW helped me to prosper and corner the market with experience and knowledge. Still a lot to learn. Like how to overcome obstacles of lack of supply and location.

Looked up a metal recycling plant that was open and nearby this week and came across Bruce's. We…read moregave them a call and someone answered right away and was able to answer our questions. We drove over and they helped us to unload the metal out of our truck and placed it on their scale and then we were given a receipt, walked over to the cashier to give our ID and get our cash out. Very easy and seamless process, it appeared that they took all things metal, including cans. Will return when we need to!

I started going here a few years ago. I thought that it was a good place. A buddy of mine found out…read moreI was going there and told me to be careful. I said I had never had a problem. He said then why don't they let you see the scale? I was like what? He said any place that doesn't show you the scales is a scam. I got to thinking and went in with 43 lbs of copper. I weighed it at work. When I went to Bruce salvage I only had 36 lbs. I said wait a minute and he said my scale was off and it was too late because all my stuff had been moved very quickly to the scrap pile and I couldn't even take it somewhere else. If you don't believe me, weigh your stuff and see what happens. Hopefully you don't have the same problem I did. I found a much better place on Newland, right off of Hamilton. I think it's Huntington Beach, maybe Costa Mesa. Much better!