It's my place for all my recycling, staff has always been friendly and upfront and sometimes even…read morefit your hand to hell. Not sure if it's a better quality, but I'll continue to keep going there because I believe that it is. The concept of recycling I wish more people would do it and understand the value of it all.

Everyone is very helpful every time we come there and I'm so pleased that they help us if we need…read morehelp to keep the lines moving and to make it quits to stop in recycling all our recyclables

I won't ever stop going here. I literally make drives just to come to the specific spot because I…read morelove the service. All the guys are super sweet.

American Recycling in El Cajon is my go-to recycling center for turning beer cans into beer money…read more Service is always exceptional. Fast, efficient and friendly.

The guys are friendly and helpful. I've been here several times and they've always been very…read morehelpful and a good attitude

- THEY DO NOT ACCEPT STEEL FYI -…read more Unfortunately I did not get to do business with them because I came with steel, BUT they were helpful (and friendly) in pointing me to Plaza Alta for my steel recycling needs.

I'm so happy that they have re-opened this Recycling location! I know that Covid had negatively…read moreimpacted this privately owned business. Then the owner was forced to fight for his health. Through all those set backs, the owner was determined to return to serving his local customers. It's so good to see Jamie back at work, rebuilding his business. This is a perfect example of a neighborhood friendly small business, with the goal of being convenient to the customer, & good service they can count on. Thank You Jamie. For returning to our neighborhood. We missed you. -Loyal RecycelinCustomer-

WORST PLACE EVER!!! ALWAYS CLOSED. They don't comply with the hours they should be open. Literally…read moreclosed for 2 months straight!

I just got a new laptop for my recent birthday and noticed an electronic recycling fee on the sales…read morereceipt. Which I thought was cool because the Fry's store I bought it at also has free electronics recycling in it's parking lot every Saturday and Sunday from 9-5. I want to thank Fry's for offering this service to it's customers. It is run by EcoRanger Electronic Recycling which is a company that specializes in electronic waste and collection and removal. They also offer free pick up of TV's, printers, cords, computers, medical equipment and scrap metal. Employee Brandon Ranger mans the Fry's recycling center off Aero Drive and is very efficient and capable. He keeps those cars dropping off old TV's and computers moving along nicely. This is a very important service as electronic cast outs as trash are full of all kinds of toxic chemicals which DO NOT belong in our landfills. And the chief aim of EcoRanger Recycling is to take these unusable computers, monitors, cell phones, and other outdated electronics and make sure that none of the hazardous waste that is part of the electronics stays out of the waste stream. 5 YELP STARS for that!

Called for an electronic pickup and was given a time the next day. Was told a $10 waste fee would…read morebe charged. He rescheduled several times and never showed. A real waste of time waiting around for a no show! Not even an apology

- THEY DO NOT ACCEPT STEEL FYI -…read more Unfortunately I did not get to do business with them because I came with steel, BUT they were helpful and friendly in pointing me to Plaza Alta for my steel recycling needs. Would come back here to recycle other material with them.

Troy Recycling is hands down a 5-star experience. From the moment you pull in, everything feels…read moreorganized and efficient. The staff is professional, helpful, and actually take the time to answer questions without making you feel rushed. The process is smooth, fair, and transparent no hassle, no confusion. You can tell they run a tight operation and respect people's time. If you're looking for a recycling center that's quick, honest, and easy to work with, Troy Recycling is the spot. Definitely recommend and will be coming back.

Organized help for the win!! (: The service was quick,…read moreeasy & individually manageable. Although it's self explanatory, the workers were there to help & guide you through!

This recycling business is not what it use to be. Prepare for a tongue lashing from their employees…read morewho are most likely on meth. Last week I visited the business with some plastic water bottles. The main entrance was blocked by a large truck picking up a load of scrap metal. I was waved over to use the exit to enter which I did. A guy came out of the building yelling at me for using the exit to access the business. This guy is a total nut case. I asked to see the supervisor and he went off on me. I'm 73 years old and not use to this type of threatening behavior. Very bad.

I have been working in and around technology for the last 10 years. I have recycled 2 phones here…read more(I knew they were older phones and not worth any money, but I still wanted the experience of using these machines). These Eco ATM machines are about the size of an arcade cabinet. They have a touch screen that is about chest height on a typical adult, and beloe that a metal door that opens (makes me think of a security drop door). Inside the door is a glass shelf where the customer would place their phone or device (the item they want to sell). A robotic voice and mascot greets you on that screen and walks you through the process. I was not expecting a payout, but even if you wanted half a minute to ponder selling that "old phone you forget you even had" I would say it takes about 3 minutes per transaction. The only flaw I saw in this machine is that it is TOO user friendly, it would be easy for someone to just rapid fire the next button without reading and throw their phone into the machine as soon as it opened. I bet many people throw their phones in and bang the machine when the door does not open. Another warning is the verbage this machine uses. If your phone is worth $0, it will say "your phone has no market value, but you can recycle it" or some such. User be warned, no market value means your phone is only worth scraping, not the $5 you were hoping to get. If you cleaned your garage and stumbled across some random old cell phones or devices and you would rather recycle them then throwing them in the trash, then I say use this, the ECO ATM may even throw a few bucks your way. I would not drive to an ECO ATM machine with the hopes that your old electronics are going to pay for your dinner.

I used to have good luck using the ecoATM to turn in old electronic devices. Of course it is…read morepreferred that I get cash... even if it's a small amount but sometimes I have had devices that are too old and a simple matter of recycling can be utilized. After a few relatively good experiences with this type of ATM I ran into all sorts of problems in order to get a transaction completed. One hiccup it kept having was acknowledging my ID. And then after that hurdle was crossed then the machine had problems detecting just what kind of device I was trying to have assessed for cash value. This was attempted a few different times and on more than one occasion. Finally I had enough of playing around with this machine and have washed my hands of using it any further.

Pleasantly surprised when greeted at front gate with an offer to help. I went in prepared to be…read moresure I received the weight of aluminum I measured at home. Surprised that there was not a variance in weight. Staff very helpful and I was in and out in no time!

My go to spot for scrap recycling. Had some old parts in my storage area that were just sitting…read moreuseless. Got a few dollars for it here so was worth it to get rid of it for space.

place to drop off recyclables in El Cajon. The staff is friendly, efficient, and always willing to…read morehelp out if you have questions about what materials they accept. The facility is organized, and they move quickly so you don't spend a lot of time waiting in line. What I really appreciate is how easy they make the process--pull up, unload, and you're on your way. They're fair and consistent with payouts, and value for the what you get which is great compared to some other spots. Plus, the location on Greenfield Drive is easy to find and has plenty of space to get in and out without hassle. If you're looking for a clean, straightforward recycling center with good customer service, Greenfield Recycling is definitely a solid choice.

Never again bad service and prices terrible not recommended there are much better placesread more