This location doesn't seem to get as busy as some other recycling centers. So, if you don't…read morerecycle because you don't like dealing with long wait times, then this is the place for you. Lots of parking around it since it's on the Ralph's parking lot. Recycle as it's good for the planet!

Signage lists that they accept all plastics 1-6, but they ONLY accept CRV bottles…read more My quest for dropping off takeout containers and yogurt tubs (5 PP) continues, as they're not accepted in residential pickups in Pasadena.

I usually go to the Monterey park location and did not realize they have a location in San Gabriel!…read moreThe service was good! And the wait wasn't too bad! Would definitely come back here to recycle my bottles and cans.

This is my go to recycling center. There is only one guy working there so be patient. There is…read moreusually a line of people who wait, so to secure your spot, start by placing a few bags that you can hold and bring them over to the line. I brought a small dolly with glass bottles and a little bit of plastic bottles and 4 cans (which i gave to someone who collected more than me). Pro tip: separate your glass by color. Brown, green, clear, etc. Prior to coming to this location. They also do not accept milk cartons and olive oil glass bottles. They separate their glass by color, and if you dont have them separated, they will make you do it there. The only hard part is that you can't separate them until they have bins available for you to use and separate them. Suggestions: you may want to bring some ear plugs because the clinging of the glasses can pierce your ear drums. A hat is always nice because they only have one canopy to provide shade. A small portable chair to sit as you wait for others to turn theirs in and maybe a fan of some sort for the hot days. They dont have many trash cans to throw away your bags or cardboard boxes, so you may need a clean bag to store all these and dispose of it at a later time. Hand sanitizer or gloves because you will be grabbing dirty trash cans or these wired baskets as you bring your piles to the guy. They weigh your piles by categories and pay you cash in the end. Carry some spare change, some of each would be good (pennies, dimes, nickles, quarters) because they may just round up and give you a solid bill.

Always quick and efficient. Pays well and give receipts with full info on what was recycled. Never…read morea rip off like some other places. Very honest and straight forward on all transactions. I won't go anywhere else! Checkout their website.

Every year I bring near the same amount of its $80-$110 in bottles and cans, plastic. This time I…read morewaited 2.5 years and got just a bit more than when it was one year. I'm done. Never again. In the trash. Not worth the time or effort.

Since I was nearby on an errand and had some recycling in the trunk, I searched for a nearby…read morerecycling center and this came up. It's in the same plaza as Ralphs, off of Emerson Ave. This isn't my usual recycling place. So it was a surprise to me to find out that they accept wine bottles and even those Ragu jars! (Be sure to clean the inside since the workers have to break it down themselves.) My regular recycling center didnt take those so I've been just tossing it in the trash. (My garbage company says they will separate it out but somehow I am skeptical.) Since finding this place, I've been bringing all of my wine bottles and glass jars here. As for the value when it comes to these glass items, I'm not sure if I am getting a fair price or not since I have nothing to compare it to. But at least in my situation, I am getting a little something instead of absolutely nothing when I toss it in the trash. The lines go quickly at this location. It's definitely a shorter wait time compared to my usual place. And the staff here are friendly. I've been back and will keep coming back!

This recycling center is behind Ralph's on Emerson. Currently Ralph's parking lot is under…read moreconstruction, so it doesn't connect by car. You can still park here and walk into Ralph's. They only take plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and drink glass bottles. I was denied milk gallon bottles and empty glass sauce jars. Aluminum cans $1.65 by weight When I come here during the weekday afternoons, it's always so busy. They have a water dispenser and hand sanitizer on a small table by the sidewalk. The bins they use for sorting are super light and netted. This means anything smaller than 3 inches will fall out.

This recycling center is so convenient, it's right behind the food for less and I am usually in and…read moreout of the place within 5-10 mins! The workers are usually nice, I had questions about a sign they had up and I guess they now take carton wine boxes (still no cardboard tho). They provide me with a receipt of the total with everything broken out but I should've asked for a copy. Would recommend this spot!

The service was great and walked away with a good amount in cash for the recycles I took I would be…read morereturning

This place was a bit different from other recycling centers I've been to -- it's a mix of indoor…read moreand outdoor, which I didn't know at first. I had recyclables sitting in my car for days because it had been pouring rain all week, and most centers close when it rains. If I had known this one was partially indoors, I would have come sooner! It's a little tricky to get in and out because the entrance is small, but the staff was quick, helpful, and really nice. Overall, a good experience once you're inside.

My old recycling center closed and this place was recommended by a neighbor. I looked up reviews…read moreprior to going, and I was a little hesitant as the reviews were mixed. Went on a Sunday morning around 11. I was able to pull into the lot, which has space for 3-4 cars. Unloaded my 4 bags of recyclables into their containers. The staff was friendly but the other patrons were all men who gave the side eye like I had intruded into a men only area. Instead of being men and helping a girl out, all they did was glare. Many reviews stated that the staff was rude and shortchanged them. I cannot say that was my experience. I was nicely greeted by the staff and was given my accurate amount ($17.23 which is comparable to what I used to get). If you lost your recycling center, this is a reasonable alternative. Note that they don't have anywhere to wash your hands that I was able to find so you may get a little dirty in the process. If you can't pull into the lot, there was ample street parking.

Extremely friendly and helpful team! Recycled my tv with no hassle. Quick and convenient.read more

Very pleasant and easy experience! I called ahead of time to see if I could recycle my 55"…read moreflatscreen and they quickly returned my first call after it didn't go through. Quick and easy for a process that I was dreading. Thank you!

I dropped off our recycling here for the first time. It was pretty busy and took a couple of…read moreminutes to park. You grab cans with holes to load your recyclables and take them to be weighed. It's that easy! $40 later and we're off. The whole process was rather easy. The location is convenient. $1.66 lb.

This Evolution Recycling deserves a review because the service is absolutely impeccable! You can…read moretell that they have fun in their jobs here and make it a good time for something like recycle. They just updated their facility and have great shade while your cans are getting counted. Additionally, there's a hand wash station and you can't ask for anything more. Highly recommend this location!