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    Express Recycling

    4.5 (152 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Gabriel H.

    Bellflowers hidden gem, Always Fast Express recycling... No lines and best payouts! Esteban was fast and friendly with the whole process! Fast recycling to help the earth and making your money back couldn't be easier... Tip: It's tucked away behind the main shopping plaza, definitely worth it to come check this spot out.

    Martin W.

    Tony was amazing. This is my first time visiting and he helped explain what I needed to do. The location is hidden but accessible from the South street driveway. You could use Woodruff but you would have to zig zag around the retail stores. The recycling center was very clean and organized. I was impressed with how clean it was considering. I've heard stories about other recycling centers with liquid on the ground trash all over the place, but that was not the case with the center. Definitely recommend those at recycle to visit this center. The photo that's included in this yelp review displays their prices. So compare it with other locations if you are a recycler to determine whether it's a benefit to you.

    B H.

    Please disregard my last review, they now accept glass bottles. This place is not as busy as the recycling center down the street at the corner of South and Woodruff. PLUS they give better returns on your recyclables. The person at this facility I dealt with was very kind and considerate.

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    Nadine C.

    Recycling in Lakewood, Los Angeles, California... Since I was in the area (and had some bottles and cans in my car), I searched my Yelp app for a nearby recycling center. Express Recycling is BEHIND Ross. Look for the little street signs and drive all the way in... There are actually two ways to get around to the back of the building! Service was very friendly and helpful! The pleasant worker even joked around and chatted with customers! Efficiently, I signed for my cash and was on my way! Thank you! Note: closed from 12:30 to 1pm for lunch. Open daily from 9am to 5pm!

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    JM S.

    Not open.. people waiting.. this is my second attempt this morning. It's 9:41am This also isn't the first time I've experienced this at this location.

    My recycling for the day
    Tony C.

    Express Recycling was simply amazing. It was my first time here, and it was quick, efficient and a pleasant overall experience. Very clean and organized. Esteban was fantastic on a particularly hot day. I will definitely be doing my future recycling here.

    Recycling center
    Melly B.

    Second time here. It's hidden recycling center behind Ross. The place is CLEAN and the workers are friendly.

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    Hidden Gem!! Loved the service!! Ricky was very generous. Best place to go for recycling!

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    3 months ago

    Ricardo was very helpful! It was our first time here. Prices are competitive and the location is great!

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    2 months ago

    Easy fast and clean. I was helped and i didn't wait long. I definitely will go back.

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    7 months ago

    Terrible service. Rude. Sweaty big dude didn't want to do his job. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time going here.

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    8 months ago

    Small but convenient. They are pretty fast paced. They offer great prices on cans, glass bottles, and plastics.

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    11 months ago

    This place is the go to for recycling needs . Great prices and great customer service, Esteban helped me out and was great.

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    Easy in and out and great service. I like taking my recycling here because they pay by weight or by item and it's not too long of a wait.

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    9 months ago

    Local spot that's pretty lowkey, easy, and quick. Good value $ for your recycles. Ricardo is the man! Very friendly and welcoming staff.

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    11 months ago

    Good service here. I come here a lot to recycle. I recommend this place to anyone else.

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    11 months ago

    Esteban was super helpful and quick! Will definitely come here more often. Very easy to navigate.

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    11 months ago

    Esteban was very helpful and very fast thank you for being reliable good Service was great will come back

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    Very prompt, helpful, good customer service. That is why we only bring our recycling here! Tony is the best!

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    Ask the Community - Express Recycling

    You need ID to recycle?

    Yes. So they can put your name on the check if they are out of cash.

    Do you accept all HDPE #2 bottles, or only certain ones? Shampoo bottles, laundry detergent bottles, etc?

    Hi, what are the updated hours?

    Hello updated hours are, Hours 9am-5pm… Read more

    Is the one in Pomona permanently closed?

    We do not manage the location in Pomona.

    How much do you pay per pound for cans/plastic/ and glass?

    Plastic water bottles-$ 1.33 Cans - $1.65 Glass bottles- $0.105

    Can I recycle crashed plastic bottles?

    Yes! you can bring them in crushed or whole. And you can leeave the caps on.

    Your sign says "No cash on Premises" so how are we paid for the cans/plastic?

    They pay with check

    Do you recycle amazon cardboard boxes?

    Hello, sorry but no carboard is accepted here.

    Do we need to remove the caps from the plastic bottles before they're recycled here?

    No, they take them with caps on or off.

    Are they taking glass?

    Yes

    When recycling plastic bottles and glass bottles, do you require they be sorted by size? By color?

    For example, when it comes to plastic you can mix the green soda bottles with the clear water bottles as long as it has the CRV label and is a #1 plastic. You can check to see if its #1 on the bottle inside the recycling triangle underneath.… Read more

    Do you accept coupons?

    Sorry we don't accept coupons at the moment.

    I seriously never catch you guys open! I hear these amazing reviews but when exactly are you open I drive by from Monday thru Friday and nothing 😐?

    Hello, it may be when we are closed for lunch break between 12:30-1:15pm.

    Are you guys still open? Went on Sunday and today Wednesday and both times you've been closed and went around 1-2 oclockish

    Yes we are open 7days but please keep in mind lunch break is between 12:30-1:15pm.

    Do u recycle cast iron bath tubs?

    No we don't sorry. Only CRV bottles and cans.

    Do you take used cooking oil?

    No we don't sorry. Only CRV bottles and cans.

    Do you accept crushed aluminum cans?

    Yes as long as the "CRV" label is visible and free of moisture.

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    Review Highlights - Express Recycling

    Local spot that's pretty lowkey, easy, and quick.

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