OK everyone, Here is another super review I'm doing of Clayton Ward your not so typical recycling…read morecenter here in Salem. This is mainly a family owned and operated business or facility. I find this place is very unique but very odd in some of its practices with recycling but all I can say is it gets the job done very well. Been coming here so many times over the years to get rid of some of my extra yard clippings / branches or even some recycling items for some extra cash in my pocket. They seem by far the most reasonable and low cost on dumping my loads and give out some real good cash for my recyclables like paper or cardboard. I'm going to say this is one of the best and most oriented type recycling places in town which is by far easy to say because they will work with you to help with your heavier items if in need. The employees seem very friendly and always eager to help you which is a plus overall in the customer service area. I would say, You can't go wrong coming here and this facility deserve 5-stars overall because of their duty of keeping the streets clean and help keep back yards looking like better. P.S. Need to give that Hot Rod a break and pay him a little more $$$ for his good work towards your business!!! Share a little, give a little more. :)

The business seems to be listed as Salem Oregon recycling facility but it is the same place. Great…read morefacility to take recycling. They even take dirt at 4. Cents a pound with mixed debri such as wood and grass in it. An older pair of brothers were working when we arrived and they went right to helping us unload our dirt and made the process quick they were very friendly as well.

Mark and his colleague came out to pick up some metal at our school. They were efficient and…read morehelpful. They only charge 10 bucks but we paid them more as they definitely deserved it. I would use them again in the future. Great value and hard workers.

Mark was wonderful! He came out to the property we were cleaning up, several times for various…read moreloads of metal, appliances, and even a greenhouse frame. He was careful to take everything he was told he could take, leaving the area tidy when he was done. He's a talker as well, which I enjoyed, but had to get back to work.

Best service on time and showed up when he said he would. Great guy and good service. a little…read morelate but just say that I forgot to post it. He was great and will be using his service again SOON.

Fast comms, friendly service and good price…read more Took some old office chairs, cabinet, printer and PC case. Lots of bits hanging around since we moved.

New Fees for using green bags…read more Beginning Jan 1, 2018, a roll of ten green bags will cost $2 and the processing fee will increase to $0.35 per bag. The cost of the bag and the processing fee together will still be just 55 cents per bag, and the average full Green Bag will still credit about $7 to your account.

Holidays boozefest left me with several bags of bottles to get rid of. First stop: downtown…read morelocation. No dice! The hatch was locked, so rather than require a full car detail, I headed to the South side and hit a wall yet again. Why post a sign with holiday hours if the door is locked? Had I not spent my paycheck on presents, I would've considered leaving them for someone else to cash in, but 3rd times a charm! I may have had to shove them in, but I was no longer running around with green bags in my car like a little elf! Sometimes I think the people running this place pour all the leftovers into a tank and sip on it throughout the day. They're certainly not into improving the process or making it easy to recycle! How am I supposed to go green if you have me running all over town?!

Their "Artists Corner" aka scrap metal area is really awesome - tons of shapes, sizes, gears,…read moretrays, pipes, wheels, you name it. Only downside is the regular steel costs $1.00/lb, and the stainless steel costs $4.00/lb. Some very rusty, small square scrap pieces cost $.50/lb but there isn't much variety in them. The only reason this place gets stars down is because of cost - Clackamas Steel sells at $.50 or $.40/lb, and they give a student discount. Worth the drive from Portland if you want some really neat stuff.

Not happy at all!! This company is the lowest paying company for their scrap!! Other places pay…read moremore. Not to mention you don't know if you are being ripped off or not since they have no digital scales for the customer to see how much the load weighs. How does anyone know if they are being honest if the customer has no way of seeing the weight!!!!!!!! I will not ever be back!!!!

As a new Oregonian, I'm still trying to figure out the recycling system. My daughter and I have…read morebeen to two bottle drop locations, and I got a card and bags on my first trip. Our second trip, we dropped the bags and I got online to register, assuming that's where we could check the account balance. I realized later that my online account was not connected to my card, so we went inside to ask questions. The person at the desk helped, then was assisted by a blonde woman (the manager?) who offered to walk me through the process, literally. I asked her name, but regretfully forgot it. She was more than helpful and explained the options for using funds at kiosks located at partner stores, and told us not to hesitate to ask for help anytime we were there. The floors were sticky and it was smelly inside, so I certainly commend those who choose to work here. I wish the parking weren't so chaotic, but its located in a strip mall with a large lot and close to home, so I'll be back.

Been using the bottledrop for a while now, and I always had issues with the level of…read moreignorant/uneducated people, and how bottledrop is doing nothing to remedy it. 1st off, card you are given not only does it access your account, it acts like a key which how the door opens, yet people think that card will access your account when you open the door which not the case, but people that. Then there is the loading of the bags, and no matter what you say or how "helpful" you try and be, end the it still doesn't matter, because just wanna do their way or what more convenient for them and not the long run. If BottleDrop could explain that when loading bag you put it the side not the middle because it creates more space and prevents the system from filling up faster! Which makes going to the Lancaster drop off a hassle and you consistently have deal with people who just chuve it in, then it create more work for you, holds up the line and makes people act rude and impatient!! So, anyone reading this review your card is both a key and accesses your account it proves you are member, but if someone has bag with tag they are a member too, so be kind and just leave the door open. Also, if you are going to load your green or blue bags do yourself and everyone a favor and just load it to the side and the not middle you'll have less problems if you do!!

Excellent service! They were professional and fair priced. Easy to communicate with and quick to…read moreschedule. I'd definitely use their services again.

Josh was very quick to respond and I was lucky enough to get same day service! He showed up on…read moretime, was very professional, and got everything hauled away very quickly. Plus, his rates were very reasonable and he saved me a trip to the dump (can't put a price on that). Will definitely use his services again in the future.

Who reviews the dump?!?! Awesome people--that's who!…read more $25 flat rate dump, so you better cram whatever you're hauling your crap in to get your money's worth. This applies to yard debris, garbage, etc. Electronics, (and I believe) chemicals, are free. Dump your stuff yourself over the edge, and watch the satisfying crash! Awesome. Warning: Minors (or those under 13, I think) are not allowed to exit the vehicle.

There seems to be a problem with not being able to call the local office directly. Calling the…read morenumber on the website goes to God knows where. I called with a complaint, and was told I'd be called back by the end of business tomorrow. The problem will be worse by then.

Most every time we go the recycle bin is full and the office staff are on lunch. So we usually…read morehave to stack our stuff on top as best we can and several times just leave it in the bags we brought them in next to the bin. But it's close so we can't complain too much.

From the owner: For more than 50 years Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association has provided award winning…read moregarbage and recycling hauling service. We are a local family owned and provide personal service to all our clients. Homes and businesses throughout Marion County, OR choose Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling for expert trash service. Our team offers some of the best prices in the area and our service is always reliable and safe. We haul ï Junkï Wasteï Trashï Garbageï Recyclingï Yard debrisï Medical wasteWe also have security boxes available. Be sure to ask about our special cleanup service for your home or office. If you're moving in or out we can make sure your space is in pristine condition.