I loaded 8 burglar bars, heavy duty, gained muscle and strength onto my truck. Drove 41 minutes and…read morewas happy with the overall experience. I went for the C&D experience and I knew I wasn't going to get hundreds nor thousands for my items. All I wanted was the $2 bills for my money collection. I arrived surprisingly happy that the cars behind me gave me enough space while I had my tailgate down while driving relatively slow. That's a rarity when I have my tailgate up. Right when you take a right on SW Plaza you'll go down a curving road right smack dab into the cul-de-sac of C&D Metal and a vehicle impound lot. You'll see lots of cars parked in the cul-de-sac and a long line waiting for the "vehicle storage". Keep on trucking along into the C&D Metal yard. You'll see a hut with a young lady in it, you'll need to give her your driver's license, license plate id, the description of the items, and your address. Step out of the vehicle for this, she will make no effort. Are you new? Are you new? ARE YOU NEW HERE? You'll be slammed with this repetitive question if you are new to C&D. I couldn't get away from it. Now the lady in the hut may misinform you on where you need to go next. I was told to go to lane 1 inside the warehouse and that's where I met José. José, a very friendly Hispanic man that's very helpful and very detailed in helping customers on what to do next. Are you new? Are you new? ARE YOU NEW HERE? If that's not obvious enough, yes I'm new; José. It's my first time! Drive around past the hut, to the long blue scale, wait for the green light and proceed to the junkyard. I weighed at 4000. Verde ding! I met José and a massive pile of scrap, it was as tall as the sky. I offered to help, José unload; but he said he got it. That's just my personality. I made sure José didn't throw my walking sticks out as he didn't. Next you'll drive left of the warehouse to the next long blue scale. I weighed at 3620. Verde, ding! Park in the front and go to the door that's open. Here you will see a dark, dimmed, and rigged up counter. Where you'll not be able to see the cashier at all. It's a one-way mirror, reflective on side and transparent on the other. Is this a police interrogation?! The cashier was so friendly, she expressed how she wishes her customers could see her. There's a process you'll need to do before you get handed $2 bills. She'll ask you to take a picture through the webcam, scan your fingerprint, and sign. You'll need to do this, TWICE. For your records and theirs. Then she'll ask how you want your money, $2 bills or regular payment. I want what is advertised on the commercials and website. There you'll get a receipt, your payment, and a card to use again if you decide to come back. Are you new, Are you new, ARE YOU NEW HERE? The overall experience was outstanding! I will be back. The new location off of Reed Rd, will be more convenient and gas cost effective for me. It's opening Spring 2024 or sometime in 2024.

I store my metal /aluminum/copper for a yearly trip to scrap recycling yard. You do this to keep…read moreTexas beautiful not for the money. Compared to other operations, this is a better layout & staff is just a little bit kinder. That's my two cents.

Oh boy. I used to come here often when it first opened. I know life is hard during CoVid19…read morepandemic. But come on, have some consideration to your customers. But there is only one way in and one way out. That means you have to wait for the trucks at household dump to be cleared before you can move forward. Yikes. On a Saturday afternoon right after the new year, I finished my plastic and paper recycling. Then, proceeded to exit. But the one and only line has not moved for 30 minutes. Because there were only 4 stalls for household recycling. I saw another way below the ramp to household recycling. But it says do not enter. They should have another person direct traffic to ease our pain.

This is our go to place for recycling when we can't find a location nearby or if the recycling…read morefacility is taking a break, like during hurricane season, and it is our annual place to drop off our chopped up Christmas tree in January. Even before the pandemic, it was organized and easy to navigate. One just drives up, shares zip code (while masked), and shares what you're hoping to recycle. The helpful and kind staff tells you which bin and how to place it in the container. It can seem overwhelming the first time, but once you've been there more than once, you'll get an idea of all that can be recycled i.e. trees, furniture (but call to ask what kind), oil, cardboard, glass, aluminum, etc (check their website to be sure). *Be sure to bring an gas or water bill with you to verify residence* It's usually a fast and efficient trip. I don't know about you, but once I get rid of something I have been wanting to get rid of for a while, I feel relieved. I always leave this place feeling relieved. Thank goodness this place exists.

If you go here I hope you get to meet Dylan. He was super helpful and is just an awesome person to…read morebe around. I called ahead to make sure they could take my appliances and they take basically everything. I got there and they unloaded everything for me I didn't even have to lift a finger. Highly recommend this place.

Do they recycle plastic water bottles too? Great company…read moreappreciate their service and can recycling

I got junk. You got junk…read more Just bring other people's junks here. This company pays for these metal junks. I was so excited to see Southwest Metal Recycling is right in my reach. It's conveniently located next to Southwest Freeway 59/69 feeder road. I have to drive from Bissonnet to make a turn at Honeywell near Chevron gas station. Right turn on Ronda Lane. This facility is on the left. The rule is simple. Bring the metal junk on a truck or SUV, not sedan or anything pretty. The pavement is really rough inside. Lots a puddles and dips. Your pretty cars will get muddy in no time. Drive to the check in station and get the vehicle weighed. Then, go drop off the junk at the pile as directed by the employee. Finally, drive back to weighing station to complete the transaction. Woohoo. I got paid $4.20 for bringing some junk that my contractor wanted throw out.

I just came here for the first time and won't come back. They told me my stuff was only 80lbs and i…read moreknow for a fact it was almost 100. Rip off. I will not come back. Plus they don't answer the phone or take my ID so i feel they are going to pocket the difference in weight for themselves. Crooked. Wont come back.

A free city of Houston run recycling center where you can recycle your e-waste for free. The first…read moretime I did it they ask for an ID to check if I was a resident of Houston, but the second time they did not ask for as ID and proceeded to take my e-waste box from the trunk. They were really respectful to my vehicle, you just stay in the car and then you just drive off. It feels nice to do the right thing for disposing e-waste the right way.

Westpark is the closest COH recycling center. I take glass, paper, cardboard, plastic , and…read moree-waste. Fast service.

Thankful the city has this service for us to drop off recycling…read more They want you to wear your mask when driving through and then 1/2 the times I go they take my temperature but the other 1/2 they don't. I think it depends who is working that day. They will take everything out of my trunk and THEN take my temperature... it kind of doesn't make sense. What would they have done if after taking my recycling out, my temp is high? Would they then grab it all from the bins and put it back in my car? Why not just let me keep my window closed the whole time that way we just don't make contact at all? Minus 1 star for hours. 8-5 Monday to Saturday basically means I can only make on Saturdays if I don't have to work that Saturday. Would be nice if they'd open a bit earlier in the morning or have bins outside to drop of basic recycling items like plastic and cans.

Visited Houston Recycle Center to drop off a 10 year old laptop and 5 year old printer. Easy to…read morefind and drop off items. Pulled up to warehouse type double open garage drive through. Pop open the trunk and point out the items you'd like to recycle. The staff will unload for you. You need to show an ID. Overall quick, easy and great service! Be warned it does smell terrible because of a dumpster on the property next to the recycle center, not a big deal but just be mentally prepared. Reduce your carbon footprint--help save the earth! Here is some additional information on acceptable items: houstontx.gov/solidwaste/westpark.html

Spent the entire day looking for a recycling center for commercial use. Who knew it would be so…read morehard. Pete Cole from Recycling Solutions made everything easy! He was so willing to help out, and I was able to responsibly recycle all of our paper waste from the office. Thanks Pete!

From the owner: Commercial & industrial recycling services. Free Consultation and site visit. We buy bales or bulk…read moreof cardboard, plastic and scrap metal. Assist with excess inventory. We rent recycling equipment; balers, compactors and pre-crusher for bulk wood reduction. Assist with electronics, computers, paint waste, etc.

Simple. Good people are working there. Clear expectations were set, and more than delivered on…read more Oh, and Yelp! sucks.

The folks who work there are always very helpful. They also take most electronics for a small per…read morelb. charge which is great. Easy to get to and drive right through!

needed to dispose of some antifreeze. looked up the City…read moreof Houston's waste disposal site. (https://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/esc.html) Went there on the Saturday that they are open, pulled in to the building, guy came up and asked me resident info, I popped the trunk and they got the antifreeze, I drove out. Easy peasy. Smooth operation. Be nice to the guys there and everything will go quickly.

This facility that accepts Household Hazardous Materials, Electronic Waste at no additional charge…read moreto City of Houston residents. This facility is extremely clean and organized. I drove up and waited at the stop sign until I was motioned into the drive through indoor facility. There are professional staff here to remove your recycling. Then they put everything into large separate containers. I was impressed with this operation. I was sent here with some items that the Westpark location wouldn't take. The list of items that they take is impressive - see below. I love that I never have to get out of my car or lift a single thing. Definitely a great place to drive through. The ESC provides a drive through, drop-off location for Houston residents to bring their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as: Acids Aerosol Cans (Empty) Antifreeze Batteries Brake Fluid Paint/Stains Car Waxes Computer Equipment and Components Cooking Oil Degreasers Drain Cleaners Electrical Appliances Electronic Scrap Fertilizers Fuels Helium Tanks (5 gallon maximum) Herbicides Household Chemicals Kerosene Metal Polish Metal/Wire Clothes Hangers Microwaves Monitors Motor Oil Paint (Latex & Oil Base) Paint Thinners Pest Strips Plastic Film Plastic Grocery Bags Power Steering Fluid Printers Propane and helium tanks & cylinders up to 30 lbs. Solvents Styrofoam Blocks and Food Service Items (plastic #6 that is clean; no peanuts; no rubber or foam sheets) Telephone Equipment Thermostats (Mercury Based Accepted) Tires (limit 10/month, no commercial vehicle tires) Transmission Fluid Turpentine TVs (do not breakdown/strip; see weight limit & restrictions) Varnishes