Starting at the beginning of 2013, they request you to remove all lids and caps from plastic and…read moreglass bottles prior to turning them in for redemption. A little more work, but that's okay. If you want to maximize your return, remember to separate by 50 pieces of each type (glass, plastic, tin, aluminum) and either you'll get $2.50 or $5 per 50.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Place gets very busy so I usually go an hour or so…read morebefore closing time. Keep in mind there is a constant sour smell from all the recyclable drippings that seems to be on everything such as ground, containers that they use to weigh recyclables and the surrounding bins full of recyclables. I really haven't figured out why we pay full price for CRV items but when I take them to the recycler I'm paid less for my bulk recyclables. Everything is weighed separately but still I always feel like I'm getting ripped off. Well I guess its the way of the world...pay Peter and be robbed by Paul. I think its a better deal to save up 50 items each of plastic bottles, glass bottles and aluminum cans cuz if you cash in that way at least they will pay full CRV price but then on the other hand you are limited.

First, the official name is the Stanford Recycling Dropoff. It's open to the general public,…read morealthough as of Nov 2018, a Stanford online ID is required to access its website - go figure! I've uploaded photos of ALL the different dropoff container signs - as you can see, they want everything fully sorted by type. It's a great place, though, with easy car access off Serra Drive and no charge for parking or to leave recyclables. Big thanks to Stanford for making this available to the community!

I'm only giving the two stars because I can't see where to report that they are closed and doesn't…read moreeveryone love to read a low rating? Oh yes you do. So this is a great place when it's open but since Covid 19 came along they have had to close temporarily. A call today revealed that they have no idea when they will reopen as it's up to the County Health Officer. Save yourself a trip. All of heir social media indicates they are open. They are not. The phone number on the website is an outgoing message only so don't bother unless you want to know what they don't accept (None of it! Cuz we're closed!) The number for updates from a live and very tired sounding person is 650-322-4236

Great shop. Friendly. They took all my e-waste. I like that they are very green. They're even…read more powered by solar.

I recently had an excellent experience using Basket Materials' e-waste pickup service to safely and…read moreresponsibly dispose of discarded material from a major home electrical and battery backup system upgrade. Patrick went above and beyond to make sure all materials were sorted properly and transported off of the site safely. What sets Basket Materials apart is that they ensure any reusable items can be reintroduced into the supply chain, and all other items are sorted appropriately to be safely recycled. To further underscore Basket Materials' commitment to sustainable practices, they picked up the material in an electric work van! 10/10 experience all around. I highly recommend their services to anyone.

It's one of the only places I know to recycle foam, and while so far it's only open Monday and…read moreThursday for recycling drop off (AFAIK), I've never had any issues. Someone always comes from upstairs or the back, and is courteous and helpful. Glad this place exists.

I'm so happy to have a place in Sunnyvale to recycle styrofoam. Recycling isn't this business' main…read moreactivity. They do it to support the community, which is why there's a nominal recycling fee. They were responsive and courteous to me. Check their website for fees and any restrictions on what they'll take.

I have been going here for quite a long time and I must say this is the best place for E-waste…read more It's free for a great majority of electronics except for I presume printers. I don't know why but either way it is the best place to get rid of old electronics that are not so big. I have dropped off a lot of good things including a few old laptops, small speakers and a portable CD player. I don't remember much but if you are unable to drop off E-waste in other places for free or Goodwill is not accepting of your old things, this is the place to go. Staff who live and work here are very happy, they are always happy to help. They even sell fresh eggs here so feel free to drop by if you can. Drawback: This can be a far place for some people. So please plan accordingly.

I came here on a weekday afternoon and there were not many people here. There were several staff…read morecasually walking around and after speaking to one of them, I was finally getting helped. He grabbed a couple of bins over to my trunk and told me to unload. A few seconds later, another car drove in and the same worker immediately walked over to help him unload his cans instead. Maybe the guy was a frequent customer but damn, the differential treatment was hella obvious. The worker helped him unload everything and helped him carry everything to the weighing station. It all happened so quick that he even skipped me in line. When I was done unloading, I asked for some help carrying the bins over to the weighing stations (as I saw workers help other people), but I was just told to carry the glass bottle bins myself. Umm sure that would make sense if the other customers small in stature like me too but they were literally men who seemed big enough to not need the help. Regardless, they're nicer if you know Spanish. They're friendlier if you've buddied up with them before. Ironically the workers make it seem like some boy's club catering to their own yet their bosses are Asian. It's too much of a hassle dealing with their behavior that I'd much rather recycle elsewhere next time.

My neighbors and I had missed a week of recycling pick-up in our neighborhood, so I figured I'd…read morejust let it collect for another week then take it elsewhere to get recycled with a little cash in return. Danny's Recycling Center was a sufficient option. The process was quick and fairly easy, though I did need a little bit of instruction since it was my first time here. Luckily there were plenty of staff to help out on a Saturday afternoon. Basically, once you enter, you park in the spaces on the right hand side. Then bring out your recycling and organize your items in large bins (the typical commercial round plastic trash cans) which are provided by staff. Next, they walk the bins to the machine which counts and crushes your recyclables (you can watch it go up the conveyor belt and come out the other side). Afterward, they give you a slip of paper with numbers printed on it, and you take this to the cashier windows across from the machinery where it is exchanged for cash and a receipt to sign (along with a customer copy). It was a very straightforward process. I was paid by weight (per pound) for my aluminum cans, but paid per item for my plastics, probably cuz I had less than 15 bottles. A stress free experience overall.

They're efficient and friendly. What more could you ask for? Just be sure to sort all before your…read morevisit so everyone can get in and out and keep the train rolling..

The staff is personable, respectful, proficient and cordial. The most important thing is they DO…read morereturn your rightful deposits legitimately per California state laws; what a refreshing drastic different experience comparing to the other place in San Mateo. Their measuring scale is placed out in public view and does provide accurate measurements. Only wish they would have set the scale to zero with the empty weighing bin on so no subtraction and uncertainty of the actual weight of the bin needed. The place is dirty with sticky ground as expected in recycling centers. One star is purposely removed because it did take such extra time to wait in line (even on weekdays) also because they do completely shut down their FULL operation for lunch from 1 to 130PM and we, thus, the customers all had to stand around and patiently wait for their normal returns:( Nevertheless, we will come back again because they're HONEST!!

Tom yelling at me every time he came over. I'm disabled in a wheelchair and so is my uncle who has…read morea lot of pain and then tom comes over and says you have too much stuff and what everything's not packed up yet when he is the one that is supposed to be getting paid to do the packing he didn't lift a finger and all he did was send one lady over to help me just one person for a three bedroom apartment and they are supposed to be the ones getting paid to do the packing so I tell him stop yelling at me when he came back to pick up his friend or employee and then he said and told her come on let's go out of here so other words he just quit all because I just stuck up for myself. You do not treat people like that you are being hired to do a job it don't matter who's paying for it. You still need to act professional and you did not. not to mention you're very expensive for somebody who's been doing this for years you sure did act like a big you know what and I'm too much of a lady to tell you what you were acting like. you made me cry you made me feel low. You are so selfish. You don't care about other people and how you treat other people. You don't cure that I'm in a wheelchair and I have a disability and you put me under so much stress that you are almost put me in the hospital.

Please if you are a Woman, do not use this "service". While I was walking thru with the (hired-…read morerecommended by the agent) another story, this 6'4" very large man verbally abused me telling me to "Shut up!". I am a small late 50's woman with a lot of professional experience and never in my days experience this behavior. All in front of the Realtor, who was "not sober". I will file a complaint in due time. His son also took and wore my father's clothes while I was there! DO NOT USE!!!