I went to drop off an old microwave. They don't by the pound for certain metals. The guys were…read morefriendly and it was a super quick drop off. I did call first and the lady answering the phone was super nice and friendly. She answered all my questions.

I swung by today to recycle some stuff. The aluminum price is low compared to other places in the…read morearea. I've had some bad experiences with rude or snide staff in the past. Sadly I ran into this again today. I found some material on the ground and set it on a ledge. I asked if they could sell me some of the same materials. The staffer was rude, asked how I'd feel if he went into my car and grabbed stuff. He also said he'd 86 me if I did it again. This was unnecessary and needlessly unprofessional. I simply was putting it into a more obvious place than the ground. After all if I dropped something I'd appreciate someone picking something up if I dropped it. No good deed goes unpunished here apparently. I was so flabbergasted I didn't respond with a better explanation but it's a situation I never should've happened. The only reason I have given them two stars rather than one is because the gal at the counter was very nice as she usually is. Still overall disappointed with the whole experience.

Getting rid of some stuff, and there was an aluminum stepladder. I called and asked if this would…read morebe treated as aluminum, since 99% of it is aluminum. I was told yes, it's treated as aluminum, but to hold a minute and they'd check for sure. She came back and said yes, she'd checked and it was treated that way. When I got there, I was told that it would be "dirty" aluminum, since there was a piece of plastic at the very top of the ladder, which was bolted on. As a result, it was worth 15 cents/lb rather than 50 cents/lb. Had I been told that when I called, I would have spent 5 minutes unbolting the plastic. As it was, I got almost enough out of it to pay for the gas to get it there. So, just be aware that even if you call with a specific question about a specific item and get an answer, you might get a different answer when you actually get there.

Clean the Planet Recycling is now at a new location! I've…read morebeen visiting their new address at 1112 W Birchwood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 and I can honestly say -- this is the best place to recycle metal. They are honest, quick, and they offer better prices than other recycling centers in the area. https://recyclersmesa.com/ Their updated phone number is 480-361-1863, and the team there is always friendly and helpful. If you're looking to get more value for your scrap metal, I highly recommend coming here. Don't go to the old address -- come straight to the new one! rivasangeñito@yahoo.com

If you live in Chandler you should know City of Chandler Recycling and Solid Waste Center is a…read moregreat resource for efficient disposal and recycling. As a resident you get four free bulk load drop offs under 400 lbs per year, pro rated and applied to your water bill for anything above 400lbs. Pro tip: Recycling is free and does not count against your four free bulk load drop offs. Bring recycling separately as I did today. I arrived at 2pm on a Thursday and there was a line to check-in. Upon entering the facility you must show your drivers license, latest water bill and have your vehicle weighed. And then you weigh again prior to leaving the facility if you're disposing of garbage. Second weighing not required for recycling. ;-) The recycling area is well marked with signage and organized. It's nice they are open on the weekends, Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The staff were helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

I attempted to use their service for some recycling and brought two bill with my address and name…read moreon them but didn't have an AZ drivers license. I was just trying to do the right thing. Btw I do have the licens

New location and larger location, previously business was on 5th ave and Lewis. Quick, friendly and…read moregreat prices. Paid $1/lb for aluminum cans today. Recommend!

If you're into recycling this is the place to go to recycle bottles and cans. Friendly staff,…read more quick service, gets crowded because they have been around a long time and all the locals come here. They pay higher then some other places. Recommend them highly.

Conveniently located near Eastmark we headed over to dump some residential garbage. The Mesa…read morelandfill no longer accepts residential so the nearest free option was over 45min. This landfill did cost us $43 for the entire truck bed, which was steep, but we were in and out quickly. They do not accept tires and you must wear a safety vest- plan accordingly! The staff is super friendly and they have a fool proof tag system for getting your debit card back after dumping. Line went fairly quickly and we'd definitely be back!

$1.00 a pound got crushed aluminum given as cash…read more Quick and easy. This isn't a flashy place, basic can recycling.

Don't expect the best concierge service. It's a busy place and they get you in and out. Small…read morelittle shop. The best pay for your smashed aluminum soda cans. Note: smashed soda cans get the most money. I went to a different place to recycle some other items and they only paid $.25 per pound. This place pays up to a dollar per pound of smashed aluminum soda cans. This is my to go place. Solid.

New And Improved! I…read morehave been coming here for at least 15 years and it's amazing how nice it is now here. It used to be a little hole in the wall rough spot and now there are nice new buildings and everything is so much more organized! Great spot if you need some metal for a project! I was just in for some round stock and got it all taken care of in double time and was back out for my day! Everyone was professional and friendly. Thanks Guys!

My last review was in 2019,2025 Im still using American Metal.I love that place.Employees are…read morealways helpful.Prices are down a bit but this time of year thats to be expected.I subbed to I Scrap on price changes thru-out the country so Im aware when prices are up and/or down so Im alwaays ready.All I know they treat everyone w/respect,are kind and curtious,thats importatnt to me.Love the place,wouldnt go anywheres else.

Honestly, this has been the best place to recycle at- by a long shot…read more Females -- this is a great place to visit and know you won't get taken advantage of. If you have steel, drive up on the scale, wait for the light to change, drive around, unload everything, drive back up onto the scale, wait for the light again, then pull all the way back around to the trailer. They'll meet you outside and coordinate payment! If you have brass, copper, etc, pull up to the ramada (right before the vehicle scale) and someone will be there to weigh what you have on a smaller scale. Then go to the trailer, coordinate payment. They are quick, simple, and always give a great value. One or two of the employees might come off a little rough. But they work in the Arizona heat. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt!

They are a rip off but they're easy to get to and near me. I take my cans here. If they are…read morecrushed, the guy will give you a lower price than the sign says because they are crushed. Next time bring them uncrushed, and they will tell they have to give you a lower price because they are not crushed. Bottom line, whatever the sign says is not the price they will pay you