I took 3 huge sheets of clean MLC aluminum. Measuring 115 1/8in x 54 1/4in 2 3/8in, 99 7/8 x 54…read more1/4in x 2 3/8in, & 99 7/8in x 39 7/8in x 2 3/8in. All 1/4 of an inch thick. They paid it as if it was painted aluminum, which is less than clean MLC aluminum. I went to MEC Recycling and took the rest of the clean mlc I had left, and they paid it right. I suggest you skip this place and go over to MEC Recycling instead!! They were very helpful and, most of all, honest.

Very easy process to recycling. Very helpful and cheerful staff. I would recommend this business…read more Very fair on prices.

Always quick service and the people, while not overly so, are friendly…read more I've been going there for years. Don't tell them I sent you, they won't know who you're talking about ;0)

The owner has been in the business for over 30 years. This type of business is not easy. He is…read morededicated to help in the green recycling movement. We should support him and this Bakersfield business. Thank you

Super easy to use place. Just drive right up and no waiting. They do pay by check which is odd but…read moreunderstandable.

Drove out of my way to get here before closing. Turns out it is now SOS RECYCLE CENTER, and of…read morecourse with totally different hours than what's listed for C&J Recycling. It's still right behind Del Taco in the parking lot though as someone previously mentioned. I'm posting pictures so people know and can find this yelp review to avoid wasting time and gas. I'm sure they are great people, but have no notice of this. They need to update all this online and hopefully this gives them their own "SOS" message to get to it!! Quite literally.

This place was terrible. The scale readouts were located where you couldn't read them. The amount…read moreI received was far lower than any other recycling place I have been to in Bakersfield.

Rick's Recycling is the go-to spot to recycle materials like aluminum and plastic. They also accept…read moreother materials too. Sorting is self service, so it's a good idea to separate your cans from your bottles ahead of time for a quicker visit. The weigh in process is very quick and easy. You can also be assured that they have their Weighmaster Certificate for accurate measurements.

Called to see if they accept copper tubing. The call was immediately picked up and a coherent,…read morepositive courteous response was provided.

Fair pricing and very helpful in loading the cans into blue containers used to weigh cansread more

Exceeded my expectations, I wasn't expecting to get much maybe just 20 or 25 dollars but man I got…read moreway more, I'll be sure to come back. The workers aren't really talkative but I guess that's good if you aren't good at talking.

My only go to place for recycling people come out and help you quick easy and fast always kind and…read morecourteous guy is helping you fill your cans up

The recycling people working there really go out of their way to help you grab your stuff, get…read moreothers out of the way, and get you going on your way. I've been to centers where staff, a group of three or so, will just watch you struggle from the shade. Haha! I understand the shade, but dang! Halp meh! But these guys are great here. Never dealt with unfairness, our times coming here. You get what you bring.

We've seem to only come once a year, but loads of glass. We got there and they were not busy at…read moreall. The guy helped us separate and load the barrels. Nothing to hectic which was a good thing, some places are crazy with people and bugs. The guys there are amazing and beyond willing to help you.

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