This is a recycle center with a service attitude! We came to redeem California Redemption Value cans and plastic. The line was short, the employees were friendly and helped us figure out a system new to us. Prices were competitive. We came here because the recycle center in Santa Maria had a long line, the one on the Mesa was closed, and this one was open closer to home. Will definitely come here next time! read more

Great place for bulk recycling, the staff is efficient and always super polite and helpful. Minus one star for being closed a few times when their posted hours say they should be open, so if you're venturing from far away maybe call ahead of time. read more

They shorted me at least $10. They start weighing while you are still unloading and they have 3 guys working so you never get a chance to see how much their scale says. I weighed everything before I went there and they tell me it was 7lbs less than what I had weighed it at. I told him that it was short n he said "ok let me run the numbers again" and then said a new number which was still 5lbs short. By then all my recycles were already out of the bins and added to a bigger pile so it's not like I could have them weigh it again. This is a common tactic they use to get extra money in their pocket. Its only $10 so it's not worth calling the cops or anything but still sucks that they do you dirty even when you call them out on it. Go elsewhere or bring someone else to watch them while you unload read more

If you can You should Weigh your cans before you go!!! I used to go there but I weigh my can before I went the last time( because I was totally shorted ) Anyway, sure enough they said it weighed 14.7 But it was actually it was 18.4!!! I just left and reported the discrepancy I've also been handed money and then when I stick it in my pocket when I look at it later, it's five dollars short so I wouldn't go here unless you weigh your stuff and accurately and count your change before you leave!!! I don't believe all 5 star reviews because it's not likely true. read more

Excellent staff and customer service but I only get every other Saturday off as I work 6 days straight in medical field to fill up car for an hour to find them not open as advertised. The staff are nice and professional but the hours are obviously inconsistent read more

This is the place I go from SLO to recycle my plastics, glass and cans. Always helpful, polite and friendly. Just watch for the hours they are closed. read more

I love this place! They are always so friendly and helpful. Both Adrians and Jeremy get me in and out of there so efficiently. read more

Recycle 101 - It's kept really clean - Recycling Center Near Me - Oceano, California

Excellent service! Was quick and easy and Jeremy and both Adrian's were very friendly and helped unload our cans and bottles.

I was at the recycling center yesterday and had a very good experience. The men are always there to help with all of the recycling and very nice. It was a good quick drive through. Thank You Jeremy and Padvino Cindy Garcia read more

I go here pretty regularly to recycle our cans. It helps offset our grocery costs. I just went in today and was met with a smile! Jeremy was extremely friendly and helped me unload my cans, asked about my day and made me feel comfortable. This is extra comforting since I am a lone woman so being helped by Jeremy and his kind demeanor made me feel safe. read more

Recycling 101 is highly organized and fast pace. They have it all worked out. Enter with your load in one end of the driveway and exit through the other, the circular processing is fast and efficient . Note ...having your load pre-sorted helps everyone. They load everything into their identified bins and weigh on their scales- cash out is quick and fair. Staff are friendly and hard working. read more

Jeremy, both Adrian's (two gentlemen named Adrian work there) are kind, professional, helpful, courteous and friendly. You cannot find anything better that these 3 gentlemen. The owner is lucky to have such professional people. I hope he appreciates them because it is hard to kind good people these days (difference between adequate help and good help). They are knowledgeable of the different type of recyclable items. 100 GOLD for each of them. Please visit them with your recycling needs. read more

This is the place to go! You pull up and Jeremy and Adrien are on it! Before you know it your things are separated, weighed and you're pocketing cash$$! read more

Has been here a couple times now, and it's always quick and easy! Jeremy was super helpful as well as the younger guy in the office whose name I did not catch. This is definitely my go to for recycling. read more

Literally, This place is my fav. Jeremy is always so helpful and is the rest of crew unsure of the names! You also get way more $$ than the spot on the Mesa! Come check it ~ Reduce. Reuse recycle !! Make some cashhhh read more

A big thank you to Jeremy for helping us this week! He went above and beyond and we truly appreciated the consideration.

I drive from SLO to 101 Recycle in Oceano because they are able to recycle all CA crv stuff that should be kept out of the landfill. I don't worry about them shorting me because I just turn in my recyclables and don't take the money. It's too bad that SLO has closed down all of the recyclers except for some small guy in Los Osos. Jeremy, both Adrian's, and Padvino are helpful and friendly. They do their best to get me in and out quickly. Kat in SLO. read more

Best recycling center i've been to in CA. Jeremy was great help, helped me sort all the cans and was awesome at making everything comfortable and friendly. Love the service here! And, I will coming back to recycle here from now on, because of the great staff. Staff provides such quality service I hope a raise reaches their way very soon. read more

these guys are always very helpful and nice .Jeremy was very kind and helpful on my last visit

RECYCLE 101 is close to home and has competitive prices for cans and bottles. The employees were very helpful with helping me unload my haul. They made it easy to get in and out. read more

I am pleased to find a place that was easy to recycle my plastic bottles and aluminum cans. The attendants were polite and helpful. Thank you. read more

I arrived at 3:33 on a Monday. Hours of operation say that they close at 4:00. The gates were closed and nobody was there. I called and the phone mailbox was full. read more

It's organized, efficient, and they're nice. All you have to do is separate your shit before you go and they'll give you money for doing the right thing. It's a win/win. read more

The only place to recycle cans in the 5 cities. However, posted hours vary everyday and you never know when it will be closed. I drove over there and the sign said hand writing 1/2 day on Wednesday, but google, yelp and everywhere else wrote that Wednesday they were open ALL DAY. Give me a break! If you have posted hours keep them. If you are not going to be there, update yelp and google at least so the no one is disapointed. read more

Recycle 101 - Recycling Center Near Me - Oceano, California

Friendly, efficient and easy access. Well worth the trip. Accepts just about anything recyclable.

Great service when it was open. Sadly, while the facility is there, the people are gone. it appears to be permanently shuttered.

Awsome employees and place to recycle. They are easy to access and always so friendly here . Thank you .

Located off front street behind the Mexican restaurant this recycling center is bare bones basic but staffed by two guys who go above and beyond! As soon as you pull in they'll bring you recycling bins to use as you sort plastic, glass and aluminum- then they'll quickly and efficiently weigh them,calculate your refund and hand it over a after you provide your name. The staff are so kind and and appreciate any tips you can give. Glad to have this resource since the state makes it so hard to recycle and obtain deposit refunds. read more

Arrived today at 11:50 and they were closed!! Drive 25 minutes to get here now have to take my recycling all the way home then back to town for my next errand., which is a load of hay. This was a terrible inconvenience! Not the first time this had happened! read more

I rarely review places, and would never have expected to review a recycling place, but this was the best experience I have ever had recycling! The employees were kinda, helpful, and hard working. They moved quickly and obviously know what they are doing. Will definitely be returning here with my next round of recyclables. read more

Great place to process your recyclables. They are fast and efficient. Very friendly and organized. In and out in less than 10 minutes.

It was really easy to pull up, get everything weighed, and off you go. Super nice crew. Def recommend.

It may fill up quick depending what time you get there and also wait time can be short depending.... but it's smart to say it's best to sort your recycling before you get there cause you won't know what your walking into in terms of what can be recycled at the time if there starting to get full but worth it since it is one of the last places in the area that does Cash in Recycling.... read more

If you have recycling on the Central coast this is the place to go! Very clean business with nice people to help you. We were in and out in no time. Thanks for such a great business. read more

Been there once, was several people ahead of me but line moved fast, the the prices were fare. I will be back...

I had my sack of bottle taken to recycle at this place. the place is organized and it was a quick in and out.

Was in and out quick, recycled my stuff, got my money. Easy and convenient, not a huge line, what else do I want from a recycling center

It was efficient and organized. Drive up, unload into barrels, and weighed. Paid on the spot. We drive from SLO to Oceano to do this. Awesome recyclers. This is the place to go! read more

These guys are very helpful and efficiant. They are always ready to help. I have been comming here to recycle for several years and I plan to continue. Thanks guys. read more

I finally went today after asking the owner a million times if were they open lol! I went pretty early, no wait. The men there are super friendly, nice, polite, helpful, and especially patient. They were organized with what they needed you to do to get everyone in and out efficiently. Thank you gentlemen. read more

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