I go to sos recycle monthly and ALWAYS have a good experience. I have been to multiple locations and the staff is friendly and facility is clean. I would recommend sos for your recycling needs! read more

They were open on a Saturday morning. They were the ONLY recycler who was available. Not sure why nobody else was willing to take my cans and bottles. At any rate, efficient, pleasant people, and the folks who were waiting with me were very pleasant. I had to move their bins about 25 yards because of how busy they were. Wish they were open even earlier, but that is a mild complaint. read more

They are very rude. They act like they own the parking lot. They think you can't hear what they say about you. The kid with the glasses has a complex apparently and doesn't understand how customer service works. He obviously just wants to look cool in front of his friends who work there too. Just very disrespectful crew to be honest. I don't even recycle for the money, but for the better good and I don't appreciate the treatment. read more

I go to the Stockdale location and I love this recycling center! Alberto and Frank were very helpful and efficient. The area is always super clean and welcoming! I will always come back here with how friendly the staff is & how fast they get you helped! read more

I am a paying customer here. There service to me was poor. Poor attitude. Davean dosent like questions or helping customers. He must not like tips either. Please have a talk with this associate. I only go here because it's on the way to my son's school. My experience today will definitely direct me to the next nearest recycling center. Value is somewhat lower as well. read more

When I went, they refused to accept recyclable bottles that were plastic. I returned later and watched the people that were working, remove the bottles from the trash and put them into the recyclable materials. Therefore they not only lied, but stole from me and countless others. read more

My in-laws usually take all the CRV stuff down to L.A. I asked them why they just did not take them somewhere in Bakersfield since they live here. So anyways, I took the containers they had saved to SOS Recycle center. Separated the glass, plastic, and aluminum into their respective assigned barrels. Then dragged the barrels to the line. Luckily, I got there before the crowd showed up. Otherwise, I would of been waiting awhile because several vehicles arrived after I got to the front of the line. Gentleman told me that it can get very busy especially on Saturdays. Anyways, we did our part to help the environment. We got money for the CRV. I don't know if they give the best rates for the CRV returns, but I trust that it was fair. The gentleman who helped me was cool. I think that I'll be taking our recycling business here from now on. read more

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The man working was extremely rude. As he was taking my bottles and cans, another vehicle showed up behind me and he complained and said "are you f*cking kidding me?" This is your job dude. Also, he didn't weigh any of my glass and wouldn't take any of my milk jugs. I feel like I should've gotten more than $20 for 10+ bags of recyclables. This place is a joke and I'll never be back. DO NOT USE THIS PLACE. Terrible attitude, terrible value, and just not worth the time. read more

First they told me that you cannot walk in not that I'm a derelict but did not want to waste the gas then they gave me half of what my weight was worth right in front of me like I have no eyes you can't smoke in the parking lot you can't do anything in front of these people except for degraded for mismatching the colors of the cans and putting s*** into do not come here they are no f****** good read more

No one is here. It's not even 3pm on a Wednesday and no one is here. I drove here to recycle and because of the reviews, but no one is here. Aggravating! read more

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I've visited multiple times and it's been poor service, rude, and not very helpful. One incident that continually sticks out was during covid times. This is an outdoor area - they pressed customers extremely hard about being 6' apart and didn't allow customers to touch their containers without a mask on. I never returned after this craziness. read more

It was hot , they help me sort, they were friendly. It seems quick efficient workers. I didn't have any problems. I tipped them.

When we arrived at this location at 4:01 they said they closed at 4:00 . I asked if they could still help us and they refused . I let them know that there website said they closed a 5:00 and showed them on my phone, and they just said I'm not sure why your phone says that, but I updated it to say we close at 4. read more

Have used this place for years. Can get busy on a Saturday. Clean place, polite employees, easy place to access behind AutoZone. I have never had an issue here. read more

Not sure why anyone would have cause to post a negative review of this business. They've always gone above and beyond what they have to, from the owner down! The kids working there aren't overly social or anything like that but they ALWAYS do the job I come to them to do and more. In my mind that's the most I can ask of a business. Been giving this place my recycling business for a long time and plan to do do for a long time to come!!! read more

Best Recycling Center in Bakersfield. Well ran and organized, staff is very helpful. I'm in a wheelchair and they always come over and help me after I've loaded the barrels without me asking. read more

These dudes with bad attitudes are thieves I took a few bags with cans and only got 21.00$ fuck nobody's honest nowadays. The week before I took one bag of cans and 1bag of plastic and got like 30 bucks lol read more

This place is great. The owner is a fantastic individual and they give good cash back for your recyclable bottles, cans, and glass items. What more do you need? The young staff is also courteous. read more

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One of the best recycling places I've been to by far. Ask for nevan and jakeb, they're the best employees I've met. Very friendly, and they'll explain to you how everything works to make sure you get the most out of your recycle. got a really great deal! I highly recommend coming here read more

Beautiful place to bring your Bottles and Cans. Great Service and Reasonable Prices. The Cleanest Recycling Center in Town

This is one of our favorite places to recycle, not just because it is convenient to our home. The employees are always so kind and helpful. They are quick and pleasant to do business with each time we go. read more

I took 10 / 39 Gallons Trash Bags, Fill to the top. 2 were fill with cans, at least 20 pounds each. And the other 8 we're filled with plastic, At least 10/ 15 pounds Ea. And all l got was $109. Dollars, $10..50 Ea. Bag. They don't let you see the weight for ea bucket. So you have to take them for their word. I got totally rip off!. I had decided not to go there any more. Before this incident, l would take at least 6/ 13 Gallons Trash Bags of plastic and 1/ full Bag of cans get $27 to $34 Dollars. That adds up to 2/39 Gallons Bags. This was very disappointing. Especially when you can't prove it , Thats why they don't want you to see the total weight That's a real motivation killer for my Kids. read more

I have been recycling my cans and bottles here for the last year. I have never had an issue. It is very clean and organized. Saturday's are busy and there is a little wait, but not bad at all. The staff I have interacted with are kind and curious. read more

Recommend that you go somewhere else they will charge you recommend that you go somewhere else they will deduct 5% off of your amount if your cans are wet. Very rude and they take a very long time read more

The kid working here is rude and not helpful!!!Wouldn't allow me to recycle my water bottles that the label had fallen off.

Found them randomly when driving around. The kids here are super happy and polite! Most places have some grouch but this place was very well ran by the 2 kids! Rates are good, place is super clean and shows they care about there jobs! read more