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!!

Third time is the charm I suppose. I went to dump my usual stuff a year after my 2nd visit and it…read morewas the smoothest experience so far. I knew where to go, I knew what to do, there weren't many people or recycling trucks there, and I was in and out very quickly. Still not fun being in the area with all the debris and machinery, but can't help that given the stuff I am dumping. Regardless, it was a better experience than before.

making people waiting for no reason. while waiting, the smell of the place is as awful as it can be…read morein this country.

Great staff great rates great perks. The best recycle services in the area. Highly recommend!…read moreAnd thank you you guys for offering free water to your customer. This is a small perk but means a lot to us.

It was an Easy unloading and pay process. You drive in and…read morethey weigh your car, no need to get out of car except to pay

This is a good place to get rid of your your old junky electronics. Got some cash for some of my…read morejunk and cleaned out my home . I arrived and they helped me unload my items, weighed everything up and sent me to the cashier window. Was in and out in about 15 mins and walked away with some extra cash.

I had a terrible experience at CalWest Recycling. The owner was incredibly rude and unprofessional…read morefrom start to finish. Not only was he cursing at me, but he also called me a "dick," which is completely unacceptable behavior for someone running a business. To make matters worse, I was instructed to unload and move my own pallet of batteries for recycling. After I had already done the work, I was suddenly told I couldn't continue because I was wearing Birkenstocks. If that was actually a safety policy, one of the employees could have easily told me before I started unloading instead of waiting until I was finished. When I was told I had to wait in my car, I simply walked over to my vehicle, and the owner continued insulting me by calling me a "dick" as I left. Customer service and basic professionalism were completely absent. There are plenty of other recycling businesses that treat their customers with respect. I would definitely recommend taking your business elsewhere.

No appointment needed. No nonsense, quick in and out. E-waste bin very handy…read more No parking lot available.

I called Recology today because as a resident of Mountain View I have been paying for 3 bins but…read morehave only ever had 2. I wanted to request an additional bin. I spoke to an emotionally challenged Melissa. She did not listen to me and kept finding another service address. Even after I spelt the number and street address a few times, she said my address did not exist. I told her to look on maps to confirm. She then went on a tirade against me and my attitude and my talking loudly. Yes, talking softly did nothing to get the job done. No apologies from her. I asked to pass me to someone else. SHE DID NOT ALLOW THAT. She claimed she spoke to her manager and put me on hold for a while but came back to insult me even more. She had absolutely no idea about finding a single family home Then she accused me of making her cry! i had no choice but to hang up. I am very busy and really have no time to provide therapy for Melisa in addition to sorting out my own trash. Why on earth Mountain View City chose this trash company (excuse the pun) for trash I don't know but I sure wish there was some democratic process involved when we are forced to pay for this. In addition the compost pick up truck has attitude. If just one leaf is showing through the lid they simply do not empty the bin. They do not take the bin if THEY THINK its tightly packed. I mean they dont even try. I have watched them. We don't know if the leaves will come out if they tip it over. This has happened several times. When I called to complain in the past I was told there would be an additional charge to send them back !!

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.

From the owner: We specialize in Computer & E-Waste Recycling. We also accept all types of TVs & Monitors at no…read morecharge. This has been updated as of 3/22/26

Came on Monday at 4:00PM. There was a bit of a line & took around 15min to get to the front…read more I just needed to drop off brake rotors & springs after replacing them on my car. Works quick if you just want to drop off without pay. Just lay the stuff on the floor & dip. 10/10 for donate experience but I can't speak for the transaction aspect.

Quick and fast! The workers are good at what they do. Just make sure you do your part by sorting…read moreall your recycling for a fast and speedy process. They also offer drop off and get paid online. You have to sign up for an account through them. They provide business cards with QR codes to sign up. Pretty simple procedure if you're in a hurry.

They take computers, monitors, IT equipment, laptops, DVRs, tablets, cell phones, and they'll come…read morepick it up from your house if you schedule an appointment. Great service!

UPDATE. They don't take any recyclables anymore. The owner recommended a new place to drop off…read morerecycling: Caraustar San Jose Recycling 388 E Alma Ave San Jose I came here two different times. First they said they don't take any electronic or wood recycles, only boxes. Today, they said they no longer take boxes. So this should be taken down.

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.

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

These guys were fabulous. I had some very run-of-the mill…read morejunk removal while I was moving out of my house, and they took care of it with efficiency, punctuality, and class. When you call them, you get to talk to an actual human who is capable, flexible, and follows thru. They aren't the cheapest junk removers out there, but they are also far from the most expensive, and the value is absolutely worth it.

Bay Junk is the best!! They cleaned out the furniture in my late mother's apartment quickly and…read moreefficiently. Their price was very reasonable and you could not find 2 nicer guys. I would recommend them to anyone!