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!!

Efficient team, smooth process, fair pricing. Was able to stop by on my way home from work without…read moremuch delay.

Always a lovely trip that makes you feel good!…read more My daughter and I have been coming here for close to 15 years now. We are Sunnyvale residents, I have always felt so lucky to have such an clean and organized recycle center close by. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. They always explain the rates and count everything with you to ensure you understand the value of your recycled goods. As a Girl Scout troop leader/volunteer mom for 8 years; they were always so help and obliging to my request for an annual tour of the center with the girls - to earn their recycle & be green badge It's beyond me why anyone would have a negative experience or bad review - this place is literally paradise of the recycle world. Perhaps they have never been to the others in the Bay Area. Bonus: if you are a Sunnyvale or Mountain View resident you can pick up free wood chips and compost dirt for your garden. They provide two gallons for free per week with proof of residency.

Santa Clara County's official .gov website is telling SCC residents that this is a station that…read morewill help you with recyclables. Upon visiting, the clerks will tell you they only serve specifically Sunnyvale residents and no one else. 1. Go to https://hhw.sccgov.org/home 2. Search for "Drop-Off Locations" 3. Click on "Battery and Fluorescent Bulb Drop-Off Locations" as an example 4. It will bring you to a map with recyclable location icons and lists SMaRT Station Sunnyvale as an eligible place WITHOUT mentioning any residency restrictions. Also, good luck trying to reach anyone by phone. I spent a good 15 minutes calling multiple times but to no avail. No one is accepting Fluorescent Bulb recycling anymore it seems. Home Depot won't take it, neither will Lowe's. Also the map is incredibly outdated, there's a lot of hardware stores listed like Ace Hardware that closed up shop many years ago. If people can't find out a way to properly recycle these materials it just increases the likelihood they will trash it and thus harming our environment and overall community. Santa Clara County and city of Sunnyvale need to figure this out.

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

Never thought I would review a dump, but I was actually really impressed! Since today is a holiday…read more(Memorial Day), my husband and I weren't sure if the landfill we normally would go to was open and no one answered the phone. I found Valley Services on Yelp, they answered the phone and said they were open. All the employees were friendly, the driveway was clean (hate getting a nail in a tire) and the price seemed reasonable! We'll definitely return with our next load from our remodeling project. P.S. They even have a cooler filled with bottles of water!

Called in for a price on clean copper and once I arrived to location they said owner wasn't there…read moreand they gave me a different price per lb on the copper. Man said he was going based off what was in the computer. After seeing the price difference I wanted to separate the copper to make a couple extra dollars since I had it mixed. I asked the man handling the transactions that told me a different price on the copper if he can lend me some clippers and he said he cant let me borrow them yet he had my ID and I was going to do it right in front of him. Words cant explain how frustrated I was. I ended up taking a loss at the end of the day and affected me mentally due to financial struggles.

I appreciate being able to give my recyclables. It was easier than I thought it would be.read more

I've been here many times. Watch out they are closed on Mondays. These are guys generally efficient…read moreand polite. There's less hype and formality than the other recycling centers. Please give these guys a break. I watched several people coming in at closing with the intention of making the staff stay late. They won't even acknowledge their responsibility to separate cans from plastics before coming in AT CLOSING. You can always come back tomorrow. If you come in with some consideration for the hours of operation, you should have a very good experience.

Service requests are never completed on time. I had had several requests that have been delayed by…read moreweeks and require constant follow up. The issues have also been escalated to senior managers and it doesn't improve. It is an example of a government contract where the company has no accountability.

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

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.

Super friendly, VERY fast. As of 11/01/2025, due to construction, they have moved into the edge of…read morethe safeway parking closest to the ongoing construction. Came on a saturday at 3:30pm. Out in a 5 minutes. Small line formed after I left.

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.

Note: They have moved! They are on S. 10th St. near Tully, at the back of the Suddath property. I…read moredropped off an old printer and a box of small miscellaneous electronics. The charge was $5 for the printer only. Quick and easy. CALL before you go to make sure someone will be there!

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!