I was short on time and I needed to drop some recycling off on the weekend…read more I narrowed down 2 spots based on location and the hours. I did double check the hours on their website on Saturdays and it's noted they close at 1:45 pm. Place was pretty easy to get to and the parking wasn't too bad. Once you turn into the parking lot, there is a sign telling where to park. When I was there, it was a bit busier, but these guys work very fast. I was able to go grab the sorting cans and gather my recycling. The staff there were very friendly and professional from the guys weighing your items to the cashier. I wasn't sure about certain items, but they explained how to sort certain ones and which ones can't be recycled. My trip there was the fastest for any recycling place I've ever been to. This will definitely be my go to place from now on. I found this place pretty clean compared to all the others as well. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: N/A

Dropped off a large bag of bottles/cans since I'm unsure if my building recycles. The staff were…read moreall super friendly and helped guide me through the process. Very simple- I just had to separate my cans/bottles and they weighed it and gave me cash. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you have the chance and have items to recycle!

Prices are great and very clean environment. The service is…read morevery friendly . They help me recycle my cans /plastic and glass

I'm teaching my nephew how to recycle in this place gives some of the best customer service that I…read morecould experience. The location seems to be ideal and choice. I didn't feel like if I didn't go with him he would be treated differently. They lost a star because I recently went back and saw the person helping quickly remove the cans before it was finished weighing . I lost probably 2 lbs due to this .

Small spot In the back kinda of hard to on your 1st time around. Rolling bins!!…read more Be careful the ground is BUMPY. But it works don't go left if you pull head in while backing out.

First time visiting J & S Recycling and had a great experience. This location on Yelp brought me to…read morea market, but the actual location is behind the market, so keep driving around the back. A friendly staff person saw that I looked lost and helped me understand the process. Basically you separate your items (aluminum cans, plastic, glass) in the empty receptacles. They'll weigh it for you, you'll sign a piece of paper and then they will give you cash. Pros: -friendly staff -quick process -cash in hand Cons: -none

Love recycling here! The workers are helpful unloading your cans and the line moves quick since…read moreit's a drive thru. I know they also send coupons to get more money on the monthly coupon book Chula Vista residents get but I usually get $50-$100 when I go with maybe 4-6 trash bags.

I've been going to this location for years. I decided to visit them yesterday because they are one…read moreof the few that are open at 7am on a Saturday. I brought in my large load of plastics and aluminum cans in at 8am. No line that trails off Main St! Another reason why early mornings are key! The guys always help me empty out my car. They're very pleasant and they even ask me if I want to keep my bags. They separate your bags for you in their massive machine. I didn't print out my coupon, but I'm just happy to recycle! I had about 8 bags and combined getting over $52 was just an added bonus. They make you print your name and sign the receipt. If you're lucky they'll give you a $2 bill. Love these! They also take wine bottles, aluminum scraps, & more. I do have my bags separated already - this will simplify everything! I was in and out in minutes. The location is right next to Smart & Final. You can miss it if you're not paying attention. It's basically a driveway off the street. They have flags and signs so look out for that! Happy recycling!

Service was fast and went smoothly, no complaints! Some recycling centers have bees flying around,…read morethis one did not! I feel like this place pays better than others as well!

Quick and easy to recycle here. It is right off the freeway, can't miss it. The employees are super…read morenice and helpful Just pull up to a parking spot, grab some trash cans to fill up, get in line to weigh your items, take the receipt to the bungalow office window to get your cash, and head out feeling good for doing your part to help our planet! I haven't compared the pricing with others recycling centers, I just come here because it is the most convenient for me. Came on a Friday early afternoon and was in and out really quickly (5 min?). I believe weekends can be pretty busy though.

Current update this is what they accept as recyclables: aluminum cans, plastics, and much more…read more(check the pictures). Super quick process, you go in and out, they weigh your stuff and pay you right away. No long waits like other places. Pro tip }}bring gloves, trust me. Those cans, glass bottles, and water bottles are just extra cash sitting around your house might as well bring them in, help the planet, and put a few bucks in your pocket. I did already a win for me today. Got myself a few bucks I didn't have. #Recycling #RecycleForCash #BottleReturn #ScrapMoney #EcoFriendly #GoGreen

The Cleanest Recycling Center in San Diego with the Best Prices Paid for Recyclable materials. The…read moreBest thing though is the Friendly, Helpful Customer Service Thank You Guys

It's a bit intimidating coming here. You have all walks of life and as a first timer, I had no idea…read morewhat to do because there are no instructions. I just observed and followed others. For the most part, people seem to be in a rush and everyone was working so fast. The first thing you want to do is to get a close parking spot and reverse your car in. Find a trash bin to bring to your car and dump all your recyclables in the bin. Tips: -make sure your aluminum, glass and plastic are separated. It'll save time. -reverse park into the parking stalls -go grab an empty trash can -poor your recyclables into the bin -stand in line, they pour the items in your trash bin into a wire bin, then weigh it, give you a receipt and you redeem it at the window for cash -bring and wear disposable gloves because the trash bins and recyclables are sticky -don't wear your best clothes or shoes. Even the floors are sticky. *You must have your items in the trash bin when you're in line. Otherwise you'll be kicked of line and go to the back. This happened to me because they were out of trash bins. I had to wait for an empty one from someone else. There are other items on the list to recycle. I was able to get $38 with 3 full trash bags of cans, bottles and glass.

I went to this place since it was close to my apartment. It was easy and quick to use their service…read moreto exchange my CA CRV recyclables for cash.

American Recycling in El Cajon is my go-to recycling center for turning beer cans into beer money…read more Service is always exceptional. Fast, efficient and friendly.

Super efficient. The guys are great. There were plenty of containers available for my items!!! Good…read morejob.

This is probably the go to spot to dump off unusable electronics and batteries. They did charge a…read morefee for a printer I turned in. I also turned in a broken TV and a bag of batteries. Overall I paid $11. Not a bad option if you can't find an electronics recycling place.

Super convenient. I dropped off some batteries and other eWaste yesterday. I'll definitely use…read morethem again the next time I have eWaste recycling.

It feels strange to write a review of a landfill, or "the dump" as we call it, but after our…read morerecent visit, I had a few things that I wanted to share. Now, I have been to the landfill with my husband a few times over the years, usually when we have furniture to get rid of that is too damaged to see or donate. Our most recent visit was about two weeks ago. Our old patio furniture was disintegrating, and we had discolored cushions to get rid of. We tried to figure our a less bothersome or costly way to get rid of it, but, alas, we ended up at the landfill. The first thing we noticed was that the price was increased to $69 for cars and pickups. I thought that was super expensive, a large increase from our previous visit. Anyway, the landfill, as you may imagine, it massive. The roads are mostly dirt roads once you get inside. They are hilyl, have speed bumps and ditches. They also wet the roads to keep the dust from being a problem, so we ended up driving through water. You have to watch the signs carefully to figure out where to go. Once we got to to the area to unload, it was unclear where to go. The signs directed us one way, but the other people were unloading on the other side of the mounds of trash. My husband opted to follow the others, which is lucky, as we otherwise would have gotten in the way of the work trucks. At first, the people directing us to unload were no help at all. We had to guess where to pull up. Later, one guy came by and told us that we could just drop the items at the end of the truck and didn't need to move it our into the pile. That was helpful, as we then unloaded very quickly. My husband had lamented that he often ends up with flat tires after going to this landfill. Sure enough, a few days later, he found a screw lodged in his tire. It really could have come from anyway, but that is a rough road and there is lots of junk near the unloading area. I would not recommend going unless you have a truck, as there is no way my car would have made it. All in all, going to the dump is never fun. However, sometimes you just have no other ways to get rid of stuff.

Landfill, the word says it all. Great attention from the gents out there. And I did throw all the…read morethings I need it.