Best price. Fast service, turn my scrap to cash, super convenient! I got some metal and wire scrap…read morefrom a house demolition and I went to this shop. Stuff's are super helpful and quick, turn my scrap into cash in 5 mins! Love it.

From the owner: Turn your metal scrap into cash today! Visit us, UMR, for top-dollar prices, fast cash, fast…read moreservice, recycling solutions.

I live in an apartment building that does not recycle (metals) so I had a few air conditioners I…read morefound in the trash and did my civic duty and found a local scrap yard near me. When I say I was amazed at the customer service and left feeling valued and respected! They make the whole process so easy and inviting. I should tell you about the prices-on point! Thank you for being kind, friendly, warm and respectful! On a fixed income I really appreciated the extra money to handle some of my other adulting responsibilities. Go here, you won't be disappointed!

I went here because i heard from my plumber he would let me scrap my broken water heater and oil…read moreburner and all the copper they replaced with PEX. i am disabled and needed help and my plumber told me to ask for frank or John. They were very friendly explained the price and made it easy for me. He even had guys to help me unload it from my old pickup. I am really appreciative there are americans still out there willing to help someone like me whos no longer capable of lifting all the scrap copper and steel even though he said he doesnt usually want the steel he was willing to help me. Thank you John for helping me because at this point every dollar hepls!

5 stars!! Get paid! Fast, Easy with a friendly staff. I live with seltzer addicts! Cans everywhere…read moreeven with the soda stream. This place Beats throwing your money in a blue bin and way beats hand feeding a stinky redemption machine outside the supermarket! It's in a nice neighborhood tucked in an industrial strip across from the train station in Pearl River.

Why would someone go to, nevertheless write a review of a recycling factory, especially a 5 star…read morereview?! While I can't speak to the underlying output and success of the factory itself, SIMS offers a fantastic guided tour, showing New Yorkers how their trash gets processed and recycled. Tours are about 60 to 90 minutes and lead you through the whole factory, highlighting how the material comes in, how its initially deposited, sorted, and shipped out to people who want recycled material for use. While not the best place for a date spot, there's definitely something cool about getting to go see how a little piece of New York City runs beneath the surface. There's also hands on exhibits for kids to learn a bit about how recycling works and (metaphorically) get their hands dirty with the toy sorting machines

Sims is a bit out of the way as it's located at the edge of Brooklyn, along the waterfront, and you…read morehave to walk pass sanitation trucks and a detention center to get there, BUT if you're interested in educating yourself on where all NYC recycling ends up, this is the place! There are tours available on their website or by appointment and they last about an hour to 1.5hrs. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions we may have. They have kid-friendly displays and demos of how everything gets identified, sorted, compacted, and re-sold to companies that make the packaging of our daily goods. They'll also take you to an overlook of the facilities so you can see how the mountains of recycled material goes from trucks to and through the sorting machines. It's not the most glamorous place, but it's a cool learning experience you'll remember.

As far as recycling centers go, I would say that Sure we can is very reliable. I've never waited…read morevery long to have my recyclables collected and receive my deposit back. As recycling centers are necessary essential bussiness, and it's not like they are trying to gain customers, the staff is very friendly and efficient. If you need to recycle your recyclables to get your 5 cents per can back, this is a quick and painless place to go.

From the owner: Sure We Can is the only nonprofit, community-based bottle and can redemption center in New York…read moreCity and a thriving community space for canners.

Time to get rid of all the garage accumulated over the past two decades and would rather avoid…read moreheading down Metropolitan Ave into Brooklyn. Having driven by Atlantic Recycling I decided to give them a try. Weight scales are separated by the metals material element. And, although the amount you receive for your scrap is relatively minimal, I'm happy getting any money in return. Atlantic Recycling also has an auto salvage section that can extend to the street and sidewalk. All on display as you drive or walk by. They sell used auto parts too.

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best company I've had yet steve my account representative is great he handles any issues I have…read moreimmediately i would rate steve an A+ I guess with people like him on staff thats why i beleave there such a good company

I have been calling them and emailing them for over 3 weeks and not one return call or email. I…read moredon't think anyone works in the their office. Been trying to get my pick up days changed. they are picking up on Sunday and this is a business that is closed on the weekend so i am paying for a pick up each week that never happens. I am at a loss on how they can still be in business. No one it this company cares for their customers.

I was looking from the place that take or buy a metal garbage from my home. I came to this place…read moreand they said I have to drop off my garbage there because they don't go to pick up at my home but at least if I drop it off i can sell it.

Used them when I cleaned out my garage. Good price on copper and brass. Also recycled batteries…read more They paid twice what the core fee was at the auto parts store.