I've been going to Ranchtown Recycling in Willow Glen on Lincoln Avenue for many years. I've owned…read moremy heating and cooling company for over 26 years, and whenever I have old furnaces, copper evaporator coils, scrap metal, or other materials to get rid of, this is the place I go to. What I really like is how easy they make the whole process. I simply pull up, unload everything, and they take care of the rest. Yes, I know I could probably make extra money selling some of the metal separately, but honestly, the convenience, service, and professionalism here make it worth it for me. They also recycle aluminum cans, bottles, and many other materials, and they pay customers for recyclables. It's a family-owned business, and I've known the owners and their father for a long time. Good people, hardworking, and always respectful. Just a heads up -- it can get busy at times because a lot of people come here to recycle and cash in their materials, which says a lot about the business itself. Highly recommend giving this place a shot if you're looking for an honest and reliable recycling center in the Willow Glen area.

The day I went was busy. Once you park there's an area for plastic bottles. An person will give…read moreyou the paper of its weight then your items will be put on a conveyer belt by them or you. There are other areas for metals etc. then you get in line to be paid once you give them your dots easy and moves fairly fast. If it's busy just have to maneuver where to park. Very efficient. My first time I wasn't sure where to park.

Friendly service and reasonable rates. Also closer than dump. Well organized and accepts credit…read morecards.

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

I'm a volunteer at the Gunn High School machine shop . I took three barrels of aluminum chips and…read more solid scrap to Sims On Monterrey Rd. As it was my first time there, I went on line to check them out. A short time later I got a phone call from the office asking if I had any questions. I clarified which gate to use etc. When I got there it was very clean and clearly marked. Jesus met me and helped to unload my van. After some confusing on my part as to having chips mixed with solid metal, Jesus helped me sort out some of the solid aluminum. Next time I'll know. Jesus gets five stars from me.. He made the whole operation easy. The cashier lady was also very helpful in explaining the procedure for payment.

First time here today. All the staff were super helpful and friendly. Convenient location and…read moreplenty of parking.

I come here approximately twice a month with our cans, bottles and glass. They have a QR code to…read morescan with instructions on how to do everything in an efficient way. It's busy but they move pretty quickly and I have no complaints. I'm helping the environment and getting back some of what I paid previously. They also have a wash station and hand sanitizer to use. Win win!

My second time coming here, the staff more courteous & helpful. When 2 workers seen that I was…read moreapproaching slowly with a cane. The other worker alert the other worker with my disability. They gave me 2 bins. I got 2 more kitchen size thrash bag left in the car. Coz I could only carry 2 bags with me. When I came back I needed 2 more empty bins but it's hard to pull out the bins when it's 4 to 5 bins are all piled up. The worker seen I was struggling, he did helped me. ***First time I came here, 12/16/2023. When I emptied the thrash bag into the bin. Plastic bottles went all the place I had a hard time picking it up coz I have my cane on my other hand. ***The next customer was a couple I did heard the wife asked her husband to helped me picked them up A guy kind of supervising the lady at the express lane. When the lady handed my receipt. The guy didn't wait till I'm safe out of the way. He did yelled at my face for the next customer. I found it so rude. And no planning on coming back here. But Coz of my disability, I have no choice, this recycle place is close to my house

Unacceptable, I was inside the gate before they closed it and they refused a red nissan with a…read moresmall truck bed. Would have taken me less than 2 minutes to unload. Told her I drove 40 min there and now I gotta drive 40 minutes back. The truck in front of me had a full on trailer and they took him. BS!! If the owner cares about bad reviews on multiple platforms, Im willing to work with them to remove and post positive reviews instead. If they invite me back and take my load for no charge to compensate for my wasted time and gas. Otherwise, ill never come here again. Heck I came here because they were rated 5 stars ,so yeah I was shocked!

Never heard of a recycler that charges you to drop off material that they're going to use and make…read moremoney on. Double whammy ripoff.

Friendly and helpful very experienced and always a lot of people there. Good people and I have been…read moregoing there for years

We've been going to Jado for a while. It's more convenient that other places, plus it's close to…read morehome. Similar to other locations, the aluminum cans are $1.65/lb. On this particular day, on a Monday afternoon, it was quite busy. It is generally in and out and quick. All the times we've been here, we haven't received bad service. They're just doing their job and they do work hard, Be sure to put a tip in their can to show your appreciation. We always do.

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!

My neighbors and I had missed a week of recycling pick-up in our neighborhood, so I figured I'd…read morejust let it collect for another week then take it elsewhere to get recycled with a little cash in return. Danny's Recycling Center was a sufficient option. The process was quick and fairly easy, though I did need a little bit of instruction since it was my first time here. Luckily there were plenty of staff to help out on a Saturday afternoon. Basically, once you enter, you park in the spaces on the right hand side. Then bring out your recycling and organize your items in large bins (the typical commercial round plastic trash cans) which are provided by staff. Next, they walk the bins to the machine which counts and crushes your recyclables (you can watch it go up the conveyor belt and come out the other side). Afterward, they give you a slip of paper with numbers printed on it, and you take this to the cashier windows across from the machinery where it is exchanged for cash and a receipt to sign (along with a customer copy). It was a very straightforward process. I was paid by weight (per pound) for my aluminum cans, but paid per item for my plastics, probably cuz I had less than 15 bottles. A stress free experience overall.

I came here on a weekday afternoon and there were not many people here. There were several staff…read morecasually walking around and after speaking to one of them, I was finally getting helped. He grabbed a couple of bins over to my trunk and told me to unload. A few seconds later, another car drove in and the same worker immediately walked over to help him unload his cans instead. Maybe the guy was a frequent customer but damn, the differential treatment was hella obvious. The worker helped him unload everything and helped him carry everything to the weighing station. It all happened so quick that he even skipped me in line. When I was done unloading, I asked for some help carrying the bins over to the weighing stations (as I saw workers help other people), but I was just told to carry the glass bottle bins myself. Umm sure that would make sense if the other customers small in stature like me too but they were literally men who seemed big enough to not need the help. Regardless, they're nicer if you know Spanish. They're friendlier if you've buddied up with them before. Ironically the workers make it seem like some boy's club catering to their own yet their bosses are Asian. It's too much of a hassle dealing with their behavior that I'd much rather recycle elsewhere next time.

I just went there to drop off an old computer and some assorted e-waste. At the front gate, there…read morewas a pitbull without a leash sitting on top of a car barking at me. I walked in and there was a guy staring me down. I asked if he worked there and he shook his head, so I was just thinking "why are you staring at me then?" I continued on and went to the desk. A few minutes later, someone asked me if that was my van parked in the neighboring business' parking lot. I said yeah and they aggressively started telling me to move it. Three guys and the owner of the business next door. I didn't know that I couldn't park there, every other parking space was full. The lady at the desk and I told them that I was on my way out. Two of the guys started yelling, "no, you have to move it now!" I shook my head because I was literally on my way out in two minutes after the payment was processed and I had been there for three minutes. They kept aggressively yelling, saying that I wouldn't be allowed back. I told them that I don't plan to come back. The lady at the desk then started yelling back at them at the top of her lungs to leave me alone, that I was a new customer and on my way out. As I was walking out, they were yelling at me trying to pick a fight. This place is dangerous.

Is Customer Service DEAD? No, it's alive and well in san jose at U-recycle.com. I happened upon…read morethis company and location when I was looking for a part for my sons car. they had the right year and went over. I was amazed at how much they can recycle. Seems like a ton of stuff. Anyways, I grabbed a radiator fan from a car that was more accessible but it was a few years newer than my car. the parts car that I wanted was buried and inaccessible. I tested the fan and it worked. But upon getting home, it wouldn't work. I called Dawn and told her the issue. She said she would take care of me on Tuesday. I went in Tuesday to get access to the original car. it was already pulled out and accessible. But what they did next shocked me. They already pulled the part for me. Now, I doubt this is normal business practice but I was very pleasantly surprised when my part was already pulled for me. If you want a great place to get parts and nice people to boot, this IS your place. It may have been my first time there, but it won't be my last...

I dropped off an old microwave there. At first, I couldn't find the place to leave it. I guess the…read moresignage could be better. When I did find the people, they were very friendly and helpful. I would leave ewaste there again.

Thank you Evelyn and James for a great experience. The staff is friendly and nice. The place is…read morelocated at 529A Race Street. The address is clearly visible from the street. The badminton place is on the other side (Courtney N) and the RV place is in the middle. All three businesses are assigned 529 but have an "A" , "B", "C", etc.