Great place to recycle! So grateful to have learned about this place. I did some spring cleaning…read moreand recycled some clothing. (I meant to bring cardboard as well but forgot). It's very easy to make an appointment online or by phone! An appointment is need before drop off. It look less than 5 minutes to hand my things of and the workers there were very friendly!

There's a reason why this place gets five stars and that is the fact that they'll take almost…read moreanything and you are in and out in minutes. If you're home owner like me, odds are you have years of spray paint, canned paint and numerous other chemicals aging in your garage? Like so many yelpers have already mentioned, you do need to make an appointment which is not at all difficult. I actually called in the morning on a weekday and got an appointment within three hours. The number to call is 512-974-4343. On my visit I brought all kinds of paint, fuel additive, cleaning agents, lubricants, and pesticides. To be honest, I thought they were going to charge me something for this collection of environmentally damaging products, but I offloaded everything onto their carts in a matter of minutes and was on my way. Quick, convenient and no charge. I thought I would add four photos for a little insight.

These guys seem to be running a sham. Called for a quote and was told I would get $30 for the…read moremaxima cat I had. This was highest of others I called so drove out to them just to be told I would only get $15 which was lower than any other quote. I recommend staying away from this company due to lack of integrity.

From the owner: Here at CCR of Texas we specialize in the responsible recycling of Catalytic Converters but we also…read morepurchase most non-ferrous metals such as Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Wheels, Automotive Batteries and small parts such as alternators, starters and a/c compressors.

I would leave 0 stars if possible. Local staff seriously lack courtesy and professionalism. Very…read moreunreliable. If you are looking for a company that you trust with confidential information, this should not be your source. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this company.

I rarely leave reviews. I felt a moral obligation to warn others off. We had okay service with…read moreShred-It for a few years. A couple of minor issues with service, but no big deal. Trying to cancel the service was hell. Shred-It Austin location has to have the worst customer service. Some of the customer service reps are okay but the supervisor is terrible. First the reps lied about the terms of our Contract, and that we could not cancel.. When I reminded the final rep (who was talking over me the whole time) that we were a Law Firm and knew how to read Contracts, she then back-pedaled. It was a huge headache just to cancel the Contract, schedule final pick-up and Bin pick-up etc. After all of that, and final pick-up, we got additional bills and called about them. The supervisor Lynn Hunt was arguing that we never cancelled, even though she personally sent the email confirmation for cancelation of service. She yelled at me on the phone and basically said I was lying. When I told her I had 3 eye witnesses preseht at time Bin was picked up, she hung up but did not apologize. Now Shred-It claims we owe money for service dates after date of cancellation. The constant rudeness, incompetence and disorganization is beyond belief. We regret doing business with them all these years. If they can treat a long term customer this way, I cannot imagine how they treat new customers. Take your money elsewhere.

I recently encouraged my young son to collect aluminum for money. Once he filled a 30 gal container…read morewith crushed cans, we took his haul to what has to be the most expensive real estate in Austin in AM&I. On our first visit, the window gave him a $5 bill (a paltry 41¢/lb @ 12 lbs); however, our second visit yielded $4.92 paid in EXACT CHANGE! It was then that I learned another nearby recycler offered 50% more per pound, and have been traveling to Brown Ln ever since.

Terrible location and setup, but they pay WAAAY more than GreenGuy which screwed me out of…read morethousands on aluminum rims

I researched near by Junk removal services in Austin and found JunkGuys Austin to see if they could…read moreassist with removing our hot tub that broke during the winter freeze. My husband was able to reach out by calling/texting and someone was quickly able to provide a quote of $450-500 for labor, haul off and disposal which was very fairly priced. The final price was $600 as we didn't drain the hot tub and that would be a bit extra which we were fine with them handling to deconstructing and hauling away all. They also were able to quickly get us on schedule and the day of, updated us on their ETA during the arrival window. The crew was very professional and friendly and we were thrilled with the work and treatment of our property and hauling away everything, like you'd never know something used to be there, aka a hot tub! The electrical portion was left and the guy stated we could have an electrician come to cap it but other than that, JunkGuys was so helpful and great at taking care of this so quickly for us :) We look forward to reaching out again and using them next time we have projects that require further clean out and removal of things!

Hired JunkGuys to haul off several piles of wood, household furniture, old lawn equipment, and…read morerandom general "junk". Vince showed up with his uniformed crew and efficiently knocked it all out. He even took several additional items that weren't initially included in the quote and didn't charge me any extra. Truly a great experience. Highly recommend!

I was in town for a plastics recycling conference in November. My company is involved in…read moredevelopment of sustainable label solutions for processing at companies like Balcones. We had a tour of the facility, it was really impressive, the scope and overall methodology in separating different recycling streams of various materials. It was incredible, seeing PET/PP/HDPE/Glass/paper, etc. This was truly eye opening, understanding how the recycling process specifically at this location in Austin is handled. They broke down our large group into smaller ones, so that the tour was personalized, and we were able to ask questions, understand how we can better target more successful recycling of used products, and how to understand our development of new label technologies to help in this process altogether. Thanks to the team here for their guidance and learnings- and then also for what you are doing in TX for future sustainability knowledge and growth.

The City of Austin handled my On-Demand Bulk Collection really well! I just wanted to give the…read moreworkers on the truck a shout-out because my junk on the curb was behind a couple of cars that a neighbor had parked in front of the pile. The drivers did not technically have to go the extra mile to pick up but they did. I had meant to get out and move everything in the morning but when I woke up it was all gone. Thank you thank you for going the extra mile - I really appreciate it! :-)

Austin Resource Recovery did not pick up my curbside trash again as they had done also 2 months…read moreago. Trash pickup is an important job, but apparently it is not important to this COA affiliate. Worse, I had to call 311 several times to get attention to this recurring issue ( and they were very helpful and friendly, btw). I was allowed to contact Dayne- the supervisor for trash pickup- but was stonewalled by him. He would not answer the 3 emails I sent. With my trashcan overflowing and no reason for it to be left un-emptied, I then tried to escalate my request through 311 but was told I had to wait 2 business days. However--to their credit, yesterday afternoon the can was emptied while I was at work. Lingering question--why does Dayne appear not to care about this? He appears to dislike reminders that his department made another mistake. Good customer service COA style would have meant an immediate apology and a friendly offer to fix the situation. So, I am going to make sure others know about this recurring trash pickup problem, and yelp is just one way. Customer service from COA is usually great. I'm sorry, but this time it didn't happen.

Have used Z-Tech a few times for electronic recycling. They make it so easy and you feel good…read moreabout! Recycling can be hard and it's why so many people don't do it. But they make it EASY! Please take all your old electronics to them instead of throwing them in your garbage! I had also called prior to my visit because I had a question, and they were quick to answer and extremely helpful!

Very convenient and helpful service. Felt good to find a good way to repurpose my old computers.read more

If I could give them ZERO stars I would! We have utilized their shredding service for a while…read morenow. So why one star if we've been doing business for a while? Because they apparently don't use modern technology like calendars and phones. All is great as long as you don't need them to pick up the full bin. If you do, be prepared to get ghosted on the appointed day/time. Not just once but over and over again. This is where a calendar would come in really handy! They NEVER call you to tell you the schedule changed, or the driver is late or give you what ever (likely flimsy) excuse they have for not showing up. They must not have reliable phones! I would recommend this company to no one who needs reliable service. Look elsewhere.

I suppose now is as good a time as any to reveal I've begun an internship at a nonprofit group…read moredowntown; I was offered the position because I'm friends with the person who runs the office for the chairman, my friend "L". L knows that with my B.A. in Political Science, paired with a keen understanding of politics, and my ability to get things done, I should be going places if I stick with it. What do I do exactly? Basically, I'm L's bitch. It's "The Devil Wears Prada", except instead of being sent to glamorous boutiques and tony restaurants, I'm sent to such exotic locales as the Chuy's off Barton Springs and the downtown post office to buy stamp coils. Here's where Balcones Recycling comes into play. Since everyone's so busy on a day-to-day basis, it appears that the cans of La Croix and bottles of Dublin Dr. Pepper in our kitchen have been accumulating I'd say, in a rough estimate, since April of Way Too Long Ago. Additionally, there was more untouched paper recycling in both the kitchen and the copy room than I believe there was actual paper stock. Apparently, the attorney in our office was about to lose his shiat because of the mess, and I was assigned the task of getting rid of the junk. This is absolutely not a problem. When I get going on deep cleaning and/or organizational kicks, I get on a roll and I won't stop until everything is perfect; my OCD is a powerful force I only unleash to do good. I wanted the crap out ASAP myself. I found a website online that listed nearby recycling centers, and while a tad confusing about who accepted what items, I figured Balcones would be my best shot. I asked L if they paid for cans, and she said she wasn't sure but if they did, I could keep the money as a tip. All 75 cents of it, I was guessing. Score. The drive into East Austin always makes me nervous, and this time was no exception. I found the location with ease, but all the parking spaces were full. Large 18-wheelers are constantly moving and out, and there is no signage about where one would drop off recyclables. I "creatively" parked and popped inside the office, where a friendly girl behind the desk explained there is a white dumpster just across the way that I could toss everything into. I thanked her, even though I was bummed I wouldn't be paid for my monstrous bag of cans. Nervously, I threw everything away as I prayed Kar would not be crushed by those damn trucks driving everywhere. The dumpster said "paper and cardboard only", so I double checked with the nearest guy standing around and he said I could go ahead and toss the cans in, too. Works for me As I left by narrowly escaping another incoming 18-wheeler, I felt proud of myself. I realized that I had just done my part to help maintain a sustainable environment for us, for our children, and for our beloved Planet Earth. Plus, L said I had to. 3 Stars.

The owner tells me to bring in a small truck crane I want installed, I bring it in and then he…read moreinforms me that it will be two months before he can "get to it". Could have saved me a trip

I took a few older yard tools that were damaged and not usable to K&K Welding. It was a small job…read morefor them, but they still accepted them and did a great job welding them. These tools are good as new. Employees are friendly and accessible, and the rates are reasonable.