I consider DBW the backbone of down home American recycling in advanced mode. The workers are very helpful and knowledgable of everything recycle able. I grew up in a family of recyclers but was sheltered from it. DBW helped me to prosper and corner the market with experience and knowledge. Still a lot to learn. Like how to overcome obstacles of lack of supply and location. read more

DBW Metals Recycling - Momma dog - Recycling Center Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Need ID license & highly recommend bring your own safety hard hat/gloves/ steel toe boots read more

I have never had anything but positive experiences here. Due to my job as an hvac tech, I get a lot of old equipment, scrap copper, and scrap wire. I have been coming here for 15 years and have always been paid competitive prices for my scrap metal. Definitely recommend DBW. read more

Worst experience with the phone receptionist. She is rude and racist. My dad's English isn't the best but she was annoyed by him and I can her the it in the tone, remarks, and breathing sound she made. I took the phone from my dad and was explaining the type of copper we had, she's like "idk we need this and this so are you done bye" With a person like this, business is just being turned away. Rather find another place because if she's like this over the phone, I can only imagine her in person. Hire a new person or at least train her on proper customer service. read more

I do a lot of recycling due to the nature of my business. (beverage company) I'd have to say that this place is arguably the best spot to recycle items if you have different types of metals. They take in; metal, cans, plastic, pallets, cardboard even the trash that you need dumped. The guys are friendly and otherwise very helpful. They have an efficient system that is much more advanced than your conventional recycling center. They do live scans / check your license plates etc. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone with a variety of items to recycle. read more

Report to the cashier at the counter Antoninette Hernandez, she is a rude person with little education, she throws her ID and the money at you as if she were giving it away, thank you, thank you. Please hire trained personnel. read more

As far as copper wires goes, this place pays the most (17 cents more per lb than my other go to place), but the 4 stars and not 5 is because if it is over $100, it's a 3 day hold so unless you bring a lot of weight, it's not worth having to drive back a 2nd time read more

I've been going to Sunwest Metals for years (4 stars), couldn't make it there by 2pm on a Saturday; decided to give DBW Metals a try, and I'm very glad I did! DBW is my new "go to" recycling center for cans, bottles and glass. Here's why: Open an hour later - 3pm on Saturday, and 5pm weekdays. They unload your recyclables (just like Sunwest) Better traffic flow - no driving though scrap and the craziness of Sunwest The unloading area and the payment window are covered. More payment windows, cleaner area in general. Easier parking - no turning around. They take all competitor's coupons - and match their advertised prices. Have their own coupon on their website - a 10¢ bonus per pound on cans. Took a Sunwest Coupon with me, but DBW's regular price was the same as Sunwest's Coupon deal! Plus, I used DBW's bonus coupon for even more per pound! To get DBW's coupon go on their website, click on "things we buy" tab and then the Aluminum Cans tab - you'll see a click-able link to a coupon. Or try this link: http://www.dbwmetals.com/coupon.cfm There are two unloading areas - the one on the right end of the building (facing the building from the street) it's for big trucks and scrap metal - the can/bottle entrance is on the left end. You drive right through the building. Service was good for this type of business. Don't know what it will be like when really busy - but I'm sure it will be fine. We were there right at closing time and did not feel awkward or rushed at all. Friendly worker helped direct me out and waved as we left. Several people tried Sunwest per my recommendation - I hope you give this place a try and have as good an experience as I did! Good for the environment - plus getting paid - 5 star recycling going on here! read more

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Place is organized and have plenty of staff to keep the flow going. Called for a quote of pricing shown on a LCD Monitor as the same. Pretty trusting facility to properly handle materials read more

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Been bringing my CRV here for 5 years. Now they are no longer accepting. Disappointed.

Showed up to the recycling area & was greeted by Carlos. He was very helpful and willing to help us sort our recyclables. He is a hard worker and deserves recognition. I also felt like I didn't get ripped off, as I have at other recycling places... they are very honest. We had about seven or eight bags of recyclables and left with $30! Not bad. Will definitely be back :) read more

I have had only good experiences dropping my recycling cans, and plastic bottles here. They take more scrap metals , etc. Best to look up what they take and don't take. The first time there , a man leads you with hand signals to a place to park. Another man gets big bins after you separate everything he writes your license plate on scrap of paper takes your bins to the weigh area. You need your driver's license and the scrap of paper hand it to the man that weighs your cans . Finally you get two receipts and he pointed to the cashier. I signed the receipts , got my cash . The guy that directs traffic watches you safely back out and head out the same entrance you came in . Word of warning the street has potholes so go slow. I got good directions and times they are open by calling their listed number on their web page. read more

This place is great. DBW and SA recycling on Frontera. Everyone is so friendly and nice. It's so busy there always and they are quick to come help you. Jackie and Irene were especially awesome. Jackie really took care to help me and was very knowledgeable. Same with Irene. Both ladies were super professional and seemed like they really enjoy helping people. Thank you so much Jackie and Irene. I will definitely be back read more

DBW is the go to spot to get paid!!! I am a general contractor and I get all sorts metals and scrap I have been to almost every metal recycling facility from OC to LA DBW is by far the best Best customer service Best prices Best everything! The managers Kevin Kelly and Sandy are amazing Every time I come in to recycle they have helpers sort all items out All of their sorters and helpers and respectful and good people who help get you the best deals! I recommend DBW recycling to anyone Call DBW for the best recycling services! -David F. read more

Fast and easy! They have a lot of staff and they Jim right on when you pull up. Love this place. Very convenient.

I really enjoyed this DBW metals Recycling at Anaheim, because it's easy and fast paced for us, when the employees are helping us to separate cans and water bottles at the same time in line. Also, this is my first time going there, after RePlanet center was going out of business. I'm very glad that we got the refunds from recycling cans and bottles for a reason. I will go to this place again from now on as a new location for recycling center as I needed it. But, I still recycling cans and bottles, once a month. I would recommend to my family and friends from the recycling center at DBW Metals Recycling. read more

This review is just a heads up for those of you looking to recycle your cans or bottles, dont go here! They don't do can/bottle recycling.

Love this place to recycle! There is always someone to assist you. Quick and easy! Very helpful!

This place rips you off!! Look at my receipt and see how much of a percentage the chalk up to Tare. My #1 copper was almost 200lbs. yet I only got paid for 55lbs. Clean copper they said was marked down because of contamination. Bullshit. Do not go here the just mark whatever percentage to knock off your total. read more

DBW Metals Recycling - Ripoff!! Manager put some random percentage on my receipt in pen then they knock that off what you are actually supposed to get. - Recycling Center Near Me - Anaheim, California

Went there today. Friendly people, helpful, even took my trash (Plastic bags) picked them up and threw them out for me. With the coupon from their website I got one of the highest prices I have seen for Alum cans. Nice to be working under a roof rather then out in the weather. (although today the weather was nice). Will be a repeat customer, and switching from CVT on blue gum read more

Quick and easy recycling spot that I found thanks to my homies on Yelp. Easy to pull right in and unload your stuff. Workers here are quick to help you out and get on to the next customer. Pay window is quick and easy as well. I have been in here a couple of times and I am always in and out in less than ten minutes. If you have a ton of recycling, check this place out and see the quality and speedy service that is at DBW Metals. CHEERS!!! read more

Ok I've been going here a while now, this time I had a box of copper I had brought. I thru it on my weight scale at home just to see how much I had. This box of copper at home weighed 17 pounds, I'll be nice and say that the box weighed a pound, so that 16 pounds of copper. I take my can, bottles and copper in get the cash and leave. A couple days later I see the receipt in my car and I was curious to how much I got for the copper. Copper $2.02 a pound and I received $10 and some change for it, so those crooks said I had 5 pounds of.copper when I had $16. Will not go there again for anything. What's this world coming to when you even get jacked on recycling!! read more

Great little drive thru set up, makes me not dread recycling my cans and bottles as much. Staff was on it as soon as I pulled up and price to me seemed fair, I'm not one to try and make the most out of recycling read more

DBW Metals Recycling - As of 5/2018 - Recycling Center Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I went there for the first time to recycle some aluminum rims for an old car that were sitting around and taking up space Everyone was pleasant and helpful. It is freeway convenient. I will definitely go back there again. read more

Helpful, quick and great prices on recycled goods.

If you want to have a recycling plant steal your metal and then not give you a refund of any sort for not having a "copy of contractor's license" this is the place for you. Unprofessional, unorganized, and the workers in the office have no fucking clue what's going on. Take my metal, give me cash. Or is that too difficult for your miniscule brain? I was even in a company vehicle. read more

They are at least in my experience on 03/19/2020 are no longer taking CRV plastics, glass or aluminum...go figure, they're taking more raw metals like radiators, copper pipe and wiring...industrial stuff, but nothing from an average everyday consumer of beverages that should be accepted due to being labeled CRV (California Redemption Value) which is based on a tax we pay at the counter and are guaranteed return on tax when said packaging materials are redeemed at a licensed facility...wtf...the place is a ghost town unless you're dropping off aluminum engine blocks and such...great...this was my go to place...way to go coronavirus...WEAK read more

I was a little apprehensive with going to a scrap yard; however, I found the experience quick and easy. If I had any more metal I would definitely take it to recycle here. The staff are wonderful and helpful and I want to give a particular mention to Hector Jr. who helped us unload all our metal. Thank you Hector my boyfriend and I are very thankful for your professional manner. read more

I've been coming to these guys for years and have never been disappointed in their prices. They have the best prices in the county (and surrounding counties). I've driven here from Glendale with a truck bed of cut off aluminum and also from south county with bags of cans. Best place by far. Fidel is the man and the ladies behind the glass are always friendly. read more

I work at a hotel. My visit to the center is the same customer service I would get at a 5 star hotel. You might find the things I am saying about a recycling center a little strange but I want to say a 5 star thank you to your whole staff. You should be very proud of your staff they are very special and you have created a great place to be a customer. read more

Came here for the first time. Everyone was super friendly, they unloaded my car and emptied some bottle that still had liquid in them for me too. It was easy to find and the process was smooth from start to finish. The caisher was awesome I wasn't able to print the coupon but accepted it on my phone that I had screen shot. Will be back for sure! read more

Just went to recycle some bottles and cans today (weekday) ~230pm. Not too busy. They were extremely polite and helpful. Drove up to Gate 1 and they politely informed me that now the neighboring company is the new management and all customers are recommended to pre-sort their items before coming in order to reduce the wait time. The gentlemen was kindly helping me this time around. If I need to sort next time, then go over to Gate 2 to handle the sorting there first. They mentioned there was a sign denoting this but I really could not find one. So I do recommend pre sorting your items for a much smoother process. I'll be returning. read more

It was my first time recycling and I had a uhaul truck packed. I was worried about getting shorted or ripped off since I was new to this. I was pleasantly surprised at the professionalism here. They helped me unload and explained everything. I had to wait 3 days to get paid due it being my first time there. No worries, they paid up and I'm a happy man. I'll definitely go back. read more

I've been going here for about two years and this spot is a good spot where you can get you're money's worth for wire. I really love how they help you unload what ever you have try to get you in n out read more

100% disagree with the other review. Great place to recycle your metal. Plus all you have to do to see how much they pay is to look up at the television that has the pay out listed for everything you can imagine. Always in and out and they unload all metal for you while you stand by and watch. Very efficient place read more

So fast and easy. Not only do they unload everything for you but they are darn fast. Also they do take competitors coupons but also offer amazing prices as well. I'll definately e coming back especially now that CVT recycling is permanently closed. read more

Everybody has always been super helpful! They're right with you helping you unload and get weighed out. The supervisor Kevin Kelly has been very helpful in excepting some special motors and giving me very fair and current price on my material! I've been going here for 2 years and will continue to. read more

Had to drop off old metal windows. The people were helpful and took old windows with glass for free saving me another trip. I have more scraps to bring in the future and will be here for certain. read more

The one thing I really dislike about recycling bottles / cans is unloading them. Let's face it: recycling centers are not the cleanest. DBW Metals takes care of that! When you pull into their facility, they direct you where to park, and a friendly worker comes up to your vehicle with containers and does all the emptying and rolls the containers to the weigh station. I'm not sure if they pay top dollar for bottles / cans, but the price seems fair and the convenience is fabulous! read more

The employees are always nice and friendly. We've been going here for years and have never had a bad experience. The line can get long but they move as quickly as they can. If you are recycling cans, go to their website and print off the coupon for $.10 more per pound. We will continue to go here. read more