I have been a customer of SPRC for years. The bottle handlers are awesome. They crank out the work…read moreand are really focused. I always tip them really well because they do such hard work. But I won't be back. Its obviously a management issue. In the last couple years it seems like half the time that I go there, during their normal operating hours, they are closed. Sometimes they'll put a note on the window saying they're closed for the day. Today was one of the many times they didn't. I have even become accustomed to calling first to see if they're REALLY open. They don't update their voicemail. Today when I called I just got a "mailbox is full" message. So I took the risk, filled up my car with bottles on this very hot day, and drove across town. No open windows. No lights. No sign. And now I've got a car full of cans and bottles. Thanks SPRC! It would be SO UNBELIEVABLY EASY for them to update their voicemail, AND put a note on the window. Maybe today it was the heat. I imagine they don't have a/c in there, and it would be an awful place to work in when its 90 degrees. I get it, BUT HAVE THE DECENCY AND COURTESY TO YOUR CUSTOMERS TO COMMUNICATE TO THEM! It has happened enough times that it is obvious leadership just doesn't care. Now, neither do I.

I've been to the redemption center four times in the last two weeks and each time it has…read morespontaneously closed without warning, leaving me with a car-full of bottles each time. However, they leave their sign up with posted hours, which can never be trusted, and they don't bother to change the hours listed online. At present it isn't a professionally-run business. The last time it was open, I waited patiently in a line of cars until it was my turn, but as I approached with my bottles I was told that they were going to close. This was at midday, and I was the very last customer in line. But they refused to take my bottles.

Very organized. The staff members and the signage are super helpful in navigating this facility…read morepretty easily. We were able to recycle a lot of different items from a whole house clean up. We could see there were people there picking up things as well as they drove through. Nice to see some things being recycled for others to use as well. Not sure if that's allowed, however, no one was stopping them. We brought a mini fridge, a dehumidifier a large screen 65" TV, lithium batteries and an large microwave/hood vent and other items that can't fit in the two trash bags. It cost $188. It felt more reasonable than having a trash pick up service come to the house. Glad we had a pick up truck. We don't have a huge need for this service, however, it's great to know it's available as needed. If you go on a Saturday - get there early, the hazardous waste (liquids) line gets pretty long and sometimes can be difficult to go around if that line is to the entrance/street.

A fantastic resource in Portland. A place to recycle almost everything in your house. My favorite…read moreis leaves and brush. So easy to check in and unload. The staff is always friendly and polite. The ability to pick up loam and mulch which is made on site I believe is a service. Just drive up and they do the work to load your truck.

Often closed when they are supposed to be open. When they are open usually there is a long line,…read morewait time of an hour or so sometimes. They don't accept all returnables.

Very nice, reliable staff. Some staff make conversation, others do not, that doesn't really bother…read moreme either way. In general, people move pretty quickly through here, so I'm never left waiting for too long. I do think the area where cars line up could be larger somehow, or if there were some more organized way to do this, but overall, given the space they have, they do a pretty good job managing. The counts are usually on par, and they pay in cash. Very easy and convenient.

I wish I could give Beach Bevage Redemtion 10 stars!!! The place is immaculate,the artwork on the…read morewalls is phenomenal!! The gentleman who runs the store is speedy,quick and super friendly and helpful and I also got a cool magnet for my refrigerator! THIS IS ALSO A JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!! Super happy.snd this hidden gem is definitely my new go-to!!

I've been coming here for years. About 3 weeks ago I went in and the attendant was at the door very…read morepissed off, stopping people from entering. He said we had to dump the bottles out of the bags into the shopping cart. The people at the door looked kinda shocked. I had a draw string bag that I was not allowed to bring in. What the hell? If that's the way it's going to be I wont go there any more.

Family affair business with a competent young woman at the helm. Her father and helper took apart a…read moresleeper sofa that was assembled and had been brought in through a window. They were very efficient and careful with dismantling and removal (through the house, not a window!) The cost was reasonable, particularly considering the recycling part--they reassemble sofa beds and donate them.

From the owner: We strive to recycle most of what we get! Whether it be donated, reused, or repurposed we strive…read moreto keep things out of landfills!

This is a well organized, well groomed business. All signs are detailed in what can and cannot be…read morerecycled. Price lists are fair. Staff is always pleasant and professional. If unable to recycle item(s), referrals are often made. Thank you for keeping our city clean.

Great place but the Swap Shop has gone to hell. They used to stock serviceable items people could…read moreuse. Now it's filled with cast-off trinkets from your great aunt's attic. And moldy books.

Like bottle return great way to save money and drop off close by for me nice to see money…read moreaccumulated in my account so if I am short on cash during the week I have my Clyick to fall cack on great idea.

Empty, locked locations, unable to drop off recycling containers, with no reason explained. No…read morenumber to call. Drove to another location and it was full.

Great facilities, and the tour was both fun and informative! If you're a local, or want to know…read moremore about how recycling works then you'll like these guys.

Do you know where your trash and recycles go? I toured ECO Maine today and I must say it is an…read moreamazing place.when you first enter the lot, you notice bales of plastic, metal cardboard and paper. Did you know that there are seven different types of plastic am that can be recycled. I also learned that until recently we shipped all of our bales of paper to China. They aren't taking any paper now, however ECO Maine is hoping they open up again soon, as they are storing all the paper at the plant. bext, We toured the facility itself and what a remarkable place. You see conveyors moving items arond. You see magnets attracting metal. You see air puffing only on certain types of plastic containers separating them. You even see people hand separating the items. My biggest thrill out of all there dynamic machines was the front loader pushing and lifting recycled items onto the conveyor belt. I just brought the kid out of me as I remembered playing with those Tonka Trucks. As the tour wound down I saw where all the trash ends up. It gets put in a hopper that is six, count them, six stories high. There the trash falls into one of two incinerators that heats up to 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit and burns into an ash. Unfortunately, no one has invented a good use for this ash, so it simply gets put in a land fill. This tour has opened my eyes as to how much goes into my recycles and trash once they leave my curb. I will certainly work hard at making sure items end up where they are supposed to!