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    Aluminum Cans acceptance.
    Zee R.

    As far as my research has taken me throughout the wormholes of the internet, leading me through to Yelp, and landing on GO-GREEN Modesto Recycling Center turned out to be gold. First off, for a shop to be immediately responsive, in terms of hands-on customer care explanation to someone that still doesn't know an Aluminum can from a tin can shows experience with the community it serves. Now I know the differences between Aluminum cans, clear CRV and/or Non-clear CRV plastic bottles and Non-CA redemption; ie. mostly home cleaning containers, Costco OJ containers and my favorite Coffeemate Creamer. GO MODESTO is the BEST Choice to Lead us to a cleaner city One container of recyclables at a time.

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    Tammy D.

    Had the best experience yesterday. Took my nephew with me to recycle the bottles and cans. And everyone at this facility was so awesome and helpful. My nephew got some exercise and made some cash. 56lbs. Of bottles

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    7 years ago

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    5 years ago

    They pay cheap but it's on my way home so it's convenient and easy to drop off my stuff

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    6 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Amazing service. Mike helped us move our recyclables quickly and efficiently. Definitely will be returning!

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    8 years ago

    Great place. Very efficient system, line moves quickly and the extra change for checking in adds up. I will return

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    8 years ago

    Thanks for the dance and omg such fast fast service. The wheels on the buckets awesome!!!!!

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    9 years ago

    Thanks guys for the great service recycling all of our cans and bottles. Definitely going here again

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    9 years ago

    Went here for the first time today was pleased with the service. Defiantly will use these guys again.

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    6 years ago

    Good and fast service, Steve was great! Hassle, fast in and out. Will definitely return for sure

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    9 years ago

    Owner is a perfect gentleman and his workers are fast and efficient. I'll always come here for my recycling needs. Thank you...

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    9 years ago

    Great staff and very fast make sure to check in with yelp to get a extra 1.90 when your there .

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    7 years ago

    Great. People friendly helpful too.They take all recycle even non crv plastic and glass.

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    9 years ago

    What's up with the loud obnoxious music? Can't hear anything that's going on and I have to shout.

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    8 years ago

    They take almost everything - tin cans and non CRV glass and plastic. Fun and very informative people.

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    Ask the Community - Go Green - Modesto

    Do you buy scrap steel? (Not stainless) If so what is weight limit and current price per pound? Thanks

    Do we have to take off the caps off of crv plastic bottles?

    I didn't and they didn't say anything about it

    Do you pay cash?

    Hello there. Yes we absolutely for CRV and Non CRV recyclables.

    With the current situation of COVID-19 are they still excepting aluminum cans and glass bottles?

    Hello there, thank you for your inquiry. Yes we currently are still accepting and paying full CRV value for all items that qualify (CRV Aluminum, plastics, glass). Hopefully we can help you with all of your recycling needs.

    Does this recycle center take cardboard?

    We unfortunately do not take cardboard. Our friends down at American Recycling in Ceres can definitely help you out.

    Do plastics need to be sorted by number?

    CRV plastics need to be separated by number, because of the different CRV values assigned to them. Scrap plastics do not need to be separated by number and can be put all together.

    Hi I just moved from they Bay Area where recycling is highly done. Here in the valley, I'm not sure what the processes is for taking in cans and bottles. Separate them obviously but is there any other requirements to take in plastics, cans or glass?

    This is the only place I found that takes everything and they're friendly and it's not as chaotic as some of the others. Once you get there, they give you garbage cans to separate out all your recyclables.

    I see you take old appliances. Does that mean that you pay customers for them? Or do you charge the customer for taking them off their hands?

    Hello there, thank you for your inquiry. We pay for the old appliances. They do have to be comprised of mostly metal. Now they don’t pay all that much being that they pay only tin price. We never charge our customers for any items or services… Read more

    When we buy plastic bottles we pay a fee. They say we get back 5 cents per bottle. Is that how much you pay us back?

    Hello Sylvia, thank you for your inquiry. Technically the state mandated price of $1.23 per pound should come out to a nickel for every bottle. Unfortunately it is far from a perfect science. And sometimes it does workout and sometimes. Now you do… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Go Green - Modesto

    I called this place to ask the price of aluminum and Steve told me about a coupon for an extra 10 cents for cans!

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    Jim Newell's Iron & Metal

    Jim Newell's Iron & Metal

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    (5 reviews)

    We've been doing business with Jim for quite some time now. His prices are fair and we don't feel…read morelike we're being ripped off on our weights. Very professional and friendly through and through. As with any recycling center, if you have a mix load of scrap metal that includes non-ferrous and ferrous metals, let the employee know and they will make sure you get paid correctly for your material. We always let Jim know whether or not we have tin or iron in our load and he pays us accordingly. I would highly recommend Jim Newell's Iron and Metal to everyone.

    Just stopped by the new location on 213 Empire Ave. Jim Newell was there and he was oblivious to…read morewhere lead or even iron was. After asking another employee to help me I wanted to buy some metal. I brought it to the front, but Jim came back in 3 times where I was cutting the metal and made me move it. Then he gave zero help and was micro-managing all his employees. Jim was a real jerk to me and treated me second class because I didn't want to buy 100 dollars worth of metal. Rude, crude and too involved dude! Thinking of trying Go Green recycling or that other place down Yosemite near the town of Empire. Don't waste your time at the new location, it was much better when Jim was sitting in the office shining a seat with his ass. Jim Newell.....f... the customer, I've gotta show him/her I'm in charge of this place. Please Jim, just drink some tea or something....

    Go Green - Modesto - recyclingcenter - Updated June 2026

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