First time here, it's easy to find, I went on a overcast day in the morning; it wasn't busy at most…read more3-4 other vehicles were there. I am incredibly grateful of the worker who assisted me. He saw that I had my hands full with a crying baby and toddler, he kindly assisted me in unloading and was courteous enough to take the bins up front. They do require you to put your drivers license number, license plate, a signature & your fingerprint in order to get paid out as it is part of the State of California Scrap Law.

Very friendly employees, always offer me help... Prices are good for recycling, and they have…read moreeverything posted on prices and what they will , or will not take

Helpful staff, great location. We go here when we head out of town, and recommend it to everyoneread more

This place is absolutely the best. The staff are always kind and welcoming, even to my children,…read morewhich means a lot. Everything is extremely organized, the hours are consistent, and the service is reliable every time. Truly a great recycling center, couldn't ask for better.

The owner is a crook, totally unprofessional and out of line. Had three 40 yard dumpsters delivered…read moreto my house one at a time to dispose of a 40 foot trailer. First dumpster was 700 bucks , second dumpster was 600 bucks, last dumpster was 1300 bucks and only half full. All steel and concrete blocking was set aside. The dumpster left my house on the 21st but didn't make it to Sonora dump station till the 27th. Previous dumpsters were dumped same day as picked up. Major dishonesty is going on at this company.

I love my local family owned business that takes care of its neighbors and community all the time…read morewith a smile

092722 Super simple process: clearly instructed via signs,…read morehelpful/attentive workers, and just the right amount of busy to get in and out. I LOVE that they have an actual recycling center in South Lake Tahoe, especially because many restaurants/stores/outside bins can be deceptive thinking you're actually recycling/composting when in reality, they group it all together when they taking the trash out (yes, I'm talking to you Taco Bell next door). At this center, they are particular about the CRV and cleanliness. One thing I'd wish they'd improve on is being consistent with allowing other plastics to be recycled that have the PET symbol on it even though there's no buy/back value. I do this for the environment, not for the money (although it's a nice incentive and extra motivation to make the drive) and I know I'm not alone in being sustainability oriented so that would be a great change. Definitely recommend bringing your items here if you don't have a go-to center already!!!

I come here every other week in the summer to recycle with the cans/bottles/glass I collect at the…read moremarina. I like to use the money to donate to people in need since the recyclables are easy to come by for me. The people that work there are always sweet and always have times to joke and chat. All smiles all the time. I would absolutely go there for all your basic needs. Make sure to have CA plates if bringing a lot. If you have other plates you can only bring 25 pounds (or what you think is 25 pounds don't bring more) as it's state law. I learned this. Haha. Make sure to be patient with the people there as they work hard and winter is yucky here.

The recycling team is very quick and efficient. Easy to…read morepull through and then go to the lady at the window to get our money.

Best place in the area to take your recycling . Helpful staff, and usually quick service .read more

Very Nice people who run the place - organized set up with lots of bins and fair prices. My go to!read more

This place I go to all the time with my grandpa. They're usually fast, and they give you a lot of…read moremoney, but it is kinda smelly. I'm not expecting it to not be. If you want to go here, do not go on Mondays. I warn you, the line will be massive. Usually, it's not too long. It will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour to wait in line, but overall, I think people should come here. I hope everyone could come here.

I have gone there for over three years now and just recently noticed something seemed off. Before…read moregoing in this last time I weighed my aluminum cans at home which came to just over 10 pounds. After he weighed them (I wasn't able to see the number on the scale) he wrote it up as 5.5 pounds. I even have tipped this crook at Christmas. I won't be going back.

I feel like I got screwed, the prices for everything was hidden they have a tarp covering the sign…read moreof the rates. I also didn't get a receipt. Got paid only very low. I have no way of knowing for sure ,but I definitely feel like I got scammed. Not going back.

Service was slow, but was greeted at the door by a man named Rick and his son Carol. They seemed…read morequite nice! We stopped in off the 5, and saw a man waving us through the giant holes in the fence. He said his name was Darryl. He seemed nice and friendly as well. Crossbow was ominous, but i appreciate the level of security The water had a green hue, but that was likely the cucumbers in the water! (For customers only) the sandwiches were to die for. I understand the hype. You can't leave without eating one. All in all I would go back next time I'm traveling down the 5 I did find it odd that someone would bring a baseball bat with barbed wire, to a top golf, maybe they added batting cages around back. We didn't explore the whole facility

Me and my family stopped here to use the facilities after a long road trip of dropping off my…read moresister at college. The high fences were a good and inviting indication that the people here were friendly and welcoming. So naturally we gravitated toward the entrance. The workers were...friendly? Very standoffish, awkward, and disturbingly grey. We relieved ourselves in the bathroom & they ran at us to buy their sandwiches. We said no, but i got a picture of one of the workers trying to hand my mom a sandwich!! We narrowly made it back to the car, but I feel like my mom is different now... 9/10 experience. Tell your friends.

8/4/2026: Today, I must perform recycling cardboard and a defunct paper shredder. Sometimes,…read moredriving to El Dorado Recycling located via Throwita Way, Placerville is inconvenient which is not near to Highway 50 plus, Placerville's El Dorado Recycling is so out of the way due to heading due WEST to Rancho Cordova--period. As a result, I searched the Internet for enroute recycling cardboard and a defunct paper shredder: Eureka~I found and discovered El Dorado Recycling has a recycling location off Highway 50 in Cameron Park via Robin Court! AWESOME. Therefore, I know I'll visit Cameron Park's El Dorado Recycling more than Placerville's El Dorado Recycling Throwita Way location for recycling cardboard, electronic equipment, and properly disposing batteries.

Always a pleasant experience taking my cans, bottles, and glass recycling here. Workers are…read moreattentive and helpful. Simple as separating your materials in the cans, setting them to the side, and collecting cash. Four full bags of plastic and one of cans earned me $53 and some change. Nice getting some money back from what was charged in the CRV tax. For local reviews or travel content, you can find us on most socials @sunsetourist