Best recycling place, no hassle good people they don't give you a hard time & the place helps out new people & very informative read more

Modesto Junk Company - Free prizes - Recycling Center Near Me - Modesto, California

My cousin and I both have to give a huge thank you and 5 stars to Modesto Junk and Abel, who was very helpful with getting the old fencing untied and unloaded from the trailer. It's so nice, and actually surprising in the current times, to get help unloading. No lame excuses pointing to things like liability and no assistance provided. Just an awesome employee with a no BS attitude who jumped in and helped two old guys out. read more

Amazing customer service! I called them because i had a question regarding scrapping metal, the customer service representative over the phone was very polite, very professional, and pointed me into the right direction. I Really wanted to make sure to leave a good review because amazing customer support and service doesn't come very often now a days, but this place definitely has the right people with great service!! 5 stars all around read more

I can't say they're the best or pay the most; no recycling company pays enough. I drive an hour to get there, and this place and the people who work there are all business. Thought to go elsewhere, but why? I would just be more disappointed. The employees are on point and very efficient. A no-nonsense company. How else can a company be doing business for a 100 plus years? That's answer enough for me. Modesto junk will have my business until they don't want it anymore. Everyone is questionable. Very few are for sure, and I'm sure they are one. Mark Agualo read more

Brought 440lbs of scrap steel today. Fast, friendly fair. What more could you want? I would return if I find myself with enough scrap metal. read more

A misleading business that forces upon my personal and confidential information without my consent and knowledge. If there was a ZERO, I'd rate this place a ZERO. Doing my part for this planet by recycling a television is a part of my responsibility as a human being. Found this place that recycles TVs for free. The reviews mentioned the business pays you to recycle which was irrelevant and irritating. They take junk such as my television in hopes of catching crooks (presumptions that the customer is already one until proven) associated with stolen reported property. Their uninterested and sly behaviors practice the psychological knowledge and intent to obtain your drivers license as fast as possible without your knowledge of their hidden agenda to run it for their own business operational causes. In other words, you have no say because they were not transparent about their free junk recycle service. They indirectly verbally and physically push with effective gentle pressures by keeping their intent to invade your personal and confidential information without your knowledge. Armed with this knowledge until they've accomplished their dirty tasks on you, you can hope their forced access to your confidential information now won't cause other unknown possible problems you did not volunteer for that has nothing to do with honest free recycling services. The extreme discomfort, mistreatment, and mistrust from customer betrayal that I felt from this business was a sad and unfortunate experience. Whether this is a part of law or not, the deception to keep this information from the customer willing to trust a business by doing what it asks then finding out their intent without my consent violating my choices is grave enough I do not recommend recycling TVs or anything else at Modesto junk company. Go elsewhere to recycle if you want a safer, more peaceful, and no invasion of privacy experience. Bringing business to this place is not recommended based on my own experiences. read more

I wish Mod Junk would except recyclables again they gave the best price ever I wonder if there's another place that comparable I have yet to find one, but when they were accepting recyclables, I gave them a five star read more

Super friendly and helpful was the male individual employee who assisted me today. They accept and pay for metal reverse osmosis tanks. Ours went out so now how and where to dispose of the broken one and still remain friendly to the Earth? I was just happy to drop off the busted tank for free but they paid me .28 cents for it and money is money so that's that. They work swiftly to keep the traffic of customers who line up consistently here moving in and out. I was greeted with a smile and by a friendly man at the pay out window too. Two great customer service oriented employees in one consumer experience works for me. They accept e-Waste here as well as pay for plastic bottles and aluminum cans all the usual recycling items. It's loud here so maybe pack your ear plugs. read more

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They haven't been open to take any recyclables of any glass, cans or Plastic. Since Early this year. Ridiculous. read more

My go to recycling center. Plenty of parking to unload recycles, plenty barrels for recycles, helpful staff. Highly recommend this place to get that money back, lol Shout to Nikki for helping me out at the counter. read more

Ben coming for years and my dad has been coming for many more years before me , they have the best prices and service in the valley in my opinion. We bring all our copper and old water heaters here at least 20 heaters a month. Hands down this is your place for your recycling needs read more

Never coming back here again. Just a terrible experience all around. Place is a nightmare to enter, glass on the ground. I was shorted $20 with no recourse. My advice is if you do come here count your money quickly before they slam the door shut. read more

Rip off, they used to be fair, since covid they are a rip off. Used to get 80 for a set of aluminum wheels now only get 40 that's just one

Best prices in Modesto for most recyclables!Parking can be a little tricky especially with a trailer.

This place is the best to go to. they do a great job. I travel there from Manteca because the return is so much better. People are friendly and always help you. Totally recommend this place! read more

This is the best place around. They pay the most and workers will actually come out to help you bring in your recycling. This is helpful when you have more than you can handle on your own. They also don't sift and nitpick every single thing you bring them like some other places I've been to. I bring my recycling from over 60 miles away - that's how highly I think of them! On a side note - no walk-up recycling places recycle catalytic converters. read more

For years I took my CRV cans and water bottles to Modesto Junk. The last time I was there which was months ago, they required that you empty recycled items into barrels. Prior to that I took large garbage bags to the weigh master who ripped them open and dumped them on the conveyor belt to determine the cash value to me. The business has steadily gone down in customer service and now I read that they decertified the business from the state of CA requirement that they redeem CRV. Just another business that has used the COVI as an excuse to renege on any social responsibility. Sleazy business to say the least. read more

Always a great experience. I recycle our household bottles/cans here. It's fast, easy, painless. I had thought it might not be because I've seen cars waiting to pull in from out in the street sometimes. But I've been there about 7 times recycling and it's been easy. A couple of times the parking was almost full, but it only took a couple of minutes to get a spot. (way easier than parking at the mall!) The staff has always been efficient and nice. No hassles. The cashier Dominique was very nice. Hey, anyone handing me cash within minutes of me arriving there with a smile on her face gets a thumbs up from me. :-) read more

Quick and easy system. No problems at all. Nice workers. The only place where we recycle.

I come here because they pay the most for recycling, but it's always stupid busy with barely anywhere to park and the guys here a total jerks! They don't help at all even if they see you struggling and then they yell at you if you put cans in the wrong stupid trash can. I hate this place read more

So my sister told me that during this whole Covid-19 situation, they were open and taking 4 cars at a time because she had personally gone. So, today I pack up all of my recyclables and head over there. The doors were open and I pull in only to be yelled at by a man saying they weren't open at all during the pandemic. I saw one other car there so I'm not sure what's going on or how their operation hours are being handled. I just know that my sister had told me they're open and one of the workers (who was being rude right as I pulled in)told me they weren't going to be open until this whole pandemic is over. read more

My dad and I had such a great and easy experience at Modesto junk yesterday. Janiese was so helpful and made sure we were in and out of there in no time. Definitely appreciate the time and effort she put forth to make it go so smoothly. 10/10 read more

I love going here!! Well 1st of all they pay me a fair amount for my recyclables!! The staff is always so friendly and even remember my name!! I def recommend checking them out for yourself!! read more

I love Modesto Junk Company! I drive from across town to do our household recycling and also do the recycling for my office to help fund our Morale Committee to do fun things for our office staff. The staff is always helpful. The process is quick and efficient and they offer top dollar for recycling. The only downfall is parking and the smell (but that is to be excpected!) Great work Modesto Junk! read more

A great place to take recyclables , great service with parking and prices friendly service at checkout by Cashier Alexis

Went there for the first time on a Saturday morning. Although it was very crowded, they seemed to be very helpful and organized. I'll definitely be back! read more

I went in today to take my recyclables. One of the guys working there was extremely helpful. He helped me sort out my cans and water bottles I was really grateful for his help! Best customer service I've gotten all week. The cashier was also very nice! read more

Used to be my go to place until the so called boss told me my cans were "to wet" for him to take....it rained a bit the night before...I was forced to find a new place that took my cans no problem and now I have an ever better go to place. The guy was rude and didn't seem to like his job very much, if he would have communicated with me like respectable man maybe I would go back but that was not the case. read more

Modesto Junk Company pays out more than other recycling centers in town! For the most part, they are always quick (except on busy weekends, of course!) and efficient. The girls working in the office are always so very friendly! Plus they are conveniently located downtown. I recommend Modesto Junk Company to anyone for their recycling needs! read more

If you want to get paid the most for your recyclables, and get in and out in 10 minutes or less, Modesto Junk Co. is NOT the recycling center for you! Stay away that's all I'm gonna say! This place has bad reviews for a reason I didn't believe it until I got my check. I will never give them another chance and will let everyone know about it. read more

Easy to find, I was in and out quickly having a positive experience. Employees were friendly and professional. Will definitely continue doing business with Modesto Junk Co. read more

Accused me of stealing aluminum beams from them!!! Took me over 2 months to get money!!! Will never go back!!!! Go at your own risk!!! Beware!!!!! read more

I called there and asked specifically if they take catalytic converters. They told me yes and I drove from manteca to Modesto for them to tell me they don't take them. I don't want to be mean but I did waste my gas read more

I use Modesto Junk for my personal recyclables as well as have their bin at my business. They are always prompt with picking up and I have never been disappointed by getting the highest prices for what i would normally throw away. read more

This place sucks. Can't get anyone to help you. Thay treat you like a peice of garbage.

Not only do they give the best prices in town for recycling they also have the best service. I went there on Saturday, January 24th and not only did they direct me where to park they brought out three cans for me to put my recycling into. I was in and out of there with my $9 and change in less than 15 minutes. This is a business that is well organized and has the whole process down to a science. read more

I don't trust them. Caught the weighmaster (grandson of the founder) shorting me over 200 lbs. Claimed he didn't but would not check the cameras to double check the scale weights. If you choose to use them, take pictures of the scale and use your own math or use a certified scale to check accuracy. I offered them a second chance to redeem themselves and they declined. read more

They are always very helpful! They are very good at getting you in and out as quickly as possible and pay the highest in town!