Great place to bring your recycling for money. Be prepared to be a bit dirty as there are flys all…read morearound, but what's to be expected?! I'd say this is great for the environment and for your wallet as well! Very simple process and easy to do! I'd recommend sorting bottles and cans before coming if you can!

The workers here are always pleasant and patient. Both attributes are very welcome. The line moves…read morefast and the rewards are we are helping the Earth and making money! Parking is sometimes a problem, but no one parks very long.

I got to this spot 8:55am (5mins before their posted opening time) and no employees to be seen :(…read more I waited until 9:10am then 2 workers pulled into the lot and strolled over. Ricardo, that opened the bin, saw i was waiting first and i asked him how much time he needed to get ready to open and he said '5 minutes and I'll help you out' so i waited for him before starting to stack my bottles. While he was setting up, I asked if it was okay if I gave them a case waters that they can keep for the heat and he said ok, took the waters, then walked away from the bin and stared a conversation with some towing guy nearby. The other guy (Angel i think? It was hard to understand his words) finally mustered the courage to come to work as well, and he put out the barrels and asked who was first and everyone pointed at me. I said I was ready--then he proceeded to help out the 2 other customers :( 'Angel' and 'Ricardo' were disappointing on this Friday Aug 22, 2025. I am no judge of their character but the odor they had, the slurring in their speech, and the speed at which they moved woulda had me guessing they were hungover or drugs :( I'm not even sure they typed in the numbers correctly--the way they both were standing there staring at the keyboard. Maybe the waters shoulda went to some homeless folks...

I've had nothing but exceptional service here with Angel and Ricardo. They go out of their way to…read moreassist clients with the bins and have always been personable, patient, and professional. This location is very convenient, and since many communities don't offer recycling bins in the area, you can collect your $ back by ensuring you take your recyclables to the right place. Even though the lines can be a bit long at times, it always moves at a quick pace. There are definitely many regulars that return to this center, which speaks for the quality and efficiency of its services.

How about a name on the building for starters, a door for customers to enter.Every entrance was…read moremarked employee entrance, I have to assume customers are unwanted business

This is a great recycling spot they're fast and not picky. You separate glass and plastic, not…read moretaking off cap after cap like some other businesses out there.

Best recycling center in OC. Good fair price for recycled material. Girls at the register are very…read morepolite and nice. Been going there for years. Wouldn't go anywhere else. I'm a 50 year old Santa Ana all my life resident and proud. MM

Located off Adams Avenue on the grounds of Orange County Community College, OC Recycling Center has…read morebeen my go-to recycle center. It is so conveniently located and easy to pull-in and get out. They've finally reopened under new management and I couldn't be anymore enthused to recycle again. Today was a Sunday and I was excited to see they were open till 345p. I already had recyclables separated. The guy helping me was super nice and quickly weighed my three loaded trash cans. I asked if the recycle used batteries, but they do not. Still great they take many other materials including cardboard. The cashier was very friendly as we bonded over the time change. With that said, I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Current CRV Rates: #1 Plastic $1.470 CRV Glass $0.102 Alum Cans $1.650 Highly recommended.

I had a dead scooter battery that required hazardous waste disposal. Fortunately, I was able to…read morefind this place, as most companies I found only took batteries from specific companies. Never had to make an appointment for this center, and they don't charge you for dropping off waste. The service was very quick. I came here in the morning, and there was only one vehicle in front. All you have to do is drive up, then the one of the workers will ask you to open your car trunk to take your waste. I didn't realize this and had kept the battery in the passenger seat, but they didn't give me a hard time over it.

Efficient and easy. I hope this location remains after the recent lease extension…read more There is a wait but you won't wait too long

Good prices for cans! And the guys that weigh your cans are nice and very helpful! Been going here…read morefor many years !!

Their working hours posted is not accurate. They open whenever they like to so to be safe be there…read moreafter lunch. But a good place for the business

I had a great experience. The process was super easy. He was very nice and honest. 10/10 would…read morerecommend.

This is a nice place to go unfortunately I have had a few times that he wasn't open and he was…read moresupposed to be there But I still take all my bottles there to recycle

Always helpful and friendly The wait is not too bad and…read morethere are plenty of buckets. Good people

After each party, get together , or after a while when my water bottles start over flowing I visit…read morePonce Recycling center to help the earth, and add some cash back into my pockets. Located next to ralphs , in the corner, its always busy but today i was in luck. Coming in the morning , on a weekday instead of say right after a major holiday makes a huge difference. The people working here are always helpful and friendly. Today my haul was $6.07 for a mix of water bottles, glass, and aluminum cans. Not bad. 10/10