I'm into recycling. I know I shouldn't use so much plastic -but I do. I get a decent amount of money back for all my recyclable products. Service is always nice, helpful. Minimal interaction most of the time. Located in the parking lot of the Ralph's supermarket. Don't be sketched by the occasional homeless man sleeping nearby, waiting on this recycling center to open to cash out on his recycling. Oh and of course, it kinda smells like garbage here cause of the leftover drinks/food -but whatever, I didn't expect roses and you shouldn't either. read more

This is a convenient location for me. Not sure how their rates compare to other places though. I came on a Saturday morning and it was a quick, straightforward process. There are two workers there to help you transfer your recyclables from bins to the scale. This is open 7 days a week until 5pm. I'll definitely come back. read more

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Rip off. Watch the weight on the scale. The weight in the receipt is usually about 30 to 50% low. If you ask them to reweigh they say they are too busy. I also witnessed an older Chinese couple scammed for about half their weight. Find another spot. read more

Some bad reviews -- but I've never had any issues here. Of course, I don't weigh my stuff and take it for another quote somewhere else -- so who knows how much I'd get elsewhere? Parking is easy and lines seem to be pretty short -- so I'm satisfied and will keep on coming here due to location. read more

I would've said I don't recommend this business because they're clearly scamming you and aren't aware of what's going on as far as basic recycling practices I don't even think they understand the numerical system attached to what their recycling but if you speak Spanish, you might have a better experience let's just say that, but what I will say you have to ask yourself is it scamming or is it ignorance? I don't know where they're learning the practice or if they're even truly learning the practice, but they have absolutely no knowledge of the recycling numerical system at all. And what they don't understand that simply attempt to throw in the trash while you're not looking and call it scrap. read more

Be aware that if you let them just weigh your items, you're going to end up with less that you're expecting. This is especially true if you've got glass or plastic bottles less than 25 oz. or aluminum cans. For these, you're better off going by count --- you're allowed up to fifty in each category...more trouble but you'll get back what you paid out initially for the CRV. Larger plastic bottles, like half-gallon juice containers, do better by weight. The staff has always been friendly when I've gone there. read more

Rip off. They either manipulate weights or do something to pay you below fair market value. I go to the other place now on fallbrook and Roscoe and get about 50% more read more

Nice guys. Always courteous friendly and professional. The review wasn't long enough so I added this.

Located in the west end of the Ralph's parking lot in the Fallbrook Center, Ponce isn't easy to see from the street. That being said, there's plenty of parking! Be sure to separate your bottles, glass and cans into separate bins before the weigh in. This location isn't my first choice - I feel like other recycling centers have a higher redemption rate. But many close earlier on weekends so this location adds convenience with its longer hours. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Customer service is fine. read more

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THIEVES!!! Today I filled up 6 whole trash cans of empty plastic water bottles and gallons for recycling. 6 LARGE INDUSTRIAL SIZE TRASH CANS and the guy only gave me $19.40. I thought that didn't sound right. I literally was there for almost 30 mins emptying the bottles into their trash cans. What a scam! Then I come on here and see I'm not the only one that was cheated out of crv money. I hope karma gets them and they get shut down! So wrong!! This was supposed to have been my gas money. read more

Helpful, organized, patient, pleasant folks. If you're from a state where they don't have recycling drop-offs like CA, or if you're from CA and have never been to one before, the people here will explain everything to you. read more

Great place to recycle. Really nice guys working there. Adjacent to Ralph's. Took me a little bit to find. read more

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This place is not trustworthy. Stole half the plastic bottles I took thinking I wouldn't notice, when I brought it up they argued and acted like that pile was already there when clearly it wasn't. read more