Greetings to all, this is not my first time to this recycling center; let's see how it went today:…read more Parking is street side only and everyone in the same line. We're all dumping goods into the empty bins and waiting in the same long lines, service is ok. The value of what we present is completely at the mercy of the scale master; it must be challenging to look and get weights correctly at all times. Thanks to Zarc for being the only recycling center in our area

Here's a stronger version that remains focused on your experience and avoids making claims that…read morecan't be verified. If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I had a very disappointing experience at Zara Recycling in South San Francisco. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I was being treated unfairly. When I handed the employee my ID, he wouldn't even take it from my hand. He immediately started complaining about the water bottles I brought in and carefully inspected them because they had a small amount of water residue left inside. What frustrated me most was that I saw other customers with bottles in similar condition, and nothing was said to them. This isn't the first time I've felt singled out at this location. My dad has also had negative experiences here and has been treated unfairly as well. I tried to calmly explain my side of the situation, but instead of listening, the manager/owner was extremely rude and wouldn't let me speak. When I told them I would be leaving a review about my experience, the situation only got worse. Another woman came outside yelling at me, and I was ultimately banned from the recycling center. I understand that every business has rules, and I have no problem following them. What I do have a problem with is being treated disrespectfully and differently from other customers. Everyone deserves to be treated with fairness and professionalism. I almost believe they were being racist against my dad! Not to mention the lady from the office came in and started pointing her fingers at my dad and started yelling at me! Wouldn't even comprehend anything I was trying to explain to her! Based on my experience, I would not recommend this recycling center. I hope management takes a serious look at how customers are treated because no one should have to go through an experience like this. Worst company ever would not go back!

Came on Monday at 4:00PM. There was a bit of a line & took around 15min to get to the front…read more I just needed to drop off brake rotors & springs after replacing them on my car. Works quick if you just want to drop off without pay. Just lay the stuff on the floor & dip. 10/10 for donate experience but I can't speak for the transaction aspect.

Quick and fast! The workers are good at what they do. Just make sure you do your part by sorting…read moreall your recycling for a fast and speedy process. They also offer drop off and get paid online. You have to sign up for an account through them. They provide business cards with QR codes to sign up. Pretty simple procedure if you're in a hurry.

Whoever is involved in dumping the dumpsters on San Mateo Avenue in San Bruno is inconsiderate and…read moredisrespectful to the neighborhood. They come make an extremely loud metal clinking noise at 4-5am every Tuesday and Thursday. I am aware that this is their job but the time that they do it is very inconsiderate to the hard working people that live in the area that are probably losing sleep because of this, I know I am.

I scheduled my free garbage pick up of the year the team that came and picked her up was…read moreprofessional clean respectful they took everything and left my driveway. Spotless. ! I'm very impressed.

Went here twice and each time the attendant was not fully honest with me. I told the attendant I…read morewas a resident of milbrae and that there was a program to recycle styrofoam for free. I proceed to drive through and then they charged me for $40 after dumping saying I need a utility bill. Second time I came back with a utility bill to dump some canisters and he said it will be $9. I drive through and dump and then at the end he says total will be $27 for 3 canisters. Whole time I was thinking it would $9 total. Said need address on drivers id for the program to get free drop off. I get enforcing rules is one thing but tricking people is even worse:

Haven't had any problems, been living here for 39years. Can't complain. They're always on time and…read morenever missed picking up our garbage bins

I had a terrible experience at CalWest Recycling. The owner was incredibly rude and unprofessional…read morefrom start to finish. Not only was he cursing at me, but he also called me a "dick," which is completely unacceptable behavior for someone running a business. To make matters worse, I was instructed to unload and move my own pallet of batteries for recycling. After I had already done the work, I was suddenly told I couldn't continue because I was wearing Birkenstocks. If that was actually a safety policy, one of the employees could have easily told me before I started unloading instead of waiting until I was finished. When I was told I had to wait in my car, I simply walked over to my vehicle, and the owner continued insulting me by calling me a "dick" as I left. Customer service and basic professionalism were completely absent. There are plenty of other recycling businesses that treat their customers with respect. I would definitely recommend taking your business elsewhere.

Called in for a price on clean copper and once I arrived to location they said owner wasn't there…read moreand they gave me a different price per lb on the copper. Man said he was going based off what was in the computer. After seeing the price difference I wanted to separate the copper to make a couple extra dollars since I had it mixed. I asked the man handling the transactions that told me a different price on the copper if he can lend me some clippers and he said he cant let me borrow them yet he had my ID and I was going to do it right in front of him. Words cant explain how frustrated I was. I ended up taking a loss at the end of the day and affected me mentally due to financial struggles.

The office staff is very helpful and informative. The guys who came to pick up the recycled items…read moreare friendly and courteous. I am extremely pleased with their service.

I had never been to/first experience with Green Citizen, and their Burlingame facility. As I drove…read morein, I was immediately greeted by Marcus, a very nice, well versed man who shared a lot of information about the company and their services. He helped take the large TV from my car, and then took me inside where I filled out a basic form to verify I was a CA resident. The entire process was quick and efficient. Zero problems dropping off. Highly recommended. Hats off to Marcus.

Overall, my experience here has been generally positive, and this location provides an essential…read moreservice. However, I advise approaching with tempered expectations, as some staff members can be somewhat inattentive or lack clear communication and courtesy. Unfortunately, this is the only nearby option, so I'll continue visiting, but it's best to be aware that guidance or instructions may not always be clearly provided--and mistakes are not always met with understanding.

California's largest operator of recycling, Ontario-based RePlanet, has closed all 284 of its…read morecenters redemption centers and laid off 750 employees. It's left all of us recyclers scratching our heads with umpteen questions. The most common begs: are there still buyback programs to get back our $0.05 deposits? Look no further. HERE! This is the place. Sure it's not as conveniently located as your not-so-friendly recycling center that no longer exists in the grocery store back lot. But it's a buyback program nonetheless. Massive facility beyond Oyster Point. My only gripe is their limited buyback business hours that end at 2pm. I finally had a day off during the workweek. I productively used this time to drop off our plethora of 50-gallon yardwaste bags filled with single-use plastic bottles/aluminum cans/glass bottles et al that we amass from every family party/sports event. Once you make your way onsite, follow the signs directing you to the recycle area. Pass the guard gate, proceed driving CAUTIOUSLY to Door 1 (be weary of garbage trucks and all kinds of industrial vehicles and machinery). At the stop sign in front of Door 1, a friendly attendant will bring out blue bins for you to fill up to your eco-friendly heart's content. Present an ID for their records and once you're done filling the bins and getting weighed out, take your paper receipt to the Admin Office (drive behind the the blue bldg and look for the '500' address on the left hand corner office). They'll give you cash up to $100. Anything over that amount will have to be mailed to you as a check. Today we barely made the cash max, as our two-carloads racked up $93.

If recycling had an Olympic event, my mom would be bringing home the gold…read more She somehow managed to fit what felt like half of San Francisco's recyclable bottles and cans into our Honda. The car was so packed that my rear visibility was... let's just call it "faith-based." Every lane change became a strategic operation, so I drove slower than usual and gave everyone plenty of space until we made it safely to Sunset Recycling. Mission accomplished. Then came the part I underestimated. I looked at the mountain of bags, realized I'd have to separate and empty everything, and my motivation disappeared instantly. At that moment, I noticed another recycler nearby who had a relaxed, friendly vibe. I asked if he wanted the bags, and he gladly accepted them. He got the redemption value, I got my afternoon back, and nothing went to waste. That's a win-win in my book. The staff kept things moving, the process was straightforward, and it's nice knowing there's a place that helps keep all those bottles and cans out of the landfill. My mom deserves the recycling money but didn't get. I earned a lesson in how much work recycling can actually be.

Recently there's been a staff member going down the line and helping people sort their bottles and…read morecans properly. They keep the line organized and the space as clean as they can.

Provided a fantastic rate and great experience with copper cable recycling. Genuinely kind people!read more

Best prices in town. Best service. They buy all metals and have a truck scale for quick service.read more

Great staff great rates great perks. The best recycle services in the area. Highly recommend!…read moreAnd thank you you guys for offering free water to your customer. This is a small perk but means a lot to us.

It was an Easy unloading and pay process. You drive in and…read morethey weigh your car, no need to get out of car except to pay