Staff are friendly and helpful. Quick service as well. Parking is very limited, however since the…read morestaff are usually fast I haven't had any issues with it.

It's quick, the guys are helpful and there's parking and it's actually pretty clean. I recommend…read morethis recycling center

When it's time to recycle go to this place. I found them because the eagle rock recycling place…read morenext to the mall was closed albeit online said open. Anyway Glendale recycling Center is easy to get to lots of parking Staff Is helpful It seems they except most recycle But I would check before for their hours and what they take Also you will need an Id for copper due to light pole thefts around the city check them out

We had a community clean up day in April as one of our Earth Day activities. Some neighbors dropped…read moreoff recycling. I volunteered to redeem the munched plastic bottles, rattling cans, and occasional bottle we found while tidying up the neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised. Glendale Recycling Center is efficiently run and the service is great. The staff helps move the lines along and everyone is very nice and hardworking. And if I read the prices correctly, GRC pays a few cents more for plastics + cans than those SuperA grocery store guys in a delivery truck. I know this because I left the SuperA guy in Cypress Park when he decided to take his lunch 15 mins. early and close up shop. Glad I looked to YELP and found this place in a snap without wasting time. Also, this place is almost like an all-in-one recycling center where you can not only get CRV money, but also drop off old electronics, all those Amazon cardboard boxes, and some other things that you can't throw into your regular trash bin. (Some items they don't accept, but they'll direct you to where you can take them.) Since this was a pleasant & relatively painless experience, I just might make a daily habit out our Earth Day practice and return every now and then.

I reside in Pasadena and i haven't been able to find a recycling spot. I found this one on Yelp and…read morewent today! They open at 9 am so i was there fifteen minutes after, there wasn't a wait or a line. Parking is a bit rough. Other than that it was nice cool. I will go back!!

Still sitting on the street directly after this happened. I'm so sorry I didn't separately…read moreeverything perfectly, and I know it's a hot day, but mumbling "a la chinga" to me after we're done like I'm not Afro Latina and don't know what's going on? Wild work. That's okay. I'll just wait for my drive by recycle guy to come pick up the money. Won't come here ever again.

It's Sunday, should be open until 3pm, I've been here since about 2:30pm. They CLOSED EARLY must be…read morenice to not honor your own posted business hours. Thanks for nothing.

I pulled up 14 min till closing time the little paisa didnt want to do his job mind u he Lucky to…read morehave one with this economy . Yeah I know he ain't getting no over time , and I showed up 446 they close at 5 . I jus I could care less about the cans but my wife is all about doing good for the earth , and all these cans and plastic accumulate and taking up my man cave space

Punch line before story- watch the weight on the scales!…read more We had the copper removed from our home that will need a rebuild after a fire. Our plumber brought his apprentice over who knew there are 3 different price levels. Pure copper pipe. The parts that connect that have solder. And the brass parts Upon arriving we thought there would be an entrance in the back alley. Nope. Customers unload in front on San Fernando Rd. An attendant will give you garbage containers to haul metal in. We had 3 types so 3 bins. When the man at the weigh station put the copper on I was watching the screen and took a photo. (Our plumbers apprentice had warned us about this place and said the best price was in Simi or Sunland...too far and too long for our meager amount) Then he weighed the other two while we were talking with another staff member. (Shouldn't have been distracted while conducting business) The guy at the scale shows us the total and I realize the Copper 1 was now much lighter than the original weight! I showed him the photo on my phone and he corrected it! In hindsight I should have had all 3 weighed again. But we were tired, dirty and the whole process pretty depressing and I didn't want to make a huge deal out of it. So consumer beware! It's a good service they provide and somewhat convenient location. But be aware and pay attention!

I take my kiddo here to learn about money and to make a few bucks. Nice a friendly staff.read more

Staff was very helpful. I dropped off two large TVs and a laptop. They even offered to help me take…read moreit out of the car. Process was very quick. Showed them my id and I was out of there. Would definitely go back

Strapped for cash? Do you have a bunch of bottles, cans, scrap metal, electrical wires lying…read morearound? You're in luck! Go get them recycled! Not only does it promote earth-friendly practices, you also get some money back in return. Fortunately, there are places like the Downtown Metals & Recycling Center to help you out with that! What sweetens the deal with this place is that it's open 24 hours a day! How convenient is that? Word of caution: This is in Downtown's Warehouse district, which means it's not the nicest of neighborhoods. That being said, the later you go there, the shadier the characters seem to get. But does this fact scare away our heroine, her roommate and a Honda Fit full of electrical wiring on a Thursday night? Hardly. It's a little tricky to spot, especially heading southbound to the place since it's in such an unassuming building left hand side (It's just south of the Texaco in a blue building). What's nice is that you can pull right into the building, or park the car just outside or on the street (we opt to head right in). They have various containers of different sizes for you to unload your stash, but I highly recommend pre-packing your goods beforehand to make things go faster, then you can load it all up into a rolly bin quicker and you're good to go. They recycle boxes too if you used them for transport, but you don't get any money for that. Another word of caution: Yes. The place has a lingering odor of alcohol and bum. Yes, there are some unsavory characters hanging about. For sure you're going to want to wash/sanitize your hands and/or just bring gloves with you because the whole place is filthy. And it goes without saying I locked and alarmed my car whenever I stepped 5 paces away from my car. For those of you who aren't so keen on this kind of encounter, just think of it as broadening your horizons. What I found entertaining as my roommate raked in her cold, hard cash ($75 worth) is to step on the big scale for large volume weigh-ins. It's like going on the carnival where your weight is displayed at the cashier's booth. I haven't weighed myself in a minute, and it's a good thing, I suppose. But oh, it's off since I'm carrying this huge Rubbermaid container. Ah, wait, I have my cell phone with me, and my keys. Um, I'm wearing this jacket also, and these shoes have a bit of weight on them, too right, and there's my glasses and my ponytail elastic...

This place was a bit different from other recycling centers I've been to -- it's a mix of indoor…read moreand outdoor, which I didn't know at first. I had recyclables sitting in my car for days because it had been pouring rain all week, and most centers close when it rains. If I had known this one was partially indoors, I would have come sooner! It's a little tricky to get in and out because the entrance is small, but the staff was quick, helpful, and really nice. Overall, a good experience once you're inside.

My old recycling center closed and this place was recommended by a neighbor. I looked up reviews…read moreprior to going, and I was a little hesitant as the reviews were mixed. Went on a Sunday morning around 11. I was able to pull into the lot, which has space for 3-4 cars. Unloaded my 4 bags of recyclables into their containers. The staff was friendly but the other patrons were all men who gave the side eye like I had intruded into a men only area. Instead of being men and helping a girl out, all they did was glare. Many reviews stated that the staff was rude and shortchanged them. I cannot say that was my experience. I was nicely greeted by the staff and was given my accurate amount ($17.23 which is comparable to what I used to get). If you lost your recycling center, this is a reasonable alternative. Note that they don't have anywhere to wash your hands that I was able to find so you may get a little dirty in the process. If you can't pull into the lot, there was ample street parking.

In my neighborhood and the best! Easy parking! Fast service and friendly. Highly recommend.read more

I left this place a while ago i realize they are rip off they will not give you what your money is…read moreworth. And can be very rude at times also one of the guys is just a flirt instead of doing his job so disgusting. I find 2 other places who give you your money worth one plc is on Hoover by food for less and the other one is on Glendale Blvd before getting on the 2 freeway now these guys give you what your cans and bottles are worth. Temple do better or shut down, also this place can be very dirty with dog mess everywhere geesh!