Wait wasn't to long (4 vehicles ahead of me) recycle rates are good! Easy location to find. Staff…read morefriendly no problems!

I recently recycled a lot of copper from a job that I just finished and when I went to American…read moreiron and metal I was told that my copper was a #2 at 2.50 a pound which is below the California price sagested value #2 is value 3-4 dollar a pound. when I argued that it was not a grade two it was a grade one or above he still paid me below grade to value(2.70lb) for my bright yellow bus bars (3.70-4.45lb) and was paid $700 less than what I should have received I would not recommend going to American iron and metal I would not recommend wasting your time there's other scrap yards close by that will pay you top dollar for your scrap meta

The only problem I have about El Cerrito Recycling Center is the parking spaces. I am horrible on…read morereversing my car and aligning with the space. Am I going to give El Cerrito Recycling Center a bad review...NO! I was able to recycle used motor oil, regular AA/AAA batteries, Bluetooth Speakers, Computer monitors, Computer towers, printers, scanners, perhaps anything I am allowed to recycle at this location. I have been going to the El Cerrito Recycling Center since 1998. This place has gone through a lot of changes especially the parking spaces (yes I will continuing mention that). Thankfully nobody has DARE to trash this location and it is a good thing that they manage to keep the area in great condition. Keep the great work!

I am very happy that the local community has the El Cerrito Recycling Center present. The center is…read morewell managed and it has a method or means of disposing almost (emphasis on 'almost') anything one can think of. On top of that you may be able to find something you'd like too, like a good book to read. The last star is missing for two reasons. The center is located in a dead end location. That works in the sense of it not being a potential eyesore or traffic mess if located on a main street. But it doesn't quite work so well being there is only one way in and one way out; sometimes you can find yourself waiting a bit to do something. And the other reason is it is kinda small for all that it offers. Traffic flow can be challenging. But that's only one star split among two or more reasons. Instead focus on the other four stars that I'm dropping here

I was so grateful they were open today on Juneteenth! Although I've been coming here for years for…read morerecycling, it's always been a smooth easy process.

Good but long wait. Only go if you have a ton to recycle. I must have waited 30 minutes to an hour…read morefor my turn.

It's been about 7yrs since my last visit here, so an update was kindly requested and honored. (See…read moreattached picture.) They no longer recycle CRV items. I guess lots of changes even more especially during and post-COVID. And for the record, my review was not misleading 7 years ago when they were still accepting CRV recyclables. Just FYI!

Todo exelente muy buena atención y muy buen presio a la hora de que uno lleva el aluminio o metalread more

Friendly staff. Easy location off I-80 westbound at Gilman and 2nd Street. The process was a…read morelittle confusing at first. There are limited signs telling you how the process works. For you first timers...make sure you separate your aluminum cans from your plastic bottles. Drive in stay in your car, and wait your turn. Then when it's your turn get out of your car and dump your items onto one of two conveyor belts. The attendant will watch the system weigh your recycled items and then give you a ticket. You will then take your ticket to the window where the clerk will print you a check . After I figured out the process, it was pretty easy and I found it to be convenient. I recommend this place for your recycling needs. Now if I could just find a recycle place that also does high volume shredding. All would be good.

Quick and easy process. Open on Saturdays. Free to drop off boxes. I love that you can drive…read moreyourself around to complete what you came to do.

Had a microwave to dispose of due to our 2yr old microwave suddenly stop working a few days before…read moreThanksgiving. Turns out, Contra Costa offers a drop-off facility to dispose of these smaller appliances and electronics. The facility is a drive-thru design, so you simply pull up, show your ID, pop open your trunk, and they offload the items for you. Super quick and easy! In addition to smaller appliances and electronics, they also accept used needles (needs to be stored in the proper disposal bins), various cleaners, used motor oil, cooking oil, pesticide, batteries, fluorescents, gardening products and paint. This service is open and free of charge to all West Contra Costa residents. Small business owners operating in West Contra Costa may also drop off for a fee.

Correct Hours Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:00-4:00 Closed 12:00 to 12:30…read more Super convenient, very pleasant staff. there's no excuse for dumping hazardous materials when it is so easy (and free!) to dispose correctly.

Such great timing to stop by the UPS. After stopping by another UPS store and Staples I was happy…read moreto find this UPS open. I needed to print documents and mail them off. The energy was so good. Those two ladies were so nice to engage. In the last 30 minutes it got really busy and they worked their way through that line. Will now be my store of choice for these needs.

I come here every once in a while to drop off an Amazon return. All I need is a receipt. I prefer…read moreto do it with a person so I know it gets taken care of. But every single time I come here I get that older lady who always snaps at me "you know you can do this yourself over there at the self serve?" The first time she did this, she added "we had a big training the first day we got it" You know what, no one was at your big training. So every single time I come in I get this lady and every single time she snaps at me "there's a self serve right over there." Why does this lady not want to do her job? Can anyone explain this to me. Why do I have to get snapped at every time I come here? So today I go there, there's another lady there, a blond lady and I give her my amazon return so I don't have to deal with the angry old lady.What does she do? She gives it to the angry old lady. "Do you know there's a self serve right over there you can do this yourself." "Yes. I do know." She stands there for a second and realizes I just want her to do her job. For the love of God can someone at the store tell this angry old lady to stop snapping at people and just do her job?

This does not seem like a business that is operating lawfully. They often are processing metal late…read morein to the night with the sounds of screeching metal and loud bangs heard by those living in nearby Richmond Marina Bay, sometimes even up until 11pm or later. Short of calling the police, what can be done about this?

I've called, left voicemails, and emailed multiple times for a quote for precious metals and no…read moreresponse. It's been over a week! Does anyone fucking work here?