The place was clean, the people were friendly and professional, and service was quick. What more can you ask for? read more

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So, I am reading these reviews-noticing how they either LOVE or HATE this place. I live in North Hollywood, and I used to go to the center behind Smart & Final on Laurel Canyon, until one day I drove behind the store, just as I always did, and there was no recycling center there? Confused, I began looking for somewhere else to go with my saved recycling. I stumbled upon this place. On my very first time BOTH my boyfriend and I noticed we got more money here than we did anywhere else; they even rounded up. ($x.74 meant I got $x and three quarters.) However, I would like to mention when I got there with my boyfriend, I got on the scale and made sure it was right. Like, right away- I didn't even ask the guy. My boyfriend handed me an empty container to see how much the scale had increased. He checked the amount with the number written on each bin before we filled it up. He's a carpenter, so he's really good with math, and would know exactly how much their weight actually was. (But we do this everywhere we go, so they know not to screw us over.) We're both Caucasian looking, I happen to be half Mexican, and we both speak/understand Spanish. (Although my ginger-haired boyfriend totally speaks it better than I do, My father never taught his kids the language.) So I guess it was kind of a given that we would get the amount that they 're supposed to give us upon weighing the recycling. My suggestion is the same as if I were to go buy a car or get my car worked on-bring a MAN with you, preferably one who speaks Spanish and someone who isn't shy. (Or make sure you are the type to speak up.) I have since gone without my bf, a few times alone-twice with my adult son. I have never had an issue. They have even helped me out with sorting the recycling. It shouldn't be this way. In an ideal world, one wouldn't have to bring a Spanish speaking man to ensure they received what they have brought in/ earned. This is the unfortunate world we live in. I advise anyone who has been burnt by these guys financially to come back and try bringing someone with you who speaks Spanish and have them communicate with the guy weighing. Grab an empty container before putting your cans/bottles or whatever, then weigh yourself (But make sure you know your correct weight and are comfortable displaying it in public-whoever you are; if you're shy doing this or uncomfortable etc. just remember to tell yourself that you're beautiful regardless of what anyone else thinks or says and despite whatever that number may be. Know your beauty and believe in yourself, confidence is key-F*&K what anyone thinks!) and THEN fill up your basket/container and when he weighs it, have your own calculator right there to check if you cannot do the math in your head. Don't let anyone cheat you! For those who say they have been scammed, I am truly sorry. NEVER let anyone take from you, speak up, speak out-reach out, although it may not do much after the fact, it probably would have been more effective to have spoken up in the moment. But either way, don't let ANYONE come up on you, no matter how small the amount-what's yours is yours, no one else's. I had a positive experience here, but I only gave it 4/5 stars because: -It always smells like sh*t, -Is way too hot inside, -Is incredibly sticky and dirty everywhere, -Rarely any napkins to clean yourself off with, -Sink is usually non-operable, so washing your hands is highly unlikely -The guy working there sometimes has an attitude (depending on who it is) read more

OMG, I can't believe I found this place. It is in a stand alone building, clean as a whistle with a friendly staff. They are open 7 days a week. My center was closed down and I refused to go to one in North Hollywood behind Smart and Final on Laurel Canyon. That owner is dirty, mean and smokes. I can't tell you how thrilled I was dealing with this recycling center. Thanks guys read more

BEWARE of this recycle center!!! Many malpractices being performed. I don't think the owner of this business is aware of the kind of crook he has employed. Specifically the male that works during the week. Extremely rude and unprofessional! Just as the previous post says, his weigh doesn't match what he prints. & when you try to confront him about it he just laughs at you disrespectfully like you don't understand. He's creating a loss for the customer and for his boss! Don't bite the hand that feeds you! Definitely will report him for these malpractices. As we know, drinking while on the job is not permitted anywhere! I hope the owner of this company reads this post and investigates this man himself. read more

First time coming to this recycling center and I've been going around seeing where is best around town and it's nice that it's a indoor store the guy in the front was very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back here. Don't care much about the money but it gets me a nice meal from the chicken place right in front read more

I'm not sure why, but when I come here, I get less money for my recycling compared to other places.they di some kind of scam

Good location ... VERYGOOD Every day Open and with very good prices, They employee si very friendly MANy read more

Real nice guy convenient next to chicken place. Great place to go to if it's raining as well

I live less than a mile from RM recycling, not in San Fran that Yelp is saying and they are open till 6pm not 5pm 7 days a week. I have been going to this place for a while because they are all the same, always skimming a little off the top of each customer which adds up at the end of the day. I have caught them every time trying to skim off the top. The weight is wrong when they subtract the weight of their containers even when they use a calculator. I would love to check the weight of their containers myself. When I try and use just my plastic kitchen bag instead of their container, they charge me .2 pounds. Not a big loss for each customer, but again it adds up for them by the end of the day. When I went there yesterday at 5.50pm they were closed. They close at 6pm. The next day I went in and asked why they closed early yesterday. The same guy I always deal with just laughed at me. So I asked for the manager and he said I am the manager. So he tells me to sign the receipt and once again I notice I am being shorted. All their signs had been changed from $1.80 to $2.00/pound but my receipt said $1.90. I asked why and he wouldn't answer. He finally said to me the signs that say $2.00 is for the authorities but we don't want to pay that much. I will be notifying the Department of Weights and Measures next. read more

I have never been to a recycling center where they cannot work without music blasting so loud it can be heard for blocks.

Was reffered here and was skeptical at first but im glad i gave them a shot. Its indoors and the associate was really helpful and even waited for me after closing aince i was running late. Best spot by far. read more

I came here yesterday and the gentleman was very slow with helping me and when I signed the recipe I seen the amount and the gentleman didn't give me my full amount. Robbed me but I didn't cause a scene I just left and came to write this. Find somewhere else where the people working doesn't steal from you. read more