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    Sunset Recycling Center

    3.4 (46 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Juan S.

    I was really excited to visit Sunset Recycling Center today, especially since it was Memorial Day and I was glad they were open. Unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. When I arrived, I saw a sign that said the staff was on lunch, with a note stating they'd be back in 30 minutes. No problem, I thought. However, after waiting for one hour and 40 minutes, I decided enough was enough and headed back home. I'm not sure when the sign was initially put up, but there was no update or communication while I was waiting. I also tried reaching out twice by phone and even sent a text message -- but got no response at all. And I wasn't the only one confused. A line had formed while I was waiting, and several other people gave up and left well before I did. Clearly, I wasn't alone in feeling like something wasn't right. I understand people need lunch breaks, but this was unacceptable. There needs to be better time management and communication, especially for a public-facing service. I would've loved to have had a better experience to write about, but this was just plain disappointing. The value they offer could be better, but i wouldn't be able to testify of it.

    All these glass jars for $1.05 (Jul 2024)
    Luke L.

    So I recently came to this recycling center because the staff from another recycling center told me to go Sunset Recycling Center at Monterey Park to recycle large & unusually shaped glass jars. I came here at 10:30 AM and I was slightly dumbfounded when one of the staff said (1) they don't accept glass until 12 PM and (2) they will only take my glass jars if I accept 50% of their glass payout rate. Well I left and came back at 1:30 PM ... at least the employee didn't take back his words. I was told to move all of my glass jars into a separate giant bucket. The employee weighed the bucket and gave me $1.05 cash at the end (I didn't need to sign any invoice). [Payout rate for fully segregated per pound as of July 2024]: $1.68 for cans, $0.105 for glass, $0.41 for bimetal plastic, $1.32 for #1 PET plastic, $0.59 for #2 HDPE plastic, $0.48 for #3 PVC plastic, $2.04 for #4 LDPE plastic, $0.55 for #5 PP plastic, $5.52 for #6 PS plastic, and $0.31 for #7 other plastic. Honestly I can't say the employee had the best attitude, but parking was relatively easy and at least this recycling center took my giant glass jars when other recycling centers refused to take them.

    This is the side of what their recycling place looks like. It's right next to ralphs.
    Sailormoon289 ..

    Today I came to recycle and xray was very helpful and informative. And gave me tips to make more money which is if I bring the cans crushed then it would be a bigger pay out and they could have more room in the back! Very friendly boys who are helpful and informative

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    Low prices, incorrect scales, always claim they cannot take glass bottles. Avoid like the PLAGUE unless you enjoy being cheated and abused.

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    Quick, easy and very friendly!!! They help you right away and is very accessible! Parking right across!!

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    Service was quick, the place was tidy, and I got a solid payout. No complaints! Very friendly and professional service as well.

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    Recycling place is well kept and I get paid fairly for recyclables here. I will definitely continue to come back.

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    Clean place helper and Jon are always working hard to keep lines moving and pay fair prices

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    In the Sunday morning, the line is empty and fast. The guys work there are nice! They offered me a bottle of water there.

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    These new guys are super friendly. I don't go to recycle too often. But X-ray and Ernie make this experience worth it to come back.

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    This place is the best recycling in the area. They r quick and efficient. Eduardo was smiling and working hard!!!

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    The young worker there was very kind and respectful, very convenient that the business is located next to Ralph's.

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    I usually go to the Monterey park location and did not realize they have a location in San Gabriel!…read moreThe service was good! And the wait wasn't too bad! Would definitely come back here to recycle my bottles and cans.

    This is my go to recycling center. There is only one guy working there so be patient. There is…read moreusually a line of people who wait, so to secure your spot, start by placing a few bags that you can hold and bring them over to the line. I brought a small dolly with glass bottles and a little bit of plastic bottles and 4 cans (which i gave to someone who collected more than me). Pro tip: separate your glass by color. Brown, green, clear, etc. Prior to coming to this location. They also do not accept milk cartons and olive oil glass bottles. They separate their glass by color, and if you dont have them separated, they will make you do it there. The only hard part is that you can't separate them until they have bins available for you to use and separate them. Suggestions: you may want to bring some ear plugs because the clinging of the glasses can pierce your ear drums. A hat is always nice because they only have one canopy to provide shade. A small portable chair to sit as you wait for others to turn theirs in and maybe a fan of some sort for the hot days. They dont have many trash cans to throw away your bags or cardboard boxes, so you may need a clean bag to store all these and dispose of it at a later time. Hand sanitizer or gloves because you will be grabbing dirty trash cans or these wired baskets as you bring your piles to the guy. They weigh your piles by categories and pay you cash in the end. Carry some spare change, some of each would be good (pennies, dimes, nickles, quarters) because they may just round up and give you a solid bill.

    Sunset Recycling Center - recyclingcenter - Updated June 2026

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