I Came Here On Purpose...and They Blew It!…read more With gas pushing $6 per gallon, I decided to explore a closer scrap yard option instead of driving all the way to Kent. So I came to The Recycling Depot deliberately -- on purpose -- to compare their prices against other yards in the Seattle area. I left knowing one thing for certain: they don't know what fair pricing looks like. They paid me $0.03/lb for steel. That's right -- three cents. My load was 700 lbs of steel, and they handed me $21.00 for it. That same steel would've been worth around $42 elsewhere (or more depending on the yard). Add in stainless, aluminum, and brass, and my total ticket came to $31.25. Laughable. For comparison, Binford Metal Recycling in Kent would've paid me double on steel alone. That's $21 straight out of my pocket they basically stole -- and that's just one metal. The difference on a full load like mine? Easily $50-$60. Real money. Real loss. And the worst part? No transparency. No explanation. Just: weighed it, printed it, paid you, next. If you don't know scrap prices, you'll get taken. If you do, you'll never return. They failed the test. I came prepared, and they got exposed. I won't be back -- and neither should you!

They're gruff and def underpay, but if you're just trying to get rid of something instead of taking…read moreit to the transfer station, this is the spot. Fast and easy to dump my furnace. -1 star for it being predatory prices but the whole industry is predatory. Would not recommend if you're trying to sell a cat converter you "found"

Huge facility with plenty of room to back the car right up to the drop-off area. The staff was…read morehelpful with directing traffic and the pricing was fair. Though the line is a bit long here at times.

Great dump! Fair prices, excellent staff, well organized. Easy to get in and out of. They do charge…read morefor all appliances, FYI

Rushing to complete a move that included needing to get rid of some items that had piled up (old…read moreelectronic accessories, old iPhone, a laptop, and a PS4), a quick Google search of local recycling e-waste brought me to Friendly Earth International. Their certificate of destruction and their residential pickup services really sold it for me. I filled their online form late Saturday night, and wasn't expecting a reply until Monday (they're closed on the weekends) but to my shock one of their reps replied on Sunday and confirmed adding me to their route for a Monday pickup. They're not able to reserve a particular time slot/frame, you can request an ideal range but know if they can't arrive you'll need to go in person or reschedule to another day. If you do need to reschedule the pickup for a day with more flex, be sure to notify them right away so they can update the driver. For me, the flat fee was $75 but this could range for others (depending on items being picked up, distance, etc.). Payment was through an online portal, with a link sent in the scheduling email. I had originally requested pickup before 12pm, as timing would have it, I was delayed and was still at my apartment when the driver did arrive about 2 hours later. Everything worked out, the driver was very nice and was able to take my items (no paperwork to fill or was provided).

This e-waste business is a rip off. Will try to charge fees to the donor for donating electronics…read morethat they state are "free" to drop off and their scales are likely mis-calibrated as they charge per pound and charge for more weight than actual. They are not "Friendly" just "Greedy".

Sketchy and unfriendly. They saw me but didn't offer to help me until I started looking around and…read moresaw a bin of copper wires and copper pipe that looked like it had been cut with a bolt cutter.

This place is a wonderland for earth lovers ! So much work goes into separating each type of…read morerecycled object . I'm so pleased to see this in the works . A great place to also drop in to learn how to properly recycle there are posters everywhere that explain how to recycle responsibly.

Called to ask about shredding and the cost and he hangs up on me …read more All I wanted to know was the price and how long it would take.

Very helpful, polite staff. The transfer of personal records in cardboard boxes from my truck to…read morethe loading dock was straight forward and quick. The dock worker transferred all into company bins and then locked them up. Went to the office and paid via credit card to the clerk who thanked me for the business. Could have asked for a smoother process for such service.

Kudos to Tyler for going above and beyond to help me set up the browser on the laptop I had just…read morepurchased at the Seattle store (which would have been near-impossible for me to do on my own), even if it may have caused him some trouble with his co-workers.

I cannot recommend RE:PC enough!…read more Seattleites, stop buying cords that go missing from your home on Amazon. Going to RE:PC is even more convenient!!! They have literally everything you could possibly imagine, and most cords range from like 99¢ to $3, if that. You can buy anything and everything technology related here, and the workers are geniuses and extremely helpful. Plus they have a great 30 day return policy if something goes awry. Technology related waste is no joke! Considering a secondhand option saves you money and helps the planet... so why not just do it? In the past 3 months i have purchased a computer monitor, SD cards, HDMI cords, and used CDs for a bargain. Most things are refurbished and they are very honest about conditions. Some pieces are mint condition, some pieces are sold for parts. They had a very nice selection of iMacs as well. Also, this location DOES NOT offer repair services, that is something their Tukwila location offers.

First visit. I had a scrap auto part and had read it was worth some coin, so I brought it in to…read morePacific Surprised to find the yard on a busy street near the ballparks: convenient! Almost hidden in plain sight. Yards get a bad rap for trying to rip people off. Not in my one experience: I got what Google said was being paid for the part and weight. I had visited yards with my dad long ago: some of the fun was seeing what people discarded. But here they pretty much removed the scap immediately: about as clean as one could imagine for such a business. A bit overwhelming for a first-timer. Now that I know the ropes, I could be smoother and maybe give the extra star (note: 5 stars is Far Exceeding expectations, involving walking on water. 4 is above average and is a great score. 3 is what a run of the mill experience gets)

Very helpful and honest. On my most recent visit I was happy to receive a higher price than what…read morewas quoted outside. After leaving I mistakenly thought I left my sun glasses there and the nice lady who answered the phone looked and asked around for them immediately. I'll definitely go back, but then again I've already been recycling there for many years.

I called to get a price on recycling, and Danielle answered the phone. She was extremely rude,…read morecondescending, and generally not helpful, when I asked to speak to her manager, she said she was the manager and that I could complain to her; I let her know she was rude and condescending, and she hung up on me. I emailed the company for a response, but have not heard back.

From the owner: United Recycling Seattle is your one stop for construction and demolition debris recycling. Please…read morecall us for pricing and all other questions.

Very easy process - nice to be able to drive up and unload…read more They were clear about what was recyclable and what was not accepted. Easy peasy. I'd definitely recommend them.

Great service and willing to help me carry the heavy metals for recycle. Thank you. Everything is…read morefree for metal recycle

Fair pricing, easy dump process! Fairly busy on Sunday afternoon. Friendly Gate attendant/cashier.read more

Very easy to navigate the property, signs directing you , what type of vehicle you are showing up…read morein.. they have an area for dump trailers, and the upper deck where you can back right up to a rail, and roll your load right out onto the concrete floor below, them back around to the scales to be cashed out by the same pleasant female who weighed you in.. all I'm all... I had Zero negative issues with my visit at 4:00AM..being they are open 24/7! WHAaAT!?!?! Yes Sir.. Just a cut above the rest! Thanks..I will be BaCK!