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

Punch line before story- watch the weight on the scales! 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! read more

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don't come here for recycling unless you want to be deceived by your payout per pound, only notable due to location. I personally recommend you go to neighboring centers that provide payment for all materials, not just a scrap grab and lowball. read more

Had to get rid of some old mufflers and not many places accept them (which made me dread the process)- but this place did! I didn't care about the money, I just wanted them gone. One of the workers saw me roll the bin outside to my car and he came out, grabbed the bin and sent me on my way. The whole drop off took less than 1 minute - which is EXACTLY what I wanted. read more

Best": "Save the earth recycling joint!"! Only recycling in my zip code Vicinity! It's the recycle destination . read more

Worst service ever provided on this planet god awful quality and customer service might as well be dealing with pirates with the way they value your business basically thieves only employee with a functioning brain is luis avoid calling them because they will duck your phone call , honest opinion about this place is that don't go i'd rather recycle my junk to literal hobos. only god knows how they weighed my stuff and told me the value con artists. read more

Some extra cash will never do us wrong. Helping our planet keeping it clean, and organized only does living creatures well. West Side Metal Recycling is the place to come to sell your stuff man! Whether it's empty water plastic bottles, soda or beer cans, glass, or any type of material, they will take care of you here with a fair price for whatever it is. Need labor service unloading out of the car? Workers here will help you 'TIL the end assuring you come out of here with a big smile. Plus, you can take a selfie with The Simpsons here, and play an antique piano while at it. Check it out! Now, it's time to get some groceries! Thank you guys! I've been coming here for at least 10 years! read more

West Side Metal Recycling - Recycling Center Near Me - Glendale, California

I called about picking up miscellaneous metal and Mario respond quickly and arranged a pickup time. The next morning a friendly crew came and quickly pickup up everything we had discussed on the phone. I would recommend and use this company again. Thanks Mario. read more

Been here a few times. Efficient setup. Love I can come here to bring metals and other items in order to reduce chances they end up in landfill. read more

Easy, fast and simple. I recommend it The guys are friendly and helpful too. Just don't expect a lot of money, I told 300lbs of metal and got $6.28 read more

We got up so dang early last Sunday, amassed a small hill of plastic bottles and aluminum cans, squeezed them into my sedan, and headed out to West Side Recycling. Westsi-iiiiide of Glendale, that is (whut whut). We were all bright eyed, practically whistling the 'Hi Ho' song from Snow White, doing gung ho marching arms. All ready to roll up our sleeves and toss our loot into the awaiting trash cans on their sidewalk, then wait in line behind the big ballers with the real stuff: scrap metal, excess bling, what have you. From there, they quickly weigh everything and send you off to a mysterious window where a lovely woman hands over cash. For us, usually a ten spot -- plus a fiver, if we had been extra thirsty. We cruised up and everything was shut down. Um, they're closed on Sundays. Our lameness elicited a collective BOOOO. Yes, this has been an elaborate explanation on why I've been driving this week with trash bags full of bottles in my back seat. Still, props to the local all-purpose recycling center. I ain't mad. read more

West Side Metal Recycling - Recycling Center Near Me - Glendale, California

This turned into my go to recycling center in the Glendale/Burbank area. Fast and efficient service, no lines, clean and very easy to work with. I'm not sure what prices they pay per lb because I'd rather recycle by count to be able to get back all the money I spent on CRV. I visited them 3 times this week and once last week just to recycle some glass containers I had sitting in my backyard. Glass is heavy and not worth much. So each time I went there with 50 containers of the same color ready for redemption. All 4 times were fast in and outs. I think I spent 3 mins on each visit. They're located on a corner and I'm pretty sure street parking is the only option available. Not to worry because there's plenty of space on the street and super easy to find. read more

Mauricio made separating my different copper fittings easy and quick. Cleanest facility I've been to in a long time and staff was super helpful. Thank you Westside team. read more

West Side Metal Recycling - Front of building - Recycling Center Near Me - Glendale, California

I love coming to West Side Medal Recycling center. We have come here for years to recycle our plastic, cans and bottles. This place is very friendly and honest with the money we get from recycling. I give this a five star and would recommend this place to everyone If u are in need of recycling. read more

It is a fast friendly place to go. They pay well for all of your recyclables. I would recommend everyone to come here to bring your recyclables. read more

The employees are super helpful and nice. Super quick service as well. Street parking only which is a bit inconvenient but can't be helped in the city. read more

I would like to thank westside Metals for being so close to me in My area they are always friendly When i get there and always clean Environment read more

Easy, quick and minimal contact when taking in my recyclables. Only handed off my cans of recyclables, they were quickly weighed and my return was available with the cashier. read more

This place was super fast and friendly. Everyone working there had a mask on due to COVID reasons, so I never felt unsafe. Got a good deal on my aluminum cans. I used to go to the Burbank Recycling Center but due to COVID they've been closed. I'll start going here instead. read more

I go only to west side metal recycling center with my recyclings. I am wondering why they pay differently each time when I with the same amounts of plastic and glasses. Besides that everything is clean and cool. Ok read more

I have been holding on to my recyclables for months now until I found this place. I had previously separated everything before going to make things easier. I pulled up out front dumped everything in the marked containers. All of the employees wore masks and gloves. They were very helpful and super nice and made everything work seamlessly. I was in and out with 6 minutes very quickly because I didn't have to sort. read more

They accept only " CA CRV" , But it's okay . Very fast and they even exchange coins with no fee !

What a great recycling center. I was doing a little late spring cleaning at my mom's and the guys at westside metal recycling center gave me a great price for some junk that's been sitting in the garage collecting dust. read more

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I drive from Hollywood to go here. The people are friendly and if u need help to unload they step right up. Sometimes it's busy, but it moves pretty quick. I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so read more

Mario one of the owners is a piece of shit. I had big pieces of metal to be recycle and I was told by the workers it would be done the following week. The worker gave me his number and he tells me it can not be done that week. He tells me you gotta wait till next week, so I tell him although I dont have much more time I guess wait again. This scum bag then never even has the disancecy to even answer me the following week. Other times when he also told me he would come and didnt show up, he lied and said the driver came and I was not there. It's like u have to beg this this idiot and chance him down to give him business. Dont deal with this u pleasant moron! I have only written a Yelp review once and it was to help a friend, so this tells you have frustrated he got me! read more

Been going here for years. Helpful staff. Parking on street gets crowded on weekends. Go early. Lots of blue containers for your plastic and cans. read more

Been coming here for years! Great recycling center. Friendly staff and very reasonable hours.

My favorite place to do recycling with in the area. Everyone is kind & depending on how busy even willing to help you sort your items at times. All staff is quick and efficient. Payout is better than most I've experienced. Go Recycle read more

Save the earth, y'all. Town meets gown at this efficient recycling place, where I've seen people bring everything from wire to an ironing board. I save up plastic bottles (no cans, as my mother always said that cans attract bugs) and when I've got a couple bags full, I head over to Western. Cash paid immediately! You'll be buying a round of drinks for everybody (at a modestly priced bar where "everybody" means you and two friends). read more

Great Place to get your recycling done. Especially Since I Worked here when i was a kid. My Old Man works the weight master with hard-work and dedication can say that this MAN loves Everything about this Place even the Customers. Everyone is focused in their work to attend every single customer. Even though some customers become so rude to other customers. In all I hope for the best for this place and more years to come. To always have great positive outcomes, and Always Have Great Customer Service Like My "Old Man". Treat Others Like You'd Like to Be Treated and Never Do Any Harm Because Karma Always Comes Back to Bite You. West SiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDE Metal Recycling Center Boooooiiy read more

Very friendly inviermont they are fast and know what they doing. Don't be that person leaving water in the bottles and get caught and slow down the line read more

They did not want to take counted plastics and cans. I had the assumption they knew I counted it, but the young man played dumb and refused to give me a receipt. Don't recommended and will definitely not be coming back! read more

Quick easy.. Very helpful guys working here.. Recycling to buy more bottles to recycle.. Circle of life... But interesting things people recycle here... read more

West Side Metal Recycling - What this vintage bike belongs in a museum.. Not recycle center... - Recycling Center Near Me - Glendale, California

The best recycle spot I've been too quick and easy pull up parking unload and get cash for your metals loyal always come here read more

West Side Metal Recycling - Me sitting with my friends - Recycling Center Near Me - Glendale, California

Excellent service & they were willing to help unload my recyclables, one satisfied customer!Easy to unload in the alley!

I've been here numerous times to recycle the usual recyclables. I've always had a pleasant experience here and have always been surprised by the speed in which I get in and out. I've been to other recycling centers that take forever. The part that sets this place apart is the commercial side of their customer service. We've used them for the past 10 years to handle our large industrial scrap and excess material. Mark and Mario have always been easy to work with, and have always given us great service. They are the best and are highly recommended. read more

If you do not mind driving and unloading your old metal, this place is great. We'll organized and friendly workers.

YOU GUYS THIS PLACE IS WONDERFUL. It might be because i am a female, but they always help me with my bags and bags of recyclables. even when they are super busy and there is no parking out front, they will come down the street and help me unload my car. always friendly service, always fast, and i get the most money back than any other place i've taken my recyclables to. this is the only place i go! read more

Minus for the broken glass on the floor. They should find the time to brush that up. I was wearing flats and a piece got lodged on my shoe. Luckily it wasn't deep enough to puncture my foot. Other than that, getting in and out of this place was a breeze. read more

Very good recycling center. They even help me get stuff inside if they aren't busy. So much nicer than the place I was using. No bees or creatures moving around. read more