San Diego County Recycling

This was my first time recycling in San Diego, so I was trying to find a good place where you can get in and out and get a good amount for what you bring. I saw the reviews for this location and it wasn’t too far from where we are located. So we bundled up our recycling and drove over.
We went in on President’s Day and there were a few people in there already. They have limited parking, but it’s not too bad because the process is fairly quick (so get in and get out). The processing area is also in front of where the main register/​counter is. They have bins for you to sort your plastics, cans, glass and other miscellaneous items. They also have the different prices for the different items you bring in by the register.
There was one gentleman that was processing everything for the patrons and he was moving quick. We didn’t bring too much so he got us processed and we got our monies from another gentleman behind a counter.
We would probably come back after we have another collection of recycling!

My son goes there about every two weeks he was verbally assaulted by the owner of this location my son is handicapped and loves cars and he was admiring the owners car but this guy attacked and insulted him threw him off the property saying that he was trying to steal or to get into his car this guy’s an idiot my son had a seizure on his way home and ended up in the emergency room this place is nice up to the point where the owner gets involved I’m looking for legal help

The only thing is they won’t take any glass items (wine bottles, pasta sauce jars, etc.) that do not have the CVR label on it. Which is a waste and will be put into land fills. They need to change that policy. But otherwise not a bad place to turn in your recyclables of plastic/​glass bottles/​cans that have CVR on them.

Employees were all helpful and courteous. It was easier to access, less noisy, and we got more money back than EDCO. Awesome!

Excellent service, really easy to take your bottles and cans to be recycled, and the process is very smooth and fast. You put your recyclables in wire containers and then they are weighed, after which you go to the counter and receive your money. Simple and convenient, will always go here to recycle my cans and bottles.

Love this place — they are so nice & helpful!

Came to recycle some scrap metal; brake rotors, flywheel, radiator, misc. Unfortunately, there is a 100lb weight limit on steel before you can be paid and so I didn’t meet the weight limit. To the very least I got something for the aluminum radiator and just let them properly dispose the scrap metal rather than tossing them in the trash.

This has been my go to recycling spot since my other one closed. This one is much nicer, especially with parking. Very easy to just pull in and unload all your recyclables. The customer service isn’t bad, some of the employees are friendlier than others.

Pretty solid spot to pull up and drop off some recyclables. They also take appliances so that’s a big plus. The only downside is the sun is always directly overhead and the hours are a little limited, but it’s never too crowded since it’s so easy to get in and out.
Staff are friendly. One time Gerardo helped me sort bags and bags of my mother-in-law’s recycling. The camper shell was full of her bottles and cans so he saved me a TON of time. And I’d put the phone on speaker if shopping any recycling center for a quote on clean copper. That’s pretty scandalous to bait and switch but I’ve never had that kind of experience.
They will dock you now if you have liquid still in your bottles or cans now, though, so shake them out before they go on the scale.

I called them because of their great reviews. However, my experience wasn’t so great. First I went to Miramar because it’s very close to my business. They were too low for clean shiny copper wire. So I called around asking for quotes. SDCR quoted me a much better price over the phone than Miramar, so I decided to haul my copper way out to Spring Valley. Once there, & after having unloaded approx. 250 lbs. copper off my truck by myself, they recanted my phone quote & priced it at 20 cents per pound lower than what they had promised on the phone! I insisted on what I’d been quoted for clean shiny copper and his reply was «Nobody told you that!» I insisted they had. Again, «Nobody told you that!» So now I’m not only being made out a liar, but being treated like I’m trying to cheat them! I would not have driven all the way to Spring Valley if not for the 26 cents per pound higher quote I was given on the phone. They were now only offering 6 cents more than Miramar. That wouldn’t pay for the gas to get there! I declined their bait & switch tactic. I put the barrel back on my truck without any help from them & left. Had there been any attempt whatsoever to explain a possible miscommunication, I may have just been fine with that & left them my copper and went away happy with some cash. But all they accomplished in doing was to make me feel like I was a damn criminal!

The center is nice. As soon as I parked an employee was bringing me the carts for our cans and plastic bottles. Will visit again

This is a nice recycling center. I like the way you pull up and park, and they bring you some wheeled carts to put your recyclables in. I brought in a couple of large bags of 16 oz bottles and a bunch of larger bottles.
The employees quickly took the bottles off my hands, weighed them, and handed me a paper with the total weights of my items. After handed it to the nice lady behind the counter, I signed and was handed my money. It all went smoothly.
They also recycle wires, brass, and many other items. (
) Free of charge, they also take old computers of your hands and pay you .05 lbs for old appliances for scrap.
It’s good to recycle.

Greg and the gang here are great.
This is a recycling center that takes a lot of items.
Got an old appliance? They will pay you for it.
Got an old water heater that’s busted? They will pay you for it.
Insulated wires, wheels, metal
Yep they will pay for them all.
Competitive prices and friendly service.
It’s a little bit out of the way in Spring Valley
but I find myself in the area every once and awhile
and try to stop in.

Wow! Kind of bummed to see how bad that first review was. We’ve been going to this recycling center for some time now since we moved into the area. It’s always a win-​win situation when you recycle, but you win more when you come here because their rates are higher than anywhere else I’ve checked. Their hours are reasonable and the customer service is great! I think you can take just about anything to this place to have recycled, I always see appliances and TVs getting wheeled in when I’m recycling. The sign even says they take brass and cooper. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. I have never had a problem finding parking. Wouldn’t go any place else and you shouldn’t either.

Fast, efficient help & never a line!

horrible customer service. i couldnt find parking so i parked behind employees car and he yelled and told me to park somewhere else even though it wasnt blocking anyone. and then he told me to load up my cans 5feet away from where i was standing, like it makes a difference. he was on a power trip. they treat you like a drug addict. never coming here again!!! neither should you