First off I absolve the employees involved for just following orders. Usually I go up the street. No hassle and I've never gotten less than like 60 cents for cans at various places even at absolute bottom over about the last six years. But that place has been closed the last two days and I decided to offload the bags taking up space in my car. So first I pull in to try and organize everything for a minute. I parked way off to the side next to the railroad track. Dude come out to tell me that it's some kind of safety hazard for me to be out of the way like that and to pull into the narrow driveway where ironically I had to wait for the guy in the little front loader to get out of the way. I throw everything onto the scale and get grilled about any plastic. Usually I would empty all my bags into bins before being weighed where they can see for themselves. Now it's like I'm suspected of running a scam for the three pounds of aluminum that I'm about to get paid 75 cents for. (Yes, 25 cents per pound.) Of course, it can't be that simple. I have to get ID from my car and then sign twice. Then I have to pull over to the office, hand over the ID again and sign a third time. What a joke. Nobody in their right mind would bother this stupidity a second time.

Shawn Thomas

08/21/2024 20:35:21

They have a good routine here. It's like a drive-thru recycling center. You drive up get your items weighted and then you drive to the next window where you get paid. Easy peasy.

Ramona Adams

08/27/2024 17:18:34

Called and asked what they pay for steel, they tell me 110 a ton. I drive 30 min and when I get there I'm told " we aren't buying steel" why would you give a price if your not buying it?? Total waste of time and fuel. Never be back to this place again. Also, I got there 20 minutes before close and they tell me they are closed. To lazy to serve a customer at the end of the day. Worst service ever!! Stay clear .

Brad Littelman

05/29/2024 23:09:05

If you’re new to scrapping, this yard is not for you. Read further. I tested this yard 3 different times to see if they would be honest, and they were not. See examples below: 1) I brought in all number 1 copper. About 20lbs worth of copper pipe (no solder or other contaminants). The sorter said half were rusty and put it in the number 2 pile. You know that’s shady when they say copper is rusty as copper doesn’t rust. It oxidizes. Even oxidized copper can be #1 so long as it has no contaminants. 2) There’s not enough room to handle more than 1 vehicle. The forklift operator will get right behind your vehicle and tell you to just dump everything in his bin. I had my metal clean and sorted, but he rushed me. They gave me 2.5cents a pound for clean steel even though the going rate at the time was close to 8cents for clean steel. I could write more, but this is to help those that may be new to scrapping. I had a decent amount of knowledge and wanted to test some yards around the phx area. This one was one of the worst. The biggest issue I had was when they said copper was rusty. Copper doesn’t rust. Therefore, they lie.

Chuck

02/10/2024 08:41:59

To drop off your recycling. Metal is taking here people are nice and helpful

David Shroyer

06/26/2024 23:57:39

They buy old ac units but at the price of tin. .06 cents a pound.

Zachary L

05/11/2024 17:46:09

Lady in the office has an attitude. Was told differing information about their services. Always good to call to see what you're dealing with!

H G (Goober)

01/15/2024 17:43:48

Must have picked the busiest possible time. Small yard and lots of traffic. However, the guys there were great! In spite of dealing with impatient customers, they continued to hustle and get people moved along. The person at the payout counter wasn't very friendly today. Highly recommend this place for recycling scrap metal.

Charyle Calvert

04/21/2022 20:11:13

I was told to go to corner of 15th Ave and Southern. Couldn't find it. Called 35th Ave office and they said it was permanently closed. The 19th ave site is open (just south of Lower Buckeye rd). I was quoted $195/ton for metal, they gave me $165/ton. I didn't realize it until I had left. Couldn't go back, I was the last customer that day. Check your receipt BEFORE leaving.

Donna Horne

12/25/2021 09:07:38

Their prices per pound are really low. I brought in a water heater and they gave me a whopping $6.10 for it. I know when I recycle old copper and brass they give very little per pound as well compared to other recyclers. If you want to recycle go here but just don't expect top pay from these guys

Donald Dumpsterdiver

10/20/2018 17:36:24

Used to be my favorite place because they were honest...but now they change employees every week and these new people ..they will rob you! right on your face ..im not coming back here no more..i wouldn't recommend this place to sell your scrap no more!!!!

Jordia MesaArizona

01/20/2023 18:16:29

Told me 1.25 for a certain grade of copper wire when I was there the day before. Brought in a higher grade and they sandbagged me with .25. They then offered .41 after standing around for 20 minutes. Calling weights and measures tomorrow. Wasted an hour of my time in line too.

Michael Chase

10/25/2018 23:35:10

Got quoted $1 per pound for our motors on the phone. Drove out there and they ended up paying $0.2 per pound. Not a good way to do business.

Anthony Berti

11/12/2021 23:04:16

Just opening a Bicycle shop in Mesa. Called and a great person answered the phone on 2nd ring answered all my questions.Made me want to deal with this company and we will watch for our reviews. Christopher Metcalfe Creation's

Christopher Metcalfe

10/19/2017 17:11:23

There’s no better place to recycle and I love the prices

aikanarom90

04/20/2023 02:30:50

This place only pays 25 cents per pound for aluminum cans.

Kimberly Kibben

06/19/2023 18:16:11

Best price on town stuff are very friendly and helpful

Vic G

02/27/2023 07:59:50

35 cents a pound for cans. Most other places pay double and the wait time was very long. Very disappointed with the whole system.

David Corning

06/17/2018 23:56:48

Best place in Mesa don’t go to Broadway indoor or American metal this is the most fair place

James Smith

12/29/2021 00:38:17

Great location to recycle appliances, like refrigerators, ovens and other metals.

Bryant Erickson

02/07/2023 21:18:15

Great place to come drop of your copper and aluminum metal recycling material just a little slow on processessing you through.

Jamie Namock Realtor

06/04/2015 21:25:09

What a joke. 50 cents for cans?! One stripped bolt in 400lbs of stainless and the whole pile is dirty? I'll throw it away from now on

Brandon Bock

08/31/2018 19:52:10

$.35 per pound for aluminum cans? Horrible business model, guys, when next door is $1.35.

Craig O'Dell

01/03/2018 22:06:37

Service has gotten a lot better there at SA. They use to be so darn picky about the metal.

Charles Alamir

02/06/2019 18:17:56

Price sucks

Joshua Eugene Bellows

05/26/2024 16:51:59

They don't accept plastic at all!!! Took me ten minutes of calling to figure that out, waste of time

Nicholas Troup

01/09/2020 21:30:49

No mamen they gave me 20 cents for 100 pounds of steel

Michael Salazar

03/26/2020 16:57:25

It's easy to get in & out of their yard.

PAUL Smidt

03/10/2018 15:11:59

Didn't even bother to answer their bloody phones

Kayla Ciha

09/03/2016 15:38:45

Great staff, very helpful

Eddy Amezquita

02/18/2023 16:50:27

Address:	12 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone:	+1 480-964-1177
Services:	Recycling center
Methods of Payment:	Credit cards Debit cards Cash only
Rating:	Based on 59 Reviews
ZIP Code:	85210
Open Hours:	8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM
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Friday		8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM
Monday		8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM
Sunday		Closed
Tuesday		8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM
Saturday		7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday		8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM
Wednesday		8:00 AM - 4:15:00 PM

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