The best place for recycling. Great employees with helping attitude. You might hear a shout from time to time for warning you not to drop some wrong item but all in good intention. I recommend donations to them for appreciation of what they do.
I weighed it at home and matched closely. I didn't know you had to leave labels on the bottles/cans indicating CRV, so lost a few bottles that way.
Get there early? I was lined up to the corner at 10am on the weekend and it took about an hour and by the time we left it was way up the other block. You'll end up with normal 2 bag people and someone with 8 bags that takes forever.
A good place to recycle. All the employees were helpful to me. The process was fast. But, the map is confusing, it took me by the other side of the place.
Decent place but it can be cleaner honestly! it’s a place to recycle why not make it more enjoyable so more people will recycle all you see is flying garbage and recycling material everywhere that flies out on the streets. I wish there was more staff members whose job would be cleaning the establishment.
Easy place to go recycle! If you already have your cans, plastics ans glass pre sorted you can automatically just wait in the drive thru line and be serviced right away.
They accept small household batteries AND CAR AND MARINE BATTERIES and florescent bulbs. For these, don't wait in the long commercial line of trucks. Drive right past those on Second St to the household RECYCLING entrance (very close to Gilman) and once in the gate immediately turn left you'll see the battery and bulb drop off ahead. Any questions just ask the friendly staff. :)
You can drive right up to the weight machine if you have all of your recyclables separated. They are specific with the separation (the water and soda can be together but the Juice bottles separated or large water bottles). If it's your first time, you should call or look up what is expected.
There was a line of cars to get in. It moved rather quickly. The guy working the gate was extremely helpful. He directed patrons quickly and efficiently. We got in and out in just a few minutes.
Pro tip - if you're just doing house hold recycling, it's before the waste drop off. Don't get fooled by ling lines that wrap around the block - pull up and pull through the line for waste (usually can tell it's trucks with big tarps covering large loads) into the recycling part.
The man there was not patient and unfriendly. The lady that spelled him was much nicer. They need signs explaining the different plastics. I am here from out of town, so I was unsure what he was talking about. A little patience and a smile would have gone a long ways!
Busy but fair it seemed certain regular customers have their own agenda for being served and the rest of us had to wait or they would help the workers to speed you up, need patience when coming here, customers who are regular have seem to have priviledges..(Bezerkley).
Every time I have gone to this facility I have been treated with the highest care and respect. The employees make me feel like they are happy to have me visit. I am politely addressed and attended to. The process for successfully completing my task is easy to follow and their price per pound seems to be fair and honest. Thank you Berkeley Recycling Center for a job well done.
It helps to prepare your recyclables at home before you arrive! The buy-back line gets backed up but if you are ready and have your cans/bottles already separated, they do a great job getting you through & on your way!
Helpful and efficient. My first time there, recommend to check their website for item preparation and buy back rates. Plastic bottles have to have lids removed and glass has to be separated by color...
I've always gotten help the work is a very helpful I like the place is clean as nice everybody's helpful I like that my baby had to use the bathroom real bad one time and employees rushed her in she's he's 8 years old didn't have no problem with it didn't tell her go outside or anyting I really appreciated that I will always be a patriot of their business
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