Fry's Metals in
Hayward (CA)

What clients say about Fry's Metals in Hayward (CA)

• Chris Hayden

  Very efficient process. There was a line of cars along the curb waiting to get in. It would be nice to have a sign or an attendant informing you where the line starts It would be nice to see the list of all metals accepted with their correspondening prices. Overall, a good experience with very helpful team members.

  Sep 10, 2025
• Sarah Millard

  This is the best place in hayward to recycle your cans.

  Jul 09, 2025
• Hiroko Mims

  They are nice people and working heard. I have gone with my bike. At the gate person always greeted me with smile. Sometimes I see long line of cars especially on Fridays. If you want to avoid waiting the long line, you better go other than Fridays.

  Jul 07, 2025
• Philip Mercurio

  Brought more metal (steel from dryer and patio furniture) on 05/21/2025. Apparently they do not buy steel. No receipt given. Truck bed load of metal with the accompanying going rate receipt. 05/19/2025.

  May 21, 2025
• Kim Anderson

  I have been going there for years and I've always gotten top service on slow days, busy days maybe even bad days they get you in and out and have always paid an honest price for my recycles. They are quick, honest and nice to do business with.

  Mar 27, 2025
• Maria L Fortez

  I am a disabled senior & when I went there for the 1st time earlier today to recycle I went by public transportation. The gentleman who helped me was so kind he could see i had difficulty walking back to where my wagon was parked, he offered me his hand to assist me in walking back to my wagon. How very kind!! Nice young man!

  Jan 25, 2025
• FearandLoathingKN

  I have only taken aluminum cans, which I crush first. No idea if I’m getting a good deal. . This place is dusty, dirty, and noisy (which is totally expected), but efficient and well run. Expect a line.

  Aug 28, 2024
• Marina Brodsky

  A good place to recycle metal, plastic and more... and save the resources of the planet! But they have strange law... Every client can get only 1 receipt per day... Even if you forgot to bring something from your car ... you will not be able to sell it the same day...Good luck to improve your law!

  Apr 06, 2024
• Phyllis Moroney

  I am 87, never experienced returning cans, plastic and glass. Everyone at Fry’s from the front gate to exit were wonderful. Helped me with a smile, respectful of my beginner challenge. Thank you.

  Oct 19, 2023
• Enrique Rodriguez

  All I gotta say is thank God for Fry's metals. Sometimes that recycle money is not chump change it's great they're quick ,usually, and generous a bit dusty but it's a recycling station besides the dust keeps the sticky stuff under control. Easy as 1,2,3...! So get over there what else you gonna do sit there and watch more ads lmao RECYCLE IT YO!!!

  Aug 31, 2022
• Ruth Wolf

  My 2nd time to visit this place for recycling since Arco Metal in San Leandro stopped their services 6 months ago I was told. Anyway, the staff at Fry's is very courteous and helpful. The wait was not bad at all. The guy directing traffic was a professional and helpful also. So glad I was able to find them online to take care of my recycling needs. I fully recommend this place.

  Jun 16, 2022
• Donald Emery

  Great every body was safe workers had. Mask's *and so did the customers ; with out them I would not have no money am bleed they are open and all. Worker s thank you

  May 25, 2021
• Elias Castanon

  Plenty of Parking ,Real Fast Service Great Employees

  Apr 16, 2021
• Ben Patten

  Arrived about 1030 to join the queue, was about 1130 before I got into the yard. Next time I'll arrive by 0900. Once in, it was a quick process to drop off the recycling and get paid.

  Jan 16, 2021
• T Hauschild

  Teaching my son to save cans to earn money. This was our first time. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. A ++ Service. My son is excited about continuing to save and returning to Fry's to redeem .

  Dec 30, 2020
• Katherine Spinelli

  I had aluminum cans and plastic bottles to redeem. This place isn't beautiful but it is run well. You park, you get some bins to sort, then put the product to redeem, and then you are paid. Hey prestro it is done. Simple. I also like that it is family run.

  Sep 26, 2020
• Wayland Li

  Arrived at 3pm. No line. Just grabbed a bin dumped some cans and some car batteries. Easy peasy. In an out in under 10mins. Fast friendly service. Staff available to direct parking and helps you load the scale.

  Sep 16, 2020