American Iron & Metal Co JunkYard in Richmond (CA)

The last time I brought my recyclables to this facility I feel as if I was ripped off I usually bring in the same amount every time and I know roughly the dollar amount I can expect, but the last time I got much less. I'm going to bring my recyclables elsewhere from now on.

***Must be in line by 11:30 - 12pm*** Always leave here in such a happy mood because the family & staff are all so friendly :)

Do they except LDP (low density plastic) bottles with the number 4 on bottom?

Broke my back to get here at 4:12 and they were closed despite having hours posted stating they closed at 4:30. Please live up to your hours (or change them) to gain my trust and change my mind. Very upset at being fibbed to...

They are slow people be waiting in line for about 2 hours.

The Owner is rude doesn’t allow you to sort your recycling on the Property at all you have to leave out of the parking lot to sort your items making it very inconvenient if your items is not already sorted The young lady that helped with my can was great very fat and productive

Well if you get here by 8:30am you're usually in & out fairly quickly. I recycle evey month so I can bring all my bottles, aluminum cans, and glass bottles to get a little extra on the side. Everything helps. There pricing for all your stuff is very fair and reasonable. The staff are helpful I've been coming here now for about 1.5 years. Used to go to Action Recycle, but once they stopped accepting plastic bottles, that turned me off and away way from that place. So this is my new recycle spot. 😎👍🏽

Owner takes advantage of his kids only has daughter working moving everything and paying shes alone so line takes about a hour came on a Saturday same thing owner said come wensdaay there's no line

This place should get a 4 star but due to changes they def deserve a 5 star rating. Every time i go to this place they guys know me and that makes it comfortable for me just lile any other business that recognizes someone it makes you feel at home. They recently moved where you sorted the cans all the way to the warehouse in the back and it's much easier at least for me it is. If you have your cans sorted before you get to this place you don't even have to dump them in cans they just take your bags and weight them for you easy peasy. It saves me lot's of time and it just saves everyone time. Btw you can take aluminum cans plastic bottles they take the yokult bottles also and a bunch if other things. One downer is that they dont post the prices of everything you can recycle. I wish they would. Also the parking place is not the best it's horrible they need to fix it or do something.

nice folks thats why ill give them 2 but if u iron less then 500 pounds they wont pay u they lll take for free ouch

Such nice staff. It was my first time recycling and I didn’t know that there were 7 different types of plastics! I felt so bad because it took them a while to sort through the few that were mixed, but they were so nice and respectful about it. Next time I know. MAKE SURE TO SEPARATE ALL different types of plastics, glass, and aluminum! or they won’t take your recycling. Make their job easier, it’s so tedious.

I've been collecting bottles and cans for buyback for years now. Once I discovered AIM, I swore I'd never go to another buyback center again. Fast and honest workers, and I know I'm getting fair prices for all my glass, plastic and aluminum. They even take metals like copper for great prices and the workers are very knowledgeable on what's what. I recently found out they take car batteries and appliances like refrigerators. Basically AIM is the only place I trust anymore. Too many bad experiences at their competitors. At AIM, I know I'm a valued customer and I feel welcome every time I stop by. Easily a 5 star buyback center.

Very good. We have gotten to know the people there and become friends.

They're dishonest. They ripped me off. I'll not coming here anymore.

After RePlanet closed at Safeway Pinole, there really aren't any convenient recycling centers servicing the Pinole/Richmond/El Cerrito neighborhoods. I'm so happy to discover American Iron & Metals or AIM! So how this place works -you places cans in one or more trash bins (provided), bottles in another, load the bins on a hand cart (provided), and head on over to the scale! They even have a vehicle scale if you're hauling a truck load of scrap metal! You just drive your vehicle up on it, no need to unload it-amazing!!! Also, they're conveniently open on Saturdays, they let you leave caps on the bottles, and they work very quickly -what more could you ask for? Well, me personally, I'd ask for a trash can. That's one thing this place is missing. They ask you to take your trash with you, bummer! And maybe some hand sanitizer, yeah, that would be great! But otherwise, this place is easily 5-stars! A lot of people are frustrated because they've been inconvenienced by this place, I know I have too, but it's not the company's fault business hours are listed incorrectly on Yelp, it's actually Yelp's fault! I have corrections currently pending, I hope it gets updated!

I read the other reviews which were good, but I got down there at 2:30pm Saturday and they were closed, the posted hours were to 3:00pm that day. They should change the hours of closing to when they stop accepting items right?? Nuff said common sence!!!

While recycling centers are often "crooked" and dishonest in providing accurate weights and sound professionalism, AIM recycling maintains acceptable service, all while providing customers with concern and morality. Despite misnomers of inaccurate weights and corruption, the system in which AIM runs their buyback center is flowing and authentic. Regardless of the unsorted materials making their way to the front of the line causing the process to stall, the weight masters are quick and manage their jobs well. Just in case there are some doubts regarding accuracy, AIM furthermore allows customers to freely view their accessible scale and commuter system. So any confusion concerning deception can easily be addressed.

My favorite place to bring our recycling. They are very friendly and helpful especially la viejita. Does anyone know if their hours are different due to covid19?

This place was referred to me by a good friend. We both do recycling and goes to this place to trade in our bottles and cans. The people here are very friendly.

The owner was very unprofessional I was waiting in line for a whole hour next and he got mad because I didn't see the sign but there was other people and where I was waiting at. And he told me to leave because I didn't see the sign I'll never be coming back to this place again

This is one of my favorite spots because it’s fast and I can get my bottles and cans recycled at the same time! Are y’all currently accepting bottle and can recycling? I’ll be by this week if so!

Everyone there especially the Grandmom are so nice and respectful to EVERYONE!! Absolutely 👍 the BEST place to go period!

Prices on the website are not accurate. Website states a $10 fee for non working freezers, but was told $60 when I arrived. Huge difference, and these prices should be updated.

It's nice place for recycle your plastic bottles and cans crvs and other metals they are serving with special schedules for the pandemic so be patient not all of those places are open.

This is the best recycling center in the bay area. The staff are friendly, professional and always moving the lone at a decent pace.

It was a pleasant experience this morning. The employees were very nice.

They are so very RUDE . They need to check themselves. They sure dont respect them selves. I wish I can give them a negative review