Can/plastic/glass recycling is not my favorite chore and I only do it once a year. I went there on 10/9 Friday, before 9 a.m. (as indicated the business starts at 9 a.m.), but a line was already formed (and people had more bags than mine). All customers wore masks and some even had gloves. Staffs were also professional, and signs (e.g. social distance, standing line) were present. I waited about one hour and got my $16.99 cash. If the place could be cleaner, it would have earned one more star.

Simon Iau

10/09/2020 18:59:02

They were nice and friendly. I was in and out quickly. I will definitely be coming back.

Jason Gibson

09/12/2024 18:36:27

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

Jeanna Mielcarek

11/08/2021 19:41:31

Horrible attitude from the so called owner. Was really rude when all we were doing was taking our garbage back to our car like the signs say so.

Jackie Perez

08/14/2024 18:57:54

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

Sadao Furaha-Dennis

01/03/2024 16:07:56

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...

Cameron Bingham

07/17/2019 23:24:37

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.

E. Rivero

07/08/2024 08:19:06

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. 😎👍🏽

Rudiel Siguenza

11/05/2021 23:41:43

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

Patrice Green

03/30/2024 20:00:58

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.

Candace Castillo

04/28/2021 19:14:03

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.

UnXplained Logic

11/04/2021 05:16:26

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

Guillermo Macedo ibarra

12/27/2023 18:07:31

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

Brandy Coke

09/28/2024 18:23:22

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

Aasra Teraa

04/23/2024 01:01:14

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.

Mike Esquivel

12/09/2016 06:48:17

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!

Michael G.

11/07/2017 23:32:23

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!!!

Mark Dilley

06/22/2019 21:48:23

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

John Pitts

02/02/2024 18:36:40

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.

Joshua Lopez

12/09/2016 03:43:47

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

lemok show

05/16/2024 16:05:52

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?

Aydee Sanchez-Velez

05/16/2020 18:59:07

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.

VJ Ortiz

05/04/2019 14:51:01

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

Raul

06/12/2020 19:43:51

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!

Janna Harrell

06/20/2020 15:50:03

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

Jenn Hensley

04/22/2020 19:33:57

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.

Andrew Agnitsch

05/13/2021 16:33:39

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.

CHIFUQUI HERDEZ

07/23/2020 20:34:01

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

Bethany Hyatt

06/02/2020 19:25:04

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

Debbie Dickerson

09/28/2020 21:27:34

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

Jeffrey Thomas

05/04/2021 16:31:37

Address:	1050 Brookside Dr, Richmond, CA, United States
Phone:	+1 510-233-0440
Services:	Recycling center
Methods of Payment:	Credit cards Debit cards Cash only
Website:	Website
Rating:	Based on 84 Reviews
ZIP Code:	94801
Open Hours:	7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Popular times:	Wednesdays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am 3am

Friday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Monday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Sunday		Closed
Tuesday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Saturday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Thursday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Wednesday		7:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM

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