Quality Recycling in
Lakeside Park (CA)

Such a great place, workers are always willing to help, if needed. They are friendly, nice and efficient, it's a busy place at times, but they handle it well ??.

I don’t usually write reviews, but after years of consistently great service at Quality Recycling, I felt like it was time to share some appreciation. True to their name, they offer quality customer service every time I visit. The crew is always helpful and kind. They often come right up to our truck to help unload, and they genuinely appreciate when we’ve taken the time to sort ahead. The folks behind the window are usually friendly and welcoming, and the two-dollar bills they give out are a nice touch that shows they care about the little things. Let’s be honest—recycling is a dirty job, and they deal with all kinds of people. But the team at Quality Recycling handles it all with a smile and a great attitude. That kind of consistency, patience, and dedication really stands out.

My first choice for a recycle ♻️ location. Service and processing ka above board. A clean location with consistent staff and reputable service

Very helpful with the cans would recommend going again good pay for that little of a load 1 bag of cans 1 bag of plastic one bag of milk cartons and a few glass bottles overall very helpful and nice

I've been recycling here, mostly wire, for at least a decade. I've brought more wire to this place than 100 of Lakeside's best tweakers combined. I've never felt cheated or disrespected. They're fast, friendly, and pay cash. It's not a glamourous job, but these cats always manage a smile. Shop elsewhere for pennies if you have the time, but these can slamming, wire stripping, metal eating men have earned my business forever unless something changes.

I've been a loyal customer since 2004. Always enjoyed the staff and the chats. Oftentimes they would come to my car and sort my recycles for me. Today I received different treatment. I was yelled at chased, tapped on my shoulder by a dirty hand. Even after telling this person to leave me alone he came and knocked on my window to scream at me he's the owner and he didn't cheat me. All of these behaviors occurred after I mentioned in confusion that I normally receive at least $10 more for these recycles. The guy totally overreacted and acted very unprofessionally. I will no longer be coming here after being treated like this.

Like the fact u have to wear a mask. Sink to wash hands. Friendly customer service. Rock music playing. Gives 2$ bills. So rad..

I love how clean the place is and the guys come out to help you if they are available and they are very polite.?❤️?❤️?????

I have been going there for years. I filled 1.5 of their net can holders . I didn't see him weigh the first one,but saw the second one which was 1/2 full it weighed 70.0lbs minus 26.lbs for the container. so that makes 1/2 of one is 44lbs that makes a full one weigh around 88.lbs so i had a total of 132lbs or so got paid for only 100lbs. That means I was cheated of 32lbs. Around 50.00 dollars.When he gave me the weight ticket it had no wieght marked on it , and I got no receipt. Last time I'm going there!!!

The nicest group of guys to deal with. I was going somewhere closer to home, but these guys make it worth the extra 2 miles.

This place is great. It's always packed full of customers because they are fast and give good prices for cans and plastic. Way way later..,,.,... Today they were about to close when I arrived. They were nice enough to stay late and take my stuffs

The guy's there always are polite, and help me sort because I am disabled. They are the best! I don't mind driving down from Ramona because they are so awesome.

By far my best visit to date. They had no wait and the staff was exceptional ( Mostly newer employees from what I could see ). I'd honestly almost given up on this location, now I'm feeling nothing but joy for keeping them as my #1 Recycling place :)

It was very clean for a recycling facility, the workers were quick to get us in and out. And our helper was very nice.

I'm from out of state and they greeted us at front and helped us sort and empty seeing as we did not know what to do! They were really sweet and we went in and went out in maybe 10 minutes!

Love this Place!! The Staff here are ALWAYS Helpful. They are Welcoming and Friendly. The manager Josh is such a great person and he always has a good staff of dedicated Hard Workers to make a place that's full of tin, glass, and plastic, etc., feel warm and comforting. To the point of always wanting to go back. The give you the best deals and pricing on all your recycled products. They never low ball or cheat you, like other places do. I will forever stay loyal to this place, for as long as I'm a San Diego County Resident!!

I went to get a few trash cans to sort my stuff. A guy walked back to my car and unloaded everything, sorted everything and I was done in about 12 minutes. There were 2 guys working....both great! Thank you

I want to thank everyone at this recycling center. I’m a leader for a daisy troop of 15 girls. They gave our troop a tour today and it was amazing. They were very patient with our girls (ages 5 and 6) They showed the girls How each machine worked, gave them a full tour of the place and taught the girl that he difference between plastics, aluminum, paper and copper. I recommend this location for any Girl Scout troops wanting to take a tour of a recycling center or if your just looking for a personal recycling center, I recommend them. Very patient, nice and one of the most organized centers. THANK YOU again for today!! Troop 5867

Even though another quality recycling location is closer to my home, I drive out of my way to come to this location. These guys are a much friendlier crew and better access.

I've been to a few different Recycling centers in the area (usually the 2 closest ones) within the last 10 years and tested Quality Recycling today - it has been the best experience so far. They run a 3 man operation there and they are very friendly and helpful, whenever help is needed. Well Organized. From now on I'll go there, it's well worth the extra miles.

The guys at Quality Recycling are ALWAYS kind and friendly! They work so fast and efficiently, even if there is a line before me, they get everyone taken care of promptly. Great service over all-I have been coming here for 10+ years.

Great service. The employees are super nice and will help you if its not to busy. Its kept clean considering its a recycling center.

They help us out a lot if they are not busy. Let you know they are busy on Saturday and Sunday but they try to get you in and out as quick a possible. If you have everything sorted out they can get you in and out quicker. They always help out the seniors and disability people. Thanks guys at Quality for all you help.

I have come here for about 10 years now the service is always very speedy and the employees have always been very curteous!

This location is a lot easier to deal with than their location on Vine. Lots of parking and space. You might have to wait a little bit to be weighed if it's busy.

Terrible, absolutely horrible. I got ripped of by $10.00, I was hit by one of the trash cans because a worker did not wait for me to pass by before he threw it, there has been stuff that has CA CRV on it and I show it to them but they refuse to take it, and the last time I went in the workers threw a football around breaking something that was right behind me. All I can say is don't waste your time here go to the one by the dump that is past West Hills High School. It has better workers and they won't rip you off like they did to me.

Outstanding customer service!!! The entire staff was very friendly and helpful...they took nearly everything I brought and even accepted cardboard. They didn't mind me throwing away the stuff that they could not accept in their personal trash bin. I will definitely be back again soon with more recyclables!