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Based on recent reviews of U-Recycle in South San Jose Hills, CA, sentiment skews positive with quick, same-day payouts, helpful staff, and fair pricing; overall 80/100. Many praise a wide intake (e-waste, metals) and the option to buy/sell common car parts, with staff often assisting in finding items. Fast cash payouts and fair prices are recurring strengths. Common drawbacks: they don’t take plastic or cans, limited phone response, and tense neighbor-driven parking rules—one report noted a loose dog—so plan parking. Yard organization isn’t well covered; waits are typically short. Reviews vary, but service-first culture leads.
What clients say about U-Recycle in South San Jose Hills (CA)
I just went there to drop off an old computer and some assorted e-waste. At the front gate, there was a pitbull with no leash standing on top of a car barking at me. I walked in and there was a guy staring me down. I asked if he worked there and he shook his head, so I was just thinking, "why are you staring at me, then?" I continued on and went to the desk.
A few minutes later, someone asked me if that was my van parked in the neighboring business' parking lot. I said yeah and they aggressively started telling me to move it. Three guys and the owner of the business next door. I didn't know that I couldn't park there, every other parking space was full. The lady at the desk and I told them that I was on my way out. Two of the guys started yelling, "no, you have to move it now!" I shook my head because I was literally on my way out in two minutes after the payment was processed and I had been there for three minutes.
They kept aggressively yelling, saying that I wouldn't be allowed back. I told them that I don't plan to come back. The lady at the desk then started yelling back at them at the top of her lungs to leave me alone, that I was a new customer and on my way out. As I was walking out, they were yelling at me trying to pick a fight. This place is dangerous.
We try our best everyday to provide a service that is convenient, friendly, respectful so you can arrive, get unloaded, get weighed, get paid, and out in a convenient, fast, and safe manner. If you have any questions or concerns just ask anyone of the company's employees. We are here to help and appreciate your patronage. We accept and pay cash for e-waste and all metals. We also buy and sell cars and car parts.
Come to us for wheels tires, rear view mirrors, engines, transmissions, body parts, etc.
We do not accept plastic (,bottles) or cans, fuel canisters, monitors, or cordless powertool batteries). Grocery cartsare not allowed on the property.
The place is moving in trying to expand which is happening louder please excellent people there if you need to find anything they usually help you get it
This place is the best place to go. They take copper, wires, motors, and even transmissions with all the fluid drained first tho. Cashed out the same day. Come here
Awesome place to recycle. They accept a huuuge variety of items. Prices are fair they will explain everything and are very helpful. I definitely suggest to anyone who hasn't been here before to check this spot out first. Very helpful and courteous staff.
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