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Based on recent reviews, Better Global Recycling in Torrance, CA earns an overall 81/100: mostly positive for fast, friendly service and quick payouts, fair‑to‑good pricing, clean/organized yard, easy access behind Ralphs, and on‑site parking. Staff (often Christian/Chris) is praised, though a few report rude or unhelpful interactions. Wait times are usually short, but expect inconsistent hours and midday closures (incl. a lunch break ~12:30–1pm); some arrived during posted times to find it shut or full, especially Sundays. Limited materials: CRV only—no e‑waste or non‑CRV—and some say grocery stores may pay more.
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Plaza Mayor Shopping Center, 5035 Pacific Coast Hwy Located in, C. Mayor, Torrance, CA, United States
I would’ve given this place four or five stars but yesterday I went down at about 1 o’clock and they were closed. Today, I went down a little before noon and they were closed again. The hours say they’re open till five. It doesn’t say anything about a lunch break so I feel they should have been open. I don’t know what it is with them being closed during business hours. This happened to me before and although this place is convenient, I might need to rethink coming here if I can’t depend on them being open.
See review by salli, closed for a few weeks (starting Feb 23, 2026) due to court hearings?
Didn't see that before we tried to go. Multiple cars showed up disappointed
Feb 23rd 2025 Monday
I just called and after hauling vast amount of cans and bottles they will be closed for a few weeks something to do with the state an court hearings. Please post when operating again. Some left recyclables at the door
Is this place ever open? I’ve been by here 4 times in three weeks during its posted hours. Every time, it’s closed with a sign that says “closed no money come back tomorrow at 8am”.
I’m posting this review at 9:47am. It must have been a very busy morning!
It's a good recycling place, guy is works hard. You can get decent money for cans.
Careful sometimes he gets full and can't cake cans especially on Sundays.
Parking is good there also.
Got there Sunday at 3:07pm and the attendant was getting in his car, barely shouting that the boss made a mistake listing that they were open until 5pm. Then he sped off. Drove to Ponce recycling instead. They’re open until 5pm.
Clean and well organized recycling place, good and better prices compare to other places, friendly staff and parking is available on-site. Highly recommended!
Great place, I didn't wear a mask and they didn't give me any harassment ('merica!) and they was nice, friendly, and quick. Unfortunately wasn't open for service last Sunday and isn't this Sunday, so I believe they are closed indefinitely. Hope they open up again. Only place I like to go too.
Regularity is a nice addition to this sociable recycling center. Carlos certainly carries the tradition of full scale recycling with people presence. It is not a drop, cash and go center. Welcome to the family center for a better America. I do miss the special attention received due to my disability, still a warm welcome.
My first time here. I only had 39 cans and 15 bottles. Dropped my car keys in the bin by mistake and the guy went ballistic. Told me never to come back. WTH. Unbelievable. And he wasn't wearing a mask while he was yelling at me.
The guy works here is pretty friendly. However, this place does not take Non-CRV items. You might be better off taking your CRV bottles/cans to Vons/Ralphs for the full value.
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