A Horrible experience, so now a Label dictates if it will be bought or not WOW. Screw the recycling label in the bottles ♻️ that shows it's recyclable lol. And they claim they got strict, you ment sensitive. But they will pay u 1cent for the scraps. Now that's convenient not at all manipulative.

Lencho Lopez

06/29/2023 20:32:27

Been saving up cans, bottles and scrap metal for a while and was able to bring it all here. There is a 100lb limit on plastic bottles and a 100lb limit on aluminum cans. Because I've never brought scrap to this location and I had a large amount, the redemption was put on a 3 day hold. Other than that, the staff is friendly and helpful, and they work fast.

Jason Veile

05/19/2022 17:41:23

I have been taking my cans here for about 3 years now, prices are great for aluminium, along with all other plastics and glass. The services have always been fast and courteous. I have never waited more than about 20 minutes for service and was driving home paid within just over 30 minutes. I would and have recommended them to multiple people already over the years. Keep up the good work, I am a loyal customer here.

Josh “Heathen” Crooks

05/05/2017 16:43:50

Fast and friendly. Drive through type service. Be considerate of others and have your recycling separated before you come. I had roughly 15 30Gal bags and it only took 10 minutes at the most. They also sell handmade masks if you need an extra one. 5 bucks.

Staying A Float

10/19/2020 23:11:17

Fast and Easy to drop off recycling stuff.

Jonathan Varela

05/03/2024 21:09:47

We are so glad that A&S is open! These people are so busy and still they are polite and very helpful. As an older person I certainly appreciate the service they offer and go away happy with an extra jingle in my pocket!

Ruth Waid

05/23/2020 00:23:47

Always smooth and fast even with a line... really clean I won't go anywhere else. They even found me when when I forgot my ID

Monique McGee

02/04/2023 21:20:38

Dropped off a salvage vehicle. The girls at the counter were very hospitable and informative. The yard crew volunteered to assist in unloading my car from the trailer. Best $46 I earned for discarding my vehicle. Highly recommend.

C Reed

03/20/2017 17:18:51

I went to drop off a car, I talked to the ladie in the office she gave me all the paper work I needed to fill out. I asked if there was a forklift or someone down there to help me unload. She said yes there will be. I found the spot where the cars where, no one was around to tell me where to drop the car or help me unload. Waited about 10mins walked around, then drove around the lot. There was not a single person on foot to wave down or get someone's attention so I drove back to the spot and parked. I found a person loading up a semi with one of those big backhoes had to stand on the side and wave him down. I told him I needed help unloading and so on. He replied, I'll be there as soon as I'm done loading up this truck". He finished a min later I waited for about 20mins Intel he switched to the fork lift then helped. Then my trailer was damaged after he lifted the rear of the car up and waved me on to go forward. The front of the car snagged the tail end of the trailer and pulled it up, the metal is bent and the gate will not go on now.

Drew Williams

08/11/2017 18:26:28

When I went here I had to wait in a line for close to an hour the employees were rude, and for the amount of recycling I brought I did not feel like I got my moneys worth! I'm never coming here again and I suggest if you have any recycling to go to the Marina dump. They have way better customer service.

Blackbeauty Babyy

03/27/2018 00:45:40

A&S quit selling metal to the public. This was a great way to recycle that benefited the community — both do-to-yourselfers and artists looking for scrap metal to be re-purposed or made into art. I don't believe A&S cares about the community or the customers that bring things in to be recycled. Go to Waste Management instead to recycle, they are faster and more friendly. I hope A&S reconsiders its decision and returns to selling to the public. They could mark up the price/pound, and pay an employee a good wage, plus make profit.

Front Hill

08/23/2018 17:35:43

AGAIN, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY SERVICE... THE GREET (=) FIRST IMPRESSION AS TO: A SMILE, EXPRESS A VOCAL GREETING & GIVE A POSITIVE VIBE... TO WELCOME CUSTOMERS.. TO ANY RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES...

Kenny juarez

07/14/2021 18:54:16

I get money for my can.I get money for my bottle.I get money for my plasticables.No where to turn in my recycling around anywhere in Monterey ..Seaside...or Marina..that was giving incentive to people on the beaches and around those communities to help keep our beaches and surrounding areas cleaner...Now people just leave their trash lay more often than Not..I've Noticed the difference...And Heaven Forbid that the Cold..Starveing Homeless make a dollar or two to feed..cloth and keep themselves warm..and give some kind of mental feeling. Of self worth to go out and EARN what little they DO Recieve.Instead I guess they Will find some "OTHER " Way to make their Money for what they need..Oh Well the public says...We wont let them Sleep anywhere esides hidden in the weeds like animals..we pretend like they are not there...sometimes Walking within inches...as you pretend that they are Invisible......If That doesn't leave a mental scar..so keep those recycling redemtion stations far away so they cannot get there..Seems like It's Accomplishing alot of positives for those Rich ..Headstrong..I'm better than you are type sub-humans.AND THEIR Beautiful Safe Communities..so be prepared to hear (which is against the LAW Also)"Hey sir could you spare some change"" AND BY GOD YOU THINK REAL HARD BEFORE YOU PRETEND THAT THEY ARE NOT EVEN ALIVE AND SPEAKING...ASKING FOR....HELP.....You or one of your family may Actually sadly find YOURselves..DESPERATE FOR FOOD MONEY SHELTER...AND KINDNESS...Soooome......Day. S.H. 3-3-2018. Peace.!

Steve Harms

03/03/2018 10:07:11

I call the Salinas office how much proton. For mix Metals i didn't want a price on lb. So i call the Castroville office and they did something to. And both office put me hold didn't tell me i was going to be put on hold. Never back to me. Wow😰

Arthur Marquez

03/31/2016 04:24:03

I have been dealing with the Silva family since 2000. They have a great organization serving their employees and the public.

William Jones

06/23/2021 20:49:35

It’s 2:30pm on a Saturday and it’s closed even though it shows on their website that they close at 3pm

Cesar “Subiekid02” Tovar

02/25/2023 22:47:45

There phone menu doesn't allow a way to leave a message and it's full.useless

Edwin Neira

08/29/2022 16:36:15

Ignore the negative comments.....great place to recycle your stuff....the crew is very nice.....with all the recycle places closed up around here they are greatly appreciated by me!

Gregg Galdo

10/04/2020 01:29:14

Rung me up for 4.61 lbs of Gatorade btls when it was 46.1. Shady. 46lb error? 14 bucks for 46 lbs should be noticed unless your skimming off the top. Just saying...

Patrick Kosta

04/09/2018 16:54:22

Staff was helpful, but the price is suck.

Laura Gates

09/14/2023 16:50:59

The schedule is not updated, it closes without notice.

hugo Vazquez

12/23/2023 20:11:47

I'll only go there, I get treated with respect great costumer Service, I've never had an issue there

Guillermo Placencia

12/16/2016 23:47:24

We've been taking our recycling ♻️ there for years. We like the staff that works there & they have great pricing.👍

Kelly Ray

04/25/2021 17:48:14

In and out in about 15 minutes that was pretty decent time for turning in recycling in the workers are very nice as well

Oceal Baker

09/24/2020 18:37:44

Worst experience came to sell cans and the worker was super rude one star worst place do not recommend coming here and they steal weight off cans there thieves

Josiah V

08/21/2020 23:37:23

Better than nothing for recycling crv products since my local recycler is closed due to covid 19

David Larsen

11/21/2020 06:01:09

Recycle can and plastic ... ppl are nice and very helpful.... early morning is better

sean oh

07/24/2021 19:55:48

Great place. Give you best price for cans. Quick in and out.

Tony Dagey

05/07/2016 17:56:16

Horrible service in the recycling part. They need a whole new crew.

Joseph Hernandez

10/17/2020 22:23:56

Buddy Silva is one of the best people 30 years going strong

John Osborne

02/04/2021 20:39:38

Address:	11340 Commercial Pkwy, Castroville, CA 95012
Phone:	+1 831-633-3379
Services:	Recycling center
Methods of Payment:	Credit cards Debit cards Cash only
Rating:	Based on 101 Reviews
ZIP Code:	95012
Open Hours:	8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
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Friday		8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
Monday		8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
Sunday		Closed
Tuesday		8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
Saturday		8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday		8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
Wednesday		8:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM

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