My first visit to this place was a disaster. First of all be warned.. if you are not a '' professional'' collector of cans bottles and plastics you are in for a surprise. I just wanted to get the money I paid for my deposits back. My bottles and cans were quickly taken and weighed. I was paid $12.00 and change. Which was $10 less than what I paid in deposits. When I questioned the payment I was told I needed to state that before the man took my garbage to weigh. So warning to you all that just want your deposit back. Before anyone touches your recyclables let them know you want to be paid by the count. Also separate garbage according to material and size of container. If I go back i will just bring a few containers. Mollie Stones in Burlingame is much easier and you can do your shopping in a pleasant enviornment.

Stephanie LaCarrubba

12/06/2024 19:21:24

I'm only rating them 1 star because they NEVER answer the phone. I've never been there before. I have questions that need answered before I haul my scrap metal, to find out if they buy old engines. Do they need to be broken down first? How much do they pay for the various metals? I'll change my rating if they respond to this review and how their customer service is

Olivia Kettler

01/30/2025 00:37:56

A good place where I get back my deposit money when buying beverages. The workers act fast, move fast and pay fast. No hassle if you have done sorting out your containers at home. No sorting on site. Also, note that this place only pay by weights. I know that the government’s recycling site states you can choose to pay with the amounts printed on the container or by weights, but this place only offers the second option. Anyone that wants the first option should look elsewhere.

Judy Margaret Chen

12/03/2023 00:30:53

Takes awhile to get $ but the team they have work hard and fast. Have it sorted already and u will be alright, advice it's a headache when it's not organized for everyone

Angel

12/09/2024 05:38:50

Took 3 Radiators 1 weighing 170 lbs told me 40 cents a lbs gave me 36 $ What a rip off !!!!!!! I feel sorry for the people bringing scrap metal for a living.

Clint Esrick

01/11/2025 16:46:12

The previous reviews are spot on- if you're bringing CRV aluminum cans or plastic it's great! They are very helpful and do their best to get everyone in and out and pay well. If you've got other scrap metal- copper, stainless, aluminum DON'T GO THERE. Prices they pay for those are well below market rate. 0.25 lb for stainless?????

Daniel Kaplan

04/02/2024 19:09:15

Fast and efficient. Came early afternoon and was in and out in 5 mins! I only had cans to recycle. Really friendly staff

V l

01/12/2025 01:52:25

J & D has top notch employees who actually helped me sort my aluminum cans and plastic bottles! I like it when I'm not rushed. I wasn't rushed, and I left with money in my pocket. Nice!

Mary Villines

12/23/2023 02:46:09

This is one of the few places where you can get your recycle refunds. They are usually quite efficient, but it is a small space and can get quite crowded. I try to go at off hours, never on weekends. They open at 6 am.

Peter Hanley

05/06/2024 22:14:52

Update the openness new location a while ago in Redwood City. The gentleman who takes the recycle and pays you has got to be the best associate I have ever dealt with. Great employee always a pleasure to work with. Thank you J&D for opening up a location close to my home. . Just like the other reviews said, Staff was very nice and helpful! But watch out for the customers. Rude and will cut in front if you're not careful. This is not for the weak recycler. I would be embarrassed to take a small quantity.

Stephanie Chelemengos

03/29/2024 18:01:42

Great service. If you have all your items sorted this process is fast also show up early for no lines! Most workers are very friendly, one not so much. They’re strict about you taking your own trash which is fine but don’t put the garbage in my car for me. (Yikes) Other than that small gesture, the pay out is ok and the workers are prompt, fast, & helpful. You’ll require ID for your first visit & payout at this facility. I have to say I have used many different centers & this is by far one of the best I’ve encountered. Easy, fast. & fair pay out seeing as to how many other centers are closed now. They don’t weigh it in front of you. *Carlos is super helpful* show up early.

00 SVN

05/28/2020 15:23:24

CRV is a scam created by the State of California. It’s essentially a tax for most because they make it so hard to get your money back. You should be able to get a CRV money at the same place you bought the beverage like in Canada. California doesn’t want you to get your money back and has created a cottage industry of folks who collect bottles for a living. Anyway J&D by Burlingame is one of the few places that still does recycling and where you can get your money back. Nice hard working folks and always friendly.

Nino B.

02/05/2024 12:23:34

Very unhelpful The lady there is an idiot and doesn’t seem to like being there It seems like she doesn’t want to help people It was my first time there and didn’t know what to go and nobody would help me at first I would not go back there again Some of the guys were ok but it seemed like they were more interested In themselves than to help the customers

Tom Dahl

01/11/2024 23:00:28

These people have the best service in the business,. The location is on North Amphlett in San Mateo, CA .Everything must be separated before you come to this location, if it's not separated they will send you home and will not serve you, some people find a location nearby to separate their cans ,maybe around the corner, or a few blocks over, or near Park, they work fast ,they pay cash. Make sure to have your ID.

maureen garland

06/29/2021 21:50:31

Honestly, recycling isn’t something optional anymore. It’s a requisite duty of the sustainable citizen. If we don’t take our CRV containers, plastics, and metals to centers like this, they enter the trash waste cycle and never get repurposed properly. AI and robots can help sort trash, but humans need to play their parts, too. Think of it like jury duty. No, it’s not convenient, but it’s part of living in America, and that’s pretty special all things considered. Please leave a tip for the hard working staff here before you leave!

Bradley Naranch

02/12/2022 15:59:43

This place is terrible, the female helping weight your bottles are so unprofessional and she is very rude. Also she thinks that by being the manager's niece she can do whatever she wants. She is wrong. But The female that pays is the only one professional and cute.

Mario E.M.C.

12/31/2020 00:36:20

I had about 10 big bags of cans and was afraid I might be there for a bit but they were so fast. I was there for about 8 minutes. Only issue is the odd parking spot.

Christy Brewer

09/26/2020 23:05:00

Well, they seem nice , but if you don't want to be bent over and taking in the rear, then I would suggest going somewhere else. About $1 per lbs less then the going rate for copper. May not seem that much ,but when you've got 3 to 4 hundred pounds to recycle, it's absolutely criminal, to say the least. Word of mouth shall be their downfall. Stay away

Stephen Waugh

02/23/2018 04:59:53

Very rude workers especially the lady's they had oil leaking and had NO sign that the area was wet and then the worker proceeds to tell me that it was my fault and that I should have worn different shoes I don't think the shoes would even matter because there is nothing that would have been to keep me standing because it's car OIL

Lucrecia Ramirez

08/04/2023 22:11:08

This facility is quick and efficient. Every time I have been there, they always have a lot of customers but they manage to help everyone at a rapid clip.

SammyC2357

07/03/2021 01:30:37

This place is a joke they weigh your cans and plastic out of sight then give you very low weights. I turned in 7 trash cans 30 gallon sized. 4 crushed cans and 3 crushed plastics and wound up with 60$. Then when i asked why i wasnt allowed to see the weights they told me if i dont like it take it to San Francisco. Wouldnt adbise using this place. They definitely need to be aufited for weights and measurments fraud.

Kyle Grauberger

02/25/2020 21:29:53

They steal your moneyI took 4 aluminum rims weight them at my houseEach Rim weigh over a hundred poundsAnd for all rims they waited at 90 lb complete bulshitI recorded myself weighing them to him you guys are getting sued

Jorge Alonso

10/04/2021 19:50:07

Very rude , people . I’m an electrical worker . So I’m very familiar in the whole recycling process. They definitely rip you off for any metals besides cans , bottles , plastic . I recommend not to come here unless you want to be ripped off by people who hardly speak English.I would recommend going to Arons metal in Hayward. They don’t expect cans or crv . Wayyyyyy betttterrr than this place !!!!

Kevin Moreno

02/21/2021 19:10:37

These guys were so helpful. It was my first time there and they were really very nice. Tip them. They work hard.

Regina Baross

09/14/2020 21:10:07

1st time recycling at this spot. All employees were very nice and I am impressed by how fast and proficient they were. Ted was extremely friendly and welcoming. Great place!

Bradford Arita

11/05/2019 19:26:32

I have been to J & D Recycling many times. It is a great place. They pay good on cans & bottles. They are also very quick! I totally recommend them!

DebbieAaron Gaspar

04/24/2020 03:45:15

So I was driving behind one of this company truck and gravel or several small objects blew off and damage my front windshield, I took pics of the truck and its license plate, I contacted them and let them know what happened, And they basically told me O-well not are problem . I feel anyone who treat people like that probably is not a good person and probably does not run a good professional business, So people be careful when dealing with them period!!!!!

Eric Farrell

07/29/2020 23:02:40

I don’t know if there’s another facility nearby but this one will cheat you. I brought a full carload and walked away with five dollars, there were people in front of me that walked away with more than 20 dollars and they didn’t have half as much. Definitely take it somewhere else,

Sean McCrane Jr

10/09/2019 00:21:31

Friendly and helpful. Better than other recyclers in the area. Parking can be limited, but that didn't deter me (or others), I'll be back for sure

Lawrence Nevis

04/13/2022 19:23:18

Very fast and efficient. I was in and out in under 10 mins, when I thought I'd be there for at least half hour because I had over 15 bags

rolando morales

02/15/2020 18:20:11

Address:	1015 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA, United States
Phone:	+1 650-685-1901
Services:	Recycling center
Methods of Payment:	Credit cards Debit cards Cash only
Website:	Website
Rating:	Based on 142 Reviews
ZIP Code:	94401
Open Hours:	6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday		6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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