Recycling Zone JunkYard in Fairfield (CA)

Called to inquire about a certain material and the woman who answered greeted me with, “hello” which had me wondering if I called the correct number. She was pretty rude which tends to be the norm at this place.

My over all experience has been ok. I wasn't all that familiar with the process and how it really works as far as the different recycle materials go and separating them to get the correct values, but I figured it all out. The only thing I didn't like is how they stack the bins on top of each other, when each bin has its own value, (5¢ vs 10¢) don't understand how they can get correct weight and correct value for different materials doing it that way. Other than that, it's a good place to go and the workers are helpful too.

First time taking recycling here. Nice people great service and pretty fast in and out. Thanks 🙏🏻

The place to go to recycle. Workers are helpful and friendly and try to move the line along to get your recycling done. Have containers for you to fill up and drag round your recycle, sometimes you have to wait for some to free up but you don't wait long. It's hot out there in the summer waiting in line, just an fyi. Also best to bring some gloves cause recycling is dirty job! Good prices for your recycling too. Good place imo.

BIGGEST THIEVES IN THE COUNTY! Just don’t go here! I have never seen such blatant thievery. Their prices are ridiculously low, and I am also very suspicious that their scales are rigged. I have had many people report that they flat out hold the money and don’t pay as well. I will be reporting this business to BBB as well as writing a letter to my congressman and recommend an audit and investigation. I do believe they are taking advantage of the hard working people of Solano County. It’s businesses like these that give good towns like ours a bad wrap.

Never realized how close this place was to my house. My family and i drink a lot of water bottles so this was very convenient. Came in and out in no time.

STAY AWAY!! RIP YOU OFF!!! Worst prices in the bay… horrible management. They don’t pay either… came in after dropping off some copper, at the most ridiculously lowest price I have ever seen, and said I was late. They kept my copper and the money. CROOKS!! Seriously, go ANYWHERE but here!!

I Have been doing business with them for years...and they've only gotten better At taking care of customers. Sadly tho....most 'non-pro' recyclers Don't pay attention Worth 'sheet'-man.....and end up causing backed up Lines when all they gotta do Is SORT YOUR RECYCLES before GETTING TO THE ZONE. You'd be surprised how 20 mins. From start to finish is the max time. Great

Very good n helpful people

This place is ran by incompetent people. They put a 3 day hold on payments for scrap wire even if you have an Electrical License. Then when you go to pick up your check, they won't let you walk in to pick it up, they want you to wait in a long line behind all the vehicles waiting to unload their recycling. You are fine to bike in, take a scooter etc... but you can't walk in. Ridiculous. Pure stupidity and I will never return.

What can you say, it's a recycling center. The tops to the plastic containers covered the parking area with an equal amount of small pieces of glass as well. Parking spots were very limited. Closing at 3:30 pm is too early with them being the only center within 20 miles. The employees were friendly and worked quickly. If you want to avoid lines of cars and people, try to go on a weekday. Experience has taught me to stay away on the weekends, but if that's when you have to go, I suggest getting there early.

Process was easy enough. You get the bin empty and sort your stuff. Then wait in line for them to weigh it out. It gets pretty busy so expect to spend at least an hour minimum. As some other reviews stated they don't pay you for everything. And defiantly take a big cut. My son saved for a little under a year and got $30only. He's happy about it but I'll be sure to check out other places for next time

I have been coming here for many years and the people have always been super nice to me. They have a separate parking spot for handicapped people and if you are handicapped they will take your cans/bottles our of your vehicle for you and place them in the baskets. They will do the whole transaction and you don't even have to get out of your car. I really appreciate the great job they do and the quick service. This recycling center is very busy but no matter how busy they get you in and out efficiently. As of 11.30.15 they are currently open M-F 8:15A -4P & SAT 8:15A-3P & CLOSED on SUNDAY.

The old dirty looking white lady that works the cash register has a terrible attitude. She spends too much time flirting with the guys that work there that look half her age. She is a terrible representation of the company and needs to work on cleaning the place up instead of sitting there like she’s the queen of dirty recyclables. She thinks she’s above others although she’s only the help and it’s very telling just by looking at her face, which is maybe why she already looks 70 years old and washed up. I know it’s a recycling place but maybe clean her self up, wash her greasy hair, and try to at least make herself look presentable and she’ll feel better before her shift. Yuck 🤮

This recycling center. I have to tip my hat down. It is not only one of the cleanest ones that I have visited, but it is also one of the most well maintained and they pay you properly. I've heard of different locations where you go to try and recycle Are bottles and cans but this place also takes 10 cans from soup. Laundry detergent plastic bottles that are used And they pay you probably the main thing is they pay you properly. Be mindful if you get to arrive to close Too close to their closing time. They will turn you away. Check online for the time. This place is worth the Drive

Been here once and they are ripping people off. Not my first time recycling. Customer service is not good from the little short dusty lady that looks like she lives there, very rude for no reason. She tells you how much weight you had then gives you a check...when I find a way and to who I will be reporting it. They are straight taking advantage of people. 3 other people there at the same time one being my husbands coworker felt they had been taking advantage of because of the large amount they had as well and didn't receive much.

I went with a truck load and to be honest I was almost dreading going after reading some of the not so kind reviews. For my personal experience the staff was extra friendly and very helpful. Nicole was at the register and I think she was amazing. So was the gentleman that weighed my recycling. Sorry I dont know his name but I was there on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @ 9:25AM. Thank you for professional way you spoke to me and taught me a few things about how recycling is separated. GREAT JOB!

I brought 2,350 lb of clean steel and 215 lb of clean aluminum all 100% aluminum wheels. And I got $34 dollars 😤, I cannot help the feeling of getting ripped off at this place based on other places I’ve gone to, were I would get at least $120 for this. But than again I guess it’s better than paying at the dump, and the people were friendly. Would I come here again? ....... no I won’t come here again.

My family went in today to take some old car parts from my car(exhaust and gas tank). Hey made sure to call before hand and were told yes we accept exhaust from old cars and the tank needs to have a 2 inch hole in it to be accepted. They drove over and all items were inspected and were accepted. Mind you my muffler is stainless steel and much profit could have been made by this company. Then some snarky lady who I know has caused problems in the past said we don't accept this type of stuff and it's all fake and dirty. Gas tank came off my car and was damaged and exhaust was aftermarket. She claimed the exhaust system had been stolen for all she knows. Every time I go here we get robbed for what we turn in and I was honestly just trying to take it in for some payback. But was they walked away she said well you can donate it.....are you joking me now you want it because you know you will profit a lot off of this. Stay away boycott this place so they can go out of business. Also not military friendly as they berated an Airman in uniform.....

I still dread coming to this place... BUT this one brotha named J.J. helped me out with my recycling on a recent visit I made to Recycle Zone and I have to say he's one of the BEST employees this place has. Excellent communication skills he displayed and provided great assistance. Recycle Zone needs to keep J.J. on board for a LONG TIME. J.J. is the ONLY reason I changed my last review of this establishment from a one star to a three star review. If J.J. continues to work at Recycle Zone I just MIGHT bump this place up to a 4 star review? We'll see?

The scales are definitely off!! And if its not the scales then the workers are off ..i have never left out of there with the amount i even thought would be close..to what i had ,in fact i go to vaca valley recycling with a half a bag of the crv bottles and get the same amount as a full bag at recycling zone ..so that is what i know !!! So it is up to you if you want to try ...i have done it 4 times with the same results so i do not recommend it.I have to give it a 1 star because it wont let me leave it blank ...

Wasted my time. I loaded up my car with bulky items. Got there 15 minutes before their advertised closing time. They already closed the gate. Now I have to unload my car at home, wasting more of my time. I would have unloaded it there yesterday but I was told to wait in the ridiculously long line where people were processing bottles and cans. I found out after getting to the front of the line that the dummy I asked before was supposed to have directed me to a tared bulk bin. 2 days in a row they wasted my time. If you value your time, go somewhere else

Staff is very helpful and friendly everytime I have gone to turn in my recycling.

I always suspected i was getting jipped because for 5 bags of crushed cans one week would be abou $14 with one worker then the next week almost $30 with a different worker. Going to Solano Garbage from now on. They not only help you, they don't cheat and you get coupons to discount your service bill.

Bring gloves. If you are a germaphobe, consider not going. We pay a deposit on recycling, we never, ever get the full amount back. Cal recycling does a bad job managing the fees

There is this chick who works there who ALWAYS CHEATS YOU! She got mad@me once bc she didn't agree with the guy who weighed my stuff-started bitching@me! I stopped going there bc of her and started going to Raleys, but they disappeared and now, if I want to recycle I'm stuck with this jerk who cheats me. Today, she refused to give me a receipt bc I took pics. Too much stupid stress and no oversight-less than one star

Bin going here since I was little helping my dad. Good place to recycle gives lots of money per can, bottle, and glass