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In Austin, MN, reviews of Watson Recycling are mixed. Many cite friendly, helpful staff and smooth drop‑offs, yet others report slow service, occasional rudeness, low payouts versus app benchmarks, and a frustrating 300‑lb minimum. Pricing sentiment skews negative; customer service varies by visit. Wait times are a recurring gripe. Little is said about inventory variety, yard organization, or ease of finding parts, so those aspects are unclear. Best for larger loads; smaller sellers may feel shorted due to minimums. Overall: 66/100.
I have been a loyal customer for years now, and I have to say, they are getting worse. Prices are below average right now for what the iscrap app says. Not enough help there either,
Most of the guys are rude and disrespectful. Service is slow at times. Some tend to take frustration from their job out on customers. We didn't feel welcomed
Like to take the metals here because who doesn’t like turning what would otherwise be trash into treasure. And then having the guys that do it for you be legit everytime and cool! Love pulling onto the scale and watching them numbers go up. -Thorson
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