181 Recycling Center in
San Antonio (TX)

What clients say about 181 Recycling Center in San Antonio (TX)

• Jen_ah Side

  My definate go to place for salvage. James is helpful and knowledgeable when I had questions. Like... why does he wear overalls in 110 degree heat?? Good place, fair prices. Great location too since there's not a lot of places in the country. Ask for James!!

  Aug 23, 2025
• Joe Vela

  Lousy service, one star was by far too much. Receptionist reeked.

  May 19, 2025
• Bobby Salas

  Their hours aren't true to them actually open. I have gone several times and they weren't open! They lowest prices to actually buy! I would never go back to this place. Plus they never answer their phones.!

  Feb 26, 2024
• William Himes

  Only paid me $5 per 100lbs called river city there paying $11.5 per 100lbs. Asked the dude at the counter he was real short with me. I recommend driving down the road to river city steel you’ll get double your money. I’ll never come here again

  Nov 22, 2022
• dogmanx88

  Made good money here. Service was friendly and seemed honest. Will return again in the future.

  Oct 02, 2022
• Angie Caldwell

  Better prices

  Aug 06, 2022
• Marcy P

  Amazing service, quick and straight to the point! Thank y’all!

  Jul 28, 2022
• Ac Casa

  Great pricing! And helpful

  May 28, 2021
• Robert Winters

  Local. Great customer service. Beats other scrap yards payouts! Fast, easy and great! I would recommend!

  Feb 23, 2021
• Michael Lynn

  Good prices fast service

  Jan 19, 2021
• Joe Carranza

  Very nice people very helpful

  Jan 08, 2021
• Bodie Glass

  Easy going place that pays cash with no hassle whatsoever. I like going here to sell metal.

  Nov 21, 2020
• Joseph Albert (BKBigJoe)

  Good place for stuff you don't want, plus they give you money for it.

  Oct 24, 2020
• trey miller

  Good fair service

  Oct 15, 2020
• Panama McBee

  Pay is a little low.

  Sep 14, 2020
• Greg Flores

  For over 880 lbs of metal I received a whopping $27. This is legit the Gamestop of recycling centers. I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Definitely worth the drive into San Antonio.

  Aug 24, 2020
• Jen M

  Am sitting here says they open til 330pm. No one answers the phone. I drove a good distance. Shouldn't false advertise or at least put up a sign.

  Aug 15, 2020
• Carl Holt

  Service is a joke and they don't like to help you

  Jul 03, 2020
• Justin Gallardo

  Great place to make cash

  Nov 14, 2018
• Passin Through

  One time they treat you right the next time they rip you off

  Jun 29, 2018
• Maria Guevara

  Business as usual! These guys are on top of the different recycling section. They are very helpful and eager to hear about your special needs. Sometime you are in dire need of a replacement and it's not a replacement you can go out and get at your local Lowe's, Tracktor Supply, or Walmart. It's a replacement for a old heater, truck, refrigerator, anything and we have been always been able to find what we need. And yes we do have at times taken recycling and I will get the best deal. What I like the most is they are always happy to see you.

  Jun 18, 2018
• Kelly Gabbart

  You can buy different things at a really big discount. It's a recycling center, you'd be amazed at what you can find there

  May 19, 2018
• S Taylor

  Nice folks, efficient, convenient way to recycle

  May 02, 2018
• Ann Nance

  They are a rip off

  Apr 19, 2018
• shaun talley

  Pays less then everywhere

  Mar 26, 2018
• John Ewers

  Easy to work with. Fare scrap prices

  Feb 26, 2018
• Jack Cumberland

  They are probably the lowest pay n salvage yard in S.A.Tx

  Jan 29, 2018
• THOMAS “NEIL” KOLODZIEJ

  Cannot get as much as going to SA, but closest to Floresville. Some equipment was down so they had to improvise unloading, but managed. Friendly staff.

  Dec 26, 2017
• T. K.

  Best price for scrap metal,highly recommended.

  Dec 07, 2017
• Jaymie Kendrick

  Fast service but not worth the time to me

  Sep 21, 2017