Replanet Recycling

Can’t find the place and waste my time I tried to call but nothing. I go to other replanet recycling this one was closer to me and nothing

Is this location closed? Tried to recycle here like the usual but we couldnt find the place! It sucks since we like this location better.

This location has CLOSED. Probably due to the construction at Serramonte. They posted a sign on the lot saying they have moved to the mall up the hill where Pacific Super is on Southgate Ave. Of course, that lot is smaller than the open space Serramonte had, so expect harder to find parking. I went today and the line wasn’t too long, but there were only 2 workers. When I finally got to the front of the line, they said that the receipt machine isn’t printing out the vouchers, so we had to wait for some guy to come with receipts that can be written by hand. Overall experience wasn’t too bad… although I missed an appointment cuz of that little technical difficulty. The cash can be redeemed at the liquor store called «St. Francis Square» in the mall.
Note that there are no more of those machines that you can put bottles in one by one and get paid the full 5 cents value for them at least temporarily. Don’t know if they’ll have it again in the future.

This will be my last time taking my recycles at this location. Point being line is almost a half-​mile on weekends. What gets me is that I normally take my recycles at the Top of the hill Lucky location but they were closed :(That location at top of the hill is Five Star rating. the (only 2) workers but they are QUICK and they work as a team. Prime example, long line I only waited 30min. Instead of HOURS!!.
Like, the previous comments by Unilocalers they are correct this Serramonte location needs more HELP!!. If you choose to go here for your recycling Prepare Yourself for a Very Long, Long Wait!!. :(My grandmother could had walked around the mall 3 times and I be standing in line still.

The wait here is forever. I can’t see why there is a wait since all the professional recyclers already have their goods sorted in bins. The center needs to weigh the bins and pay. Been here for 30 minutes with no forward progress. Would think this site is faster than other centers given its distance from downtown and the professionals would not want to haul their goods on MUNI and walk out here. Line is shorter than recycling center on Noriega in Sunset but still doesn’t move.

I’m a fan of recycling. Our family has been recycling for years since the early 80’s. It’s still a wonder to me that how some people still throw away recyclables in the trash. Every little bit counts.
After my knee operation back in late February, I couldn’t do much of anything aside from rehabbing and staying home. It was a perfect time for me to sort out all the plastic bottles, glass bottles and cans that have accumulated in our backyard. I probably used a dozen of those large trash bags to collect all of them.
This location wasn’t my first choice as my initial place to have these processed was the one by Lucky’s on Mission St. When we got there, they said they were closed even though they still had half an hour left as indicated on the sign. Perturbed, we quickly headed here as it had the same closing time and I was just hoping that we would make it in time.
When we arrived, there was a bunch of other people in line and my hopes were dashed that the workers there wouldn’t let us process our pile. By that time, we only had about 15 minutes left before closing time. However, the two workers there (Filipino gentlemen probably in their late 60’s to early 70’s) were kind enough to let us go through. What a relief it was since I didn’t want to drive back home and unload everything back again.
My son and I quickly became a Tag Team and sorted everything to be processed. Even though it was almost closing time and they actually had to remain open until two other people in line behind us were also assisted.
As a result, I got a nice return on my investment and I was very appreciative of the two gentlemen who were kind enough to extend their gracious offer to help out a fellow human being. I believe in karma, and the universe will work out a way to repay them. Same with recycling, what goes around comes around.

Five stars because I’m a college student that’s a regular here.
I bring maybe 6 huge bags every month and the employees are great. When I first went they were so helpful and super nice about the items I have that aren’t recyclable. Even now when I go they NEVER give me a hard time about separating different numbered plastics or non-​recyclables. I actually expected to get crap for not knowing what all the different numbers mean because I’m no pro at this and I’m younger than most of the people that go here so I was surprised.
The only thing that bugs me, and this is a minor flaw, is the location. Especially when it’s raining, bees come out, and I don’t mean a few I mean enough to be terrified. The last time I went when it was raining, there were so many bees I had a hard time staying focused on separating my bottles, that the employees just took over for me. They separated it for me and they were SUUUUPER nice about it. Although, being next to the mall after getting cash is ridiculously tempting to shop around after!
If you’re going to recycle here, sort out your bottles beforehand cause it WILL save you a ton of time. If you can’t sort them out before, no worries cause I never have the time to separate my bottles before I go so I do it there and they don’t push me to hurry or anything.
They’re super courteous and patient with you and incredibly kind. Never a bad experience!

There’s money to be had with recycling your aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic water bottles, etc.
Probably why you see folks fishing through trash receptacles.
Hubby drinks plenty of canned beer. After accumulating gallon size bag loads, he takes it to recycle.
We dropped by around 3:00pm. There was a relatively long queue. It’s a very orderly process. As you get closer to the front, grab an empty trash can and empty your recycle into it. It’ll be weighed.
Exception — if you’ve got plastic water bottles or glass bottles, you feed each one individually through a slot. It appears to be a time consuming process.
I sat in the car and watched this person do this. ½ hour it took or longer as she was already there when we arrived.
Hubby waited patiently in line. ½ hour later, his cans were handled.
Now we’ve got some extra pocket money. $ 1.58 per lb for aluminum cans.

My star-​rating is for the cleanliness of the place and the customer service I received when I filed a complaint online through their website.
First off, the place is clean. There are lots of empty cans to use for your recyclables. I didn’t have to wait for cans. That is a big plus. And perhaps it was the weather (chilly and gray), but the bees were not out in force. Huge plus for me since I have my son with me most of the time.
There were two men working. One very clean-​cut who was using the scale and the register. The other man was — let’s say he was much less «together».
There were a couple men ahead of me. I grabbed the empty cans I needed and proceeded to put my recyclables in them. I had several big bags of cans and bottles. A youngish lady comes up well after I got there and starts doing her recyclables. The less «together» man walks AROUND me to get to her and help her with her stuff. I found that to be very poor customer service. She had a lot less than I had and therefore, after he helped her, she was in front of me in line. I found that to be unprofessional. That and the googly eyes he was making at her. And I am sure he was not at all her type. ;)
So she comes and goes and then it’s my turn. I push my cans to the scale (the man did all this for the other lady) as they are ready for them. I get my cash for my effort and am happy.
Then a man in a business suit pulls up with ONE bag of stuff and the man races up to him and takes the bag from him and dumps it into the can to be weighed.
Now — it’s not a HUGE deal. Honestly, it’s not. However, if you are going to help people with their recyclables, you help whoever is next. You don’t pick and choose who you decide to help. I understand that I am not a cute, young thing. However, I do feel like I deserve the same treatment as the other patrons.
I like this location because it’s clean and you get cash and don’t have to go into another store to get it. I love the convenience. However, the customer service (well, just the one guy) left a lot to be desired. And someone waiting in their car, parked next to me, commented to me as I was walking back to my car, that it was unfair that I did not get help, yet the girl after me did.
So — either help no one, or help everyone. That’s my suggestion.

This place is always at least a 30 minute wait no matter when I come. The only reason I come here is because they open until 5. Go to Nexcycle in San Bruno if you don’t want to wait. They open 9 to 3:30 Saturday and Sunday.

They don’t exist! Looked all around the mall — went around and around in circles, but no trace of them!
Tried calling the toll free number listed — sounds like a disconnected line!

Came by at around 4:30, and the guy working there said they were closed. Their hours clearly say that you close at 5PM. Not 4, not 4:30. Dude, you only closed up out of sheer laziness. Another worker came in around the same time, so there was no reason you couldn’t help us out, especially since I already sorted all of my recyclables. If this is routine for you (I highly doubt it), then don’t say you close at 5PM! Don’t waste people’s time and gas.
Never coming here again.

the men that helped my mom and i were excellent. please help the world by reusing and recycling!!!

I don’t have the time to go cash my bottles and cans in before 5pm due to my busy schedule but luckily I found one that opens later than other recycling centers. I’ve been to other recycling centers with my pops and they usually tell you to take the caps off but this place doesn’t. Plus, the guys working there were really nice and helpful. People said they don’t take glass anymore but they took mines, lol.

I’m giving this spot 5 stars because I really like what they do for the environment! We all drink from cans and plastic bottles anyways so why not get the reimbursed for the CRV! The employees are very friendly. The whole downside is there’s a lot of people, so try to get there as early as possible, I believe they open at 9:30am. But who cares it’s for the better of our earth! By the way they no longer accept glass bottles!

I feel good I am helping the environment and making lunch money.
I do not scour the city for things to recycle.
What I like about RePlanet is that they give you CASH money once you have signed a form. Other redemption centers give you a voucher to be redeemed in a grocery store or supermarket.
The Hours are 10:00am til 5:00pm 7 days a week. The line gets long later in the day. Try to sort your goods in separate bags beforehand.
Not everything is recyclable, so you might check the website for more info.
The rePLANET concept was created by TOMRA as a solution specifically designed for the deposit system framework established in the state of California.
* rePLANET accepts CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans, glass bottles, PET plastic bottles
* rePLANET provides a clean, safe and convenient place to recycle CRV containers
* Containers can be redeemed automatically with the TOMRA reverse vending machines available at the centers
* rePLANET also has Recycling Specialists on hand to assist you during daytime hours
Currently TOMRA has approximately 250 rePLANET centers operating in California