Ranch Town Recycling Center

This is the best place to bring your recycling. Although it is busy, they move quickly to get you in and out. I highly recommend!

Friendly, efficient. Got good value for my cans. Will definitely return. Solomon was particularly friendly and went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of. Will definitely return.

I used to recycle all my stuff in the small stand nearby safeway for a voucher and this is my first time to come here to redeem it for cash.
Service is good and right after I park my car, some guy just come over and check if we need help.
You need to weigh your bottle on the left then get you money with receipt on the right. The line is not very long and they handle it in a quick way.
BTW, they also recycle cardboard box but don’t pay for it!

Visited Ranch Town Recycling yesterday for the first time. It was crazy busy; they really need more space as they’re in cramped quarters. However, even with how busy they were, I received awesome service from «Larry», who walked me through the various steps, and frankly, did most of the work. Great customer service attitude, hard worker, and what a nice smile. I really appreciated his help. Did I mention they pay more than Safeway’s recycling center at Meridian/​Hamilton that is now closed? Looks like I’ve found my new recycling place!

For friendly staff, helpful and easy recycling highly recommend Ranch town Recycling! Soloman is always friendly and helpful.

This placed is a cluster f#ck! I came before noon on a Thursday and it was bad. I’m really upset about bringing over 62lbs of aluminum wake board tower from a boat and only getting $ 15 back. yet I brought in 21lbs of cans for $ 38. Its a rip off how the state wont give you the same price on aluminum as cans. Im done recycling. put more time and effort into it to get nothing out of it.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience only because of the customer service given by Larry. Larry is the African American guy with the bright vest on sometimes by the entrance but usually running around helping people with their recyclables, directing cars, or driving a forklift.
We went yesterday and asked Larry about recycling our plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans since we were newbs. He showed us what could be recycled for money (CRV) and told us to place aside anything that couldn’t. He said he would take care of the «couldn’t» pile for us too. He helped me drag the trash cans to where they would weigh the piles, and showed me where to drop off the extra wires and aluminum cans that I had.
After helping me with my things, he ran over to help a lady, and thereafter ran over to direct traffic out of the recycling center. He had a super positive attitude, cracked jokes here and there, and always had a smile on his face. After receiving a few dollars for my recyclables, I tried to give Larry a small monetary tip because he deserved it, but I was surprised to be declined. He had noticed my wife and I were expecting, and told us to save it for our future family.
So a big shout out to Larry for making it such an easy and welcoming experience. He deserves employee of the year!
Look for Larry whenever you go and tell others about your wonderful experience here.

Pro: Fast service, good price and if it isn’t busy, you are in and out in few mins.
Con: Parking can be challenging, especially during the weekends. The good thing is the workers will sometimes help out with directing traffic.
Tip:
1) There is a coupon on their website, you don’ have to print it, just pull it out on the phone and inform the cashier.
2) Make sure you bring your ID with you
3) It can be noisy, so either ask for a ear plug or bring your own
4) Come by on weekday is the best bet. you can spend 30 mins on weekend for a $ 6 recyclable.

PHONE: I called to verify that they would take my used dishwasher, and they said yes, but with a $ 5 fee that we pay to them. I found it odd that I have to pay THEM, but I didn’t want to hassle with finding some place else or having it ruin the environment in some landfill.
LOCATION: Located in or close to Willow Glen area. There is a big sign so you’ll know it when you get to it.
STAFF: When we drove in there was a guy in an orange vest who directed for where to park. He also was the one who asked what we were dropping off. He said it would be $ 5 and collected it from us. He helped us take the dishwasher from the car too. And that was that. Easy and fast, and we were out of there.
I’ve been here with my dad before right when they opened. Unfortunately that time they had us wait 10 minutes while they held their morning meeting. There were a few other people after us waiting too.
OVERALL: A-​OK 3 stars in my book.

I called to verify that they do take glass beer bottles and when I went in, the owner immediately recognized my voice and thanked me for my patronage. He really caters to customer service!
The place itself is like a typical recycling place but there’s only one way in and out. The owner is so nice that he helped me back out out of the lot and even stood on the street to make sure the boyfriend and I got out safely.
When we got there, we were greeted by a worker and basically walked us through everything in a polite but fast paced way. We were in and out of the place in 20 minutes, even with multiple people in line.
We live out on the East side of San Jose but we’ll definitely be coming back to this place to recycle.

Interesting how the reviews are either fantastic or horrible.
The staff deserves 1 star. 0, if that were possible. I’ve gone twice and both times they were very rude and left me to wander around and figure out which station was for what purpose on my own — even *after* explicitly requesting guidance.
The first time I went, the man at the counter (tallying up the amount I was to receive) *scolded* me for failing to produce (pull up on my phone) my coupons fast enough — despite the fact that I had informed him I was a first time customer, ignorant of the lay of the land.
The only saving grace in that regard was the man working the aluminum can station… although he didn’t speak a word either time I was there, his expressions and gestures were very pleasant, almost playful.
However, I begrudgingly add the second star because, despite the lack of courtesy and also lack of parking, it is quick and efficient, and moreover, produces the most bang for my buck*.
*Do NOT forget to visit their website (
I think… something like that) and check the return you’ll receive with coupon. No need to print, if you can pull it up on your phone browser.
Couple more points:
–It smells of stale beer, but to a certain extent that’s inevitable
— plastic bottles go to the first station on the left, glass is right beyond that, and cans will be taken at the end when you settle up, which is done at the front-​right area.
Hopefully this can provide some insight and possibly prevent the confusing, off-​putting situation that I found myself in.

Only thing I can complain about is my truck don’t fit inside because its so cramped. The workers are on top of it and helpful by using forklift to move my bins inside.

The service was great, especially Solomon the manager.
We got everything that we needed, very quickly.
Totally would come back!

I went here regularly for recycling bottles & cans, and never once did I have a bad experience. It’s a busy place, it’s crowded, and it’s loud — exactly as every recycling center I’ve ever visited has been. They have great staff that often will help you park during particularly congested periods. Everyone is friendly and helpful.
I’m moving to Washington soon and can only hope that the people at whatever place I recycle at up there are as cool as the ones here. Thanks for everything!

5 stars for a recycling place? You’re kidding right? Nope, I’m not. Here is why:
1. They offer coupons at —
2. Their customer service is spectacular. They were either friendly to me, the customer in front of me, or reminded the crowd how long it’s going to be. I thought to myself, if these guys can be happy making wages, I should be happy with my salary.
3. They open 7 days a week.
It’s loud here, but they offer ear protection. If possible, come during weekdays rather than weekends. The wait can be quite long at times; but again, I recommend this place for all your recycling needs. Check their website for what they collect. My only complaint, sigh, is the lack of parking. There are plenty of street parking but you will have to carry all your cans, plastic and if you have glass…
My advice — come here with a positive attitude and a smile. After all, you’re here to exchange unwanted things for cash. Now THAT is a deal!

Great place ! Extremely helpful staff, I never recycle before so I was new to the process, Anna helped me with all my bottles and cans !
Everyone is very nice and polite, i was in and out in less the 15 min ‚“since I had to separate all my bottles and cans” 15 min was super fast !
I will be coming back soon with more recyclables !

Came back and had the same experience– but this time, I had the pleasure of being yelled at for five minutes because the web site still offered $ 2/​lb for cans.
I’m no lawyer, but I’m pretty sure there is something regarding false advertising going on here.
I’ve spoke with the (whom I think is) manager, and he assured me after the first time that this wouldnt happen again.
I’ve been back 3 times since and EVERY SINGLE TIME they try to cheat me. I even had their website up on my iphone and the guy looked at me dead in the face and said it wasnt their place… it wasnt until I pointed out the company logo and the address that they agreed it was them.
I then go to the cashier, who ALSO refused to honor the price online. Bunch of low-​life, cheats!
Its a fast and efficient enough place– to be sure, but come in ready for a fight to get the advertised price online.

As more and more grocery stores remove their recycling services, people have nowhere to go to redeem their bottles, cans, etc. Enter Ranch Town. This place is amazing. Think blue collar atmosphere mixed with useful purpose and a dash of good faith.
One tip: bring large trash bags of bottles and cans or other recyclables. They do get a cut, so they are really geared for large volumes. Next time, I’m coming in with a trash bag or two :-) (Published on April 24, 2015)

Been recycling your whole life. why not get money for it?!
This place gets a star knocked off because the parking is crazy. There are only like 3 spaces and I was pretty sure I would run over broken glass or a nail and once I got in, I wouldn’t be able to get out.
But this place is great. The guys are so helpful and they offer more money for your aluminum than anywhere else. And when it was time to go, they directed me out of the lot and stood in the street so I didn’t get have to worry about oncoming traffic.
It’s filthy, smells a little like old beer and some of the other people recycling are super trashy. but the employees are nice and leaving with $ 40 cash was pretty awesome too.

Came by to drop off a years worth of recycling and the experience was quick and efficient. They had plenty of staff to assist, from directing traffic, to helping out with the recycling process. …it’s mostly a full-​serve approach.
Getting in and out of the parking lot was tricky as it was already dark by 5 pm…