Sunset Recycling Center — Local services in Hawaiian Gardens

From the moment I was looking for parking and parked, there was a man in a parked vehicle away from the recycling center, glaring at me. So, I was wondering if I had parked in the wrong spot (no, I didn’t). I parked the car, went towards the recycling center, no one was there, so I went towards the inside, heard someone working, and kindly said, “Excuse me. Can you tell me how to do this? It is my first time here.” to the woman who was inside. She spoke in Spanish, only, could not speak English, said that she could not speak English, and gestured to get the plastic bins and to fill it. I thought that I would figure it out on my own. I went to my trunk and started taking out the bags of recyclable plastic bottles, started to count, and fill the plastic bin. As I went to my car to get some more, the man who was sitting on his car, glaring at me, started to walk over, took the bottles, was missing count, and started throwing them in another plastic bin. I found out that he was a worker. He took my plastic bag filled with plastic bottles, and started missing count (he, purposely, missed count and counted wrong so he and that woman inside could pocket that money) and started throwing the plastic bottles in another bin. On his shoulder, he had his phone on speaker, and was talking to some woman. I came back, took the plastic bag back, like, “What are you doing?!” The whole time, his face was rotten angry and mean. Since I was counting how many bottles there actually were and were trying to figure out how much they cost (keeping track in Notes), he got angry and started cursing and saying bad things in Spanish about me to the woman he was on the phone with and the woman who was inside. I got very upset, looked at him straight in the eyes and said not to curse in Spanish at me, to not say bad things in Spanish about me, and he got very angry and hostile. The whole thing was recorded. He was so hostile, I felt threatened. I thought to call the police. I told him that if he keeps being hostile, I will call the police on him. I recorded his face. He took a plastic bottle and covered his face. That is when he started to cool down, started looking nice, and started counting the plastic bottles right. He even confirmed that number with me. Honestly, he was so disorderly, towards the end, I lost count and just hoped that he counted right. After the worker started counting right and needed to give me the right amount, the woman who was inside looked sad (like she lost money). He showed me the receipt, showed me the amount that I was supposed to get back, and he gave me that exact amount. LOOK: All I want is for you to count right and to give me what is due. THAT’S IT. I don’t need more. I just want the right amount.

The money was wet, felt dirty, and smelled like homeless people. I feel terrible to the bank for having to deposit this dirty money.

Do yourselves a favor and do not come here. Always count, for yourselves, and document the whole thing. This...

If I could give a zero I would. Total rip off. I filled up my Suv to the rim i weighed my recyclables before I arrived. I always get over 50 bucks. And they were trying to give me 16 dollars for 44.5 pounds of plastic.. Sorry, but last time i checked 44 pounds @ $1.33, doesnt equal $16. stay away. Go elsewhere. Other places have taken a lb away or so. He took 32 lbs away. from Me. They hide the scale. Ridiculous.. waiting for Sheriff to arrive. . Update: waited over 2 hours for supervisor to show up. He never did. I know these places shave the amount, but $ 40 dollars worth c'mon. For better understanding. I took in 44.5 lbs in. A whole suv full. Back of suv, middle and front seat. I weighed it before I took it in. it's accurate. I always get over 50 dollars. Sunset Recyling owner. FYI. I know scales don't lie. People do. Your worker said it was 12 lbs. Where did the other 32lbs go. He even said one was heavy, because they were all gallon juice bottles etc. I separate them. I have video footage from my ring showing I loaded up my suv. Picture of your employee as well. I will be reporting this to the state. I also can't call you without a phone number. The one at site is a bad number. On top of that the employee kept insulting me..

Update... I went to a different recycling center the next day. This time I only had half of my middle seat with plastic recyclables. I weighed them again. This guy was honest and said it was 10.2 lbs. Exact weight I had b4 I took to recycling center. Go to the one on Pioneer and Del Amo. He won't...

I recently used this recycling center to dispose of old electronics and household items. The service was outstanding – the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, guiding me on how to properly sort and recycle the materials. The drop-off process was seamless, and they even provided clear instructions for future recycling. The quality of service exceeded my expectations, and I appreciate the environmental impact they’re making. The pricing was very reasonable, considering the convenience and professionalism. I highly recommend this recycling center for anyone looking to dispose of their unwanted items...