Incorporated in 1981, Sunwest Metals Inc. is a full service recycling company based in Anaheim and serving the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. Since its inception, Sunwest Metals has become one of the leading metal recycling organizations in Southern California, providing invaluable services to builders, commercial businesses, and local residents.
Known for offering superior value, Sunwest continues to develop and expand its products and services to meet the needs of a growing and changing customer base. Sunwest Metals is dedicated to supplying total solution recycling services for Southern California industries and residents in and the following counties: Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County.
Known for offering superior value, Sunwest continues to develop and expand its products and services to meet the needs of a growing and changing customer base. Sunwest Metals is dedicated to supplying total solution recycling services for Southern California industries and residents in and the following counties: Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County.
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Angela Tseng
Nov 16, 2021
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Delmy Quijada
Oct 12, 2021
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This place is bigger than other recycling centers; the people attending is cordial and attentive. I didn't have my bottles and cans sorted but he told me where to park and gave me an extra bag to do so; so I recommend too have all plastic and aluminum cans separated since they do it kind of like a drive thru type of thing and you just open your car trunk and they would just give you the ticket to go to the window right next to get your money. They require ID, unlike the other one I have gone before, and they do take glass as well. The parking area is small but I guess since you go thru with your
Omar Rodriguez
Sep 26, 2021
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Whats is wrong here,always they gave differents prices,today,i had,and sell 14 bags of cans,= to 75 pounds,they gave a credit,for only 36 pounds,i asked the clerk,and she just said,ask them,,please,please,do any body know how to report this to the city,is not ok,while i had 75 pounds,and i got paid for only,36,,i had been askinkin the clerk,what is wrong with this,and she just respond,talk to them,rhe city,i hope take care of this
Jude Ghazaleh
Aug 02, 2021
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Jay J.
Jul 16, 2021
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BEWARE:
Because of the lack of a proper exit once you pull your vehicle into the yard, along with the general lack of upkeep, there is much debris on the floor that could possibly puncture your tire. It has now happened to me two times. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I'm not returning for a third experience.
Because of the lack of a proper exit once you pull your vehicle into the yard, along with the general lack of upkeep, there is much debris on the floor that could possibly puncture your tire. It has now happened to me two times. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I'm not returning for a third experience.
Alfredo P.
Oct 08, 2020
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Went for the first time. When I arrived the guys there directed me to park and helped me unload the bags. They basically did everything for me from unloading to weighing the bags. You literally don't have to do anything as long as you have different cans assorted well in separate bags. The young guy there was really kind and since we looked lost, he directed us where to get paid after everything was weighed. I will go here again because they were very nice and professional about it. I recommend here!
Eddie P.
Dec 31, 2019
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Worst place ever these people steal I double check my water bottles.Didn't have any water whatsoever when I came to collect my money I checked my receipt and it said moisture was found in possible because like I said I double checked I talk to the Cashier he was useless I'll go up to The weight station Ask the guy whatDoes that mean he said there were some with water! SUNWEST METALS Steal from people don't go ever!!!
K. R.
Dec 28, 2019
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Anthony C.
Apr 09, 2019
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Shay H.
Apr 06, 2019
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This is the closest place to recycle for me and luckily it's down the street. I usually don't have as much as other people but I love the fact that I can pull up in my car and take my stuff out and it's a quick transaction. Much better than behind a grocery store with lines of people and gigantic piles! It's quick and efficient which is what I like.
Priscilla L.
Nov 07, 2018
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I brought bright shiny wire cooper here. Ca market value $2.30 per lbs. I call this place to confirm value, they said $2.10... ok that's fine little lose. When I got there workers try giving me $1.70 I quickly told him I called before going here and got a quote for $2.10 so he changed it to $2.10 after asking around. Go here but do your homework!! This is everywhere now these days. Wake up sheep's
Raul M.
Oct 15, 2018
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DISHONEST!!
I took my aluminum cans to sell to this place, at home I weighed them and I knew the weight correctly (I took video of this), I eliminated about a pound for the bag in which I was carrying them, 27 pounds to be exact, in this place they were only going to pay me 22 pounds.
They got rude when I complained about the theft and told them: I had video of everything, they got nervous and fixed the real and correct weight of my cans.
Be very careful with this place ... I do not recommend it!
I took my aluminum cans to sell to this place, at home I weighed them and I knew the weight correctly (I took video of this), I eliminated about a pound for the bag in which I was carrying them, 27 pounds to be exact, in this place they were only going to pay me 22 pounds.
They got rude when I complained about the theft and told them: I had video of everything, they got nervous and fixed the real and correct weight of my cans.
Be very careful with this place ... I do not recommend it!
Jose H.
Jul 21, 2018
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Simon P.
Oct 10, 2017
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1. Unfriendly & unhelpful workers.
They insisted that I sort out everything in their parking lot first, which I already did - and then go back again to sort out the non-CRV. What are you dudes exactly paid to do anyway?
They wouldn't give back my plastic bags, which I reuse, when I asked, even when the materials were in their containers.
2. Non-existent to awful parking set up.
Endless incoming traffic, I almost got hit by either a big rig or some dude's truck.
This was my one & only & last visit.
3. Lame, lame, lame all around.
Losers work here & losers frequent
They insisted that I sort out everything in their parking lot first, which I already did - and then go back again to sort out the non-CRV. What are you dudes exactly paid to do anyway?
They wouldn't give back my plastic bags, which I reuse, when I asked, even when the materials were in their containers.
2. Non-existent to awful parking set up.
Endless incoming traffic, I almost got hit by either a big rig or some dude's truck.
This was my one & only & last visit.
3. Lame, lame, lame all around.
Losers work here & losers frequent
John M.
Aug 24, 2017
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I got short changed. However, it is my own fault for not checking Yelp before going to this place. As I give them my separate cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles, I let one of the workers know that I wanted it by the count and went back to my car to get the last of the bottles. When a difference worker gave me my receipt, noted it was by the pound and not by the count as requested. He said that I did not tell him that I wanted it by the count and that he always does it by the pound unless he is told otherwise. One would think that the other worker I spoke to would have communicated what
Rachel I.
Nov 09, 2016
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CROOKS. There was a helpful younger gentleman who worked there explaining to me the differences in my metals. And helping me separate my pile. I had a bunch of stainless steel and aluminium. While we were getting my metal onto the scale. dude who runs the machine that weighs everything and pays you out with the receipt kicks some of my metal underneath one of the bins to hide it. Then after weighing all my metals. Everything came out to $5.37. Having over 25 pounds of stainless steel and aluminum? Crooked to say the least. I definitely believe in karma I pray that everything that man touches will
Elizabeth S.
Oct 31, 2016
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Saul V.
Apr 09, 2016
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Johnny H.
Sep 28, 2013
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Roy B.
Jun 30, 2012
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This is my go-to recycling center. Way better than the others around the area. Bob T. expressed my feelings about this place rather well.
Been using this business for several years, why go anywhere else?
Best prices, they do the work, pretty quick service. you stay clean.
They accept all competitors coupons! Check your Pennysaver first. And you'll end with more $$ in your pocket!
Simple service. Pull in, they unload your stuff, and bam you're off to see the man to get your cash.
- one star cause its a PITA to maneuver my big truck (5-6 point turn) in and out. Plus I worry about
Been using this business for several years, why go anywhere else?
Best prices, they do the work, pretty quick service. you stay clean.
They accept all competitors coupons! Check your Pennysaver first. And you'll end with more $$ in your pocket!
Simple service. Pull in, they unload your stuff, and bam you're off to see the man to get your cash.
- one star cause its a PITA to maneuver my big truck (5-6 point turn) in and out. Plus I worry about
Bob T.
Jan 05, 2012
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Added edit note (2013): I no longer go here - my new "go to" place is DBW Metals Recycling in East Anaheim - 5 stars from me! After going there, SW Metals is a 3.5 round up. I'd go back if the other place closed down for some reason. If Sunwest is much closer to you it's fine. I'm between the two and prefer DBW for several reasons. Check out my review - http://www.yelp.com/biz/dbw-metals-recycling-anaheim
Sunwest Metals is a large facility that serves residential and commercial customers. It's not at all like the recycling storage trailers in grocery stores parking
Sunwest Metals is a large facility that serves residential and commercial customers. It's not at all like the recycling storage trailers in grocery stores parking
