Gardena Recycling Center

I was completely bummed when Venture Recycling on 182nd shut down because it was the most convenient recycling center to home. When I learned they had a sister location at Lomita, I decided the...

Their scales are incorrect and need to be recalibrated. When I argued with them, they gave me my bottles back. DO NOT BRING YOUR RECYCLABLES HERE. They'll rip you off.

Beware they do not allow walk-ins or bicycle customers. And they are not nice about it.

First time at this place, so I separated all my cans and glass and everything. So I take it to the cashier and he told me I had a few glasses that they can't take, so I said oh ok sorry about that...

I want to start by saying I am a long time Gardena resident, who's watched my usual recycle centers close down for whatever reasons, so I really appreciate the fact that these guys are still open...