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Christensen Recycling

Waste management service · Elizabeth, NJ · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%100+54.5Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 100Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 71 hauling servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 84%
5.0 ★★★★★ 773 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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Christensen Recycling at a glance

Customers consistently highlight punctual pickups, friendly and professional conduct, and fair market pricing for scrap materials like catalytic converters and rotors. Reviews frequently note efficient communication, rapid response times, and thorough cleanup after loading, with staff described as reliable and respectful. The business maintains a perfect five-star rating across seven hundred and seventy-three reviews, with the owner responding to every single comment.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 773 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 773 Google reviews (672 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Hauling Service serving Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other hauling services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction100Reliability100Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 100 (median 97)Reliability: 100 (median 98)Craft & service: 97 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 93)
Christensen RecyclingHauling Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Christensen Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Christensen Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Christensen Recycling: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
97
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Christensen Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Christensen Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Christensen Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100

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Star ratings

773 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars76999%
  • 4 stars30%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 672 written reviews

  • Praise1,08599%
  • Complaints81%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price11577%
  • Reasonable3020%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure43%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude30328%
  • Speed & response18617%
  • Quality & results16815%
  • Price & value15114%
  • Would recommend13813%
  • Honesty & trust918%
  • Communication565%

What customers talk about

We read 672 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Mr Jr is always nice and respectful when coming to the shop very fast service and always on time and gets the job done and pricing is good”
  • “Direct, no games, and on time, wouldn’t use anyone else”
    “There was some kind of delay in the company we scheduled with online and the company who picked up the car in notifying the driver of the first appoin…”
  • “JR was here today and did such an excellent job explaining everything.”
  • “Great energy, good price and excellent communication.”
  • “Super appreciate and definitely recommend JR for your business.”
    “Can't recommend him enough!”
  • “Been dealing with Christensen for years and by far the most honest and fair guys out there.”
    “Junior stopped by and gave me a fair price for some scrap I had lying around.”
  • “Junior was great he explained everything about the company, and took everything we had, I will definitely be calling him when needed.”

People customers mention

  • Alex 30 reviews
  • Andrew 17 reviews
  • Junior 9 reviews
  • Keith 9 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Christensen Recycling for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Rachael1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Junior is always so friendly and hard working! We love working with Christensen recycling! They are worth more than 5 stars

cliffjumper19845 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

I was so happy to reconnect with JR. He kept his promise when he stopped and talked to me a bit ago. I didnt forget it. My old recycling company couldn't get to me in 6 months. He made it happen in less the 72hrs. I learned my lesson and learned who to trust.

Reasonable price
Denise12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Thanks Alex for stopping by! We appreciate it here at Carr's Tire in Quakertown. Alex is honest and gives us fair market value.

RichLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

The guys are great. Always show up with a good attitude. You can tell they love their job. They picked up a full load from us at our shop in Quakertown. Even put down some oil dry afterwards. They were professional and clean. Once the scrap pile was loaded up, they even put the paper trash in our dumpster.…

Akeem5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Mr Jr is always nice and respectful when coming to the shop very fast service and always on time and gets the job done and pricing is good

Brent3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Christensen Recycling is a pleasure to work with. They set up an appointment and were prompt. Alex, their employee was very polite and professional. Looking forward to doing business with them again

Great priceService not listed

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Junk removal92—
Waste recycling53—
House & garage cleanouts34—
Dumpster rental22—
Yard debris removal19—
Construction debris removal18—
Trash removal & disposal12—
Appliance removal & disposal11—

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 773 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
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Michael Boehi6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mark was quick and efficient

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for your business Michael!

ROADWARRIOR LOGISTICS INC1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews ROADWARRIOR has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Alex & JR, professionals !

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for your business !

Marigona Qelaj7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marigona has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always great service from Junior! He is the best!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business Marigona!

Will CLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Will has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jr is the man!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business Will!

Rachael Holm1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Rachael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Junior is always so friendly and hard working! We love working with Christensen recycling! They are worth more than 5 stars

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business and compliment Rachael!

Reyo Vazquez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Reyo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Alex muy amable y muy servicial al hacer su labol.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Gracias Reyo!

cliffjumper19845 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cliffjumper1984 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was so happy to reconnect with JR. He kept his promise when he stopped and talked to me a bit ago. I didnt forget it. My old recycling company couldn't get to me in 6 months. He made it happen in less the 72hrs. I learned my lesson and learned who to trust.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business & continued trust!

Diana Salkovitz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service from Alex. Thank you. Salks Automotive

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business Diana!

Denise Carr12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thanks Alex for stopping by! We appreciate it here at Carr's Tire in Quakertown. Alex is honest and gives us fair market value.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business Denise!

Wayne Deaver1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Wayne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Shop metal and Cats. great service and fair prices

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your business!

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