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Marin Resource Recovery Center

Recycling center · San Francisco, CA · reviewed since 2014

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 64%49+31.1Reliability 28%52+14.7Replies to reviews 8%28+2.3Momentum penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 45Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.45SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 26 recycling servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · 24 photos
78%five-star reviews
4.33★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
7.3%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.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Marin Resource Recovery Center at a glance

Reviewers describe the facility as well-organized and efficient, with friendly staff who provide clear directions for first-time visitors. Services include processing green waste, masonry, and household hazardous materials, alongside free collection for chemicals, electronics, and cardboard. While many praise the reasonable pricing and quick entry, recurring criticisms involve high debris costs, long wait times, and difficulty reaching management for order issues.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 147 reviews (78% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 147 Google reviews (70 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Recycling Service serving San Francisco, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other recycling 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: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction49Reliability52Craft & service–Value–Momentum74Replies to reviews28Satisfaction: 49 (median 69)Reliability: 52 (median 67)Momentum: 74 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 28 (median 31)
This companyRecycling 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.Marin Resource Recovery Center: 49/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.C
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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.Marin Resource Recovery Center: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.C
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.Marin Resource Recovery Center: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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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.Marin Resource Recovery Center: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.D
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Star ratings

147 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11478%
  • 4 stars1611%
  • 3 stars53%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star117%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 70 written reviews

  • Praise4794%
  • Complaints36%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1632%
  • Speed & response1326%
  • Price & value918%
  • Quality & results816%
  • Communication24%
  • Would recommend24%

What customers talk about

We read 70 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Dudes at gate and everyone I have encountered is kind.”
  • “Great service, fast and easy communication on where to go for a first timer.”
  • “Price to dump your stuff is up to $50 but it is worth it.”
  • “Prices are fair and these people do a great job of sorting & recycling what would otherwise end up in a landfill.”
  • “Highly recommended.”

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

Recent reviews

Alexis10 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 day ago★★★★★

Great service, fast and easy communication on where to go for a first timer. Even gave my doggy a treat!

Customer photo from Alexis's review
RJLocal Guide · 41 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Bring a mask...for the dust. Facilitiy has green, household hazard (shorter hours), clean dirt, wood,masonry, brick, rock, and other material processing. Of course they take trash too. Dudes at gate and everyone I have encountered is kind.

ErikLocal Guide · 125 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

This place operates like a well oiled machine, as all facilities like this should. Pretty incredible really. Kudos to the crew running it. This is my go to dump spot going forward.

JesusLocal Guide · 57 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

If you're getting loaded with base rock, you need to use the Andersen Dr entrance, otherwise use Jacoby to dump.

RawHeavenLocal Guide · 259 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Best prices in the Bay area! Easy on of from 580 or 101. They also collect chemicals for free and cardboard.

FelixLocal Guide · 26 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. · 11 months ago★

Tried to charge me 750$ for 4 yards of debris. Said it would cheaper if we pay cash

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Alexis Morgan10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service, fast and easy communication on where to go for a first timer. Even gave my doggy a treat!

Daniel MorenoLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service They are the best at Bay Area

RJ ContreLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews RJ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bring a mask...for the dust. Facilitiy has green, household hazard (shorter hours), clean dirt, wood,masonry, brick, rock, and other material processing. Of course they take trash too. Dudes at gate and everyone I have encountered is kind.

Michael SessiLocal Guide · 466 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Since I know how the organized chaos works, I did way better the second time

Karlos LopezLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karlos has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

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Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Karlos, We're sorry to hear your visit didn't meet your expectations. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please give us a call at (415) 485-5647 at your convenience. Thank you.

Jorge Guillen7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jorge has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This place is really cool! i like coming here for the peacocks

Erik BartonLocal Guide · 125 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erik has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This place operates like a well oiled machine, as all facilities like this should. Pretty incredible really. Kudos to the crew running it. This is my go to dump spot going forward.

Jesus Perez ChavezLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

If you're getting loaded with base rock, you need to use the Andersen Dr entrance, otherwise use Jacoby to dump.

Travis SchlosserLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Travis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Well organized and helpful

Christopher RennackerLocal Guide · 194 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A wonderful place!

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