Steven Lopes11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GooglePlace was clean
Recycling Center
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%75+47.6Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%24+2Momentum penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#8 of 26 recycling servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 72%
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews
86%five-star reviews
4.50★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Recycling Center at a glance
Google reviewers rate this Los Angeles recycling center 4.8 out of 5 based on 28 reviews, noting that the facility is clean and staff are helpful. Customers describe the process as straightforward, involving sorting recyclables like cans, bottles, and plastic in a line to receive payment. The location is noted for allowing drive-in access, while one recurring criticism mentions the need to wait in line. The owner has not replied to any of the posted reviews.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews (86% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 28 Google reviews (8 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
- Service: Recycling Service serving Los Angeles, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: reliability and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
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.Recycling Center: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.B
75
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.Recycling Center: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.A
92
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.Recycling Center: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
81
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.Recycling Center: 24/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.D
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Star ratings
28 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars2486%
- 4 stars27%
- 3 stars27%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 8 written reviews
- Praise5100%
- Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude480%
- Honesty & trust120%
What customers talk about
We read 8 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very friendly and professional, I loved this place.”
“The guys are friendly and I feel they're very honest in their work”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Chio5 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 year ago★★★★★
Muy amables y legales me encantó este lugar felicitaciones muchachos todos muy atentos y educados
Joshua7 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 years ago★★★★★
I enjoyed my visit to this place you go in sort your recyclables wait in line and get paid. Plain and simple.
Customer reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Andres PardoLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andres has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleMuy buena atención de la muchacha que trabaja ahí. También los señores
Chio Garcia5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleMuy amables y legales me encantó este lugar felicitaciones muchachos todos muy atentos y educados
Derrick Howard2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThey nice people they paid good and helpful
Jose m BrambilaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAmables los compás y siento ke son muy legales en su trabajo
Joshua Brookshire7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI enjoyed my visit to this place you go in sort your recyclables wait in line and get paid. Plain and simple.
deirdre KilgoreLocal Guide · 69 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews deirdre has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI LOVE THIS RECYCLED PLACE THEY CANS BOTTLES PLASTIC AND YOUR DRIVE IN AND OUT
Sylvester Brickley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sylvester has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGOOD PLACE
Isaiah HernandezLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isaiah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Googlefernando lopez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews fernando has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleBusiness details
- Address: 1145 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
- Phone: (323) 533-1337
- Service area: Los Angeles, CA