CMC Recycling at 3000 Gamson Rd, Apopka, FL 32703

After twenty-plus years running my own company and handling aluminum day in and day out, I’ve dealt with plenty of recyclers—except CMC Recycling. Their prices are always too low, even when I confirm them ahead of time, and they keep downgrading my loads into lower-paying categories no matter how familiar they are with the material. That’s not random bad luck; it feels calculated. I know aluminum inside and out after all this time, and I recognize every grade. I’m not some newcomer giving them the benefit of the doubt. Most other yards, even smaller ones, quote better prices, grade accurately, and treat customers with basic respect. CMC’s grading is inconsistent, their system is disorganized, their staff seems untrained, and their service falls flat. I only trust one person there—the account manager, who’s always professional—but he wasn’t around when I really needed help. I hope they fix their act and start treating every customer fairly. I’ve left plenty of reviews based on years of dealing with them, not just one bad day. Until pricing and grading stop changing with no explanation, I won’t rely on them. Thank you for replying, by the way, but my concerns stand. They need to review how they handle pricing and grading so the next person doesn’t face the same headaches.

The load got turned around quick—under two hours—but the people? That’s another story. The woman in glasses was straight-up rude, acting like truck drivers were doing her a favor. I asked politely to check axle weights and she snapped at me right then and there, even though I was the only one there. The loader didn’t do much better. He had me climb out and sit on a dusty bench in the sun with no bathroom nearby, like I was supposed to wait forever. Someone needs to remind the owner these folks might talk to customers like dirt.

I rolled in with a trailer full of material, hit the scale, and Jon was right there. He pointed exactly where to go, got me unloaded without a hitch, and made the whole thing easy. Couldn’t ask for better service.

If you’re hauling a bunch of scrap and need someone who won’t waste your time, Jon Leffew’s your guy. Dude moves fast, gets the job done right, and doesn’t leave you sitting around waiting. The forklift work? Solid. No fluff, just efficiency.

I pulled up at 3:45 PM, and before I could even get out of the car, this lady with glasses just crossed her arms and snapped at me that they close at 3:50. Google says they close at 4, but she acted like I was trying to rob the place. She was downright nasty—no need for that kind of attitude. Honestly, she should take a day off to cool down before talking to customers like that. ---

I wish I could give zero stars, but Google won’t let me. Don’t bother with this place—it’s a mess. Their website lists a bunch of stuff they supposedly take, but half of it? Nope. And the woman running the scale? She’s useless. I waited 10-15 minutes while she chatted on her phone, then had the nerve to say they weren’t taking customers. Unbelievable. ---

Back when they first opened, this place was decent—friendly, fair prices. Now? Not so much. Ten years later, they’re undercutting everyone else by 35 cents a pound, and the whole process feels shady. They just haul your stuff behind a curtain and hand you a ticket. A1 was way better—faster, nicer people, and you actually got a fair deal. Skip this one. ---

This is the spot to bring recycling—always clean, always fair prices, and the staff couldn’t be nicer. Even when they’re busy, the wait isn’t bad. They even helped me sort some stuff I wasn’t sure about, which was a big help. I’ve been coming here for years to drop off copper and aluminum wire from jobs, and it’s never been a hassle. Only tip? Sort your wire the way they like it—saves time for everyone. Wish I’d taken pictures to show how clean the place is. ---

The crew here is solid—friendly and efficient. Most times, I’m in and out in about two hours. The only pain is maneuvering a 53-foot dry van in a tight space, but they keep the area as clear as they can. No complaints otherwise—good people, good service.