SA Recycling at 960 Molly Pond Rd, Augusta, GA 30901

It’s a basic scrap yard but they run it well. No fancy stuff, just people working hard to make a living.

Took me forever to figure out where to go when I first pulled in – wasted 45 minutes in the wrong line. Then found out the scales don’t seem to work right either. Had my truck weighed with scrap and a trailer, and after emptying, it still read 4700 pounds. My truck itself is only 4608 pounds, so the math doesn’t add up. Makes me wonder if they’re ripping people off or just don’t realize their equipment’s broken. How many folks lose out on payments because of this? At least the workers were nice and tried to help.

Their metal prices are solid and the place looks like they keep it in good shape. The employees don’t just stand around – they actually walk you where you need to go and explain what to do.

Honestly, this place is a bit of a mess to navigate at first. The guy at the scale just points and says, "Follow that road to unload," but good luck finding it—it’s like a maze back there. I swear I almost got a flat tire just trying to get through. And don’t expect anyone to guide you to the right spot; you’re on your own. I ended up in the wrong place, and some employee started giving me grief until he saw I was hauling something. If you’re not moving at least 19 tons, you’re basically losing money on fuel just to deal with this place.

First time here, and I’ll admit, I was a little turned around at first. Too many gates, not enough clear signs. But once I figured out the right entrance and where to go, it was actually a pretty good experience. Easy drop-off, no hassle. ---

This is hands-down the best spot in town for recycling. The place is always clean, the staff are friendly, and it’s just easy to deal with. No headaches, no nonsense—just a smooth process every time. ---

Honestly, I was lost the second I pulled in—this place has so many entrances, it’s like they want you to guess which one’s right. I drove around twice before finally spotting an employee to ask. Turns out, a tiny, crooked sign by the scale house mentions a 10% discount on aluminum cans, but nobody told me about it beforehand—not on the website, not when I called. That felt like a weird way to find out. Then, after weighing my stuff, I had to hunt down the pay office again because there’s zero signage pointing the way. The guy who helped me said to park in a no-parking zone and walk over, which… okay? Also, if you’re bringing aluminum, sort it *before* you get there—cans are separate, and everything else has to be grouped properly. Not the most user-friendly setup, but at least they got me squared away in the end. ---

The T6 is solid. No complaints. ---

If you’re recycling in Augusta, this is the place to go—they’ve got the best prices around. And Wendy at the scale house? She’s the real deal. Always smiling, always moving fast, and she never leaves you standing in line forever. Makes the whole process way less annoying than it could be.