PADNOS Lansing at 1900 W Willow St, Lansing, MI 48917

Padnos is my go-to spot for recycling—always pleasant people there who explain things clearly so I can handle my own stuff. They make it easy to drop off whatever I need. How do I ship more in?

Just had to thank the tow driver who took my car, John. Real nice guy who kept it simple and fast. He did great work—maybe buy him a candy bar next time he rolls up. Couldn’t ask for better service. Thanks again.

This junkyard leaves scrap metal all over Willow Street, and I ended up with a nail in my tire that shredded the whole thing. My neighbors on Willow did the same. Someone needs to slap this company with a fine if they can’t bother cleaning up after themselves. We all rely on Willow to get around Ravenswood, and now we’re stuck paying for new tires all because they won’t do their job right.

I’m a regular here, even in their rewards program, but the receptionist acts like a jerk to me and others in front of everyone. Today, I showed up at 5:19, already in line, and the guys in back locked the door and refused me. When I asked why, they said they were closed, even though it wasn’t even 5:30 yet. I wasted over an hour just to get turned away. That’s not how you treat loyal customers, especially when people drive over thirty minutes just to be there.

Denise up front was friendly, smiling the whole time, and Shawn in the non-ferrous section gave me solid help without making it a hassle. Both deserve serious raises. Shilo was professional but still fun to deal with—sounds like a future manager to me.

I’ve been hauling my scrap to Padnos in Lansing for over a year now, and I keep coming back because the staff there just *get it*. Crystal, Shilo, and Denise—those ladies run the front like a well-oiled machine. Always polite, always smiling, and they never make you feel like you’re wasting their time. If you’re looking for a scrap yard that treats you right, this is the spot.

My daughter and I have been going to Padnos for a while now, and Crystal is the reason we keep coming back. She’s just one of those people who makes you feel good about being there—sweet, patient, and always happy to see you. And the guys working the yard? Solid. No nonsense, no attitude, just good people doing their jobs right.

Denise is next-level. I don’t even know how to describe it—she’s just *that* good. Shilo’s there too, and he’s great, but Denise? She’s in a league of her own. The woman could sell ice to an Eskimo, but she’d do it with a smile and make you feel like you won the lottery. If you need scrap handled right, ask for Denise. No questions.

Kevin, Shilo, Crystal, and the whole crew made the whole process smooth—no hassle, just good service. Whether I’m dealing with scrap metal or random parts, they’re always straightforward and get the job done without the runaround.

Honestly, Padnos in Lansing saved me a ton of hassle with my scrap metal job. The whole operation runs smoother than most places I’ve dealt with, and they actually care about getting things right. Crystal and Shilo—those two are the real MVPs. They didn’t just check boxes; they made sure I left happy, like it was their personal mission. If you’re in the scrap business and need people who won’t ghost you or mess you around, these are the ones to call.