When I lived in California, recycling was not only enviro-friendly, but it was also good in putting a few extra coins in your pocket. Kind of nice considering that buying drinks in California will literally nickel and dime you with CRV taxes.
The money earned wasn't a huge amount, but it usually did equal out to a "free" tank of gas or a DVD, I hadn't found a place like that in Vegas, but a lead did get me to try this place.
Let me tell you: I do miss the cash value of recycling, because it's not here.
I brought in a ton of bags with bottles, cans, etc, and for what would have netted me a nice profit in the old days, got me less than a dollar here. We're talking at least 7 garbage bags.
But I think I understand why: They do scrap recycling. People were ripping apart TVs and washing machines in order to get the precious metals inside, and maybe if you're dealing with something of that magnitude, you'll earn a few extra sheckles. Were I in that sort of business, or had means to lug broken machinery or house parts around, the chances for a few bucks might fare better. In my case, not so much.
It's not a bad place. The staff were friendly, and apparently, they also recycle clothes, but for the California "bottle and can" sort of recycling, the only thing you'll be doing here is helping the environment. I don't even believe they take glass, now that I think on it.
No tank of gas that day, let me tell you.