The yard I go to requires ID and pays by check. It is nowhere near a bad area of NJ. The yard closest to me (Trenton, NJ) has signs stating you need ID but they never ask for it and you can sign off as Joe Schmoe if you want. Trenton pays in cash.

Payout in yard 1 = $12/100 by check for shred
Payout in yard 2 = $9/100 in cash for shred



Needless to say I go to yard 1 and get paid by check. They are higher across the board and their price is listed on their website and at the yard in the office. Plus the place isn't a total ****hole like yard 2 is.