Recycling Centers in Carolina, PU
Find drop-off recycling locations in Carolina, PUERTO-RICO. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Carolina has 8 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Carolina: A Local Guide
Carolina, Puerto Rico has 8 recycling-related locations in our directory, a practical mix of scrap-metal buyers and textile drop-offs. Unlike much of the island, Carolina runs an active municipal recycling program under its "Carolina Bella" services: the municipio reports collecting recyclables from tens of thousands of homes using an orange bin, picked up on a biweekly schedule, and accepting plastic beverage bottles and other polyethylene plastics, paper and mixed cardboard, and aluminum and ferrous cans. The city also runs a textile program with bins placed in high-traffic areas, and collects large appliances and vegetative (yard) material separately. Start with our Puerto Rico recycling hub for island-wide context.
Among the private listings, the metals recyclers include Hurricane Metals LLC (which our data marks as a commercial scrap-metal and pallet buyer), JJW Metal, Carolina Metal, and San Anton Recycling. There are also multiple PR Textile Recycling drop-off points for clothing and fabric, and a Stericycle site that handles regulated/medical waste rather than household recyclables. Hours, fees, and exactly what each site accepts vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For options beyond Carolina, the nearby municipios have more listings: neighboring San Juan (13 centers) has the most on the island, followed by Caguas (6), Bayamon (5), and Ponce (9). Browse every listed municipio on the Puerto Rico hub.
All Recycling Centers in Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Carolina
Does Carolina, Puerto Rico have a recycling program?
Yes. The Municipio de Carolina operates a municipal recycling program as part of its Carolina Bella services. It collects recyclables from residents using an orange (naranja) bin on a biweekly schedule, and the city reports accepting plastic beverage bottles and other plastics, paper and mixed cardboard, and aluminum and ferrous cans. Carolina also runs textile-collection bins and separate pickups for large appliances and yard material. Confirm your pickup day and bin with the municipio.
What materials does Carolina collect for recycling?
According to the municipality, curbside/biweekly collection covers plastic bottles (water, juice, soda) and other polyethylene plastics, paper and mixed cardboard, and aluminum and ferrous cans. The city separately collects discarded large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, and washers, and runs a textile program and a vegetative-material (yard-waste) pickup. Exact rules can change, so verify with the municipio.
Where can I sell or drop off scrap metal in Carolina?
Several scrap-metal businesses are listed in Carolina, including Hurricane Metals LLC, JJW Metal, and Carolina Metal. Hurricane Metals is marked in our data as a commercial buyer of scrap metal and pallets. Prices and accepted grades vary, so contact each yard directly.
Where can I recycle clothing or textiles in Carolina?
Our directory lists multiple PR Textile Recycling locations in Carolina, and the municipality itself places textile-collection bins in high-traffic areas as part of its program. Check the specific drop-off before you go, since site hours were not verified in this pass.