Recycling Centers in Gurabo, PU
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gurabo, PUERTO-RICO. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Gurabo, PUERTO-RICO. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Gurabo area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Gurabo: A Local Guide
Gurabo, a municipality of about 48,000 people in the eastern metropolitan area of Puerto Rico, has three recycling facilities clustered along the PR-189 corridor in Barrio Mamey. Together they cover scrap metal purchase, large-scale fiber and plastics processing, and municipal waste management — making this stretch of highway one of the most recycling-active zones outside San Juan.
Borinquen Metals at Road 189, Km. 9.1 is the largest scrap metal recycler in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, operating on a 20-acre parcel. Both individuals and industrial customers can bring ferrous and non-ferrous metals for purchase. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call 787-737-4900 or email contact@borinquenmetals.com.
IFCO Recycling at Carretera 189 Km 3.8 interior is an industrial processing plant with over 57 years of experience. The plant handles 24 classifications of fiber (cardboard, office paper, newspaper, magazines), plus plastics, glass, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals. IFCO holds a DRNA permit to also process used batteries and discarded tires. The facility primarily serves commercial and municipal contracts; call 787-370-5214 before bringing materials to confirm public access.
Conwaste at Carr. 189 Km. 9 is one of Puerto Rico's largest integrated waste management companies, serving over 700,000 households and 7,500 commercial clients island-wide. The Gurabo facility handles collection, recycling program administration, and biomedical waste. Public drop-off availability is not confirmed — call 787-273-7639 before visiting.
For recycling in nearby municipalities, the Puerto Rico recycling directory lists additional centers in Caguas, Humacao, and Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gurabo
Where can I sell scrap metal in Gurabo, Puerto Rico?
Borinquen Metals at Road 189, Km. 9.1 buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM, Sat 7 AM–2 PM. Phone: 787-737-4900.
Does Gurabo have a facility that accepts cardboard, plastics, and paper?
IFCO Recycling on Carretera 189 processes cardboard, mixed office paper, newspaper, magazines, plastics, and glass, but it primarily serves commercial clients. Call 787-370-5214 to confirm whether they accept drop-offs from the public.
Can Gurabo residents drop off household recyclables at any of these centers?
Borinquen Metals is open to the public for metal drop-off. IFCO Recycling and Conwaste primarily serve commercial and municipal contracts — call ahead before bringing household recyclables to confirm access and accepted materials.
Are all three Gurabo recycling facilities on the same road?
Yes. Borinquen Metals, IFCO Recycling, and Conwaste are all located on or just off PR-189 (Carretera 189) in Barrio Mamey, Gurabo, within roughly 6 km of each other.