Recycling Centers in Trujillo Alto, PU
Find drop-off recycling locations in Trujillo Alto, PUERTO-RICO. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Trujillo Alto, PUERTO-RICO. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Trujillo Alto area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Trujillo Alto: A Local Guide
Trujillo Alto, a municipality of roughly 74,000 residents just east of San Juan, has built one of Puerto Rico's more active local recycling programs — backed by a $4 million EPA grant for waste reduction. The centerpiece is the Centro de Acopio Municipal at the Department of Public Works on Highway PR-8860 Km 1.0 in the Matienzo Cintrón sector. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this staffed municipal drop-off accepts paper, plastic bottles #1 and #2, corrugated cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, electronic waste, textiles, and used cooking oil — all free of charge.
The Matienzo Cintrón sector on PR-8860 also hosts Resource Recycling, a DRNA-licensed processor and transporter of discarded tires. This is a regulated commercial operation, not a general-public drop-off; residents needing to dispose of used tires should call (787) 232-5286 ahead of time to confirm if consumer quantities are accepted.
For scrap metal, Caribbean All Metal Recyclers Corp on Calle K purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including copper, aluminum, and batteries. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It is a commercial scrap buyer, not a household drop-off for mixed recyclables.
Residents of nearby San Juan, Caguas, and Carolina can explore recycling options in those municipalities as well. For the most current schedule and accepted materials at any Trujillo Alto facility, calling ahead is recommended, as Puerto Rico's municipal recycling programs can adjust hours seasonally.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Trujillo Alto
Where can I recycle electronics in Trujillo Alto?
The Centro de Acopio Municipal on PR-8860 Km 1.0 accepts computers, TVs, and small household electronics free of charge, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Can I drop off used tires in Trujillo Alto?
Resource Recycling on PR-8860 Interior Km 0.5 is a DRNA-licensed tire processor, but it operates commercially rather than as a public drop-off. Call (787) 232-5286 or (787) 643-7118 before bringing tires to confirm availability and any applicable fees.
What plastics are accepted for recycling in Trujillo Alto?
The municipal Centro de Acopio accepts only plastic #1 (clear water and soda bottles) and #2 (milk jugs, detergent bottles). Bottles must be clean, label-free, and without caps. Plastics #3–#7 are not accepted.
Is there a place to sell or recycle scrap metal in Trujillo Alto?
Caribbean All Metal Recyclers Corp on Calle K purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Call (787) 257-1949 to confirm current accepted materials and pricing.