Plastic and Glass

by ChristyZ @, Eugene, Thursday, January 01, 2026, 19:24 (6 days ago)

I would like to recycle plastic and glass bottles. Aluminum can collectors have gathered our visitors' can ‘inventory’ here on La Ropa. I searched the Message Board archive and found “There is a recycling drop off place a few blocks up from Plaza Kioto, going towards Avenido Morelos. It is just behind DIF (#15 Aguacate) in Centro. It is a very clean, organized place. They take cardboard, glass. hard plastic, tin cans, aluminum etc.” Posted by moonbirds2 on November 04, 2024.

Is this info current?

Many thanks to Rob for the Message Board and to all who recycle.

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Plastic and Glass

by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Thursday, January 01, 2026, 20:08 (6 days ago) @ ChristyZ

Yes, it is current We will do a drop off next week.

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by Little Guy @, Thursday, January 01, 2026, 20:28 (6 days ago) @ ChristyZ

I was pleasantly surprised at how organized, clean and efficient the recycling location is. It takes all sorts of plastics, not just bottles. I bundle up my soft plastics into a soft plastic bag and the take that as well.

They sort the bottles and other glass items by colour, e.g., brown beer bottles, green beer bottles, clear bottles and jars… so I sort those at home while I collect them. They gave even taken styrofoam packing.

Aside from the organized nature of the operation, every employee I have dealt with there seemed to be genuinely happy at work. And appreciative of the modest (M$20) tips that I give them.

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Thursday, January 01, 2026, 20:34 (6 days ago) @ Little Guy

So agree with you. We, too, have been tipping modestly, 20 pesos. All of the workers are friendly and helpful.

The plantings of the night blooming cactus are very impressive too. Be sure to check them out.

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by Toby@Zihua @, Friday, January 02, 2026, 08:20 (5 days ago) @ Little Guy

Good morning and Feliz año Nuevo.
I have a non working microwave oven. Would they take it or is it only raw materials?
Gracias.

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Friday, January 02, 2026, 09:12 (5 days ago) @ Toby@Zihua

Put it in front of your house clearly labeled that it doesn't work. Someone will ask you if they can have it to get it repaired.

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by Padrino ⌂ @, Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Friday, January 02, 2026, 14:41 (5 days ago) @ Talley Ho

There is also a repair shop on Cinco de Mayo a few blocks from the Cancha. They seem to be able to fix or recycle any electrical devices.

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Friday, January 02, 2026, 14:50 (5 days ago) @ Padrino

We have used them with great success for several things. Across the street from Fererteria del Centro.