Recycle the right way
Not all materials are recyclable, and sorting them correctly makes a big difference. Follow our guide to recycle smarter and maximize your impact.
01
Clean, rinse and dry
Ensure all containers are free of food, liquid, or grease. Rinse them with water and let them dry before recycling to prevent contamination.
02
Flatten boxes and cans
Flatten cardboard boxes and cartons and crush cans to save space in your recycling bag and help the process run more smoothly.
03
Place in clear recycling bag
Put all recyclables in a clear / transparent bag (available at places like Organico and Super Nosara). Bags should not exceed 15kgs.
04
Place bag on top of outside bin
Before 7am on collection day, place the bag on top of the outside bin where it’s easy for the recycling team to see and grab.
What we DO recycle
PET (Plastic 1)
Water bottles, soda bottles, peanut butter jars, and some food packaging. Leave the caps on.
PET (Plastic 1)
Water bottles, soda bottles, peanut butter jars, and some food packaging. Leave the caps on.
PET (Plastic 1)
Water bottles, soda bottles, peanut butter jars, and some food packaging. Leave the caps on.
HDPE (Plastic 2)
Milk jugs, shampoo bottles, detergent containers, and grocery bags.
HDPE (Plastic 2)
Milk jugs, shampoo bottles, detergent containers, and grocery bags.
HDPE (Plastic 2)
Milk jugs, shampoo bottles, detergent containers, and grocery bags.
LDPE (Plastic 4)
Plastic bags, cling wrap, squeezable bottles, and frozen food packaging.
LDPE (Plastic 4)
Plastic bags, cling wrap, squeezable bottles, and frozen food packaging.
LDPE (Plastic 4)
Plastic bags, cling wrap, squeezable bottles, and frozen food packaging.
Cardboard
Shipping boxes, cereal boxes (without the plastic liner), and packaging material that is free of food residue.
Cardboard
Shipping boxes, cereal boxes (without the plastic liner), and packaging material that is free of food residue.
Cardboard
Shipping boxes, cereal boxes (without the plastic liner), and packaging material that is free of food residue.
Tetrapak
Tetra Pak cartons, such as juice boxes, milk cartons, and soup cartons. Rinse thoroughly and remove plastic caps or straws before recycling.
Tetrapak
Tetra Pak cartons, such as juice boxes, milk cartons, and soup cartons. Rinse thoroughly and remove plastic caps or straws before recycling.
Tetrapak
Tetra Pak cartons, such as juice boxes, milk cartons, and soup cartons. Rinse thoroughly and remove plastic caps or straws before recycling.
Aluminium and tin cans
Beverage cans, such as soda or beer cans, food cans (e.g., soup cans) and small, clean scrap metal items.
Aluminium and tin cans
Beverage cans, such as soda or beer cans, food cans (e.g., soup cans) and small, clean scrap metal items.
Aluminium and tin cans
Beverage cans, such as soda or beer cans, food cans (e.g., soup cans) and small, clean scrap metal items.
Glass bottles
Bottles of all colors, such as wine bottles, beer bottles, and jars (clean and with lids removed). Broken glass is not accepted.
Glass bottles
Bottles of all colors, such as wine bottles, beer bottles, and jars (clean and with lids removed). Broken glass is not accepted.
Glass bottles
Bottles of all colors, such as wine bottles, beer bottles, and jars (clean and with lids removed). Broken glass is not accepted.
What we DO NOT recycle
PVC (Plastic 3)
Pipes, vinyl siding, shower curtains, food wrap, and some bottles
PVC (Plastic 3)
Pipes, vinyl siding, shower curtains, food wrap, and some bottles
PVC (Plastic 3)
Pipes, vinyl siding, shower curtains, food wrap, and some bottles
PS (Plastic 6)
Styrofoam (cups, plates, takeout containers), and some packaging materials.
PS (Plastic 6)
Styrofoam (cups, plates, takeout containers), and some packaging materials.
PS (Plastic 6)
Styrofoam (cups, plates, takeout containers), and some packaging materials.
Other (Plastic 7)
Mixed-material items like some reusable water bottles or food containers.
Other (Plastic 7)
Mixed-material items like some reusable water bottles or food containers.
Other (Plastic 7)
Mixed-material items like some reusable water bottles or food containers.
Glass
Window glass, lightbulbs and mirrors.
Glass
Window glass, lightbulbs and mirrors.
Glass
Window glass, lightbulbs and mirrors.
Ceramics
Plates, mugs, and bowls are not recyclable as they require different processing than glass.
Ceramics
Plates, mugs, and bowls are not recyclable as they require different processing than glass.
Ceramics
Plates, mugs, and bowls are not recyclable as they require different processing than glass.
Batteries
Contains hazardous materials. Please dispose of them at the GOLLO Nosara store.
Batteries
Contains hazardous materials. Please dispose of them at the GOLLO Nosara store.
Batteries
Contains hazardous materials. Please dispose of them at the GOLLO Nosara store.
Applicances and electronics
Items like microwaves, blenders, and phones require special e-waste recycling. These can be taken to the GOLLO Nosara store.
Applicances and electronics
Items like microwaves, blenders, and phones require special e-waste recycling. These can be taken to the GOLLO Nosara store.
Applicances and electronics
Items like microwaves, blenders, and phones require special e-waste recycling. These can be taken to the GOLLO Nosara store.
Contaminated cardboard
Pizza boxes, wet boxes, napkins, used paper towels, takeout containers, and disposable cups or plates.
Contaminated cardboard
Pizza boxes, wet boxes, napkins, used paper towels, takeout containers, and disposable cups or plates.
Contaminated cardboard
Pizza boxes, wet boxes, napkins, used paper towels, takeout containers, and disposable cups or plates.
Your official partner for recycling in Nosara.
Open Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat 7am-12pm
Camino Academia Del Mar, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206
Your official partner for recycling in Nosara.
Open Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat 7am-12pm
Camino Academia Del Mar, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206
Your official partner for recycling in Nosara.
Open Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat 7am-12pm
Camino Academia Del Mar, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206