dearle Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I was told a couple of months ago that there is a place in Ixtlhuacan that you can take your recycling. I use to go to the place in Riberas and drop it off but they aren't doing it anymore. Does anyone know about this place in Ixtlhuacan? If so, would appreciate some kind of directions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 It might be the place where all the trash collectors take their recycling. It`s not too far after you`ve gone down the hill from Chapala on the carretera towards Guad. It`s on the right and across the street from the booths where people are selling membrillos , etc. But in case you didn`t know, you can also bag it up and give it directly to the trash collectors. They make money from it at the place above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dearle Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I believe that is the city dump. Guess people here aren't interested in recycling. That's too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Dave, no need to get upset. No matter what you believe, the trash collectors DO sort and sell recyclables. It is helpful to them if you package separately from regular trash. However, they will sort it no matter if it is mixed in the regular trash. I have watched them doing it even as they make their rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbviajero Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I believe that is the city dump. Guess people here aren't interested in recycling. That's too bad. I don't know about Lakeside but in Guadalajara we just leave recyclables on the curb and they are gone in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 No, dude, it´s not the city dump. It is a recycling facilty. So, you have the choice to take your recyclables to the recycling facility yourself or leave your recyclables on the curb. Either way, recycling is alive and kicking here lakeside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Personally I like the idea of the garbage men being able to sell the recyclables - gives them a financial incentive to separate out anything at all of value, and saves us having to drive our recyclables to a distant point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Oh yeah, and, unfortunately quite necessary. They get paid very little and have to pay for some of the repairs for the trucks, like replacement for worn tires, and, I think they may have to pay for gas but I`m not sure about that. Maybe someone else knows more about that. Also unfortunately, some of the recyclables are buried in the large trash bags they don`t have the time to get to. So, folks, help out your friendly trash collectors and but your recyclables in a separate bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmextwo Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 We have tons of re-cycling at (Sweets and Treats Ajijic) we take ours to San Antonio Tlacapayn,heading east towards Chapala turn right or south one street past Super-Lake,drive to the Church,turn left,drive east for three streets,turn right ,halfway down the street it curves left....it's on the right...not marked...double chain link drive in gate....set inside. It's there I promise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congodog Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 While we separate our recyclables for the trash men, we aren't quite sure WHAT is recyclable. I suspect I put a lot more in the recycle bag than is actually recyclable. Does anyone know exactly what can be recycled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSky Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 The recycling guys in SAT gave me this list about a year ago. You might want to check with them to see if it's still accurate WHAT WE COLLECT: METALS: All kinds of cans (tuna, soup, dog food, beer, soda, etc) old pots, jars, etc PAPER: office paper, magazines, news paper, books, notebooks, flyers, even the receipts from your shopping. CARDBOARD: All cardboard, big and small, as long as is clean: Pizza boxes, tooth paste boxes, cake mix boxes, etc. GLASS: Bottles, glasses, plates, jars, cups, etc. PLASTIC: All kinds of plastic containers (water, juice, milk, cleaning supplies, shampoo, lotions etc) Plastic bags. ELECTRONICS: Old computers, printers, screens, keyboards, tv's, etc. APPLIANCES: All FURNITURE: All made of plastic, metal or wood. WE ALSO COLLECT BATTERIES AND CAR TIRES! WHAT WE DON'T TAKE:Kitchen residues; napkins, food, or dirty containers.Sanitary: Used toilet paper, feminine towels, tampons, hair.Vacuum cleaners bags (especially if they are full)Green trashPet waste.Medical waste:syringes, bandages and gauze used on medical procedures.Oils. Grease. Explosives.Dead animals.......or people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Wide Sky--That list was really helpful to me. I'll start leaving these recyclables for the garbage guys separately. But how to discard glass, like wine bottles (of which we have a few). Ever since we had a glass bottle break and tear the plastic garbage bag while taking it to the trash collection area and got a serious cut on the hand, I've worried that this can happen to a garbage guy. Since then I've actually wrapped each breakable bottle or jar (wine, juice, etc.) in a plastic bag and then put it into the garbage bag. Am I being overly careful? Too mother-henish? Lexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congodog Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Wide Sky--That list was really helpful to me. I'll start leaving these recyclables for the garbage guys separately. But how to discard glass, like wine bottles (of which we have a few). Ever since we had a glass bottle break and tear the plastic garbage bag while taking it to the trash collection area and got a serious cut on the hand, I've worried that this can happen to a garbage guy. Since then I've actually wrapped each breakable bottle or jar (wine, juice, etc.) in a plastic bag and then put it into the garbage bag. Am I being overly careful? Too mother-henish? Lexy I think that is very considerate Lexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congodog Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 The recycling guys in SAT gave me this list about a year ago. You might want to check with them to see if it's still accurate WHAT WE COLLECT: METALS: All kinds of cans (tuna, soup, dog food, beer, soda, etc) old pots, jars, etc PAPER: office paper, magazines, news paper, books, notebooks, flyers, even the receipts from your shopping. CARDBOARD: All cardboard, big and small, as long as is clean: Pizza boxes, tooth paste boxes, cake mix boxes, etc. GLASS: Bottles, glasses, plates, jars, cups, etc. PLASTIC: All kinds of plastic containers (water, juice, milk, cleaning supplies, shampoo, lotions etc) Plastic bags. ELECTRONICS: Old computers, printers, screens, keyboards, tv's, etc. APPLIANCES: All FURNITURE: All made of plastic, metal or wood. WE ALSO COLLECT BATTERIES AND CAR TIRES! WHAT WE DON'T TAKE: Kitchen residues; napkins, food, or dirty containers. Sanitary: Used toilet paper, feminine towels, tampons, hair. Vacuum cleaners bags (especially if they are full) Green trash Pet waste. Medical waste:syringes, bandages and gauze used on medical procedures. Oils. Grease. Explosives. Dead animals.......or people! Thanks WideSky. Fortunately, this is exactly what I've been separating out as it matches what we could recycle in the states. I'll continue as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 WideSky, thanks for the precise list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Does anyone have an update from this post from one year ago? Here is something new - a scanner which analyses your trash! https://www.cnet.com/products/eugene/preview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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