Asociación AmbiciOsas

Recycling services for Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal and more.

We pick up recycling right from your home or business!
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Membership Options

Recycle Pickup

Available from Tinamaste to Ojochal
Standard
Starting at
$ 15*
per month
  • Once a month pickup
  • Up to 3 garden bags
Get Standard
Business
Starting at
$ 50*
per month
  • Twice a month pickup
  • Unlimited garden bags
  • Quantity tracking
  • Annual recycling certification
Get Business
*Final price calculated based on distance from highway
*Minimum 3 month commitment
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About us

Who is AmbiciOsas?

We're a local NGO focused on resolving ecological and economical impacts from human activities in the Osa region of Costa Rica.

Kilograms of recycling processed annually
Visit us

Our recycle center

You can find us in the Bahía Ballena Market.
Wednesday & Saturday
8 AM - 1 PM
Thursday
8 AM - 5 PM
We accept plastic, glass, cardboard, aluminum, books, clothes and home decor. We just ask that you please clean, dry and separate the items.
Recycling stall at market
Activities

Other things we do

Beach cleanup crew

Monthly Beach Cleanups

Join us for our monthly beach cleanups where we come together to remove litter and debris from our shore and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
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Workshops & Presentations

Our interactive workshops and presentations are designed to educate and inspire audiences of all ages about sustainability, recycling and social impact.
Book a worshop
Consulting with Scala restaurant

Sustainability Consulting

Our expert-led sessions delve into the vital aspects of environmental sustainability, recycling practices and their integration into successful business models.
Book an appointment
Our Local Partners

Muchas Gracias

FAQ

Questions? We have answers.

We accept a wide range of materials for recycling including paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles #1, #2, #5,  vegetable blue containers, aluminum and steel cans, glass, tires, clothes in good shape, books and house items.

Yes, you need to sort your recyclables. We only received clean, separate and dry recyclables to ensure that our volunteers can take care of processing the materials at our facility.

Pick up days are Thursdays and schedules vary depending on your location and the type of service you require.

Our customer service team will notify you prior to your pick up day through our WhatsApp community group once we confirm your membership.

You can pay in cash, bitcoin, bank transfer and direct payment in our online shop.

Contact our customer service team for more information about our payment methods or visit our shop here.

The collected recyclables are taken to our facility where they are sorted, processed, and prepared for recycling.

Plastic #2 and #5 are used in Inoceanna facilities, where together we coordinate the Precious Plastic Project, creating new objects out of recycled plastic from the pick-up and our monthly beach clean-ups.

We work with trusted recycling partners to ensure that the remaining materials are reused or repurposed responsibly.

If you are interested in recycled materials, please contact our customer service team for more information about our available recyclables.