Recycling in Mallorca: Keys to a More Sustainable Island with Reciclajes Pérez
Recycling in Mallorca is essential for sustainability and preserving the island’s natural beauty. At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we have been actively promoting responsible recycling practices for decades, reducing environmental impact and improving the quality of life for residents.
In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of recycling, current recycling practices in Mallorca, and how Pérez actively contributes to this sustainable initiative.
Why is recycling in Mallorca so crucial?
As an island, Mallorca faces specific waste management challenges due to limited space and its rich biodiversity, requiring special protection. Effective recycling habits are therefore not just an option—they’re an urgent necessity.
The main benefits of recycling in Mallorca include
- Reducing environmental pollution
- Preserving scarce natural resources
- Minimizing landfill waste
- Creating green jobs and promoting a circular economy
What can we recycle in Mallorca?
Mallorca offers several options for recycling different types of waste:
Furniture and large items: Bring them to our facilities for reuse or proper disposal.
- Glass: Use the green recycling container.
- Plastic and packaging: Yellow container.
- Paper and cardboard: Blue container.
- Organic waste: Brown container (available in select municipalities).
- Metals, batteries, and appliances: Specialized recycling centers like Reciclajes Pérez.
The role of Reciclajes Pérez in recycling in Mallorca
At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we actively engage in making recycling in Mallorca efficient and straightforward:
Metal recycling
- We collect and recycle metals such as copper, aluminum, steel, and iron, ensuring they return to the production cycle.
Authorized vehicle recycling
- We facilitate vehicle recycling, manage their decontamination, and complete the deregistration process with the traffic authority (DGT), completely free of charge.
Second-hand marketplace
We operate the largest outdoor second-hand market in the Balearic Islands, promoting reuse and giving furniture, antiques, and decorative objects a second chance.
Home and business clearing
We offer comprehensive clearance services for homes and commercial spaces, properly managing all generated waste.
How can you improve your daily recycling habits in Mallorca?
Here are some practical tips:
- Bring large items or special waste to authorized recycling centers, such as Reciclajes Pérez, instead of disposing of them improperly.
- Correctly separate your waste according to the specified recycling containers.
- Use reusable and sustainable products, avoiding single-use plastics.
- Buy recycled and recyclable items.
At Reciclajes Pérez, we know effective recycling is a collective effort shared by all residents and businesses. Visit us and join our sustainable initiative:
Reciclajes y Metales Pérez
Address: Carrer Gremi de Sabaters, 62, Palma de Mallorca
