What Is Ando Recycling All About?
Ando Recycling is a recycling management company with over a decade of experience in the market, proudly serving more than 50,000 users. Their mission? To manage recycling for industries, shopping centers, offices, and closed neighborhoods while valuing waste and respecting the environment. With two fully equipped recycling plants, they process around 50 tons of materials every month. It’s a comprehensive approach that covers everything from plastics and metals to organic compostables and even e-waste.
Main Benefits and Key Facts
Here’s a quick snapshot of what makes Ando Recycling stand out:
- Over 10 years in the recycling industry, reaching 50,000 users.
- Two recycling plants (Don Torcuato and Tortuguitas) processing 50 tons of materials monthly.
- Wide range of recyclable materials accepted: plastics, metal, paper, glass, cardboard, organic compostables, special waste, wood, and e-waste.
- Tailored waste management programs for industries, offices, shopping centers, and closed neighborhoods.
- Certification since 2022 verifying proper waste management compliance.
- Web platform offering personalized reports and periodic updates.
- Environmental consulting to help meet CSR and sustainability goals.
- Initial environmental surveys conducted by specialists.
Customized Services for Every Client
Ando Recycling doesn’t do one-size-fits-all. Instead, they offer tailored programs designed to fit the unique needs of each client. For industries, there’s an innovative waste management program targeting plants that generate waste with residual economic value. Offices and deposits get support to meet LEED or CSR requirements, helping reduce overall waste generation. Shopping centers benefit from specialized services for companies with multiple branches—think malls, restaurant chains, supermarkets, and pharmacies. And for closed neighborhoods, there’s an innovative collection and treatment service designed specifically for recyclable materials post-consumption in vertical buildings and private communities. It’s all about making recycling easy and effective, no matter the setting.
State-of-the-Art Recycling Plants
The backbone of Ando Recycling’s operation lies in its two plants, located in Don Torcuato and Tortuguitas. Both are equipped with sorting and baling conveyors, ensuring efficient containment, stock, and dispatch of each type of waste. These facilities are designed to handle a diverse range of materials, making sure nothing valuable goes to waste. The technology and processes in place reflect a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, supporting the company’s broader mission.
Commitment to Compliance and Certification
Since 2022, Ando Recycling has held its own certification that verifies compliance with proper waste management practices. This means clients can rest easy knowing they’re meeting all regulatory requirements. The company ensures adherence to the regulations of relevant authorities, providing legal certificates through its authorized centers. Beyond compliance, Ando Recycling offers environmental consulting services, guiding clients to achieve their CSR and sustainability goals. It’s a full-circle approach that combines legal assurance with proactive environmental stewardship.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – promoting responsible waste management in urban areas.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging recycling and reducing waste generation.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – lowering environmental impact through proper waste treatment.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – protecting ecosystems by managing special and organic waste responsibly.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with industries, offices, and communities for sustainable solutions.
Leading the Way as a Certified B Corporation
Back in 2015, Ando Recycling earned the prestigious “B Corporation” certification, joining a global movement of companies that leverage market power to solve social and environmental challenges. With a B Corp score of 93.2, the company demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and positive impact. This status reflects not just what they do, but how they do it—balancing profit with purpose, and always putting sustainability front and center.
