WILLEMSTAD – Kunuku Man Recycle is officially changing its name to ZZIIN Recycle as the organization prepares to take an important step toward processing recyclable waste locally in Curaçao. However, residents wishing to drop off recyclable materials will temporarily have to wait, as the organization's public collection points have been closed due to logistical challenges.
The recycling initiative, which has already removed more than 250,000 kilograms of plastic, glass and metal cans from Curaçao's natural environment, is expanding its activities beyond waste collection.
Starting next year, ZZIIN Recycle plans to operate its own processing facility on the island, allowing collected materials to be processed locally rather than relying solely on existing arrangements.
The name change reflects this new direction. Despite the rebranding, the organization confirmed that its cooperation with Kunuku Man will continue.
The transition comes after the recycling initiative experienced considerable success in encouraging residents to collect and deliver recyclable materials.
However, the large quantities of waste being received have created logistical difficulties, temporarily exceeding the organization's capacity to handle and manage the incoming materials.
As a result, all public collection points have been temporarily closed until a workable solution can be implemented.
ZZIIN Recycle is currently in discussions with the government to find a solution that would allow collection activities to resume as quickly as possible.
If an earlier arrangement cannot be reached, the organization expects to reopen its collection points in January 2027, when its own local processing facility is scheduled to begin operating.
The development marks a new phase for the recycling initiative, which has already made a significant contribution to removing waste from Curaçao's environment.
By introducing local processing capacity, ZZIIN Recycle aims to strengthen the island's recycling infrastructure and create a more sustainable system for managing recyclable materials.
For now, residents are advised that the public collection locations remain closed until the organization announces their reopening.