Aruba residents will have another islandwide opportunity to clear unwanted waste responsibly during the second National Cuida Aruba Day on Saturday, August 29. Six strategically placed cleanup drop-off locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., giving households, community groups, and businesses a practical way to take part in keeping Aruba cleaner and healthier.
For Aruba Recycling’s audience, the campaign is also a reminder that responsible waste management starts before materials reach a collection point. Separating items at home, planning transportation, and choosing the most convenient site can help reduce delays and support smoother collection and processing.
Cuida Aruba Cleanup Sites for Saturday, August 29
The six Cuida Aruba cleanup locations are spread across the island to provide access for residents while helping organizers coordinate containers, trucks, transport routes, and waste-processing operations more efficiently.
- San Nicolas: Trupial Field, next to Centro Medico San Nicolas
- Pos Chikito/Burubundo: Baseball field
- Barcadera: Waste Zone at EcoTech
- Santa Cruz: Arsenal Field
- Oranjestad: Harbour Arena
- Tanki Leendert: Field next to Colegio Ora Ubao
Why Fewer Collection Points May Help
Organizers used more collection points during the first Cuida Aruba event. This time, the Government of Aruba and its partners are focusing on fewer, more strategic locations so collection crews can move full containers, unload them, and return to the sites more efficiently.
That matters for the entire cleanup process. When trucks can move more smoothly and residents arrive prepared, materials can be handled faster and the event can serve more people with fewer delays.
Separate Waste Before Leaving Home
Residents are encouraged to sort waste before heading to a cleanup site. Grouping similar materials together can make unloading faster, reduce confusion at busy drop-off points, and support better handling after collection.
Preparation at home is one of the simplest ways to help volunteers and collection teams. It also encourages better recycling habits by making people more aware of what they are throwing away and where those materials should go.
Harbour Arena Will Use a Traffic Flow System
Harbour Arena in Oranjestad was one of the busiest collection points during the previous cleanup. For the August 29 event, organizers plan to use a designated entrance and exit system to help vehicles move through the area safely and efficiently.
Residents using Harbour Arena should follow instructions from staff and volunteers, remain patient during peak periods, and be ready to unload as quickly and safely as possible.
EcoTech Barcadera Is Open During the Week
Residents who do not need to wait until Saturday can use the Waste Zone at EcoTech in Barcadera during regular hours. EcoTech is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and early drop-offs can help reduce pressure on the six cleanup sites during National Cuida Aruba Day.
Cleaner Neighborhoods Support Public Health
Community cleanup is about more than appearance. Abandoned materials can collect rainwater and create mosquito breeding areas, which can increase public health concerns in neighborhoods and public spaces. Responsible disposal helps protect homes, schools, roadsides, recreational areas, and Aruba’s natural environment.
National Cuida Aruba Day encourages residents, families, community groups, organizations, and businesses to volunteer or adopt areas for cleanup. The message is simple: keeping Aruba clean is a shared responsibility, and consistent action throughout the year is just as important as one major cleanup day.
How Residents Can Help
- Choose the nearest or most practical cleanup site before leaving home.
- Separate waste in advance to speed up unloading.
- Use EcoTech Barcadera before August 29 if possible.
- Follow staff and volunteer instructions at each location.
- Encourage neighbors, family members, and coworkers to participate responsibly.
By preparing ahead and using the designated Cuida Aruba cleanup sites, residents can help make the August 29 campaign more efficient while supporting a cleaner, safer, and more environmentally aware Aruba.