Three San Jose recycling centers cited for purchasing stolen scrap metal

Three San Jose recycling centers cited for purchasing stolen scrap metal

The San Jose Police Department cited three recycling centers for buying stolen copper wire and other scrap metal in April after an undercover investigation, according to a news release. Detectives from the police’s Vice Unit began the investigation after an uptick in reports of copper wire thefts in San Jose, authorities said. “Copper wire theft literally leaves our neighborhoods in the dark, threatens public safety and drains resources,” said S…

The police fined 3 recycling centers during an operation for buying stolen copper cables in April in San Jose. undercover officers went to different businesses where they had the suspicion that this type of crime was committed. Two of the establishments received Authorities indicated that people who steal this type of cables have been arrested or fined, however, they also seek to sanction with thousands of dollars in fines people who buy these m…

New digital tool allows residents to report trash hotspots in San José

QCOSTARICA — The Municipality of San José,  has launched a new digital tool called “Reporte Ciudadano” (Citizen Report). Its objective is to make it easier for residents of Costa Rica’s capital city, to report critical pollution hotspots related to the improper disposal of solid waste. Using an online form—available via a web link and a QR code—residents can easily and anonymously report situations such as garbage accumulation or failure to comp…