BP Metals opened on Wednesday 4 April a new lead recycling plant in Alto de Ochomogo in Cartago.

The company offers collection services, transportation, treatment and recovery of lead-acid batteries and used lubricating oil, reports Elfinancierocr.com.

The facilities are unique in Central America and are the second in Latin America.

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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