Puerto Rico really does suck.

Why So Much Trash in Puerto Rico?
Here are the main reasons:
1. Limited Landfill Space: Puerto Rico’s landfills have been full for years and many are already at capacity.
2. No Recycling Programs: Recycling is scarce and only 10% of waste is recycled on the island.
3. High Consumption: Like everywhere else, Puerto Rico has a high consumption of goods, plastic, and single-use items.
4. Tourism: Tourism brings millions of visitors to the island every year and more trash.
5. Weak Waste Management Infrastructure: Hurricanes and other natural disasters have weakened the waste infrastructure making cleanup efforts harder.

The islands of the Caribbean have a waste issue, not just Puerto Rico. There is an understandable reason for this. Landfills are scarce on islands because land is scarce.