Chihuahua metropolitan area waste reaches 1,200 tons daily

Daily waste generation in the Chihuahua metropolitan area, including the municipalities of Aquiles Serdán and Aldama, has reached approximately 1,200 tons. This represents a 20 percent increase from the previous average of 1,000 tons per day.

José Luis de Lamadrid Téllez, director of Municipal Public Services, attributed the rise to population growth and urban expansion. He noted that waste production fluctuates throughout the year, with significant spikes occurring during December due to year-end celebrations.

To manage the increased volume, the municipality is focusing on improving the efficiency of Cell 2 at the sanitary landfill. Additionally, officials are pursuing a circular economy plant project, which would involve a joint investment between the municipality and the private sector to transform waste materials that currently end up in landfills.