EcoWaste landfill area faces ongoing illegal trash burning

Residents living near the EcoWaste sanitary landfill in the Cañón de las Carretas area are reporting ongoing issues with illegal trash burning and clandestine dumping sites. Neighbors from several communities, including Loma Bonita, Valle Sur, and Santa Fe, claim that these fires occur regularly at night and can last for days, resulting in heavy smoke and ash fall.

Local residents report that the smoke is highly irritating, causing eye irritation and throat dryness. They allege that the waste being burned includes debris, furniture, and unidentified materials often collected from local manufacturing companies. Affected citizens have expressed frustration, stating that environmental authorities have failed to address the problem despite years of reports, leading to accusations of indifference toward public health and the environment.