Municipal waste management and recycling initiatives

Municipalities in Argentina and Mexico continue to expand environmental initiatives focused on waste management and recycling.

In Argentina, efforts are diversifying through public-private partnerships and educational outreach. Río Grande is scheduled to inaugurate its first classified waste station in November, a project led by Plásticos de la Isla Grande S. A. (PIGSA). In Mar del Plata, mobile ‘Punto Verde’ recycling units have been deployed, while Formosa maintains its permanent recycling infrastructure. To foster environmental awareness, schools in Tres Arroyos are participating in guided tours of waste separation plants.

Recent developments in Argentina show a growing emphasis on community responsibility and infrastructure. Formosa is expanding its network of ‘green points’ with specialized bins to facilitate the separation of dry recyclables—including paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass—from wet waste. In Trevelin, authorities have launched an educational campaign centered on three pillars: protecting collection workers through proper sealing and glass protection, separating materials for recycling and composting, and adhering to collection schedules.

In Mexico, local governments are addressing both collection and sanitation. Veracruz continues its itinerant ‘Punto Verde’ program, specifically targeting the collection of electronics and oils. In Ecatepec, ‘Rastrillo Social’ operations are being conducted to clear debris from public thoroughfares. Remediation efforts are also underway in Guadalupe, where the Ministry of Environment has removed 5,000 tons of waste from the Las Sabinitas site in the Santa Catarina River, with a target of 9,000 tons to address long-term illegal dumping. Additionally, legislative proposals in Baja California aim to mandate weekly free collection of bulky waste to prevent further illegal disposal in public spaces.