# Municipal waste and public service adjustments in Latin Am

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-waste-management-disruptions-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-09T12:43:50.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 2.

Municipalities in Peru and Argentina have faced disruptions to waste collection and public sanitation services. In La Banda de Shilcayo, Peru, the collapse of a municipal landfill and administrative issues led to the accumulation of approximately 42 tons of daily waste in public spaces. Similarly, in Córdoba, Argentina, service delays at the Piedras Blancas site resulted in refuse piles in central sectors, prompting service companies to reinforce routes.

In response to service challenges, various Argentine municipalities have implemented operational adjustments. In Corrientes, daytime collection has been shifted to nighttime in key sectors, while the Capital municipality established special schemes for holiday weekends. In Villa María, the City Council approved a nine-month extension for the waste collection service provider, Cotreco, despite opposition criticism regarding the bidding process.

Recent developments show broader regional efforts to manage public services and infrastructure. In Mexico, the government of Ciudad Juárez is purchasing new garbage trucks to mitigate service delays caused by a shortage of operational vehicles from its contractor, Aseo Municipal S. A. de C. V., while local authorities also utilize legislative oversight to address service failures. In Venezuela, merchants in San Fernando report that daily waste collection is being maintained under the ‘7x7 system’.

Further urban management strategies include the use of artificial intelligence and specialized vehicles by the Government of Salto, Uruguay, to survey urban infrastructure. In Argentina, cities such as San Miguel de Tucumán are adjusting public transport and waste collection schedules to accommodate the October 12 holiday. Other local initiatives include sidewalk repair programs for residents with mobility issues and maintenance projects for public parks.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Municipalities implement AI infrastructure surveys and holiday service adjustments

Municipalities in Uruguay and Argentina are implementing new urban management tools, including AI-driven infrastructure surveys in Salto and adjusted public services for the October holiday.

45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galnares-visits-murphy-and-sancti-spritu-to-oversee-provincial-investments

### 2026-10-05: Waste collection services face disruptions in Peru and Argentina

Waste collection services are facing disruptions in La Banda de Shilcayo, Peru, due to administrative issues, and in Córdoba, Argentina, following difficulties at a local disposal site.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-collection-services-face-disruptions-in-peru-and-argentina

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