# Municipal waste management initiatives in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-waste-management-initiatives-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-26T11:55:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Paraguay and Puerto Rico have introduced various waste management and sanitation programs. In Asunción, the government activated over 50 ecopoints for separating plastic, paper, cardboard, and glass, with plans to reach 100 sites to support the circular economy. Concurrently, San Pedro launched a battery collection campaign in partnership with local associations to prevent hazardous waste from entering common trash streams. In Cidra, the ‘Actívate Cidra’ initiative focused on cleaning and maintenance operations, including the removal of debris from several highways. In Panama City, the Sanitation Authority implemented a new collection model in multiple districts using over 80 pieces of equipment. This new system includes the use of QR codes on vehicles to allow citizens to report missed collections or request debris removal through a digital portal. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Waste management initiatives launched in Cidra and Panama City Cidra is conducting community cleaning operations under the 'Actívate Cidra' program, while Panama City's Sanitation Authority introduces QR codes for citizen reporting and new collection consortia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-management-initiatives-launched-in-cidra-and-panama-city ### 2026-10-19: Asunción and San Pedro launch waste recycling and collection initiatives Asunción is expanding its ecopoint network to 100 locations to boost recycling, while San Pedro launches its first municipal campaign for the responsible collection of used batteries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asuncin-and-san-pedro-launch-waste-recycling-and-collection-initiatives --- Cite as: Municipal waste management initiatives in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-waste-management-initiatives-in-latin-america