# Waste management and public health initiatives in Cancún

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-and-public-health-initiatives-in-cancn
> Updated: 2026-09-10T03:00:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, the Benito Juárez Municipality in Cancún launched a targeted waste removal campaign designed to prevent the spread of dengue fever. The initiative focused on collecting bulky items and discarded objects that could serve as mosquito breeding sites in specific areas, including Supermanzana 99 and Supermanzana 30.

By September, municipal efforts expanded into broader waste management and environmental strategies. This included a large-scale cleaning operation in the Prado Norte residential area involving over 250 workers, which removed 2,676 tons of waste. Additionally, the ‘Residuo Cero’ (Zero Waste) program has been active throughout 2026, promoting recycling and waste separation by allowing families to exchange materials such as scrap metal, cardboard, and electronics for basic grocery products.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Cancún authorities implement large-scale cleaning and recycling initiatives

The Benito Juárez City Council in Cancún is conducting large-scale cleaning operations and promoting a 'Zero Waste' recycling program to manage solid waste and encourage community environmental habits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-authorities-implement-large-scale-cleaning-and-recycling-initiatives

### 2026-08-24: Cancún launches waste removal campaign to prevent dengue

Cancún is conducting a waste removal campaign from August 24–29 in Supermanzanas 99 and 30 to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and prevent the spread of dengue fever.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-launches-waste-removal-campaign-to-prevent-dengue

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