# Waste management initiatives in Bariloche

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-initiatives-in-bariloche
> Updated: 2026-10-03T10:56:53.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In Bariloche, Argentina, Mayor Walter Cortés has introduced ordinance project 726 to address a municipal landfill crisis. The local open-air landfill, which receives over 200 tons of waste daily, has been identified by the International Solid Waste Association as one of the 50 most dangerous in the world.

The proposed ordinance seeks to establish a recycling regime for large urban solid waste generators, such as businesses, institutions, and specific events. The initiative aims to reintegrate approximately 50% of the waste currently sent to the landfill back into a circular economy. A central feature of the proposal is a ‘green discount,’ offering tax benefits on waste collection fees to entities that demonstrate verifiable responsible waste management practices. The project intends to convert general planning guidelines into operational tools to prevent the formation of informal micro-dumps throughout the city.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Bariloche proposes new recycling regime for large waste generators

Mayor Walter Cortés has proposed a new ordinance in Bariloche, Argentina, to implement recycling regimes for large waste generators and offer tax incentives to reduce the city's landfill impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bariloche-proposes-new-recycling-regime-for-large-waste-generators

### 2026-09-29: Buenos Aires Legislature demands reports on recycling system contracts

The Buenos Aires Legislature has requested detailed information from the city government regarding contracts for recycling centers, material transport, and supplies for urban recyclers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-legislature-demands-reports-on-recycling-system-contracts

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