# Waste management outsourcing disputes in Salto and Concordia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-outsourcing-disputes-in-salto-and-concordia
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In Salto, Uruguay, the Asociación Civil Ambientalista de Salto (ACAS) has voiced opposition to a decision by the Salto Intendencia to outsource waste management, including garbage collection and landfill management, for a period of up to 12 years. ACAS president Adriana Carabajal stated that these are “fundamental municipal functions” that should remain under direct municipal responsibility, while also noting concerns regarding a lack of investment in machinery.

The debate over outsourcing public waste services has expanded to include Concordia, Argentina. In Concordia, Councilwoman Carolina Amiano has raised concerns regarding Public Tender No. 47/2026, alleging the process may be designed to benefit the company VITSA. Amiano cited issues such as a divided evaluation commission and incomplete documentation provided to competitors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Waste collection privatization sparks debate in Salto and Concordia

Political debates emerge in Salto and Concordia over the privatization of waste collection services and allegations of irregular tendering processes favoring specific private companies.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-collection-privatization-sparks-debate-in-salto-and-concordia

### 2026-09-23: Salto environmental group opposes waste management outsourcing

The environmental group ACAS has rejected a decision by the Salto Intendencia to outsource municipal waste collection and landfill management for a period of up to 12 years.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salto-environmental-group-opposes-waste-management-outsourcing

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