The government of Mexico City launched a new program to reduce the waste and waste generated in the capital, especially at the end of the year when waste production increases due to Christmas celebrations, posadas and more.
Out of January 1, 2026The Mexico City will introduce mandatory waste sorting in all households, with the aim of recycling or using 50% of waste 8 thousand 600 tons of solid waste generated daily, the program states “Transform your city, every trash in its place“, presented by Prime Minister Clara Brugada Molina.
The aim of this measure is to significantly reduce the amount of waste disposed of in landfills; The authorities proposed the goal of reducing emissions by 35% by 2030.
The Comprehensive waste management agency will be responsible for coordinating public policy in this area. For this purpose, the collection trucks will have a special calendar for the type of garbage to be collected from the capital’s households.
During the press conference in which they presented the “Zero Waste” program, the authorities explained the recycling and separation process of garbage. Below is the garbage collection schedule:
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: organic waste of animal or plant origin
Waste such as flowers, garden waste, grass, branches, vegetable scraps, greens, fruit, leaf litter, bread, eggshells, cooking oil, tortillas and bones are collected.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: recyclable waste.
This includes waste such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metals, clothing, textiles, wood and multi-layer packaging.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: non-recyclable waste Materials that lose the possibility of use due to their properties and the use for which they are intended.
In this case, they collect sanitary waste, used tissues, toilet paper, condoms, sanitary pads, swabs, plasters, diapers and tampons.
Currently only that 15% of waste In the capital, they are properly separated, while the rest ends up in landfills or public spaces, according to official information from the capital authorities.
The mandatory separation model specifies the division of household waste into three main fractions; However, if people do not adhere to this recycling model, there is a risk that their neighborhood collection truck will not pick up their trash.
So far the authorities have not even explained what fines will apply to those who do not comply with the rules. According to the authorities, the priority is to inform and raise awareness among the population before the measure comes into force. In terms of infrastructure it is Minister of Construction and Services, Raúl Basulto Luvianoannounced the creation of new compost and recycling facilities for materials such as building materials, tires and asphalt.
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