The Morena deputy Alberto Vanegas presented an initiative to the Congress of Mexico City aimed at reforming the Solid Waste Law of the Federal District. The main objective of the proposal is to provide the Secretariat of the Environment with a metropolitan approach centered on sustainability and resilience to establish an efficient waste management model that ensures well-being throughout the Valley of Mexico. Vanegas, who also chairs the Metropolitan Development Commission, emphasized the importance of promoting reforms that encourage cooperation among different government entities to achieve proper waste management in the region.
In his statements, Alberto Vanegas highlighted the relevance of addressing urban solid waste management in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, considering the interaction between production, consumption, and waste generation systems. He stressed the need to move away from fragmented approaches and work together to improve environmental sustainability in the megalopolis. The deputy pointed out that the presented proposal aims to directly impact the quality of life and environmental sustainability of the region.
Vanegas explained that the standardization of solid waste processes seeks to advance towards a metropolitan model that allows for the unification of regulations and processes for separation, collection, transportation, and recovery of urban solid waste. Moreover, it aims to reduce the amount of waste through shared strategies for recycling, composting, and circular economy, as well as promote co-responsibility between the private sector and citizens through environmental education programs that encourage practices such as source separation and responsible consumption.
Regarding the situation of solid waste in the Valley of Mexico, Alberto Vanegas highlighted that the Metropolitan Area is one of the largest waste generators globally. Mexico City, for example, produces around 13,149 tons of solid waste daily, which equates to just over 1 kilogram per inhabitant per day. The deputy mentioned that nearly 98% of the capital's waste is sent to landfills located in municipalities of the State of Mexico, underscoring the need to prioritize waste reduction and strengthen the infrastructure for its recovery in the region.
Finally, Alberto Vanegas stressed the importance of transforming waste management through intergovernmental coordination, a long-term vision, and the commitment of all levels of government. The presented initiative seeks to unite efforts to overcome fragmentation in waste management and establish an innovative and equitable model that guarantees transformative solutions in the management of waste in the Valley of Mexico.
