The Province of Buenos Aires took an unprecedented step in environmental management and waste classification. The Ministry of Environment officially approved the first Catalog of Non-Special Waste (CRNE).
This is a regulatory tool that seeks to establish clear criteria for the classification, management, and valorization of these non-hazardous elements.
The aim is to promote better planning in their treatment and reuse within a circular economy framework.
Waste classification: what are “non-special” wastes
Non-special wastes, also known as non-hazardous or common wastes, are those that do not exhibit hazardous characteristics (such as toxicity, flammability, or corrosiveness). They originate from both industrial and commercial activities.
Until now, in the Province of Buenos Aires, there was no systematized framework for their classification, which hindered their efficient and sustainable management.
With the publication of the CRNE in the Official Gazette under Resolution 317/2024, a unified identification and codification system is established, allowing municipalities, companies, and environmental managers to have a precise guide for their treatment.
A key tool for a circular economy
The Catalog of Non-Special Waste is conceived as a living and dynamic instrument.
Its objective is to promote recycling, reuse, and material recovery, reducing the volume of waste that ends up in final disposal.
Waste management.
The Buenos Aires Ministry of Environment highlighted that this regulation is part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen traceability and transparency in the management of urban and industrial solid waste. It also facilitates decision-making at the local, business, and technical levels.
During the catalog’s development, a public consultation process was opened to incorporate contributions from civil society organizations, private sector actors, and academic references.
This participatory approach sought to ensure the technical and social legitimacy of the instrument.
Impact for municipalities and generators
With this tool, municipalities will have an updated regulatory framework to optimize their waste policies.
Likewise, generators and operators will be able to manage their non-special wastes more efficiently, identifying opportunities for valorization and avoiding sanctions for improper handling.
The Catalog can be publicly consulted on the official portal of the Ministry of Environment of the Province of Buenos Aires.
