The province of Neuquén took a step forward in circular economy by advancing in the implementation of a provincial plan for urban solid waste management (RSU).
The initiative, coordinated by the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, aims to optimize the treatment and final disposal of waste through intermunicipal cooperation.
Regional meetings for waste management
Last week, a series of regional meetings were held with municipal authorities and technical teams.
In Neuquén capital, representatives from Senillosa, Centenario, San Patricio del Chañar, Añelo, Octavio Pico, Los Chihuidos, and Rincón de los Sauces participated. Simultaneously, in Piedra del Águila, delegations from Villa La Angostura, Picún Leufú, El Chocón, San Martín de los Andes, Las Coloradas, and Piedra del Águila met.
The importance of recycling for the circular economy.
These meetings allowed municipalities to exchange experiences, address the main challenges in waste separation, collection, and treatment, and strengthen intermunicipal cooperation.
The Secretary of Environment, Leticia Esteves, highlighted the commitment of the Neuquén Government to sustainable development through a model of regionalization of comprehensive waste management that promotes cooperation and circular economy.
As part of this plan, the Planning and Action for Development Secretary (COPADE) launched the Ecopoints Map, an interactive platform that gathers recycling collection points in the province.
The tool allows citizens to locate the nearest waste collection and transfer centers to their homes, facilitating the separation and recycling of materials such as plastics, paper, cardboard, batteries, metals, glass, oil, or electronics.
In addition, provincial programs for the recovery of waste have been implemented, such as electrical and electronic devices waste (WEEE), used vegetable oil (UVOs), and cell phone batteries.
The objective of the plan is to assess the current situation of waste management in each municipality, identifying strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
Furthermore, it proposes designing regional strategies to optimize the treatment and final disposal of waste.
