The Governor toured in Benito Juárez the works of sanitation of the open-air dump and the construction of a sanitary cell, accompanied by Mayor Julio César Marini. This intervention is part of the provincial decision to eradicate dumps and organize the comprehensive waste management, promoting social inclusion and strengthening municipal plants.
The governor of the Province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, visited today the former open-air dump of Benito Juárez. In that place, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Environment, led by Daniela Vilar, and the Municipality are advancing in a comprehensive plan that includes both the sanitation of the site and the construction of a sanitary cell, intended for the safe final disposal of waste.
Since 2023, the Province and the Municipality have been collaborating on a phased approach designed to transform the local waste management.
This plan focuses, firstly, on the strengthening of the municipal plant, which has involved the delivery of a scale, supplies, a front loader, and an open-box truck to boost separate collection and increase recovered materials.
Secondly, work is being done on the social inclusion of urban recyclers; this line of action has required 16 technical visits, a census, and support for their transition to the plant, including the provision of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and clothing, as well as the management of a complementary salary.
Finally, the third axis is education and participation, through the incorporation of environmental promoters who raise awareness among the population about source separation and support the implementation of separate circuits.
During 2025, the dump sanitation was executed, and currently, progress is being made in the construction of the sanitary cell. This is a project that includes an impermeable base with membrane, drainage systems, and environmental control.
Its design ensures that only reject material from the classification plant reaches it, thus preventing water, soil, and air contamination.
In this regard, Minister Daniela Vilar stated: “Our commitment is that no one has to live or work next to a dump. We are committed to the circular economy and the work of recyclers, with a State that organizes, invests, and takes care of the environment.”
With these actions, Benito Juárez leaves behind the open-air disposal scheme and takes a key step towards a safe and modern management system that promotes dignified work, a healthier environment, and a better quality of life for the entire community.
