The **municipality of Rawson** has been a reference in **San Juan in environmental management** by implementing **differentiated waste collection**, marking a **milestone in provincial policy**.
A year ago, it launched the program **“Reciclamos”**, promoting **classification and selective collection of recyclable materials** among residents.
Impact and community participation
In its first **12 months**, the environmental management program managed to **involve more than 45,000 people**, covering key areas such as:
- República del Líbano.
- Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento.
- Mendoza, Comandante Cabot and Conector Sur.
- Doctor Ortega and other urban sectors.
To this network, **large generators of recyclable waste** also joined, such as **SICA** and the **Mercado Concentrador de Frutas y Hortalizas**.
Operation of the collection system
On **Mondays, from 7 to 8 in the morning**, residents take out their **clean and dry recyclables**, including:
- Glass, plastic, cans, and metals.
- Cardboard, placed in white boxes or bags.
The **regular collection service** continues to operate the rest of the week, but recyclables are only **picked up on the assigned day**.
Results and expansion of the environmental management program
From the **Department of Public Works and Services**, they confirmed that in the **first year**, more than 52,000 kilos of **recyclable materials** have been collected.
The project aims not only to **reduce environmental impact**, but also to **educate and raise awareness** about **responsible waste management**.
Expansion plans
The municipality seeks to **expand the program to more sectors**, strengthening its commitment to **sustainable and environmentally conscious development**.
A key initiative for urban sustainability
The implementation of the program **“Reciclamos”** positions **Rawson as a leading figure** in environmental management, promoting **citizen participation and commitment to recycling**.
With an efficient system and tangible results, the initiative continues to **drive ecological transformation** in **San Juan**.
