Ciudad Juárez’s Clean Point Program Collects Up to Four Tons of Waste Daily
Ciudad Juárez, March 6, 2026 – The Clean Point program, implemented by the Ecology Department in Ciudad Juárez, has demonstrated significant citizen participation, with approximately 20 tons of materials collected weekly. This initiative aims to provide residents with a proper method for disposing of various waste materials that require special handling to prevent environmental harm.
Salvador Miranda, the Director of Ecology, emphasized that the Clean Point allows citizens to appropriately discard items such as used vegetable oil, motor oil, glass, and expired medications, alongside other residues that should not be mixed with common household waste. The program operates with specific containers for each type of material, facilitating their correct disposition and environmental management.
High Citizen Engagement in Waste Management
The Ecology Department’s offices, located at 1725 Heroico Colegio Militar Avenue, at the corner with Universidad Avenue in the Chamizal neighborhood, house the Clean Point container. César Díaz Gutiérrez, head of the department, reported that a container with an average of four tons of waste is removed daily. This daily collection contributes to the weekly total of around 20 tons, highlighting the consistent participation of the population in responsible waste management.
Díaz Gutiérrez noted that glass is among the most frequently deposited materials at the site, indicating a community-wide effort to recycle and properly dispose of this particular type of waste. The program’s success underscores a growing environmental awareness among the residents of Ciudad Juárez.
Operational Hours and Future Outlook
The Ecology Department invites all Juárez residents to utilize the Clean Point, ensuring that their waste is delivered in an orderly manner and placed in the designated containers. The center operates from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. On Saturdays, it provides service from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, offering flexible hours to accommodate various schedules.
This program is a crucial component of Ciudad Juárez’s broader environmental protection strategy, contributing to a cleaner and healthier urban environment. The sustained high participation rates suggest a positive trend in community engagement with ecological initiatives.
Related Local News and Initiatives
The success of the Clean Point program is part of a larger context of environmental and community efforts in Ciudad Juárez. Recent local news highlights include:
- An increase in the vehicle fleet discussed at the Committee for Environmental Improvement meeting.
- The “Cruzadas por Juárez” program being extended to the Revolución Mexicana neighborhood.
- A significant decrease in recycling plant fires, with only one incident reported in recent months.
- Public hearings on the direct election of councilors in Chihuahua, aiming to strengthen citizen representation.
- Discussions around advancing the clock by one hour on March 8th in Juárez due to daylight saving time, impacting cross-border life.
- The Secretary of Culture’s agenda offering free exhibitions and book presentations this weekend.
- The elevation of the Lord of the Warriors temple in El Tizonazo, Durango, to an Archdiocesan Sanctuary.
- Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar’s attendance at the National Council of Morena to define rules for the 2027 internal process.
- The IMM unveiling the “Signatures in the Struggle” mural, recognizing 51 Juárez women for their activism.
- Plans for nine tele-high schools and one CBTIS to address the educational deficit in the city’s southeast.
- The ratification and appointment of citizen councilors in JMAS Juárez.
- An alliance between SEyD and UACJ to streamline professional licenses and student internships.
- Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar guaranteeing respect for March 8th mobilizations, upholding women’s right to protest.
These initiatives, alongside the Clean Point program, reflect a comprehensive approach by local authorities to address various aspects of urban development, environmental sustainability, and community well-being in Ciudad Juárez.
