Faced with ever-increasing waste generation in the Monterrey metropolitan area, which has a population of over 5 million, the Government of Nuevo León has undertaken the development of a Comprehensive Waste Management Plan based on a precise understanding of the waste streams generated within its territory.

Carried out as part of Franco-Mexican cooperation on waste and the circular economy, this study aimed to quantify and characterise the waste produced by households, markets, economic activities and major industries. The results provided a robust assessment of waste streams and helped to guide future strategies for reduction, recycling and recovery at state level.

Type of services provided

• Design of the methodology and sampling plan.

• Conducting surveys to characterise household and similar waste.
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of industrial waste streams.
• Collection, processing and analysis of field data.
• Assessment of waste reduction, recycling and recovery practices.
• Preparation of a sector-specific assessment and formulation of strategic recommendations.
• Support for the preparation of the future Integrated Waste Management Plan.