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Posadas leads the way in sustainable waste management
With 11 fixed ecopuntos, 9 Puntos Limpios, and a growing circular economy, Posadas and
Misiones province recycled nearly 24,000 tonnes of urban waste in 2024 — generating an
estimated $8.5 billion pesos in economic activity. Here's why your contribution matters.
Province-wide recycling (2024)
24,000 t
Solid urban waste processed
Economic value generated
$8.5 B
Argentine pesos (2024)
Batteries collected (2024)
1,363 kg
Hazardous waste diverted
Policy in place since
2014
Ordenanza VI-Nº29 enacted
Material breakdown — Misiones 2024
Metals 68%Cardboard 25%Plastics 6%Other 1%
Environmental impact indicators
Sources: Municipio de Posadas, Subsecretaría de Economía Circular de Misiones, 2024–2025.
Posadas recycling programme milestones
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Circular economy
Recycled materials re-enter production chains — paper becomes egg cartons in Candelaria, plastics are reprocessed in Alem.
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Lower emissions
Diverting waste from landfill cuts greenhouse gas emissions and reduces the environmental footprint of Posadas.
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Green jobs
Urban waste collectors (recuperadores urbanos) earn income by classifying and selling recyclables at official collection centres.
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Education
Schools across Misiones became active ecopuntos, teaching students to separate waste at home and earn resources for their classrooms.
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Natural resources
Recycling reduces the extraction of raw materials, protecting Misiones' unique forests and rich biodiversity.
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Cleaner city
Mobile ecopuntos tour city neighbourhoods, keeping streets clean and giving every resident easy access to recycling services.
Ready to make a difference?
Find the nearest eco point on the map and start separating your recyclables today.