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Peru Declares 60-Day Waste Emergency in Carabayllo After Service Collapse

District officials face a seven‑day plan deadline under weekly reporting requirements with health inspections underway.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Environment formalized the measure through Resolution No. 00361-2025-MINAM, citing a partial cessation of solid‑waste operations and setting a 60‑day term.
  • The collapse followed the December 12 rescission of the private operator’s contract, which left the municipality with limited capacity to maintain collection and transport.
  • The Carabayllo municipality must submit a detailed Plan of Action within seven business days and provide weekly progress reports while receiving technical assistance from Minam.
  • The Health Ministry, through Digesa and Diris Lima Norte, has begun inspections, including at Hospital Nacional Sergio E. Bernales, to verify proper handling of hazardous medical waste.
  • Mayor Pablo Mendoza announced the arrival of six collection compactors this week and signaled a move away from outsourcing, as the resolution preserves municipal liability and enables oversight by the Comptroller and other regulators; Lima’s metropolitan and regional bodies are tasked with complementary support.