Baja California Sur’s state congress signed a formal agreement with ECOCE, a civil association dedicated to recovering and recycling post-consumer packaging and containers. The partnership aims to expand environmental education and improve waste separation and collection across the state.
ECOCE works specifically with packaging materials, such as plastic bottles, cartons, and containers, after consumers have used them. The organization operates nationally and partners with governments and institutions to build recycling infrastructure and public awareness programs.
Details on a rollout timeline and which materials the program will prioritize were not released. It is also unclear how or when residents can access new collection points. BDN will follow up as those details become available.
For residents and expats in La Paz and across the peninsula, the agreement addresses a persistent frustration. Waste management infrastructure in Baja Sur has struggled to keep pace with population growth and tourism. Plastic waste in particular reaches coastal areas, affecting beaches that draw visitors and support fishing and dive economies.
Better recycling programs also reduce pressure on municipal landfills in a region where water scarcity already limits environmental capacity. The desert and coastal ecosystems that make Baja Sur attractive are sensitive to waste accumulation.
The congress signed the agreement with the stated goal of promoting a culture of recycling across all sectors of the state. No funding figures or enforcement mechanisms appeared in the announcement.
If you want to know more about ECOCE’s programs or find existing collection points near La Paz, the organization’s national directory is available at ecoce.mx.