The Los Cabos Public Services Department reported this week that it maintains daily trash collection across 262 neighborhoods and sub-delegations, hauling an average of 2,929 tons of residential solid waste per week. The department also issued guidelines asking residents to help keep collection routes running smoothly.
The figures mark a slight increase from earlier this year. In January, the municipality reported collecting 2,809 tons in a single week, broken down by delegation: Cabo San Lucas handled 1,346 tons, San José del Cabo took in 1,203 tons, La Ribera collected 156 tons, Santiago accounted for 62 tons, and Miraflores contributed 42 tons.
What Residents Can Do to Help
Alongside the tonnage update, the department listed several requests for residents. Double-parking near collection routes is a common problem that can delay pickup for entire blocks. The department asked drivers to keep streets clear on collection days.
Residents should bag all garbage securely and keep containers closed with lids to prevent animals from scattering waste. The department singled out hazardous materials as a priority concern for worker safety. Syringes and medical sharps, batteries, broken glass, and used motor oil should all be separated from regular household trash.
Hazardous Waste Poses Risks for Crews
Improperly disposed sharps and automotive fluids create direct safety hazards for sanitation workers, who handle bags by hand during curbside pickup. The department asked that these items be clearly marked or placed in puncture-resistant containers before being set out.
The Public Services Department, led by Director General Manuel Ernesto Montaño Castro, operates under the administration of Mayor Christian Agúndez. The department has described the current effort as part of a broader operational push to improve response times and keep neighborhoods clean, especially during summer months when waste volumes tend to rise.
Los Cabos, which includes both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, has seen rapid population growth in recent years, placing increasing pressure on municipal services. The municipality’s 262 collection zones span urban neighborhoods, gated communities, and rural sub-delegations stretching from La Ribera on the East Cape to the tourist corridor between the two main cities.
This story is based on a report published by the Los Cabos municipal government at loscabos.gob.mx.