In order to find an agreed solution to the integrated management of solid waste in the south of La Guajira, a meeting chaired by the Director General of Corpoguajira held, Luis Manuel Medina Toro, They attended by the mayors of the municipalities of Fonseca, San Juan del Cesar, Office secretaries of Villanueva, Distraction and Urumita and a representative of Environmental and Agrarian.

Mayors and other delegates came to the commitment to seek a comprehensive solution for managing solid waste in the area of ​​the department, through a serious and responsible company operating efficiently and allows applying a balancing formula that promotes a balance in operating costs of the delivery system of sanitation services in all municipalities in the south of La Guajira. They also were pleased with the good intention of Corpoguajira in providing support to find a clear and sustainable response to the problem of waste.

"During this administration, Corpoguajira spare no effort to set up mechanisms to address this situation, as wastes represent a serious problem. Improper handling of this waste can bring different consequences, including the widespread release of greenhouse gases that damage health by strengthening human pathogens, water pollution, progressive deterioration of soil and landscape; in addition to attracting disease vectors that affect the population in ", Toro said Luis Medina, General Manager Corpoguajira.

As part of the agenda developed, Coordinator Corpoguajira Control and Monitoring, Eliumat Maza Samper; Coordinator of the Territorial Headquarters Fonseca, Alirio Arciniegas and several officials of the entity, They presented an analysis and diagnosis of the current situation of the problem in the south of the department, similarly they explained the background and implementation of the national policy on solid waste.

History and current situation show deficiencies in collection systems, transportation and disposal of waste, which they must be addressed quickly by municipalities in order to reduce pollution levels and enhance quality of life in their territories.