By means of a procedure 982 of 23 July 2018 Corpoguajira ordered research opening to the municipality of Barrancas for the inadequate disposal of solid waste. The decision was taken after making several tours in different areas of the town which motivated several requirements and a preventive measure. In inspection visits, the presence of an irregular disposal of urban solid waste was evidenced (dumpsites satellites), in sectors of the rural area of ​​the municipality (Departure to the Papayal district, Guayacanal and Exit to Municipality of Fonseca).

With this measure the municipality of Barrancas joins others that are also investigated for the same reasons, situation that is alarming and requires that the administrations of these municipalities develop campaigns to raise awareness among the community and generate friendly behaviors with the environment and natural resources, Improve efficiency in the provision of the collection service, In addition to exercising police controls according to their powers throughout its jurisdiction.

It is necessary to advance actions to mitigate, Minimize and reduce the concentration of organic and inorganic waste since they propitiate the existence of contamination factors such as odors and discharges that affect natural resources.

In the investigations, the constituent actions or omissions of environmental infraction will be verified, In relation to what is indicated in technical reports and other probative material in order to monitor and control respective.