Through Resolution 0581 the 16 May 2012, Corpoguajira closed an administrative investigation – environmental against the Municipality of Villanueva, entity that was punished with a fine of $70.829.016, due to improper disposal of solid waste, violating with this what is contemplated in environmental regulations.

After the closure of the Open Dump (READ) of this population, an agreement was developed between Corpoguajira, FONAM and the municipality of Villanueva, whose purpose was the temporary operation for the closure and environmental restoration of the BACA, whose works were developed by the BEMODA consortium 2. The works and activities of the agreement were fully developed, was closed and environmentally restored more than 90% of the property, leaving an active cell for temporary operation while the Southern Regional Landfill of La Guajira is built..

However, through technical visits carried out by officials of the Corporation, It was evident that the transitional cell was full, full of waste and that many of them were also disposed of outside this place, even on the internal access road to it.

By Auto No. 728 Of date 30 November 2011, The Subdirectorate of Environmental Quality of this entity formulated a statement of charges against the Municipality of Villanueva – La Guajira, due to this situation. Exhausted the evidentiary process, no evidence was provided to the Corporation, nor the practice of these requested.
“There are many effects caused by the improper disposal of these wastes.”, which cause pollution to natural resources and the environment, Additionally, they generate the proliferation of animals that carry microorganisms that transmit diseases to the entire population.", Pinto Jaime Bermudez stated, Director (It) of Corpoguajira.

As the highest environmental authority in the jurisdiction, Corpoguajira can not remain oblivious to this kind of situation, by administrative omissions in environmental monitoring, since there is no argument that can justify any action it incurred the Municipality of Villanueva, by failing to comply with the provisions of environmental regulations.

Against the administrative act issued by Corpoguajira, the appeal for reconsideration proceeds, which may be filed within five business days following its notification, The Resolution was notified by edict, unfixed the day 21 de Junio de 2012 to the Departmental Administration.