**Tijuana Still Lacks a Construction Waste Facility, CMIC Hopes Project Will Start Soon**
Tijuana continues to grapple with the issue of illegal dumping of construction waste due to the absence of a dedicated disposal facility, as pointed out by Delia Castellanos from the Border Environmental Education Project (PFEA). The lack of specific regulations exacerbates this problem, resulting in numerous areas across the city being affected by clandestine dumping, which not only tarnishes the city’s image but also disrupts water flow in streams.
Alamar is one such site plagued by these illegal activities. Castellanos emphasizes that many discarded materials hold the potential for reuse, a concept championed by the PFEA. The idea is to establish collection centers instead of traditional dumping grounds, as suggested by a state regulation. This proposal has been backed by the municipality and state, though it remains inactive at present.
Gabriel VizcaÃno, head of the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) in Tijuana, has been engaged in discussions with local authorities about advancing this project. The CMIC has been pushing for this initiative for nearly six years, and recent communications suggest the city plans to embark on a major cleanup campaign, offering an ideal opportunity to push this project forward. However, the unresolved issue is the compensation agreement with the municipality.
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