environment
January 2, 2026
Más de 50.000 toneladas de residuos evitaron llegar a rellenos sanitarios en Colombia
Más de 50.000 toneladas evitaron disposición final en rellenos sanitarios durante 2025. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Landfill pressure in Colombia is rising due to industrial growth and increased consumption.
- Industrial recycling and waste valorization are key alternatives to reduce material sent to landfills.
- In 2025, over 50,000 tons of waste were diverted from landfills through valorization and recycling processes.
- This diverted waste was reintegrated into production as secondary raw materials or energy resources.
- Atica managed approximately 2,000 tons of post-consumer waste, mainly packaging.
- Around 10,000 tons of plastic waste were processed by Atica into recycled resin or pellets.
- 7,000 tons of Derived Fuel from Waste (DFW) were produced as an alternative energy source.
- Over 70,000 tons of hazardous waste were treated using specialized technologies.
- These efforts represent progress in circular economy models and reduce pressure on landfill infrastructure.
- The private sector plays a vital role in developing industrial solutions to transform waste into resources.