In this work a multi-criterion evaluation methodology was applied to find a suitable location of a final disposal site of Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW), in Mexico City, which guarantees to society that the proposed infrastructure will seek environmental preservation and efficiency in its operation. 12 sites were evaluated in two zones...

 — Latin American countries including Mexico have the world's highest urbanisation rate (84%) but lack effective construction and demolition waste (CDW) management to thrive in regenerative sustainability, climate change mitigation and post-pandemic economic recovery.

A whopping 123 tonnes of plastic waste is produced every day in Mexico City, and only 6% of it is recycled. To try and curb the use of single-use plastics, the Mexico City government has started to implement regulations on plastic bags and disposable products, and to promote biodegradable plastics.

In Mexico, In Mexico, the waste management sector is organized according to three types of waste. Firstly, municipalities are responsible for the management of municipal solid waste (MSW). Secondly, states are in charge of special waste streams such as tires, C&D waste, water treatment sludges, etc. Lastly, federal

Types of Construction Wastes and Recycling Strategies. 1. Brick. Brick wastes are generated as a result of demolition, and may be contaminated with mortar and plaster. Brick wastes are sometimes blended with other materials like timber and concrete.

 — In this study, four samples of recycled aggregates from the construction and demolition waste of Mexico City were characterized in order to find innovative uses for these types of materials. Gravel and sand from a recycling plant were analyzed, as well as aggregates produced in the laboratory from demolished concrete collected from landfills.

 — The Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) has developed the PM.CDW, which outlines overarching objectives for reducing and recycling waste generated by construction and demolition activities.

Mexico City has seen a 200% surge in construction waste recycling since 2018. This underscores the city's emergence as a frontrunner in environmental sustainability efforts propelled by regulatory changes mandating recycling practices and the adoption of recycled materials in construction projects.

 — Mexico City generates 12 thousand tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) per day, which places it as one of the cities that produces the most MSW in the world. However, the treatments used in the city are not enough for recycling materials and organics valorization of at least 45% of the MSW, which is the minimum for a medium-high …

Mexico City generates every day 14,000 tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, nowadays all this waste goes to landfills, it also is estimated that at least the same amount of new material is being consumed every day on new construction sites, causing an irreparable damage to our ecosystem.