Hazardous Waste Disposal in Mexico
Industrial hazardous-waste projects are defined by the waste stream, site conditions, authorized scope and applicable destination. Documentation depends on the service and project.
What is hazardous waste disposal in Mexico?
Hazardous waste disposal in Mexico is a regulated process governed by the LGPGIR (General Law for Waste Prevention and Management) and enforced by SEMARNAT and PROFEPA. Industrial generators are legally required to classify, document, and properly dispose of all hazardous waste through authorized handlers.
Hazardous waste includes any material classified under the CRETIB system (Corrosive, Reactive, Explosive, Toxic, Flammable, or Biologically Infectious) as defined in NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005.
Project scope
The waste stream, classification basis, quantity, packaging, site access, transport and applicable destination are reviewed for each project. No destination or document is assumed before the scope is validated.
Our disposal process
- Site assessment: identification of waste types, quantities, and storage conditions.
- Scope: review the waste stream, available records, quantity and site conditions.
- Preparation: agree handling, packaging, access and operating window as applicable.
- Collection and transport: coordinate under the applicable authorization and contracted scope.
- Destination: determine the applicable route from material and project conditions; no universal destination is promised.
- Closure: provide records and documents according to the service and applicable requirements.
Authorization references
SEMARNAT 15-II-155-23, in favor of Ricardo Lozano Manjarrez, covers acopio of hazardous waste. Its authorized storage capacity is 5,300 tonnes per year, not reported annual throughput. SEMARNAT 15-I-328-23, in his favor, covers collection and transportation. Confirm title validity, scope and project applicability with SEMARNAT.
Mexican regulatory framework
- LGPGIR: General Law for Waste Prevention and Management — establishes generator obligations.
- NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005: defines hazardous waste characteristics (CRETIB classification).
- NOM-002-SCT/2011: regulates hazardous materials transportation.
- PROFEPA: federal enforcement agency that conducts inspections and imposes penalties.
Federal permits and authorizations
SEMARNAT — Authorized storage
15-II-155-23
Acopio of hazardous waste at the authorized facility. 5,300 tonnes per year is authorized storage capacity, not annual throughput.
SEMARNAT — Collection and transportation
15-I-328-23
Collection and transportation of hazardous waste, subject to the title, applicable route and project conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Who handles hazardous waste in Mexico?
SEMARNAT 15-II-155-23 covers hazardous-waste storage. SEMARNAT 15-I-328-23 covers collection and transportation. Both are in favor of Ricardo Lozano Manjarrez. Verify the current title, scope and applicability with SEMARNAT.
What documentation is required?
Mexican law requires waste manifests (manifiestos de entrega-recepción), generation logs, COA reports for large generators, and final disposal certificates from authorized facilities.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Depending on the applicable case and legal framework, PROFEPA may impose UMA-based fines and other measures (including temporary or permanent closures). Monetary impact must be assessed case by case; this is general orientation, not legal advice.