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Querétaro Steps Up Inspections, Fines 245 Businesses Over Illegal Trash Disposal

City leaders pledge zero tolerance to curb street dumping by companies without current collection contracts.

Overview

  • The municipality began a reinforced sweep this week to find establishments without valid waste-collection contracts and those discarding trash outside permitted hours.
  • Officials report more than 1,200 business inspections this term, resulting in sanctions exceeding MXN 1 million and at least 245 fines to date.
  • Noncompliance can draw penalties of up to MXN 60,000 under municipal enforcement aligned with the 2026 revenue rules.
  • Businesses generating over 400 kg of waste per month must hold an annually renewed municipal collection contract, which costs about MXN 1,410–2,844 per month.
  • Mayor Felipe Fernando Macías urged residents to report violators as Public Services and Economic Development offices carry out ongoing checks.