Córdoba filled with garbage: mayors fear that the conflict with Surrbac will worsen

While garbage collection is slowly beginning to normalize, Córdoba continues to show signs of collapse due to the accumulation of waste. Streets in Güemes, Nueva Córdoba, and downtown have turned into true micro-dumps since last week. All of this is happening amid the passivity of Passerini's administration, which keeps the city dirty and without clear answers.

The conflict originated from Surrbac's demands regarding safety and hygiene, although the union denies having called for strikes. Nevertheless, uncollected waste continues to pile up, creating open-air contamination hotspots. Meanwhile, the municipality only announces cleaning plans that are insufficient.

The Secretariat of Environment stated that the goal is to collect all accumulated garbage by this Wednesday. However, the city remains with streets overflowing with bags, especially downtown. Instead of solutions, the city administration offers improvisation and a worrying silence in the face of a collapsed essential service.

Mayors warn about the collapse of Piedras Blancas

Amid the conflict, a meeting was held at the Secretariat of Labor with the union, companies, mayors, and officials. The Metropolitan Entity and Cormecor expressed concern about the operation of the Piedras Blancas site. This is where the final disposal of waste from the entire metropolitan area takes place.

The president of the Entity, Rodrigo Fernández, demanded that the normal operation of the environmental complex be guaranteed. "Municipalities do not set wage guidelines and have no intention of joining Surrbac's union framework," he emphasized. He questioned the fact that the capital's union disputes are harming the rest of the localities.

Fernández stated that delays and blockades at the site directly affect the provision of the service. "Specific disputes between the union and the companies can't put all localities at risk of contamination due to lack of garbage collection," he warned. He also pointed out that there are no guarantees of continuity.

Interior municipalities do not want to be hostages of the conflict

Fernando Rambaldi, mayor of La Calera, warned that "municipalities are mere bystanders in a conflict that is not ours." He pointed out that if the site is closed, there are no alternatives for waste disposal. "If the conflict escalates and the landfill site is used as a bargaining chip, we end up being harmed," he said.

Rambaldi explained that La Calera collects the waste from Saldán, and in total they transport 55 metric tons (121,254 pounds) daily. "The problem is that garbage keeps being caused," he warned. If access to the site is blocked, the trucks will be stopped and the service will be completely paralyzed in both cities.

From Villa Allende, Felipe Crespo was blunt: "The conflict with Surrbac is not ours." In that city, they transport about 30 metric tons (66,139 pounds) per day to Piedras Blancas. "Under no circumstances will municipal collectors become Surrbac members," he stated, and emphasized that "the activity agreement is not ratified."