Proposal for special waste management as part of the Circular Economy in the State of Jalisco, Mexico

  • Gilberto Israel González Ordaz Universidad de Guadalajara
  • Lizette Rivera Lima Universidad de Guadalajara
  • Adrián Salvador Rivera Lima Universidad de Guadalajara

Abstract

The effects of the linear economy in Jalisco represent a high level of waste generation, placing the state as the third largest waste generator nationwide. This is due to a limited legal framework and a public policy on the circular economy that is advisory and not mandatory. The research objective was to generate a regulatory proposal for special waste management (SWM) in accordance with the principles of the circular economy in the State of Jalisco, Mexico. The study was qualitative with a descriptive scope, and was limited to the year 2025. The study was based on the question: How can the postulates of the circular economy be included in the legal framework in Jalisco regarding special waste management? Results showed that Jalisco has the will and potential to transition to the circular economy; however, the implementation of this economic model must be strengthened with specific regulations that expressly address it. It was also observed that it is necessary to set minimum targets for recycling and reusing waste. It is concluded that there is a need to modify the Ley de Gestión Integral de los Residuos del Estado de Jalisco to incorporate the postulates of the circular economy. It is also proposed that the special waste management plan registry include the percentage of waste reused either in the same product type or different products or byproducts to determine the impact of waste reuse on the circular economy of the State of Jalisco.

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Published
2025-12-17
How to Cite
González Ordaz, G. I., Rivera Lima, L., & Rivera Lima, A. S. (2025). Proposal for special waste management as part of the Circular Economy in the State of Jalisco, Mexico. RICSH Iberoamerican Journal of Social and Humanistic Sciences, 14(28), 138 - 157. https://doi.org/10.23913/ricsh.v14i28.386
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Research Articles