Crews Remove More Than 1.6 Tons of Trash From Cancún’s Nichupté Mangroves

Cancún, Quintana Roo — More than 1.6 tons of waste were hauled out of the Nichupté Mangroves Flora and Fauna Protection Area, one of Cancún’s most important ecosystems, during a cleanup held as part of Mexico’s National Conservation Week.

Thirty people took part in the work, among them volunteers, members of BIOTA Environmental Consulting and staff from the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP).

The crews collected 610 kilograms of municipal solid waste along with one ton of special-handling waste. Both types of material were sorted for proper disposal, with support from the waste management company SIRESOL and city public services personnel, who moved the debris to its final destination.

Cleanup Aims to Spotlight Everyday Impact

Organizers also used the day to draw attention to the consequences of routine habits on the environment, particularly in natural areas such as the Nichupté mangroves, which perform essential ecological functions for the region.

Trash left behind in these spaces can pollute the surroundings, harm wildlife and degrade natural habitats.

Participants said they hope the effort encourages residents to take responsibility for their waste and to remember that garbage one person considers insignificant can become a threat to an entire ecosystem.

The cleanup adds to conservation work in the protected area, where citizen involvement and responsible handling of waste are seen as central to preserving its environmental value.