Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — More than 8,000 businesses in Playa del Carmen have obtained their environmental operating permits during the first half of the year, marking significant progress in compliance with this municipal requirement. However, authorities are urging remaining establishments to complete the process to avoid administrative penalties.
Orlando García González, director of Normativity and Environmental Impact Assessment, reported that out of approximately 13,000 registered establishments, around 8,200 have already fulfilled this requirement.
Food-selling businesses must renew their permits every six months, while other establishments renew annually, based on each authorization’s expiration date.
García González emphasized that the permit is not a new measure but a mechanism that has existed for several years to promote responsible waste management by commercial establishments. He also noted that the process is linked to the delivery of recyclable waste through manifests issued by the environmental authority.
The director clarified that both the permit application and the issuance of manifests are completely free of charge. A permanent collection center is available for those unable to attend monthly recycling drives. However, failing to have the environmental manifest can result in sanctions from the authorities.
The department’s offices remain open to guide business owners through the procedure and answer any questions regarding permit renewal.
