A private solution to a
public challenge

EcoSur is a private sector-led environmental infrastructure platform established to modernize waste management systems in Guatemala, with a structure designed for national scale and regional expansion. EcoSur operates in coordination with public institutions and is supported by international partners and technical expertise, applying global best practices in compliance, environmental protection, and operational performance to deliver integrated, long-term waste management solutions.

EcoSur is majority-owned by a well-established Canadian company with international experience in project development, infrastructure financing, and institutional coordination and operations. EcoSur is partnered with seasoned Guatemalan companies that contribute deep local knowledge, strong institutional relationships, and industry expertise essential to successful project execution.

This ownership and partnership structure combines international technical, financial, and operational capability with strong local execution capacity, ensuring EcoSur is both globally aligned and locally embedded. The platform is designed to meet international standards while delivering solutions tailored to Guatemala's regulatory, environmental, and social context.

Guatemala's waste management system has developed without a coordinated national strategy or the infrastructure required to keep pace with rapid urbanization, population growth, and rising environmental standards. This has resulted in systemic capacity gaps, regulatory pressure, and increasing environmental and public health risks across metropolitan and regional areas.

EcoSur responds to this moment by providing a structured, compliant, and immediately deployable platform capable of restoring control, improving environmental performance, and supporting public institutions in closing long-standing execution gaps. The timing is critical, as regulatory expectations, institutional reform, and public demand now require scalable, professional solutions that can be implemented without delay.

EcoSur is not a government project. It is a private sector-led initiative developed in close coordination with national and municipal authorities to support the implementation of Guatemala's waste management objectives. Public institutions retain full regulatory authority and policy oversight, while EcoSur contributes technical design, infrastructure development, and operational execution in accordance with approved standards and frameworks.

This collaborative model allows government to strengthen system capacity and compliance while leveraging private-sector expertise, investment, and execution capability in support of a coordinated national strategy.

Yes. EcoSur is designed as a national waste management platform based on proven systems successfully deployed in developed markets. The model integrates a network of localized transfer and processing facilities supported by strategically located landfill platforms, allowing waste to be managed closer to its source while ensuring compliant, efficient, and environmentally controlled final treatment.

This systems-based approach improves environmental performance, reduces operational risk, and enables scalable expansion as national needs and regulatory standards evolve.

EcoSur will deliver an integrated suite of waste management services designed to operate as a complete national system. Services include regulated waste reception and transfer, waste classification and sorting, material recovery, and the application of strict environmental and safety controls across all facilities.

The platform will also provide system-wide data capture, reporting, and analytics to support regulatory compliance, transparency, and continuous operational improvement. Over time, EcoSur will phase in organics management, methane capture, and energy recovery solutions, enabling long-term environmental performance, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency.

Yes. EcoSur is designed to enable the integration of energy recovery as part of the platform's phased development. Methane capture and energy applications are incorporated into the system design and planning framework and may be advanced once core waste management operations are established and the relevant technical and regulatory conditions are in place.

This approach allows EcoSur to progress toward energy recovery in a measured and responsible manner, aligned with regulatory approvals, environmental safeguards, and national policy priorities.

Yes. As a privately operated platform, EcoSur is structured to drive continuous process improvement across all aspects of waste management, from reception and classification through treatment, monitoring, and reporting. The model is built on best-in-class global practices and proven technologies, enabling higher operational discipline, efficiency, and environmental performance.

Environmental protection is central to EcoSur's design and operations. The platform applies internationally recognized engineering and environmental management practices, supported by rigorous environmental impact assessments, continuous monitoring, and data-driven controls across all facilities. Waste handling, containment, emissions, and leachate management are managed in accordance with approved standards and regulatory requirements, with transparent reporting and ongoing oversight to ensure environmental performance, compliance, and continuous improvement over time.

EcoSur places strong importance on maintaining constructive and respectful relationships with local communities. EcoSur engages with municipalities and relevant local stakeholders to support transparency, awareness, and open dialogue, with a consistent focus on community health, safety, and environmental stewardship. This approach reflects EcoSur's view that long-term success depends on trust, responsiveness, and alignment with the communities it serves.

EcoSur is financed through a combination of private and institutional capital, including engagement with international financial institutions and development-focused partners. This structure is designed to mobilize long-term capital while maintaining high standards of environmental, social, and operational performance. By leveraging private and international financing, EcoSur reduces the financial burden on municipalities and public budgets, while supporting the development of sustainable, compliant waste management infrastructure aligned with national priorities.

EcoSur is currently in an active development phase and is progressing as efficiently as possible within the existing regulatory framework. Implementation will occur in clearly defined stages, aligned with required approvals, permitting processes, and critical transition milestones. These factors guide the project schedule and ensure that deployment remains compliant, coordinated, and responsive to national priorities.

EcoSur is committed to transforming how waste is moved, treated, processed, and measured in each community we serve, live and work in. Our objective is to build the leading waste management platform in Guatemala and the region, setting the standard for modern, compliant, and socially responsible systems that directly improve the quality of life in our communities.

Through disciplined execution, innovative operating strategies, and proven technologies, EcoSur will deliver measurable environmental performance, transparent governance, and inclusive social outcomes. As we scale nationally and regionally, we will serve as a reference for best practices across environmental, operational, and social metrics, earning the trust of our communities, public institutions, and partners.