Waste Company Receives Permits in Mexico

19 July 2011 PROFEPA, the Mexican Environmental Authority responsible for monitoring and enforcing environmental laws, has granted clearance to Scorpex, Inc. for obtaining 'Use' and 'Operational' permits. Scorpex says that it has ambitions to own and operate a full service waste disposal and recycling company, capable of storing and disposing all types of waste, including those classified as industrial, toxic, and hazardous - and that it is the necessary regulatory steps to enable this. Scorpex says that a number of environmental protection agency employees have visited and inspected the site that is strategically positioned to accommodate the vast region of Baja California, Mexico* numerous times and participated in the studies pertaining to the project. Use permits from federal, state, and city governments, in addition to a federal operational permit, are necessary for the operation of a full service waste disposal and recycling company. To obtain these permits, the company says that it has complied with all governmental regulatory guidelines and directives, conducted feasibility studies, and worked hand-in-hand with government officials on key issues pertaining to zoning, road studies, environmental guidelines, land and health issues, as well as employment issues. Joseph Caywood, chief executive officer of Scorpex, stated, "Over the past several years, Scorpex has overcome numerous hurdles in order to meet the stringent requirements of Mexico. We are very pleased with the progress we are making towards the establishment of our first fully operational facility and the execution of our business plan." * In 1804 the Spanish colony of California was divided into Alta (Upper) and Baja (Lower) California. In 1848 Alta California was annexed by the United States. Sign up for Waste Management World's Free E-Mail Newsletters