The project proposes restructuring the waste collection system's organization through the creation of a utility decentralized from the city. The utility must operate within a scheme that encourages community participation for decision-making processes by including a Citizen's Committee, and bases its operation on a specific mission statement that defines and disseminates policies, objectives and goals throughout all levels of the new organization. The new utility must have all organizational, managerial and operating manuals required, as well as control and information systems that enable the organization to plan actions and correct deviations from the proposed plans.