A consortium led by HE Sücesat, with Valencian companies and the De Andrés Puyol family holding group backing, has secured a contract to manage waste collection, transportation, and treatment for Santo Domingo Norte. This district serves about 1.7 million residents in the Dominican Republic’s capital city.
The contract spans six years and may extend by two more years. For Sucesat, this translates into roughly 120 million euros in revenue over the concession period and involves collecting more than 365,000 tons of waste annually — around 1,000 tons per day. This volume is just below Valencia’s 2022 waste handling total of 552,364 tons.
The winning bid includes a 15 million euro investment to construct a waste recycling and recovery facility, enabling significant value capture during the concession. It is projected that about 40 million euros in revenue from recycled waste sales will be generated, with potential to export to other countries, including the United States.
Laying the groundwork for new technologies
Sucesat plans to modernize the fleet used for collection and upgrade all equipment. The initiative will integrate advanced technologies to enable seamless interconnection and remote operation of vehicles and processes.
These technologies will map every step of waste collection, transport, and processing. The system will monitor containers and bins and create a data‑driven workflow to maximize efficiency in public service delivery. An integrated management platform will oversee quality control across collection and treatment, supported by a dense geolocation network and electronic weighing and inspection routines.
A spokesman for Sucesat stated that the consortium will deploy industry‑leading technology to replace older methods, aiming for cleaner streets, higher service efficiency, and an enhanced quality of life for residents of Santo Domingo Norte.
A comprehensive environmental awareness campaign will accompany the rollout, targeting residents north of the city to encourage active participation in waste management and daily responsibility.
In this approach, Sucesat seeks not only to meet contractual obligations but also to strengthen local environmental awareness and contribute to residents’ improved quality of life.
Future expansion plans
The contract marks the beginning of an expansion strategy for the consortium within the Dominican Republic, with the aim of establishing leadership in municipal solid waste management. The plan is to broaden influence across the Caribbean region over time.
The Valencia‑based family group, led by Andrés Puyol, is recognized for premium real estate holdings and a growing footprint in renewable energy across Europe and Latin America. The group’s chief executive is Dimas de Andrés.
Sucesat traces its origins to 2007. Building on more than three decades of experience in urban services, waste management, and construction, the organization focuses on sustainable development. It provides solutions that improve service quality and environmental performance, specializing in industrial waste management and owning a portfolio of waste treatment and recovery facilities. [Citation: Sucesat consortium records, corporate statements]