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Hospital waste collection: prices rose 210.9% in one year
The median unit price for hospital waste collection in 2026 was 210.9% higher than in 2025, according to SICE data.
What was measured
The median unit price for hospital waste collection in 2025 was $ 185. The same indicator for 2026 reached $ 39,016. This represents a variation of 210.9% between the two periods.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 185 | mediana de 39 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 39.016 | mediana de 13 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 210,9× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 11847 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Catalog code 11847 corresponds to hospital waste collection. The measurement compares median prices for this code in public procurement.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rate, change in measurement unit, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
To understand the variation, it would be necessary to analyze the specific characteristics of the contracts awarded in each period. Information is needed on whether there were changes in the unit of measurement, service quality, or the quantity of waste collected that justify the price difference.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Environment, as competent bodies for hospital waste management, should be able to explain the reasons behind this variation.
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