Design and implementation of the conceptual prototype for the recovery of urban pruning waste in the metropolitan area of Asunción

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is looking to hire a consulting firm to support Paraguay in the generation of a new alternative fuel (Waste-Derived Fuel - CDR). The project aims to replace current industrial biomass with a solid fuel from urban pruning waste (UPR), under a circular economy logic that strengthens resilience to climate change.

1. Strategic objectives and energy recovery
The consultancy focuses on the technological and operational validation of self-sustainable management systems:

Conversion to RDF: Test and secure the technology needed to transform pruning waste into an energy-efficient opportunity.

Operational optimisation: Evaluate the drying curves required for the RDF and ensure the functionality of the logistics centre (CELBIO).

Waste management: Improve the separation of urban solid waste at source and reduce the accumulation of unmanaged pruning in the metropolitan area of Asunción.

2. Social acceptability and inter-institutional collaboration
A critical component is to ensure that the system is adopted by all actors in the chain:

Formal and informal generators: Achieve the consensus and participation of municipalities, ANDE contractors and "carriteros" (social economy sector).

Industrial consumers: Ensure that the RDF produced meets the standards required by industries that currently consume traditional biomass.

Training: Develop knowledge transfer programs and operational manuals for technical personnel and collectors.

3. Scope of services and sustainability
The consulting firm must carry out a multidisciplinary analysis to guarantee the viability of the prototype:

Legal and financial analysis: Evaluate national and international regulations and design strategies that ensure long-term operational profitability.

Action plan: Develop a detailed implementation strategy with timelines, budgets, and environmental impact monitoring mechanisms.

Public consultation: Facilitate workshops with local authorities and representatives of the bioenergy industry to incorporate suggestions into the final design of the system.

Note: Interested companies should review the requirements for previous experience in biomass management and waste prototypes on the BEO Bidder Portal.