Uaesp

The Unidad Administrativa Especial de Servicios Públicos (UAESP) is a public entity of Bogotá, Colombia, responsible for helping ensure the delivery of essential urban services. Its work covers public sanitation, street cleaning and waste collection, waste recovery and final disposal, public lighting, and funeral services provided through city facilities. The agency also supports the participation and development of registered waste-picker organizations, including through initiatives and calls for proposals such as affirmative-action programs.

UAESP provides information about its services, procedures, plans, and open data, and offers channels for residents to submit questions, complaints, claims, and reports. Its website shares service guidance and city updates, alongside resources on recycling, cleanliness, and public-space management. Residents can contact the agency in person, by email, or by telephone, with dedicated phone options for waste-picker support, funeral services, public lighting, sanitation, complaints, and corruption reports. Through these responsibilities and public-facing services, UAESP contributes to the operation and management of key public services in Bogotá.