Propuesta del plan de gestión integral de residuos sólidos generados en la cabecera parroquial de San Joaquín de la ciudad de Cuenca, provincia Azuay

Abstract

Abstract:The purpose of this project was to formulate an integral-plan for solid waste management in the parish capital of San Joaquin, in which deficiencies regarding the treatment and management of solid waste have been identified. A quantitative methodology was implemented, carrying out surveys, interviews and on-site observations. In addition, solid waste was characterized through a monitoring program established in seven sampling days in the months of August and September, identifying an average per capita generation rate of 0.98 kg / inhabitant / day. The residues, were composed by 41.7% organic, 18.4% plastic and 15.2% cardboard. The lack of an Integral Management Plan for solid waste and the lack of knowledge of the inhabitants about the processes: segregation, use and final disposal, have generated a negative impact on the ecosystem. Therefore, these findings were considered for the development of a plan that provides solutions to current problems, this plan contains four programs: minimization, segregation, use and training in solid waste management.