Propuesta de plan de gestión integral de residuos sólidos para la parroquia Quitumbe, provincia Pichincha cantón Quito

Abstract

For the development of the present investigation, some objectives were proposed among them to perform the evaluation of solid waste management by using tools for the collection of information such as surveys, interviews and observation visits in order to identify the main problems in the area. As well as carrying out the characterization of the same and based on these results, the integral solid waste management plan was proposed for the Quitumbe parish, Quito canton, Pichincha province in Ecuador. As a result of the study, the average per capita generation rate was determined from a total of 243 samples, which was 0.58 kg / inhabitant / day, and the composition of the waste generated by 63% organic waste was identified, followed by 14.63% plastics, 6.26% sanitary, 5.9% paper, 4% cardboard and finally others (cloth, batteries, glass, rubber) 6.87% generation. Considering the results found, the integral solid waste management plan is comprised of four programs focused on Institutional Strengthening, Environmental Education, Segregation, Storage and Use of Solid Waste, all with the aim of contributing to the improvement of sanitary and hygienic conditions and to the protection of the environment.