Proponer un plan de gestión integral para los residuos sólidos generados en las cabeceras parroquiales de: Pachicutza, El Guismi y Tundayme del cantón el Pangui.

Abstract

Abstract: This research work presents a proposal for an integrated waste management plan for solid waste in the three parish capitals of Pachicutza, El Guismi, and Tundayme in the El Pangui canton. It was found that people do not correctly classify the waste from their homes, which causes issues with waste collection. The study began with an evaluation of the current system, where surveys were conducted with the inhabitants, interviews with the landfill managers, and observation visits. Solid waste was characterized through a monitoring program with eight sampling sessions, showing that the average generation rate per capita in the studied areas is 0.94 kg/cap/day. The composition of solid waste consists of 75.65% organic waste, 4.93% plastics, 6% cardboard, 4.39%, followed by other components in smaller proportions. The proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan consists of 6 programs: Classification and storage at the source, sweeping, collection and transport, waste recovery, training and environmental education, occupational safety and health, and monitoring and follow-up.