Propuesta de plan de gestión integral para los residuos sólidos generados en la cabecera parroquial de Saraguro del cantón Saraguro

Abstract

Abstract:The excessive generation of solid waste in cities is the product of factors such as: population growth, industrial development, changes in consumption patterns; These wastes, not being treated integrally, cause serious problems to the environment. In this paper, a plan for the integral management of solid waste is proposed for the parish head of Saraguro del Cantón Saraguro in order to contribute to its integral management. From the methodology applied, it was obtained that the most generated waste is organic and plastics. With these results, a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan was proposed, consisting of programs such as: education and environmental awareness, storage and segregation, use of organic and inorganic waste, occupational health and safety training for landfill operators, strategy for the implementation of the comprehensive waste management plan; this with the purpose of raising public awareness about the impact of solid waste on the natural environment, optimizing resources and reducing environmental impacts.