Propuesta de plan de gestión integral para los residuos sólidos generados en la cabecera parroquial de Cumbaratza, cantón Zamora, provincia de Zamora Chinchipe.

Abstract

Abstract:Air and water pollution are a global problem, increasing in rural sectors such as the Cumbaratza parish, given the poor management of solid waste. This work sought to design an integrated solid waste management plan, gathering information through on-site visits, interviews, and surveys that allowed for the development of a management plan with five programs: environmental education and awareness; segregation and storage of solid waste; use of organic and inorganic waste; and collection and transportation of solid waste. Although only 21% of the population does not sort their waste, 88% indicated that they have not received training on waste sorting in the last year. The analysis of integrated solid waste management plans allowed for an average per capita generation of 0.88 kg/inhab/day, which is expected to grow to 1.01 kg/inhab/day by 2035. These data on waste generation and the current deficient management of solid waste will decrease and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants when this integrated solid waste management plan is implemented.