Propuesta de plan de gestión integral de los residuos sólidos domiciliarios generados en la cabecera cantonal de Macas, provincia Morona Santiago

Abstract

Abstract:The excessive generation of solid waste in cities is a product of population growth, changes in consumption patterns, industrial development, among others, which cause serious environmental problems. The objective of this work is to develop a management plan for solid waste management, due to the inadequate management of solid waste generated by the inhabitants of Macas. A total of 377 surveys were conducted, waste samples were taken from 79 households, and the Mexican NMX-AA standards for the characterization of household solid waste were applied. The results obtained determined that Macas generates 45.46% of organic waste, 33.36% of inorganic waste, 18.14% of household infectious waste and 3.04% of hazardous waste, with a daily per capita production of 0.46 kg/hab/day. The research determined that food waste (23.07%) and fruit and vegetable peels and leftovers (21.31%) are the most common waste produced in Macas. The results were used to prepare the proposal for the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, which should be socialized and put into practice with the population, authorities and municipal officials.