Desarrollo de un plan de gestión ambiental para el manejo adecuado de los residuos contaminantes del taller automotriz “Los Genios” de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

The initial environmental diagnosis of LOS GENIOS automotive workshop was carried out through surveys, technical visits and documentation of the facilities. For this, it was necessary to take into account the management, generation and final disposal of waste, as well as the compliance of legal environmental regulations through the use of matrices in order to establish a waste input and output logbook, taking into account the effects an environmental impact can cause. The environmental impacts were identified and evaluated based on the Leopold matrix, and negative interactions were found with slight, moderate, critical, and severe percentages. Noise generation within the influence area was also estimated. Thus, it was necessary to establish monitoring stations divided into three zones: zone A, which included the main gate; zone B, which included the middle area and zone C which included the back part of the facilities, resulting in an overall average sound pressure level of 72.92 dBA, which exceeds the maximum permissible limit established by the environmental regulations. The characterization of the solid and liquid waste generated in the automotive workshop was estimated and it was necessary to carry out a 7-consecutive day sampling process to obtain a total of 32.95 kg of solid waste and 3.63 gal of liquid waste. Finally, environmental management programs focused on the management and reduction of hazardous waste were established to achieve a permanent improvement, development of good environmental practices and minimization of environmental impacts generated. It is recommended to implement the environmental plans proposed in order to reduce environmental impacts and encourage the development of good environmental practices.