Caracterización de los residuos sólidos generados por la población de la parroquia Salasaca provincia de Tungurahua, para una adecuada planificación y gestión de los mismos durante el periodo 2022

Abstract

The objective of this study was to carry out the characterization of the solid waste generated by the population of the Salasaca parish, Tungurahua province, for adequate planning and management of these during the period 2022. For which the environmental diagnosis was carried out through the line survey parish base, the per capita production (PPC) of solid waste was also determined, and its physical composition and density were established. It began with a documentary investigation to collect preliminary information from the parish, which can lay the foundations of the study in environmental material. In addition, a field investigation was necessary to comply with the associated calculations established by the methodology of Dr Kunitoshi Sakurai, recommended by the Pan-American Center for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Sciences CEPIS for the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region. Garbage sampling was carried out in 65 homes in 17 communities of the parish for seven days, it was weighed, and later its density was determined, with the daily average being 29.02 kg/m3. It is concluded that the value of the PPC fluctuates between 0.18 to 0.32 kg/pop./day, with an average value of 0.25 kg/pop./day; paper and cardboard as the predominant materials, while 44.41% is wood, while plant residues with 5.25% are the least frequent. During the study, it was evidenced that there are several methods to eliminate garbage, many of them contaminants, which is why the need for the garbage service is seen, many of them being contaminants, which is why the need for the garbage collection service to reach all sectors is seen, readapting its frequency and route. It is recommended that together with the Salasaca Parish Gad start campaigns and exploitation techniques in order to generate less waste that affects the environment.