Caracterización de los desechos sólidos y propuestas para el aprovechamiento en las parroquias rurales Moromoro y Palosolo

Abstract

The general objective of the research was to characterize the solid waste generated in the rural parish of Moromoro to formulate proposals for its utilization that contribute to comprehensive and sustainable waste management and minimize its environmental impact. The methodology used was based on an approach suggested by the Pan American Center for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Sciences (CEPIS). A field study was carried out with a representative sampling in four zones: Moromoro Parish, El Cacao neighborhood, La Providencia neighborhood, and the Palosolo population center. Parameters such as per capita generation, composition, and density of solid waste were calculated. The results showed that the La Providencia neighborhood generated the largest amount of solid waste (1109.37 kg), while the El Cacao neighborhood generated the smallest amount (482 kg) during the sampling week. The total waste generated in the entire parish was 3273.85 kg during that week. The document emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies that include environmental education, adequate funding, improved infrastructure, and active community participation. Finally, various utilization initiatives are proposed, such as collective collaboration between the Municipal GAD of Piñas, the Parochial GAD of Moromoro, and the population, for more efficient and co-responsible waste management.