Caracterización de residuos domiciliarios y optimización de rutas de recolección en la ciudad de Paccha, cantón Atahualpa, Provincia de El Oro.

Abstract

This research is focused on the characterization of municipal solid waste and the optimization of routes waste collection in the central parish of Paccha, Atahualpa canton, El Oro province. The main objective was to conduct a comprehensive analysis that would help understand the composition of the generated waste and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of the collection service. Through field visits and the use of technological tools, the types and amounts of waste were identified, revealing that organic waste constitutes more than 50% of the total generated. Additionally, a SWOT analysis was carried out for the optimization of the collection routes, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the current system. The results suggest that, despite the low community participation in waste separation, there is significant potential for improvement by implementing educational programs and optimizing the routes. Finally, it is recommended to promote waste separation at the source, create recycling infrastructure, and implement a composting system to reduce the load of organic waste.