Abstract

MORA CERVETTO, Alejandra  and  MOLINA MOREIRA, Natalia. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIAGNOSIS OF GUAYAQUIL HISTORICAL PARK. La Granja [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.2, pp.72-83. ISSN 1390-8596.  https://doi.org/10.17163/lgr.n26.2017.07.

This study was performed in Parque Historico Guayaquil (PHG), to diagnose waste management practices undertaken in said establishment. It was accomplished through the characterization of waste generation, verification of its management according to environmental regulations, and by recommending alternatives for its optimum management. Qualitative and quantitative methods with a descriptive scope were used during research. Information was gathered through visits and interviews with key individuals. Measurements were taken during eight weeks and identification was performed through a one-time sampling following national and international guidelines. Non-hazardous wastes reported an average of 452 kg and showed a direct relation between generation and the number of visitors. The one-time samplings for hazardous and special waste ware reported at 7.5 kg and 20 kg respectively. Characterization by category corresponded to 5% to hazardous waste, 12% special waste and 83% non-hazardous waste. This last result yielded in 45% of organic, 27% recyclables and 11% non-recyclables. The evaluation of environmental regulations revealed 36% compliance; therefore, PHG should consider resuming and implementing procedures that trigger comprehensive waste management as well as obtaining environmental permits. Waste generation´s impacts should focus not only in quantity but also in type and management practices. PHG has the infrastructure as well as the potential to turn into a replicable waste management model.

Keywords : Waste treatment; waste recycling; environmental legislation; environmental management.

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