Diseño de una propuesta para la gestión de los residuos domiciliarios en la Comuna 22 de la Ciudad Santiago de Cali

Abstract

The present work corresponds to a research to identify different alternatives available for a sound environmental management of household hazardous waste and the design of a proposal to be implemented. The identified management alternatives are studied and evaluated in order to propose a collection system and final disposal of the household hazardous waste used in commune 22 of the city of Santiago de Cali. Colombia. For the development of this research reference are made to both national and international literature and legislation related to the management to be given to this type of waste. In addition, information is obtained on home consumption and the existent final disposal of hazardous waste in the commune 22, in order to establish alternatives that best fit the needs of the people living in the sector. Presently there are different programs for the collection of some wastes stablished by law. They include collection points of batteries, outdated medicines and light bulbs, among others, without covering all the identified household hazardous waste. According to the Colombian environmental policies, different activities must be carried out along the technical programs in order to communicate, train and raise awareness about the importance of a proper management of household hazardous waste for the risk they represent for human health and the environment.