Diseño de un relleno Sanitario para la gestión segura de residuos sólidos urbanos en la parroquia Anconcito cantón Salinas provincia Santa Elena

Abstract

The objective of this project is to design a sanitary landfill for the adequate and technical disposal of municipal solid waste in the province of Santa Elena, enabling the decommissioning of the current open dumpsite in the parish of Anconcito. The hypothesis suggests that implementing an efficient waste management system will reduce environmental impacts and improve sanitary conditions in the area. The project is justified by the need for infrastructure that minimizes air, soil, and water pollution, ensuring sustainable waste management. For the project's development, data on population growth and its impact on solid waste generation were collected. Additionally, geotechnical studies were conducted to characterize the soil type and determine the stability of the slopes. The design includes an impermeabilization system, leachate collection, and biogas management, as well as an environmental mitigation plan. The unit construction cost was estimated at $31.88 USD/m2, representing an optimization compared to previous projects. Furthermore, the impermeabilization system with geosynthetics prevents leachate infiltration, reducing the risk of contamination. Keywords: Waste management, environmental impact, impermeabilization, sustainability.