Evaluación del cumplimiento en la clasificación de residuos y desechos sólidos en la operación de una planta de tratamiento en el departamento de Retalhuleu.

Ramos Villatoro, Jhonattan Gerardo (2025) Evaluación del cumplimiento en la clasificación de residuos y desechos sólidos en la operación de una planta de tratamiento en el departamento de Retalhuleu. Other thesis, USAC.

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Abstract

Abstract This research was conducted at a solid waste treatment plant operating in the department of Retalhuleu since March 2005. The unit is responsible for managing organic waste, recoverable inorganic waste, and non-recoverable waste generated in six implementing units. Organic waste is treated through anaerobic digestion in composting chambers. Recoverable inorganic waste is managed through recycling, while non-recoverable inorganic waste is treated through co-processing or final disposal in a sanitary landfill. The main objective of the research was to evaluate compliance with solid waste classification. To this end, the selection process was identified, the compliance percentage was determined, and a manual was designed containing guidelines for the classification process, as well as an evaluation tool to facilitate process monitoring. As part of the methodology, interviews were conducted with the treatment plant staff and direct observation of the classification process was conducted. The sorting process is carried out on two concrete tables, where the waste is sorted into the following categories: organic, recyclable inorganic, non-recoverable for landfill, and non-recoverable for co-processing. The operational staff assigned as Waste Sorters then transport the waste to the corresponding final disposal areas. Manual inspections were also conducted to determine the efficiency of the sorting process by the six executing units, classified according to their level of waste generation: low, medium, and high demand. The results show that, overall, recyclable material and non-recoverable waste for co-processing show 100% compliance, organic waste 94%, and non-recoverable inorganic waste for landfill 96%. A proposed manual for the proper classification of waste and solid waste is included, presenting general definitions and classification processes by category: organic, recoverable or recyclable inorganic, non-recoverable inorganic for co-processing, and non-recoverable inorganic for landfill. It also includes information on the stages of organic matter degradation, compost production, compaction, transfer, and final disposal of solid waste.

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