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    Optimización del sistema de gestión de residuos del GAD Municipal de Salcedo a través de un sistema dinámico 2024.
    (Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)., 2024-08) Guilcaso Chicaiza, Jessica Marcela; Quispe Pasaca, Daniela Estefanía; Ágreda Oña, José Luis
    The purpose of this report is to improve the waste management system of the Municipal GAD of Salcedo through the implementation of a dynamic system in 2024, with the aim of optimizing the efficiency of waste management, reducing environmental impact, and improving the quality of life of the community. Several specific objectives were set, starting with an evaluation of the current state of the waste management system in Salcedo Canton. This analysis focused on identifying deficiencies and opportunities for optimization, reviewing existing infrastructure, collection and disposal procedures, as well as separation and recycling practices. Secondly, a comprehensive plan was developed based on a dynamic system that encompasses all phases of waste management, from collection to final disposal. Finally, the execution and evaluation of the new dynamic waste management system were proposed. This phase involved assessing the system's effectiveness in terms of pollution reduction, improving citizens' quality of life, and strengthening the capacities of the Municipal GAD of Salcedo. The analysis covered variables such as population, types of waste (sanitary, common, organic, and recyclable), and the capacity of the sanitary landfill. Vensim software was used to simulate the system and evaluate its performance. Three scenarios were projected: 30% waste recovery, a 20% increase in source separation, and a combination of both approaches to achieve a 50% recovery rate. The analysis also projected a 20% increase in solid waste production for 2024, using a geometric formula. In the first scenario, available capacity was projected to store 36,365.900 tons of waste until 2040, while the third scenario indicated an expanded capacity of 21,431.900 tons. In terms of waste recovery, the third scenario would allow for a constant recovery rate of 42%, compared to 37% in the first scenario and 19% in the second, reflecting an increase of 3 percentage points over the current scenario. These results were essential for formulating an improvement plan for integrated waste management in Salcedo Canton.