Propuesta de gestión de residuos orgánicos mediante compostaje en la EPM-GIDSA bajo un enfoque de economía circular.

Abstract

In the city of Ambato, the eight markets managed by EPM GIDSA generate volumes of organic waste that are sent to the landfill, accelerating its deterioration and generating environmental impacts. This situation highlights the need to implement a management model that allows this fraction to be recovered and reduces the pressure on final disposal. The work was carried out using an applied, documentary, and field research approach. The applied modality used the technical information generated by the company on the composition and quantity of waste; the documentary research facilitated the review of regulations, literature, and composting experiences, and the field research allowed for the recognition of the operational conditions of EPM GIDSA's management. Tools such as institutional diagnosis, SWOT analysis, a multi-criteria matrix for selecting composting technology, and mass balances for sizing the proposed composting plant were used for the analysis. The data on waste generation, composition, and volume came from the technical study prepared by the company, which allowed the work to focus on the design of the infrastructure, the selection of equipment, and the economic evaluation of the proposed system. Finally, a proposal was formulated for organic waste management through mechanized composting under a circular economy approach, demonstrating its technical and economic feasibility for EPM GIDSA. In conclusion, the proposed plant design allows market waste to be processed and transformed into controlled compost, reducing landfill disposal and strengthening more sustainable municipal management.