Solid waste management under compliance with the organic code of the environment in the Municipal GAD of Quinindé
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Proper solid waste management remains a global challenge that directly affects environmental sustainability, public health, and quality of life. This study aims to identify gaps in existing research and propose improvements in waste management policies and practices at the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government of Quinindé. Through an explanatory quantitative approach, data were collected and analyzed using structured surveys applied to a stratified sample of 75 participants, including waste operators, local officials, and residents. Informed consent and data confidentiality were ensured, and data were processed using SPSS version 25.0. The results showed variability in community perceptions, highlighting critical areas such as the need for innovation and strengthening public policies. Principal component analysis and predictive models provided additional insights into the operational effectiveness and social impact of waste management practices. It was observed that age negatively influences the efficacy of waste management, indicating the importance of adapting policies to demographic characteristics to optimize management strategies.
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Brayan Roy Cedeño-Zambrano , Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9508-7474
Agricultural Engineer, project coordinator in energy efficiency (2021), Link with the Mapasingue society in the collection of information on the residual biomass of corn cultivation, certified by the Ministry of Labor as an environmental manager (2024-2029), coming soon degree in Master in Environmental Management.
Mayra Lisette Zapata-Velasco , Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1578-3776
Environmental Management Engineer, Master in Environmental Engineering. UTEQ University Professor (2022), Banderas Consulting Project Coordinator (2021), UFES Air Quality Nucleus Researcher (2018-2020), Water Treatment Quality Operator Consorcio Verde Solution (2017).
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