Diagnóstico y propuestas para la gestión de los residuos de construcción y demolición en la ciudad de Ibagué (Colombia)
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Suárez-Silgado, Sindy
Molina, Juan David Andrés
Mahecha, Leandro
Calderón, Lucrecia
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2018-01-01
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La gestión de los residuos es un tema de vital importancia a tener en cuenta en las políticas y planes de desarrollo de una localidad. Una de las condiciones necesarias para implementar la buena gestión de los residuos es un estudio preliminar o diagnóstico sobre la generación de los mismos en la zona. En este artículo se presenta, a modo de diagnóstico, la gestión actual de los residuos de construcción y demolición (RCD) en la ciudad de Ibagué (Colombia) y se analizan sus fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas. Para llevar a cabo el estudio, además de la revisión bibliográfica, se estableció contacto directo con 56 empresas constructoras localizadas en Ibagué. Adicionalmente se visitaron organismos institucionales, escombreras y plantas de tratamiento de metal. Por la información y datos obtenidos, se observó que las empresas presentan poco conocimiento sobre la problemática asociada a los RCD y sus diferentes sistemas de gestión. Se encontró también que los residuos producidos en las actividades constructivas son generalmente tierras de excavación, depositadas en el vertedero por la mayoría de las empresas analizadas. En estudios posteriores se recomienda realizar análisis de esta tierra para comprobar su estado y composición, con el fin de hacer una buena gestión de este residuo.
Waste management is a topic of vital importance that should be considered in the policies and development plans of a town or city. A required condition for an adequate waste management is a preliminary study or assessment of waste generation in the area. In this paper, the current management of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in the city of Ibagué (Colombia) is assessed and its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are analysed. In addition to a literature review, 56 construction companies based in Ibagué were contacted directly, and institutional organisations, waste tips and metal treatment plants were visited. Results showed that companies currently have little knowledge of the problem associated with CDW and its various management systems. It was also determined that waste generated in construction activities is mainly comprised of excavated earth, which is generally taken by companies to the dump. Future studies should be carried out to analyse the earth and assess its state and composition, so that it can be managed efficiently.
Waste management is a topic of vital importance that should be considered in the policies and development plans of a town or city. A required condition for an adequate waste management is a preliminary study or assessment of waste generation in the area. In this paper, the current management of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in the city of Ibagué (Colombia) is assessed and its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are analysed. In addition to a literature review, 56 construction companies based in Ibagué were contacted directly, and institutional organisations, waste tips and metal treatment plants were visited. Results showed that companies currently have little knowledge of the problem associated with CDW and its various management systems. It was also determined that waste generated in construction activities is mainly comprised of excavated earth, which is generally taken by companies to the dump. Future studies should be carried out to analyse the earth and assess its state and composition, so that it can be managed efficiently.