Characteristics of Riobamba's household solid waste generation and the benefits of source separation

The generation of urban waste represents a problem for cities, so quantifying and analyzing its is fundamental municipal planning. To obtain these data, study was conducted in Riobamba, forty households were selected, data collected, phase I determined the composition based on quartering methodology, II pilot source sepa-ration program implemented quantified, with obtained estimates made according to different percentages recovery materials compared extension useful life landfill. result showed that rate per capita 0.71 kg/person/day, translated into about 200 tons generated day Riobamba city. In terms compo-sition, fraction organic constitutes largest proportion two phases 60% 73%, recyclables 20% 12% disposable 15%, which indicates separation at source, families created more awareness gen-eration waste, it important implement management practices reduce volume final disposal will contribute extend landfill up 27 years.