Solid Waste Management in Villa El Salvador: Diagnosis and Strategic Proposal

The study addressed the generation and characterisation of municipal solid waste in the district of Villa El Salvador, applying methodologies proposed by the Ministry of the Environment. Both household and non-household waste was analysed in order to obtain quantitative and qualitative data on per capita generation, volumetric weight and the proportion of recoverable materials. This information allowed for a more realistic diagnosis to be made for the planning of the District Plan for the Environmental Management of Solid Waste (PDGARS), in compliance with the General Law on Solid Waste No. 27314. Throughout the research, it was observed that the characterisation of waste was an essential tool for decision-making in environmental management. In addition, background information and similar experiences in other districts of the country, such as Ica and Los Olivos, were reviewed, allowing comparisons to be made and the local approach to be enriched. The study also highlighted the historical, social and organisational role of the district, emphasising innovative initiatives such as the ‘green voucher’, which incentivised recycling through tax benefits for citizens. In conclusion, it was demonstrated that the analysis of solid waste had not only technical value, but also strategic value, as it enabled the optimisation of municipal resources and encouraged the active participation of the community in caring for the environment and the sustainable development of the district.