Management and separation of urban solid waste comparative analysis between Madrid (Spain) and the industrial and port special district of Barranquilla (Colombia)
Abstract
The increase in solid waste generation is a problem affecting a noticeable deterioration of the environment. Good handling and use of them is crucial to improve the quality of life in cities. In this paper comparatively analyzed the management of municipal solid waste in the cities of Barranquilla and Madrid. For information were consulted various sources from municipal web pages, documents press, through scientific journals, popular articles, interviews with technical experts and visits to treatment centers. The results show significant differences between the two municipalities analyzed, noting the importance of the legal regulations, infrastructures that allow development and public awareness acquired in environmental education programs and related factors contributing decisively to the successful management of solid waste urban.
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