The compost vegetal as an alternative to reduce yard wastes in the Sanitary Landfill System of Guayama, Puerto Rico
by Guzman Rivera, Nimia I., M.S., UNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO (PUERTO RICO), 2007, 139 pages; 1451037

Abstract:

At the present, the island of Puerto Rico is confronting several solid waste management problems due to its excessive waste generation, consumption behavior and lack of infrastructure. It is estimated that for the year 2010, over fifty percent (50%) of the sanitary land fill systems will reach the end of their useful life and will be closed.

The study’s main reason and purpose is to analyze perception and awareness of Guayama residents regarding plant material compost as a viable and environmentally safe alternative to reduce the amount of yard waste that arrives at Guayama’s sanitary land fill system and that of other municipalities. I also considered and examined how this management alternative may contribute towards extending the useful life of these systems.

This study was conducted by means of a descriptive model and the research data was recollected using a twenty five (25) question survey.

 
AdvisersPedro Modesto; Teresa Lipsett
SchoolUNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO (PUERTO RICO)
SourceMAI/ 46-04, p. , Aug 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEnvironmental science
Publication Number1451037
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