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Compost obtained from organic waste in the city of Lima, 2022 (#1023)

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Date of Conference

July 19-21, 2023

Published In

"Leadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development"

Location of Conference

Buenos Aires

Authors

Velásquez Marín, Magda

Arellano Cisterna, Estefano

Colan Paredes, Nickolas

Rosario Pacahuala, Emilio Augusto

Medina Gamero, Aldo Rafael

Albarran Taype, Rossmery

Sanchez Pimentel, Janett Isabel

Abstract

In the present research work, the evaluation of the quality of the compost obtained from organic waste in the city of Lima-2022 was carried out. The problem lies in the mismanagement of solid waste by street vendors, merchants and civilians. This generates waste such as fruit peels, sawdust, sheep feces, among others. Bringing as consequences a direct impact to the ground, in addition to possible sources of health risk. The design of a compost bin was carried out taking into account the methodology used in the research project Preparation of compost from the organic waste generated in the cleaning of the plant of the company COPEINCA SAC Finally the sample was taken to the accredited laboratory System of services and chemical analysis S.A.C (SLAB), obtaining a quality compost within the parameters provided by the WHO and the comparison with the Chilean regulation 2880 was also made.

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