Estudio de viabilidad de una plataforma interoperable para optimizar la gestión de residuos sólidos en Teusaquillo según la estrategia nacional de economía circular

Abstract

Waste management in Bogotá continues to rely on a linear model that prioritizes disposal in sanitary landfills, resulting in environmental impacts and the waste of materials with reuse potential. Although policies and programs oriented toward the circular economy exist, limitations regarding traceability, citizen participation, and operational efficiency currently persist.

The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate, at a pre-feasibility stage, a web platform and mobile application designed to support the logistical management of waste collection in the Teusaquillo locality. This system aims to facilitate connections between waste managers, service demand, commercial generators, and competent authorities. The initiative aligns with circular economy principles by promoting traceability, recovery, and the reincorporation of materials into new productive cycles, thereby reducing final disposal and strengthening the information flows necessary for more efficient and sustainable resource management.

To determine feasibility, the analysis is structured using a partial application of the Logical Framework methodology. This approach identifies the central problem, its causes, and effects, transforming them into objectives and potential intervention alternatives to select the most suitable solution for evaluation.

Based on this identification, specific pre-feasibility components are developed. The market study characterizes the waste management sector, identifies real and potential demand for digital coordination services, analyzes existing technological offerings, and validates the competitiveness of the platform's value proposition. The technical study defines the solution’s functional requirements, necessary technological capabilities, and operational characteristics of the web platform and mobile app, as well as the processes enabling information exchange among managers, generators, and authorities.

The administrative study establishes the preliminary organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, human talent requirements, and the applicable regulatory framework for system operation. In parallel, the economic-financial study estimates initial investments (CAPEX), operating costs (OPEX), revenue projections, and profitability indicators to assess the project's sustainability.

Transversally, quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety policies are formulated to ensure service reliability, minimize negative impacts, and protect the stakeholders involved. Collectively, this methodology and its contents provide a comprehensive view of the objectives, scope, and requirements necessary to evaluate the pertinence of advancing to the feasibility phase and subsequent implementation, contributing to the strengthening of sustainable and circular practices within waste management in the locality.