Diseño del plan de gestion integral de residuos solidos para la parroquia el Señor Del Monte De Galilea y su area de influencia en la localidad de Usme

Abstract

This monograph, entitled “Design of a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for the Parish of El Señor Del Monte De Galilea and its Catchment Area in the Municipality of Usme,” aims to formulate a technical and social proposal that contributes to the proper management of solid waste generated by parish activities. The study stems from the need to respond to environmental problems arising from disorderly urban growth, poor waste collection and disposal, and a lack of environmental awareness in vulnerable communities in southern Bogotá. From this perspective, the parish is conceived as a space for transformation and community leadership that, through environmental education and pastoral action, can promote sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. The study provides a comprehensive assessment of the current situation in the parish of El Señor Del Monte de Galilea and its auxiliary chapels, identifying deficiencies in the separation, storage, and use of waste. Based on these findings, a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (PGIRS) is designed, based on citizen participation, environmental education, and the use of recyclable and organic materials. The proposal is supported by current environmental regulations, such as Law 99 of 1993, Resolution 754 of 2014, and Decree 1076 of 2015, as well as international guidelines issued by organizations such as the WHO, UN Environment, and the World Bank, which promote the circular economy and sustainable development. The results show that the implementation of the PGIRS in the parish promotes environmental awareness through waste management and strengthens the sense of community belonging. In this way, the project demonstrates that the articulation between sanitary engineering and pastoral action can generate positive environmental and social impacts, making the parish a model of sustainable participatory environmental management. Overall, this initiative reflects how faith, education, and technology can be integrated to build communities that are more responsible, supportive, and committed to caring for our common home.