Modelo de Gestión para el tratamiento de la Basura Electrónica en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo

Abstract

This investigation poses the Management Model for the treatment of the electronic waste generated at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo so as to prevent the environmental pollution and to be an example for other institutions. The theoretical and empirical (primary information) methods were used. The surveys were applied to 458 people including employees, teachers and students. Besides, the field trip was done in the warehouses, the computers laboratories, the offices and so on. The data were processed with Microsoft Excel. Having done the diagnosis and the characterization, it was determined that there are 80694 kg of useless electronic devices such as computer and telecommunication equipment, which are located at the observed areas. It is concluded that the electronic waste generation per capital of the institution is 5.44 kg/habitant. This model will permit to manage and minimize the electronic waste effectively due to the technical and environmental guidelines. It is recommended that the authorities use this management model to speed up the internal processes and minimize the environmental pollution risks.