Plan de manejo de residuos en una empresa farmacéutica en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito periodo 2021-2022

Abstract

The main method of disposal of industrial waste by companies is by sending it to sanitary landfills, which is not classified; another one is the incineration process, this method can generate pollution, so it is necessary to take measures to properly manage waste, to protect the environment and health. This research work was carried out to reach the goal of generating a waste management plan, in a pharmaceutical company located in Pifo Canton, Quito City. Where was it made: the identification, classification and weighing of industrial waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous, which are produced by the pharmaceutical company as part of its production processes, from the data generated, it was possible to determine the proper disposal of them. The results conclude that the company generates large amounts and types of waste, and it does not make the proper disposal due to not knowing the existence of environmental managers that support this process. One of the biggest problems of the company is the generation of waste, due to excessive use of plastic for goods packaging in its production process, to comply with quality regulations. The common residues produced the most are: gelatin and blister, due to the quality and calibration requirements of the equipment and/or machinery. While the largest amount of hazardous waste is products: expired or returned, generated because of contamination or reduction of their shelf life, for this reason it was proposed a waste management plan.