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Garbage Disposal in Medellín - Coggle Diagram
Garbage Disposal in Medellín
Why is this important?
Prevents illegal dumping and pollution
Ensures continuity of public health services
Allows time to plan new sustainable waste strategies
Avoids environmental crisis from lack of disposal sites
Main Information
Serves 3.5 million people from 40 municipalities
Decision made by the Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá
Managed at La Pradera landfill, located in Donmatías
Garbage disposal in Medellín is guaranteed until 2029
Challenges Identified
Importance of reducing the amount of waste generated
Concerns about over-reliance on landfills
Need for long-term waste management solutions
La Pradera is approaching its maximum capacity
Effects
Spread of diseases and bad odors
Pollution of streets and green areas
Increase in insects and rodents
Visual contamination
Decrease in quality of life for residents
Proposed Strategies
Promote recycling and reuse
Invest in alternative technologies for waste treatment
Waste reduction at the source
Encourage citizen participation in waste management