Diagnosis of municipal solid waste (MSW), in the State of Mexico

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the diagnosis of urban solid waste (USW) in the State of Mexico, through the framework of sustainability. Urban areas represent a focus of attention for local administrations since they represent spaces of economic importance in the Gross Domestic Product. At the same time, these areas favor the concentration of population and air, water and soil pollution in these areas. The analysis included documentary review and diagnosis of urban solid waste (USW) in the State of Mexico, for which it is necessary to investigate different aspects of utmost importance, as well as some background information that involves not only the state, since in order to compare it is necessary to know the management of USW in Mexico at a national level first and then focus on the State of Mexico. As we know, MSW has increased over time due to the demographic and industrial growth of the country, the change in consumption habits of the population, the increase in welfare levels, and the tendency to abandon rural areas to concentrate in urban centers. This has substantially modified the quantity and composition of MSW.