Perspectives Of Project Engineering In The Disposal Of Solid Waste In Colombia And Possibilities Of Energy Use And Valuation

Abstract

An analysis is made of the importance of engineering and conceptual analysis for the study of waste treatment and management alternatives. A review of the history of waste disposal in the Valley of Aburrá, allows to discuss the and problems of application of the project engineering and the lessons learned. Proposals are made as a contribution to the potential use of waste to energy methods of waste managing for the country as a sustainable and effective tool for the management of solid waste.