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  • 1East Carolina University, Health Education and Promotion Department, Environmental Health and Safety Program, Belk Annex 6, Room 105, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. zaratem@ecu.edu

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A community-based solid waste management program was established in San Mateo Ixtatán, enhancing local capacity. This initiative focused on education and waste analysis, utilizing social capital and water cycle principles for sustainability.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Community Development

Background:

  • Solid waste management is a critical public health concern, particularly in developing regions.
  • Limited local capacity often hinders the implementation of sustainable waste management programs.
  • San Mateo Ixtatán initiated a public health action plan to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a sustainable solid waste management program in San Mateo Ixtatán.
  • To build local capacity for waste management through community engagement and education.
  • To assess the effectiveness of social capital and water cycle approaches in program sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Program development in two phases: community working team identification/education and waste classification/quantification study.

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  • Utilized public health approaches focusing on social capital and the water cycle.
  • Engaged community members and municipal authorities throughout the process.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully established a local working team and completed a solid waste classification and quantification study.
    • Gained significant support from the community and municipal authorities.
    • Laid the foundation for a sustainable solid waste management program.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed program effectively built local capacity for solid waste management in San Mateo Ixtatán.
    • Community engagement and strategic public health approaches are vital for sustainable waste management initiatives.
    • The study provides a model for other communities facing similar waste management challenges.