Análisis del manejo y aprovechamiento de los residuos de la construcción como herramienta para la interventoría ambiental en Tunja, Boyacá

Abstract

This document addresses the problems associated with the management of solid construction waste, which is one of the most polluting sources, and whose degradation can take decades or millennia. In Tunja, an average of 483.66 tons of CDW are generated, mainly excavation waste, iron, concrete, and wood. Much of this waste is dumped in unauthorized sites, without any type of control, regulation, or supervision, despite the existence of a municipal landfill with an environmental license. This highlights the need to ensure efficient management that can reduce the use of landfills, environmental degradation, and public health. The involvement of the supervisory authority and regulatory bodies is essential throughout all stages of the life cycle of construction elements, from their production, use, and disposal to their treatment and possible reuse. Given this situation, this research seeks to demonstrate how the supervisory authority can facilitate responsible waste management by developing guidelines to optimize its management in the municipality of Tunja, Boyacá. To this end, a booklet is developed and presented as an environmental oversight tool. It allows professionals working in the construction industry to establish strategies for the management, reuse, and monitoring of CDW waste, promoting sustainable practices and complying with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In accordance with the above and considering the booklet's usefulness as a technical support tool for oversight and supervision, it is urgent to promote sustainable practices in the construction sector through environmental oversight stipulated in accordance with current regulations, making the management and use of this waste a key element for environmental preservation.