Guideline for the Quantification and Characterization of Non-hazardous Solid Wastes and Residues for Ecuadorian Municipalities

The guide published by the Solid Waste Management and Inclusive Circular Economy project in Ecuador, which is part of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, serves as a tool for standardizing technical procedures related to quantification and characterization studies of non-hazardous solid waste and residues. This guide is applicable to all municipalities in the country and is designed to enhance and streamline processes, enabling the generation of reliable data to support cross-cutting decision-making in areas such as urban solid waste management, circular economy strategies, and climate change initiatives.