Interdimensional analysis of environmental impacts associated with the open-air dump in the city of Quibdo, Colombia.

Abstract

This article consists of in an interdimensional analysis of the environmental impact associated to the landfill «Marmolejo» of the city of Quibdo, Choco, Colombia, with the purpose of contributing recommendations, as elements for the integral management of the solid waste in the local scope. The methodology applied in the development of the work, is the proposal by Angel et al. (2001), which is denominated: analytical model by dimensions and proposes a matrix of double entrance for the identification and description of the environmental impacts, by means of a interdimensional crossing. The results found in the study are diverse, for example: impacts on the local biodiversity, water, soil, air and society. As conclusion, can be said that the analytical model by dimensions is pertinent for the analysis of the environmental impact in landfill; it allows to apply the complex environmental vision. However, the model proposal, as it is formulated is incomplete, whereas it does not deepen in the evaluation and analysis of the environmental impact.