Integrated Solid Waste Management Solutions for Puerto Rico: Small, Replicable Steps Towards Achieving Drastic Changes

Abstract

This project recommends strategies for developing an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Local Government Units (LGUs), which, in the case of Puerto Rico, applies to Municipal Governments, for their implementation that would include suggestions for agencies’ integration towards this effort. These strategies are suggested with the projection that guidelines will be developed and provided to Municipal Governments for the achievement of comprehensive integrated waste management solutions; primarily regionally –based. As a basic strategy, the empowerment of Municipal Recycling Coordinators (MRCs) is herein enforced by providing a strategic plan for education of the MRCs. Key Terms⎯Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM), Municipal Recycling Coordinators (MRCs), Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Caribbean Chapter, Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership (PRRP).