Resumen en inglés

This research assessed the impact of environmental education on the use of solid household waste in five residential complexes located in the northeastern part of the city of Montería. Quantitative and qualitative variables based on comparative reports of the amount of waste used and community behavior before and after the implementation of environmental education strategies were analyzed, these were established from a preliminary and technical diagnosis where solid waste management in the sets was contextualized and non-formal education was further applied , based on the socialization of flyers, brochures and posters associated with the proper management of solid household waste in residential units. In turn, the impact of the project on the inhabitants of residential complexes and the relationship between environmental education and the use of solid waste was measured. The data obtained show a growth of 45.53% from agost 2019 to april 2020 in the amount of waste used, indicating a trend of progressive increase over time, in addition the social aspects showed positive effects regarding the perception, behaviors and attitudes of the actors in the subject of solid waste domicile, as a result of the delivery of environmental education.