These research deals with the evaluation of disposable mask waste generated during the pandemic. The objective was to determine the amount of disposable mask waste generated in Barranca. It is based on the descriptive method for which, the sample of 50 houses determined by the Kunitoshi method was established and a questionnaire was applied on what attitude it takes when recycling the mask waste, the segregation of the waste was also made to determine its characteristics, quantification per month, per capita and percentage of mask waste per month. It was concluded that the highest percentage of mask residues was in September with 1.44% (1568.95 Kg / 50 houses / month), that is to say that out of 100 Kg of residues, 1.44 kg are of mask; therefore, the proper use and recycling of this material must be taken into account in order to reduce environmental pollution.
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