Airborne fungal concentrations around the Modelo Callao Landfill.

Non-hazardous waste generated in Metropolitan Lima and Callao is transported to the Modelo Callao landfill for safe disposal. The accumulation of waste constitutes a significant source of fungal particles released into the atmosphere, posing a potential health risk to nearby populations. The aim of this research was to evaluate the concentration of outdoor fungal particles, considering environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and direction) during summer and winter seasons in the 18 de octubre settlement and Chillón Avenue, areas located in the vicinity of the Modelo Callao Landfill in Ventanilla during 2022.