Diagnóstico e análise do processo de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos recicláveis em uma cooperativa

Abstract

Paraíba is one of the Brazilian states that does not have a solid waste management plan in place, as determined by the National Waste Management Plan (PNRS) in force for more than 10 years. The National Waste Policy determines the end of irregular waste disposal, such as landfills, and the construction of landfills, including mandatory recycling and composting operations. It is known that recycling, in addition to its role in environmental management and management, has a strong social and economic appeal for a low-income segment in Brazil. Recyclers are the targets of a series of social policies aimed at their empowerment and recognition in society at large. Due to the importance of the role of these collectors for the good performance of the PNRS, this work aims to study the cooperative functioning of recyclable waste pickers that has presented an increase in demand and, thus, propose an increase of productive capacity according to the technical and economic availability of the it. The results show that the cooperative can use its storage more efficiently, as in the case of PET and aluminum cans, that it is possible to reduce the volume by three times of the current volume, through the use of equipment already present in the cooperative, thus reducing the use of cooperative vehicles. A simulation was made to purchase a crusher, to enable direct negotiation with industries of its products, and how it would be financially feasible to purchase this equipment.