Gerenciamento dos resíduos sólidos no município de Cruz do Espírito Santo - PB

Abstract

The management of the solid waste all over the national territory gained a new perspective since the National Plan of Solid Waste. The demand in the local scale of the municipality of Cruz do Espírito Santo does not differ significantly from the other Brazilian municipalities, the collection of treatment and final destination do not occur in a satisfactory way. This work aims to analyze the solid waste management in this municipality, within this analysis identify, describe, present and suggest possible solutions to the problem mitigation. The applied methodology required of primary data through field research and photographic records, secondary data from bibliographic surveys on solid waste, using the qualitative method. The results of the work indicate that the authorities are not prepared or interested in resolving the issue, noting the improvisation and insufficient capacity to manage the garbage produced. This is aggravated by the absence of affirmative community participation. Medium-term and long-term measures are suggested, considering a greater commitment to the implementation of environmental education in schools and responsible application of the municipal budget for the management of solid waste.