Análise da gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos no município de Concórdia do Pará

Abstract

The problem around solid waste is common in most Brazilian urban centers, which is intensified with the lack of public management planning. Solid waste when improperly packaged has a high potential for impact on the environment, becoming a potential threat to public health and local ecosystems. In view of this, the federal government regulated the National Solid Waste Policy as a way to combat possible deficiencies in waste management, presenting in the form of legislation the guidelines and rules for proper management of solid waste, and also provides for the implementation of selective collection by municipalities. In this context, the present research sought to understand the processes related to the disposal of solid waste in Concórdia do Pará, and to propose actions that assist the municipal public power in the management of urban solid waste generated in the municipality. The methodology followed an exploratory and descriptive study model, with bibliographic survey, on-site observation, interviews with public managers and the application of a questionnaire to residents. The research showed that the municipality of Concórdia do Pará has many problems associated with the management of urban solid waste, caused mainly by the low infrastructure, which makes it impossible to meet the current demand correctly. However, the municipality has the potential for practices aimed at optimizing waste management, thus, the work suggests alternatives that can be used to manage urban solid waste in an environmentally correct manner. With the information gathered, an informative guide on the contextualization of urban solid waste generated in the municipality was prepared as the final product. This guide will be made available as teaching material in municipal schools, the city hall and the Municipal Environment Secretariat, in addition to serving as a database for the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan in Concórdia of Pará, which is under preparation.