Proposição de alternativas e ações para universalização dos serviços de limpeza pública e manejo de resíduos sólidos no município de Pombal-PB.

Abstract

Sanitation is a tool that seeks concrete ways of quality improvement of life and preservation of the environment is central to the maintenance of human health. Thus, the present study aimed to propose alternatives and actions to universal service of sanitation axis "Public and Solid Waste Management Cleaning" in the municipality of Pombal-PB. The methodology consists of data collection and study of bibliographical and documentary research in the urban sanitation system and solid waste management in the municipality of Pombal-PB and other sanitation plans. Based on collected data, it was observed that the city of Pombal-PB is the Municipal Plan for Sanitation (PMSB) preparation and this presents a well structured diagnosis, encompassing all categories of waste, among other variables. In analyzing the results, it was possible to identify that Pombal-PB has several deficiencies and some relevant capabilities. Thus, it was possible to address a number of alternatives in order to solve the shortcomings and deficiencies of services. Therefore, we adopted two scenarios and concludes that with the adoption of selective collection about 50% of MSW can be referred for treatment and avoided being sent for "landfill". Finally, we were given about 10 programs to meet the proposed alternatives.