Resíduos sólidos urbanos e seus aspectos sociais, econômicos e ambientais- estudo de caso.

Abstract

Most of the solid waste produced in the country is destined for dumps in the open, which leads to the search for measures that will alleviate this situation, such as the reduction of its volume in its final destination, highlighted as an important management tool capable of minimizing the amount of natural resources produced around the globe, thus becoming a mechanism for preserving the environment. It is clear that the inadequate management of solid waste is a constant problem in almost all cities in the country, being more easily observed in large urban centers, where the socioeconomic gap is more advanced. As the city of Campina Grande is considered a large developing center in the state of Paraíba, it produces a significant amount of waste and that is awakening the interest in its final destination. Facing these circumstances, this study had as main goals to evaluate the management of urban solid waste in this city, making an analysis on social, as well as economic and environmental issues through visits, photographs, questionnaire application and interviews. The survey results show the need for measures that lead to the embracement of a more efficient solid waste management, providing employment and income to the population through activities related to the selective waste collection and recycling, and thereby contributing to the improvement of the social inclusion and environmental preservation process.