Avaliação do sistema de limpeza urbana na cidade de Campina Grande.

Abstract

The main objective of this work, from the analysis of the current conditions of the Urban Cleaning System in the city of Campina Grande - PB, is to present suggestions that can contribute to the optimization and / or improvement of this system. It is important to clarify that this work is important not only because it concerns aspects of Public Health, but also because, in Brazil, this subject is neglected and its research is non-existent. In order to achieve the aforementioned objective, it has become imperative to collect information both in loco and in the Public Cleaning department and other municipal bodies. This information refers to the survey of (i) the most relevant health, social and economic aspects involved in the research, and (ii) the current conditions in terms of garbage collection, collection, final destination, etc. Considering the heterogeneity of the analyzed system, the research was developed in two stages. In the first one, the Stratified Casual Sampling Theory was used to obtain data on the packaging and collection of waste. This was done through the application of a questionnaire that covered the entire population sampled. In the second stage an overall evaluation of the transport and other phases of the system was made. This was done through in situ inspections, visits to the local Department of Urban Cleaning and application of practical formulas in order to optimize those phases. Considering that in the city investigated there is no treatment and final destination of the waste, some suggestions were made for these phases. The results, as well as the information obtained from the bodies involved with the City's Public Cleaning System, showed that the local Urban Cleaning System is not satisfactory, necessitating certain improvements. Finally, suggestions are presented for the improvement and optimization of the Urban Cleaning System of Campina Grande. Among the suggestions proposed are the improvement of the transport system and collection boxes and, for treatment and final destination, the sanitary landfill (short term solution) and compost (long term solution) are proposed.