A realidade socioeconômica e ambiental da associação dos catadores de materiais recicláveis de Pombal-PB: desafios e possibilidades para a inclusão social.

Abstract

The present study is the result of an analysis about the reality socioeconomic and environmental waste pickers registered in the Association of Recyclable Materials de Pombal-PB (ASCAMARP). Making use of field research with visits in locus were observed across the sample of 25 pickers associates, the working conditions, the relationship between the collectors and middlemen, and the awareness of collectors about the importance of his work for the local economy and preserving the environment. Highlighting the demands of the formal labor market and the relationship among age, education and professional training as factors culminating to the inclusion of the people in this activity, traced the profile of this public face of the situations of exclusion and social prejudice. As well, investigating what challenges and opportunities faced by ASCAMARP for social inclusion of waste pickers, identifying the partnerships and actions proposed in the struggle for decent working conditions, recognition, and, consequently, better living conditions for the entire group of associates.