SOUSA, Maria Sueli de.
Resumen:
This study aims to analyze the management of collection and final disposal of
solid waste in the city of Cajazeiras-PB. It presents a brief description about the
environmental problems arising from the management of solid waste that served as
basis for research. It deals with several geoenvironmental aspects of the Municipality, describing the
characteristics: origin and location of the city, climate, soil, vegetation, hydrography, and economy.
The research carried out explores an outline for the investigation of destination management
end of the garbage, as well as household and commercial garbage, public cleaning, health residues, and
many others, difficulties encountered in the service, characteristics of the landfill and the
possible solutions to reduce the problem at hand. Intends to subsidize in advance of
theoretical discussions on the management of the collection and final disposal of solid waste in the
study area, allowing a reflection to understand the importance of the role of the
citizenship and due care that each individual must take to protect the environment.
The research procedures were based on bibliographic surveys, and data
acquired in field studies and statistics. The survey results pointed out that the
management of techniques for managing the collection and final disposal of waste requires
an effective reflection and planned actions that can reduce the problems
socio-environmental issues.
