Estudo da contribuição ambiental e importância social do trabalho dos catadores de materiais recicláveis em Cajazeiras-PB: um estudo de caso.

Abstract

The collection and recycling of garbage takes on a very important role in the preservation of environment. Given this perspective, this monograph research aims to discuss the environmental importance of the work of solid waste pickers in the city of Cajazeiras-PB. Having as main objective to analyze the environmental contribution of the work of recyclable material collectors for the city of Cajazeiras, as well as the social insertion as a benefit of this activity. To this end, methodological procedures were used next: bibliographic survey, documentary research, field research and finally analysis and interpretation of data. The study subjects were made up of the collectors associated with ASCAMARC- Association of Waste Pickers from Cajazeiras - PB. Through observation and application of the interviews, it became evident that this class of workers are true environmental agents in solid waste. However they are undervalued by capitalist society for not having a professional qualification. Being so it is necessary a tornado of actions by the government agencies and above everything of society, because in addition to contributing to the reduction of resource extraction natural resources are helping to reduce waste in urban areas.