MARQUES, M. P.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3295473478914518; MARQUES, Maxsuela Pereira.
Resumo:
This monographic research will discuss the environmental impacts caused by the residues
solid, when not properly managed. Having as main objective
identify the main environmental impacts resulting from the final disposal of waste
solid in the "landfill" of the Municipality of Cajazeiras - PB. To this end, the following
methodological procedures to be followed: bibliographic survey, descriptive research,
field research, and finally the interpretation and analysis of the data. During the realization of this
Some impacts were identified in the study area, such as: degradation
aesthetics; burns the open sky generating soot and irritating gases; proliferation of vectors
disease transmitters; occupational accidents with residues from health services not
properly packaged; dust emission in the landfill area due to traffic,
discharge, spreading and compacting of waste; generation of odors from the
landfill; contamination of groundwater and / or surface water by leaching of
landfills; emission of volatile and potentially toxic organic gases in landfills
Sanitary. From this study, the inefficiency of the final disposal system for
solid waste in the municipality of Cajazeiras-PB. Therefore, there is an urgent need to take
of actions by the municipal public power, aiming at the efficient management of
thus seeking to minimize damage to the environment and enable better
affected society's quality of life.