Gestão dos resíduos sólidos do Município de São Bento-PB.

Abstract

Disorderly urban growth has caused environmental problems and concerns for part of society and public authorities, causing a necessary demand in relation to regulations aimed at the management and management of solid waste. Based on this context, the present work aims to present the concept and classifications of solid waste within Brazil, highlighting the relevant legislation, such as the Constitution Federal and Law No. 12,305/2010, as well as making a diagnosis of solid waste management in the municipality of São Bento/PB, highlighting the current situation of the Municipal Management Plan Solid Waste Management, emphasizing the projects adopted by the municipality since the consumption until final disposal. The work carried out by the collectors and their main difficulties, the change of location of the dump and the consequences for the society they live in the banks of the old dump, the legislation adopted by the municipality in favor of adequate management solid waste and commitment to collective well-being. The research is considered qualitative as it seeks to portray the object of study in more depth using bibliographic and documentary approach, covering federal, state and municipal landmarks, as well as visits to the responsible bodies and photographic records were also carried out. The lack of effectiveness of environmental management and solid waste management by part of the Municipal Public Administration, also emphasizing that urban cleaning requires greater organization of selective collection programs. It is of great importance to concern on the part of the municipality of São Bento with the management of solid waste, in the sense to observe legal dictates and contribute to the development of efficient policies in relation to the subject studied.