LEITE, Michael Douglas Sousa.; RIBEIRO, George do Nascimento.; NOGUEIRA, Virgínia De Fátima Bezerra.; PEDROZA, Ariadne Pereira.; SANTOS, Chrístian Inácio dos.; SILVA FILHO, Valdeir Gonçalves da.; PAZ, Múcio Antônio De França.; LIMA, Décio Carvalho.; GOMES, Karla Da Nóbrega.; SANTOS, Kaio Luís De Azevêdo.; MARQUES, Agilio Tomaz.; GOMES, Antonio Barbosa.; COSTA, Kylvia Luciana Pereira.
Abstract:
This article proposes an assessment of the environmental impacts of the Cajazeiras landfill in Paraíba, Brazil,
using the Leopold Matrix to support strategies for proper solid waste management in the region. An exploratory
and descriptive study was conducted, covering both quantitative and qualitative aspects. The results revealed a
series of significant impacts, including aesthetic degradation, proliferation of disease vectors, and emission of
unpleasant odors. The absence of adequate infrastructure and control exacerbates these issues, threatening
local health and environmental quality. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these impacts, with the
implementation of measures such as those discussed here. The importance of collaboration among the
community, government, and other stakeholders, along with effective public policies and sustainable practices,
is emphasized to achieve sustainable solutions and promote a healthy environment for present and future
generations.
