Diagnóstico do gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos urbanos: um estudo de caso na UFCG, campus de Pombal - PB.

Abstract

The remarkable increase in global Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) production, driven by industrial and demographic growth, underscores the urgency of effective management. In the university context, where waste generation is significant, environmental responsibility gains importance, therefore, the promotion of environmental education, application of sustainable strategies and in-depth diagnoses play a crucial role in the effective waste management in academic environments. Thus, the objective of this study was to diagnose the solid waste management at the Centro de Ciências e Tecnologia Agroalimentar (CCTA). The study stages involved administering questionnaires to gauge the academic community's perception of solid waste management on campus, determining the total waste generation through daily weighings and analyzing the gravimetric and volumetric composition of solid waste generated on campus. Based on the results obtained, it was observed that the academic community is aware of the role in the waste generation and shows considerable interest in participating in environmental education initiatives. Based on weighing, it was identified that the weekly generation is around 263.94 kg, with a per capita generation of 0.03 kg/pp.day, gravimetric data revealed that organic waste constituted most of the generation, regarding infrastructure for waste collection and disposal, the data exposed inefficiencies in the system. Therefore, it is expected that in addition to contributing to the development of future studies related to the topic in question, the findings of this study will aid in formulating solid waste management studies and plans.