OLIVEIRA, M. A. P.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1917186386613206; OLIVEIRA, Marcos Antônio Pereira de.
Abstract:
The present work aims to identify and analyze the main affected
environmental problems caused by the irregular disposal of municipal waste
observed in the urban area in the Cristo Rei neighborhood in the municipality of Cajazeiras-PB.
For the elaboration of the present study, the following methodologies were used:
bibliographic survey, including works by environmental authors,
environmental impacts and solid waste; a descriptive analytical research; is
field survey with on-site visit to check for serious issues
caused by the final disposal of solid waste on public roads. At the end
The absence of public policies for resolution, or
minimization, serious damage caused by waste disposal on the roads
public areas, vacant lots and in the area considered of environmental and tourist protection
Morro do Cristo do Rei (King's Christ Hill).
measures by the public authorities jointly with the residents' association,
implementation of selective waste collection, and there is no involvement for dissemination
educational campaigns that make society aware of
necessary to protect the environment from the degradation caused by
by not properly disposing of solid waste. Such wrong actions, by
compromise the environment, also compromise the health and quality of
life of the community itself.