Impactos socioambientais decorrentes do descarte de resíduos sólidos no bairro cristo rei, Cajazeiras- PB.

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.