Impactos ambientais decorrentes da disposição final dos resíduos sólidos no “lixão” do município de Pombal-PB.

Abstract

This scientific work analyzed the environmental impacts caused by the mismanagement of solid waste. The main objective of this research is to identify the main environmental impacts resulting from the final disposal of solid waste in the “Dump” located in the city of Pombal - PB. For the construction of this monographic work Some procedures were used: bibliographic survey, cartographic research, field research, at the end the interpretation and analysis of the collected data. During the development of this work several environmental impacts in the area used as object of study, among them: aesthetic degradation of the dump area; deforestation caused by the construction of dumping ground; pollution by emission of gases derived from the incineration of waste; spread of transmitter vector diseases; occupational accidents caused by the inadequate waste handling; improper transport of collected waste; construction of an allotment near the dump; impacts related to the installation of a sewage treatment plant in the dump area; resource pollution (surface and underground). “From the completion of this study, we identified if the need for restructuring of the 'dump' which is close to the city of Pombal-PB. But with all that, it is necessary the collaboration of the public power, to instigate short-term actions that will reduce the damage caused to the environment and the population residing there for the proper management of the waste and enable a better quality of life for those affected.