Coleta seletiva de resíduos sólidos na cidade de Uiraúna - PB.

Abstract

In the present monograph, a survey and analysis of the collection process was performed. in the city of Uiraúna - PB, the collection of recyclable waste is effective in reducing waste, bringing benefits to the environment and society, as well as generating income for a relative amount of people and economy for companies. Based on this proposal the The present monograph emphasizes the main problems faced by waste pickers and their current working conditions in order to get to know the reality of their work closely, in order to possible improvements since for many of the pickers are their main income. Having as main objectives highlight the importance of selective collection seeking to quantify the production of garbage in the collection places; and analyzing to what extent its work is effective as income generation alternative for waste pickers. Were used procedures such as: bibliographic survey, documentary research and field research, with the application of a questionnaire without their identification. And finally, the interpretation of Dice. The results indicate that recyclable waste collectors perform their face countless difficulties and lack of public investment precarious work situations.