ALMEIDA, Benilton Vieira de.
Abstract:
This paper addresses the environmental theme of solid waste and recycling, which
is a cause of concern worldwide. With population growth
consumption and waste is increasingly being produced and waste
increases not only in large cities but also in cities
smaller as is the example of the city of Pombal. Through research
biographic data, data collections, observations and surveys of the studied area, the
The objective of this paper is to analyze the services of collection and
solid waste recycling in the city of Pombal in order to verify the problems
found in the performance of these activities, and the damage to the environment and
In the final part, through the relied study, proposals
and alternatives that can solve and alleviate the problems encountered, such as:
environmental education for young people and adults, greater support for professionals
work with recycling, popular participation to charge the authorities a
landfill for the city and implementation of selective collection programs with
participation of the public power and the population in order to achieve the objectives
to help preserve the environment and quality of life for all.
