Carecterização da gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos no município de Altos – PI

Abstract

The generation and quantity of residues were modified with the passage of time. Nowadays, its bad management causes problems, being, in parts, of incumbent of the public power the proper management of the same ones. The municipality of Altos – PI went through periods of neglect with the management of urban solid waste, bringing consequences to the environment and public health. In view of this, the general objective of this study was to know the public actions of management and management of solid waste and specific objectives to verify the existence of public policies related to the management of solid urban waste, as well as to describe the solid waste management stages carried out by the power the disposal, treatment and final disposal of the existing waste and whether they comply with current environmental legislation. These objectives were achieved through a bibliographical and documentary survey, application of 04 (four) interviews, with coordinator and supervisor, and observation in the field to corroborate with the data obtained. Based on the applied methodology, it was possible to verify the actions carried out by Altos City Hall and TOP Limpeza, a company contracted to manage the waste. The municipality is in the process of approving its Basic Sanitation Plan, which covers waste management, in addition to implementing the Selective Collection Program in partnership with Emmaus, an entity for social improvements. Regarding the collection, transportation, disposal and final disposal of MSW, the entire process is the responsibility of TOP Limpeza, as well as the services of sweeping, weeding and brushing, that is, public cleaning of the city. The final disposal site of the collected waste is the dump, such an action violating the current environmental laws, such as the PNRS. The municipality is committed to comply with current environmental legislation, such as the development of its PMSB, the implementation of selective collection programs, among others. However, the need for more effective and urgent actions, such as the construction of a sanitary landfill, is still evident