ANÁLISE DA VIABILIDADE DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DA COLETA SELETIVA DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE ILICÍNEA-MG

Abstract

In this study the general objective was to analyze the viability of the implantation of a selective collection system in the municipality of Ilicínea - MG, and this purpose was achieved with the characterization of the quantity generated and the system of collection and final disposal of solid wastes. It was also verified the existence of projects to implement the selective collection program and municipal environmental awareness policies. The methodology of the research employed is based on a qualitative - quantitative approach of exploratory nature, which uses the case study as the research method. Data collection was done through bibliographical research and documentary research with municipal public agencies involved in the management of solid urban waste. According to the results obtained, there is a generation of waste equivalent to a big city, but the lack of a selective collection program takes little advantage of the existing infrastructure, and 99.23% of this waste is transferred to the controlled landfill. Another aspect that calls attention is the operation of the municipal sorting and composting plant, which does not reuse 1% of the generated amount of waste and for this reason the collection through the sale of recyclables is ridiculous compared to the cost of the existing system. It was also evident the lack of policies aimed at environmental awareness and effective actions for waste management demonstrating an institutional fragility. Finally, the selective collection program proved viable and sustainable in all aspects.