Geração e descarte dos resíduos nas oficinas mecânicas de Tiradentes do Sul, RS

Abstract

The growing concern with environmental issues has driven the search for sustainable alternatives, with environmental education as the main way of changing attitudes and transforming relationships between man and nature. The mechanical sector is one of the largest generators of class I waste, in Rio Grande do Sul, which implies the need to create alternatives that mitigate the damages generated by the waste, since they present a high degree of danger and toxicity. This work presents a verification of the environmental conditions of the mechanical workshops of the city of Tiradentes do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul, and what is the current destination for the waste generated by them. In order to do so, a study was carried out on the types of waste produced in the mechanical workshops and how the final disposal of them is being done. Interviews were conducted with owners of mechanical workshops in the city of Tiradentes do Sul, RS, through which it was possible to observe the interviewees' perceptions regarding environmental issues and waste disposal. From the gathered information, in line with the legislation related to the mechanic workshops, actions were proposed that could help the owners and workers of the workshops to correct the waste generated and discarded by the mechanical workshops, the correct management of the waste produced in mechanical workshops, provide information on environmental legislation and inspection. Also, promote environmental education actions that can and should be inserted in mechanical workshops. The work made it possible to verify that there is a great lack of information about environmental issues, causing difficulties for owners to adopt sustainable practices, thus demonstrating the importance and necessity of investing in environmental education actions.