Sistemas de coleta e reciclagem de resíduos sólidos no município de Encruzilhada do Sul - RS

Abstract

The planet Earth is undergoing a series of transformations, since environmental degradation is occurring in large proportions. Improper disposal of solid waste by the population pollutes the land, water and soil, compromising the quality of natural resources and reducing its availability. This monograph aims public awareness of Maria da Conceição Machado Street in the town of Encruzilhada do Sul - RS for proper separation of solid waste for subsequent reuse, thus contributing to an improvement in the environmental quality of the environment. For this, a questionnaire to 22 residents residing in said street was applied, data on the separation of recyclable materials for delivery in cooperative COOMCREAL were raised and held awareness of them to make correct attitudes disposal. It was observed that many people dismiss these materials along with the regular trash for convenience or because they have no knowledge about collection days by the cooperative. The research showed that there are challenges for organizational and social order on this matter and should be resolved, seeking an agreement with the cooperative, stipulating fixed for collection of solid waste in the street above mentioned days.