Diagnóstico da gestão dos resíduos sólidos urbanos do município de Caicó/RN

Abstract

The disorderly urban development and growth process has caused a series of environmental problems and concerns on the part of society and its managers. The problem of solid waste that is related to the administration, the management process and its destination is a challenge that permeates all spheres of society, which denotes complications to the environment, contributing to the ongoing environmental crisis. In this sense, the present work aims to present a diagnosis of the management of urban solid waste in the municipality of Caicó-RN, from its generation, consumption, to its final destination. The work involved a qualitative bibliographical and documentary research, covering the specialized literature on the subject and its main legal frameworks, namely: the National Environmental Policy (Law n. 6.938/1981), the National Solid Waste Policy (Law nº 12.305/2010) and the National Guidelines for Basic Sanitation (Law nº 14.026/2020) and the state and municipal landmarks. In addition, technical visits were made to the bodies responsible for waste management, and also photographic records were taken in the “dump” area. In the municipality of Caicó, it was found that the current “dump” causes damage to the environment, the population and the water body, due to its location. It was also observed that urban cleaning presents factors that need attention, such as the implementation of a selective collection program. Therefore, despite the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS) having been launched since 2010, the studied municipality has made little progress in solid waste management, failing to observe the guidelines of current legislation. A greater concern on the part of the municipal government is essential, in the sense of applying the guidelines provided for in the Law and, thus, reducing the negative effects arising from the poor management of solid waste. Through this work, it was possible to contribute by giving visibility to the problem diagnosed therein, and also to the suggestions presented, so that solid waste ceases to be a problem for municipal management and becomes a potential for development and social inclusion.