Diagnóstico da gestão de resíduos sólidos no Cabo de Santo Agostinho/PE: desafios e oportunidades para a implementação da sustentabilidade urbana

Abstract

Improper disposal of urban solid waste is a problem that directly affects both quality of life and the environment. This challenge is closely related to the increase in waste generation driven by population growth and the absence of effective public policies. In addition, the lack of adequate infrastructure and the lack of awareness on the part of the population contribute to this problem. The issue of carrying out good waste management is a challenge for Brazilian municipalities. To prepare this study, indicators were collected from the National Information System on Basic Sanitation (SNIS) and the Ecological ICMS. In addition, the irregular solid waste disposal points in the municipality were mapped, together with the application of a questionnaire. The study aims to analyze the current scenario of municipal solid waste management in the municipality of Cabo de Santo Agostinho-PE and to evaluate the environmental perception of residents on the subject, as a way of identifying the main challenges and opportunities that can drive the implementation of sustainable practices in the urban context.