Análise dos resíduos sólidos na praia de Boa Viagem – Recife - PE

Abstract

The management of solid waste is pertinent and must be seen as a priority, since it is a way to maintain the health of Brazilian beaches. The objective of this work was to diagnose the management of solid waste from leisure and commerce activities on the coast of Boa Viagem beach, Recife Pernambuco. To prepare the present work, a bibliographic survey and questionnaires were applied to 56 visitors to Boa Viagem beach, and a specific questionnaire for the manager of the Urban Maintenance and Cleaning Company (EMLURB). According to the results obtained with the questionnaires, it was possible to identify that plastic was the most common type of waste found on Praia de Boa Viagem, as well as it was possible to identify also the dissatisfaction with the cleaning of the beach by users and their awareness. who call themselves the main responsible for the conservation of the beach. However, EMLURB carries out a daily cleaning and maintenance routine on the beach, performs manual and mechanized waste collection and performs the disposal in a landfill, but it is still visible the need to implement improvements, such as environmental education for all, the implementation of selective collection, final destination for recycling companies, recognition of waste pickers and support for volunteers who undertake joint efforts in favor of the health of Boa Viagem beach.