A aproximação e o papel da extensão universitária da ITCEES-UFFS para o atendimento à Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos no Município de Cerro Largo - RS

Abstract

The implementation of the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS) in 2010 seems to change the perspective of the solid waste generated in Brazil until this year. The integrated management of solid waste determines the participation of different actors in the life cycle and disposal of products, since most of the time, the implementation and adequacy of this policy within the municipal sphere is assigned to its political representatives, which entails in its discontinuity and directs the lack of effectiveness in observing the legislation. Thus, the approximation of the Tecnossocial Incubator of Solidarity Economic Cooperatives and Enterprises of the Federal University of the Southern Frontier (ITCEES-UFFS) to meet the pertinent adjustments to the PNRS in the municipality of Cerro Largo-RS refers to a unique experience of observing a law in the municipal atmosphere. In this perspective, the present research had as general objective to analyze the approach and the role of the university extension through the ITCEES-UFFS, for the service to the PNRS in Cerro Largo-RS. In order to carry out the present research, a qualitative approach was used, whose phenomenological approach was based on the understanding of different social actors about the approach, the role of ITCEES, as well as the effectiveness of the ITCEES programs / projects focused on the implementation of the PNRS. The results showed that the experience of approaching ITCEES in the implementation of the PNRS is an exemplification of the diverse action possibilities of the university extension, not just restricted to its action towards the incubation of associations and cooperatives focused on solidarity economy. Although it is acting in a process considered incipient regarding the adequacy to PNRS, the latent leadership on the part of ITCEES in front of the implementation and adequacies of the legislation in the city. It has been demonstrated its positive influence with the activities that have been developed, what has been obtained the sustainability of Cooperativa de Catadores Unidos pela Natureza (COOPERCAUN). Through the constant encouragement and advice for its self-management, as well as making possible the selective collection of solid urban waste in the city, through the promotion of environmental education in schools and community. A landmark event for the practice of adjustments to PNRS in the city emerged from a Term of Adjustment of Conduct (TAC) requested by the State Public Prosecutor of RS in Cerro Largo, which provided a better commitment on the part of the municipal atmosphere. In addition, ITCEES 'initiative and role in articulating strategic alliances with other social actors, through the Social Management Forum, such as the City Hall of Cerro Largo, State Public Prosecution Service of RS in Cerro Largo, and other actors, has substantiated the effectiveness of the actions developed in its programs and projects. Since, it has provided a process of partnership and decision-making in a participatory and democratic way. However, the importance of appropriating this process of adjustments to PNRS, which includes the practice of selective collection, by society and the municipal atmosphere, as figures increasingly participant and active in this system.