Diagnóstico dos resíduos sólidos produzidos em feiras de pequenos produtores

Abstract

The increasing generation of waste makes it necessary to discuss the topic, in this sense, this research aimed to diagnose the solid waste management produced in small producer fairs held in the municipality of Erechim-RS to help in the elaboration of management plans. The methodology was applied in two fairs located in the city of Erechim, Feira Nossa Terra, in the Fátima district and Feira do Produtor, in the downtown. Waste samples were collected at different periods and the waste was characterized by gravimetric composition, daily volume and per capita generation of waste produced. It was also verified the waste management steps, that is, how the packaging, transport and final destination of wastes is carried out, and finally, considering guidelines for the preparation of solid waste management plans. In both fairs, more than 95% is organic waste, Feira Nossa Terra (Fátima) obtained a per capita production of 0.22 kg/person of waste and Feira do Produtor (Centro) with 0.10 kg/person. Still, it can be concluded that the packaging/storage had problems at the two fairs and that the environmental education actions had an effect in view of the extension program already carried out in one of them, so the work carried out must be continued and expanded. Therefore, it can be concluded that through the data obtained in the study, these can contribute to improve solid waste management in fairs similar to those studied.