Proposta de adequação do plano de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos para uma central de classificação/seleção de resíduos sólidos urbanos oriundos de coleta seletiva localizada no munícipio de Cerro Largo/RS

Abstract

The scenario for the generation of Urban Solid Waste (RSU), in addition to being complex, has caused several concerns for the population due to its incorrect management, causing unwanted socio-environmental impacts, such as pollution of rivers and soil, interference in the drainage systems of cities due to the clogging of manholes and risks to public health. Thus, it was necessary to elaborate laws and guidelines aimed at improving the scope of the management of these residues, such as the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), Law No. 12.305/2010, which instituted the need for the elaboration of the Plan Solid Waste Management System (PGRS) to the waste generators provided for in the aforementioned law. Thus, the present study aims to elaborate a proposal for updating the Solid Waste Management Plan of a RSU Classification/Selection Center originating from Selective Collection, located in the municipality of Cerro Largo/RS. To carry out the research, a qualitative and quantitative approach was used, with an exploratory and descriptive nature, in order to gather data for the elaboration of waste management strategies, correcting the possible existing inadequacies, outlined in accordance with the guidelines of the current legislation. Said data were collected through documentary analysis with the Municipality of Cerro Largo/RS, for the years 2018, 2020 and 2021, related to the management of recyclable solid waste in the municipality. The results showed that management occurs with several limitations and disagreements, which could be circumvented as long as some improvements were made, especially with regard to the participation of society in the selective collection system through environmental education mechanisms. Finally, it is considered that for the correct management of solid waste by the plant, the municipality of Cerro Largo/RS and society, many changes are still needed in relation to awareness and mobilization of these parts so that the entire system can work with better efficiency. These changes should be promoted as soon as possible, given the full potential of the municipality, essentially simply modifying simple daily actions, such as the separation of dry and wet waste, to contribute a lot to the evolution of this scenario.