Percepção ambiental dos moradores de Realeza - PR sobre os resíduos sólidos urbanos

Abstract

Concern for the environment has been gaining notoriety in our society, urban solid waste is responsible for a large part of environmental problems and degradation, as a way of reducing impacts is its proper separation and disposal. A questionnaire was applied to residents of the municipality of Realeza - PR, regarding the separation of urban solid waste in their homes, containing open and closed questions, in order to evaluate the interviewees regarding the production and disposal habits of solid waste urban areas, highlighting the importance of the correct disposal of waste, as well as identifying possible problems with selective collection in the municipality. In view of the results, it is possible to perceive that the participants know what recycling, selective collection is and are willing to collaborate with the environment, but they still have doubts when it comes to separating waste in general, especially electronic waste, expired medicines, needles and medicines. Thus, it is possible to affirm that the population's awareness regarding the issue of urban solid waste has positive consequences, encouraging the reuse and recycling of disposable objects, contributing to a more sustainable environment.