Cenário atual da gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos na região da Associação de Municípios do Noroeste de Santa Catarina (AMNOROESTE)

Abstract

The management of municipal solid waste remains a challenge for Brazilian municipalities, especially small ones, which face limitations and are unable to fully implement the guidelines established by the National Solid Waste Policy (NSWP). This study aimed to analyze the current situation of municipal solid waste management in the municipalities that make up the Association of Municipalities of Northwestern Santa Catarina, based on primary and secondary data. Data interpretation was conducted using the SWOT matrix, which allowed the identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in each municipality and in the association as a whole. The results show specific advances, such as the partial implementation of selective collection, reverse logistics actions, and environmental education initiatives in some municipalities. However, significant structural challenges persist, such as the absence of composting programs, outdated Municipal Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans (MISWMP), and financial deficits. In this context, more than recognizing the NSWP as a guiding instrument, it is essential to think of solutions that strengthen its practical application. The adoption of intermunicipal consortia, the development of integrated plans, and the expansion of appropriate strategies emerge as promising paths to overcome the identified challenges and improve regional solid waste management.