Avaliação do sistema de coleta e manejo de resíduos sólidos: um estudo de investigação do gerenciamento dos resíduos sólidos em São Luís e de como as práticas adotadas influenciam no âmbito socioambiental da região

Abstract

Historically, we have observed that the generation of waste is directly related to the purchasing power and consumption habits of each society. Nothing influences the consumer's purchase decision more than instability and economic downturn. It highlights the managementof solid waste in the city of São Luís and how the adopted practices influence the socio- environmental scope. The research has a descriptive character, as it elucidates how the panorama of solid waste management takes place, making a survey of data collected over time, characterizing the problem under study. In order to analyze the activities provided by two bodies responsible for waste management in the municipality, this work has a case study, which is classified as explanatory, as relationships between the theoretical framework and the studied reality will be established. A report carried out by the Brazilian Association of Public Cleaning and Special Waste Companies (Abrelpe) and by the International Association of Solid Waste in Brazil (ISWA) showed that the generation of household waste in the country fell by 7.25% in April, compared to the same period last year. The data show that the city of São Luís has good solid waste management planning, through the implementation of recycling bins throughout the city, providing benefits that encourage citizens to practice voluntary delivery, in addition to having points that receive recyclable materials, greatly reducing the amount of what is actually rejected.