Análise do modelo de gestão de resíduos sólidos do município de Formosa GO e a atuação dos atores envolvidos

Abstract

The present study searches for an investigation about the Solid Waste in a management point of view. It is known that this subject is, nowadays, among one of the greatest problems faced by humanity, having as main causes the high levels of consumption and lack of awareness from the human beings. It is intended to know and analyze the management of the Solid Waste in Formosa GO city through the perception of the social actors involved in the process and suggest measures to improve it. First of all, it is analyzed the theorical referentials about the subject. Afterwards, it is shown the contextualization of the experiences of some countries from North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil related to Solid Waste Management. Then, it is presented the case study carried out in Formosa, where its economical, cultural, social and physical characteristics are discussed. Furthermore, there is an analysis of the actual pattern of the solid waste management with basis on the social actor s perception and action. The results found indicate that the actual pattern of waste management of the country supplies satisfactorily the population. However, the system has its deficiencies related to the financial and operational aspects (lack of qualified personal). This way, it is recommend the creation of a management council of the city and the need of a tax payment for public claming with the intention to support financially the system.