Os depósitos irregulares de resíduos sólidos e o trabalho dos catadores de materiais recicláveis em Uberlândia

Abstract

This monograph aimed to analyze the work of collectors of recyclable materials in Uberlândia MG, be it in associations and cooperatives, in the streets of the city and in critical points of deposits of the city. The methodological procedures used were the bibliometric survey, carried out at the SCIELLO Base, from the keyword recyclable waste pickers. In addition, materials were collected on solid waste policy at national and local level. Several field works were carried out in 2017 and 2018, aiming at experiencing and monitoring the work of recyclable waste pickers, using photographic records and interviews. Interviews were also conducted with agents of the municipal public authority and the company responsible for the collection of solid waste in the municipality. There were many limitations in the implementation of the local solid waste management policy. It is suggested to increase the actions of environmental education and greater articulation with UFU through extension projects.