Acúmulo de lixo: ações de intervenção para destino correto do lixo na cidade de Palmópolis - Minas Gerais

Abstract

In most Brazilian cities the household waste is collected by municipal urban cleaning service. Is disposed of in landfills without any care or proper treatment. The reason behind this is that financial cost is low by comparison to other municipalities disposal options, but the accumulation of waste can cause diseases transmitted by vectors such as rats, cockroaches and mosquitoes. This practice also pollutes the environment as water, air and soil are negatively affected, resulting in decreased quality of life. The present project exposes the reality of the garbage accumulation in the city of Palmópolis, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and proposes a intervention actions to educate the public allowing them to understand the need for: a suitable destination trash; reusing and recycling of this waste through selective collection; building a recycling cooperative as well as adequate landfill in the city. By promoting awareness of the positive impact of these actions, they are likely to come true. Thus, the mobilization of the population by encouraging the Family Health Strategy team in integrated partnership is fundamental.