Avaliação da consciência ambiental para a implementação da política de gestão de resíduos sólidos: caso do Município de Maputo 2014-2018

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the awareness of the neighborhood residents of Polana Caniço “A” on issues related to the environment and the management of solid waste in the Maputo Municipality between 2014-2018. The methodology used was the qualitative research where the interview and observation schedules were the instruments used for data collection. For this purpose, were interviewed a total sample of 5 participants. The study shows that the management of solid waste in the Maputo Municipality was handed over to private companies, namely Eco life acting in the urban area and the Enviro Service in the suburban area. It was noted that the collection is done at two levels namely primary and secondary. The municipality has created micro companies that make the collection of solid waste door-to-door within the neighborhoods, and an adopted policy for neighborhoods with access problems. Therefore, in addition to noted shortcomings in the management of solid waste in the Municipality and in need of management attention, it turns out also that the citizens have contributed to the improper disposal of solid waste due to lack of knowledge regarding the management of solid waste and of preparation to exercise full citizenship. Thus, the study concludes that the lack of awareness among citizens about environmental issues contributes, to a large extent, on the behavior and placement of residents, on the preservation of the environment and especially in the way the management and treatment of solid waste is made. The study recommends that the Municipality do research related to the theme, supervises the process of solid waste management, undertakes environmental awareness campaigns and that the citizen‟s participle in the solid waste management process to ensure its effectiveness.