Avaliação da percepção ambiental dos moradores do bairro T.3, sobre a gestão de resíduos sólidos

Abstract

The present research evaluates the environmental perception of the residents of the T.3 neighborhood, on the management of solid waste. The study was based on a qualitative approach, and non-probabilistic sampling for accessibility or coexistence, through the application of semi- structured interviews and systematic observation. Fifteen study participants were interviewed. Regarding data analysis, it was based on Bardin (2016) content analysis technique. From this study, it was found that the practices of residents of Bairro T.3 in relation to Solid Waste Management are reuse of solid waste, recycling and composting, however, some practices are not used in the neighborhood. It was also found that the reasons that lead to inadequate disposal of Solid Waste in Bairro T.3, is the fact that some points do not have containers for the deposit of RS, the other reason is that the RS remains for a long time without being collected. It was also noted that the environmental perception of the residents of Bairro T.3 on Solid Waste Management, it was concluded that the environmental perception centered on the GRS becomes a crucial instrument that awakens the environmental awareness of the residents of T.3 so that the same preserve and conserve the environment and different typologies of RS for their specific treatment. Therefore, it is recommended to raise awareness of awareness campaigns and use awareness for residents about the need to sensitize residents to make the resumption