Programa Castelense de coleta seletiva de lixo – Um estudo de caso do município de Presidente Castello Branco, SC

Abstract

This thesis is regarding the case study “Programa Castellense de Coleta Seletiva de Lixo” (urban solid residues – USR), being developed since 2007 in the city of Presidente Castello Branco, located in the west of Santa Catarina. The implementation of this research was enriched by a school in the community of Presidente Castelo Branco whereas the project was applied. The goal on achieving sensitiveness and consciousness is continuously applied along with the schools from Presidente Castelo Branco. Problem: In which way can the “Poder Público Municipal” promote sustainable actions for the correct management of its urban solid residues, stimulating the value of after-consumed products through recycling, the social inclusion of the servitors of the “Aterro Sanitário Municipal de Presidente Castello Branco –SC”, culminated by environment preservation? Objectives: The general objective of this research is to gather information that will guide the diverse actors interested in judging interests and values of environmental politics mirroring the reality of the city in order to benefit the life quality of the citizens. Regarding the social portion, it is believed that the program is bringing the schools and the community closer, enriching the environmental educational projects developed by the schools and communities, contributing on the community awareness about the environmental issues, aiming to a better environment quality and therefore a better lifestyle for the “Castellense” community. Concerning the environmental component, the results about environmental preservation and sustainability are very satisfactory, especially because Presidente Castello Branco is above many other communities regarding the management of solid residues.