Disposição final de resíduos sólidos urbanos e a responsabilidade dos geradores e do poder público

Abstract

This research had as its theme the disposal of municipal solid waste on public roads, considered one of the main problems of environmental quality of urban areas in Brazil. The disposal of urban solid waste on public roads and cause visual pollution of the environment, it also contributes to the pollution of soil, water from rivers, lakes, seas and other attracts the presence of animal disease vectors such as rats, cheap, etc., causing however, damage to the environment and people's health. In this context, this study aimed to investigate through the bibliographical research, the provision of municipal solid waste on public roads and public parks, and the responsibility of the population and the government. It was identified that although there is a legislative basis able to meet and solve the problems caused to the environment and also public health, population and the public is not prepared or able to deal adequately aware of the impacts caused by the disposal of solid waste.