POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS EM IMPERATRIZ – MA: Normas e dificuldades na implementação

Abstract

The Brazil neglects the treatment and disposal of solid waste produced in its territory. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the national policy of solid waste in the city of Imperatriz - Maranhão. For this was evaluated national policy management plan of solid waste in Imperatriz- MA, setting up a comparison between the targets set at the national level and the local scene. This paper adopted a deductive approach, through literature, documentary and primary data collection in the natural environment. The literature promoted the theoretical basis of the study, dealing with aspects related with sustainability and the management of solid waste. The documentary research enabled the comparison between the federal law, related to solid waste, and law of the municipality related with this theme, as well as the obligation of the government in implementing the rules. The research of the legislation identified public policies that are already adopted and evaluate the efficiency in the management of this kind of waste. The field research used a questionnaire to members of the public administration, the state prosecution and the state public lawyers, and photographic record of places where the waste is taken. It was found that in the city of Imperatriz, the federal legislation on solid waste is not being implemented according to national guidelines and it is necessary and urgent the process of implementation of the federal law.