SELECTIVE COLLECTION MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE ON THE PAMPULHA CAMPUS OF UFMG: CHALLENGES AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

Abstract

The selective collection of solid waste consists of the separation of recyclable materials at the source and its routing to proper recycling. This action looks for promoting environmental education besides generating jobs and income and consequently it presents as a result the development of the garbage separation habit for its further processing and use, contributing in this way to urban sustainability. This study aimed to identify challenges to the implementation and management of solid waste selective collection on the campus of UFMG Pampulha and its social impacts. The research was characterized as a descriptive case study where quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The perception of waste managers of various units of UFMG were analyzed, comparing the results obtained with those of other universities. The social participation in the solid waste selective collection at UFMG was also investigated. The results signaled the need for investment in infrastructure, for the institutionalization of the process and for the continuous promotion of environmental education through campaigns, seeking the involvement of people in the program. The establishment of waste pickers associations was considered important for the development and valorization of the collector’s activity.