Políticas públicas para gestão de resíduos sólidos: um estudo sobre sua aplicação em indústrias de Campina Grande-PB.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze public policies for solid waste management, with emphasis on the practice of industrial solid waste management. Specifically, a look is taken at the management of waste generated by the footwear factories of Campina Grande-PB. To this end, in addition to a literature review, study of documents and legislation, field observation and semi-structured interviews were conducted with businessmen in the sector in the municipality. It is a research ofqualitative, descriptive analytical, carried out between the years 2022 and 2023, in the post-pandemic period. Among the findings of the research, we highlight the lag of policies and isolated efforts of the private sector to obtain solutions for waste management, considering the absence of public sector initiatives. Although there are actions to manage and promote the internal recycling of solid waste in the industries studied, the lack of policies and regular participation is evident of the public authorities so that acceptable standards of development of the footwear industry are achieved. Among the results of this research, some actions to repair the gaps found are proposed.