Gestão do Lixo no Município de Jutaí/AM

Abstract

This paper addresses the environmental impacts caused by the lack of sanitation, such as the final destination of waste, contamination of the water table, and diseases resulting from poor sanitation in the municipality of Jutaí-AM. A survey was conducted on the daily collection of garbage in Jutaí-AM, as well as an approach to waterborne diseases. It was found that the landfill is located in the urban area, causing degradation to the city's environment. The garbage is dumped in the middle of the city without any treatment, including medical waste, which is disposed of in the same location as domestic waste. The place where the garbage is deposited is frequented daily by various people, including children and the elderly. It is concluded that there is a need for the implementation of alternative actions for the treatment of solid waste, seeking solutions to the problems caused by the lack of adequate treatment of solid waste.