Estudo sobre a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos: Da Coleta ao Descarte no Aterro Sanitário da Cidade de Manaus

Abstract

The research seeks to demonstrate the importance of environmental management in the collection and disposal of solid waste in the urban area of Manaus. Law No. 12.305/10, which instituted the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), contains important instruments to enable the country to advance in the face of major environmental, social, and economic problems arising from the inadequate handling of solid waste. This research addresses the disposal of solid waste in the urban area of the city of Manaus, in view of what environmental law provides on the disposal of solid waste. The methodological nature of this research is exploratory, aiming at the approximation of the theme and seeking greater familiarity with environmental law and access to existing reports in the secretariats of the city of Manaus. It is concluded that the proposed objectives were achieved, but the great obstacle is still in low education and lack of awareness of our environmental attitudes.