Caracterização do fluxo de resíduos sólidos na produção agrícola familiar: um estudo na comunidade da travessa do KM 02 da BRA 316 Capanema – PA.

Abstract

The increase in waste generation has been observed over the last years, significantly changing its composition and characteristics, as well as increasing its hazardousness to the environment. The objective of the present study was to identify factors that influence the generation of solid residue in agriculture and the flow of these solid residues in agricultural production in the community of km 02 Capanema-PA. The descriptive-quantitative research was then carried out on the proposed theme, as well as field research with the application of a supervised questionnaire. Thus, key elements such as: main agricultural production in the community, factors influencing the generation of waste in production, characterization of waste and the main destinations, as well as the possible environmental impacts from these actions. The data collection was done through 20 questionnaires, containing 17 questions. Priority was given to the older villagers, community leaders, and then to consult farmers. Then, the data collected were tabulated in electronic spreadsheet, statistical treatment of the data. With the results, it was verified that the generated residues in the community is carried out the practice of the burning, and the little knowledge of how to reuse the waste in the recycling is worrisome for the environment due to the smoke generated in the burning and the lack of maintenance on the roads preventing the pickup truck from passing to collect the waste in the community.