The problems related to solid waste are inherent to our activities, and are linked to the increase in generation and proper final destination. The present work proposes to evaluate the form of management of urban solid waste in the municipality of Darcinópolis / TO, considering the stages of conditioning and collection and the possible impacts caused to the environment and the quality of life of the population, with the objective of corroborating for appropriate management in the Municipality. This study evaluated the management process of solid urban waste management with the identification of packaging methods and collection periodicity. In addition to the bibliographic research, questionnaires were applied to municipal managers, facing the problem of solid waste in the city. Monitoring and on-site assessment of management steps and possible environmental impacts were carried out. The results found show that the management of urban solid waste does not meet some basic technical and legal requirements, such as the final disposal site for solid waste, municipal dump. One of the most worrying problems in the Municipality is related to possible environmental and health damage to the population, because although there is a collection service, the final disposal is still at odds, which contributes to the emergence of various disposal and packaging points. irregular. It is noteworthy that the citizens contribute to this condition, showing inconsistency regarding the packaging of waste. This work allowed us to understand the lack of public policy actions regarding the involvement of solid urban waste, environmental and public health impacts. It is up to the Municipality to improve the effectiveness of environmental education and awarenessraising measures that contribute to the awakening of the need for political and population contribution, inspection, in ensuring better management of solid waste. The proposed technical recommendations may be reviewed during the execution of the plan and added to the actions that have already been carried out, providing continuous improvement, updating and adaptation to the proposals.
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