The construction industry is one of the most important sectors to the economic
development of Brazil. However, it also causes some of the greatest environmental
impacts mainly due to the improper disposal of construction waste (CW) in natural
areas and large urban centers. The issue of CW in Belém includes the problematic
due to the absence of the Municipal Construction Waste Management Plan
(PMGRCC). Of particular note is the daily construction waste generated and
improperly disposed of by small companies and individuals, which is very common in
Belém. The main objective of this dissertation is to study the current CW
management system for small companies and individuals, with the purpose of
improving the treatment processes for CW improperly disposed of by small-scale
construction sites in the city of Belém. The specific aims include: identification of
those involved in the generation, transportation, and final disposal of CW. The
research is based on an exploratory, explanatory, qualitative approach and will be
restricted to the Municipality of Belém. It will involve field visits to take photographic
records, interviews with those involved in the process, and analysis of data from the
Municipal Sanitation Department (SESAN) and the Municipal Solid Waste
Department (DRES). It is hoped that the results of this research will help facilitate the
introduction of an efficient management process for the control, handling, and final
disposal of CW in Belém.
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