This research sought to analyze the spatial distribution of informal deposits of solid waste
(dumpsites) and the State's role in terms of waste management while seeking to foster socioenvironmental
sustainability of Belém. For this reason, a mixed methods case study was
undertaken, as qualitative and quantitative data were collected from multiple sources. The
research confirmed that the spatial dispersion of garbage in Belém does not follow a specific
dispersion pattern. In this sense, numerous small-sized garbage dumps are spread across
different neighborhoods, especially the so-called peripheral ones, on heavily trafficked
avenues, on cycle lanes, on sidewalks, in front of commercial establishments, on deteriorated
infrastructure, in front of uninhabited residences, at the entrances to small residential streets,
and the banks of urban canals. As it relates to waste management, the municipality has been
looking for ways to address illegal dumping of waste in the city, but it has not been successful
in solving this problem, which is characterized by a range of socio-environmental, legal, and
other consequences.
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