Compreendendo o gerenciamento de resíduos eletroeletrônicos no município de São Gabriel - RS

Abstract

Nowadays, technology has facilitated the routine activities, ie they were produced and marketed mobile phones, computers, pen drives among others, thus facilitating the lives of individuals, providing comfort and convenience, though the large consumption of these products is interfering with the standards and the improper disposal of electronic waste, which can cause damage to the health of the human population and the environment. The overall objective of this research is to check the current status of the collection and disposal of electronic waste in the municipality of São Gabriel / RS. The methodology used in this study was based on research of related aspects, regarding the analysis of the municipality about collecting or no waste. Based on the evidence presented, it was found that there is significant production of electric and electronic waste in the municipality of São Gabriel, but there is no awareness that production. Therefore, there are proposals gathering of this waste and recycling, and what is left to do is store in makeshift deposits or deposit in the open. So for the management of electronic waste can have results, requires efforts together with the community, municipality and businesses, so that environmental education and awareness are relevant, with disclosure of collection points and tax incentives in practice reuse and proper disposal of such waste.