Disposal of organic waste and solid waste in rural areas in the municipality of Marechal Cândido Rondon – PR

Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out about the challenges related to the management and disposal of solid waste in a rural area in the municipality of Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná, and the benefits of recycling. The research was carried out by means of a case study and a literature review; questionnaires were used to collect data, based on theoretical assumptions about the subject of study: information about socio-economic conditions, treatment and final destination of solid waste generated and knowledge about the risks of inappropriate waste disposal. Using a qualitative approach with an inductive methodology, the results collected through the survey research show that the challenges to implementing solid waste management in rural areas include the lack of adequate collection logistics to cover all the localities in the municipality, leading to the problem of improper disposal, such as burning or landfill. The rural producers suggested implementing monthly collections, more accessible collective collection points and educational actions to raise awareness about the sustainable management of solid waste. The research shows that there is efficient use of organic waste, which is used for animal feed and composting, but the disposal of recyclable solid waste proved to be deficient, as it is difficult to transport and consequently incorrectly disposed of, including pesticide packaging.