Estudo de caso sobre o gerenciamento de resíduos em uma indústria de tanques e pias localizada em Jequié-BA

Abstract

The Industrial Revolution, which took place in the 18th century, was a period of great technological advance, allowing the development of industries. Machining replaced manufacturing, which generated an increase in production and optimized processes. This advance, besides interfering directly in social relations, also generated environmental impacts, because from this growth, there was an overexploitation of natural resources. It is known that industrial processes generate a large amount of waste with different chemical and physical characteristics, which can lead to environmental, social, economic and health problems. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRS), a mandatory technical document that must be prepared by waste generating companies, where the type and amount of waste generated are identified, avoiding contamination of the soil, air, water courses, groundwater and the employees themselves. Thus, it was necessary to create laws and rules that regulate the management of the waste that can be disposed of in the environment. The Management Plan is an implementation tool of the National Policy for Solid Waste - PNRS, Law No. 12.305/2010, which brings together a set of principles, objectives, and guidelines with a view to integrated management and environmentally sound management of solid waste. The objective of this work was to identify and quantify the waste generated in an industry that manufactures fiberglass sinks and polyethylene and fiberglass water tanks, proposing to implement a Solid Waste Management Plan, where strategies were applied regarding the nongeneration, reduction, reuse, recycling, treatment in their processes and the appropriate way for the waste to have an adequate final disposal.