Estimativa da geração de resíduos da construção civil no município de Poço das Trincheiras – AL

Abstract

The construction industry is an important economic activity, being responsible for employment and income generating, directly impacting the Brazilian and world economy. However, this sector is also one of those that most use raw materials in its processes, causing a significant impact on the environment. The objective of this study was to quantitatively estimate the generation of construction waste (C&DW) in the city of Poço das Trincheiras - AL, during the years 2018 to 2021. The research was carried out based on four main procedures: bibliographic research, data collect, field research and quantitative analysis. The method used to estimate the civil construction waste generation was an indirect quantification. In addition, the implementation of an area for transshipment and sorting was proposed for the proper disposal of civil construction waste in the city. The results showed that during the COVID 19 pandemic there was a significant reduction in the generation of construction waste. In addition, it is clear that informal constructions are the majority in the municipality, since the generation by this type was much higher when compared to the generation by licensed constructions. Finally, as a suggestion for future investigations, the use of data from this study is proposed to produce a more accurate diagnosis of the C&DW situation in the municipality and the elaboration of a Municipal Plan for the Management of Civil Construction Waste.