The influence of solid waste management on environmental quality and socio-spatial inequalities in Maringá - PR

Abstract

The increase in production of solid waste resulting from the intensification of consumption is one of the responsibles for the environmental and social impacts in cities. The environmental quality of a given location, refers to a positive or negative condition based on social and environmental indicators, thus, this is also reflected in the quality of life of a population. A factor related to environmental quality is social vulnerability. In this way, the objective of this article is to present an analysis of the Integrated Management Plan for Solid Waste in Maringá and data from the selective collection made available by the city's Public Services Department, and to identify the impacts generated by the inefficiency of plans and their influence on environmental quality. . Based on the analyzes it was possible to identify that in Maringá, the areas of social exclusion are related to low environmental quality.