Garbage collection grows, but disposal of waste is still a problem
This article was translated by an automatic translation system, and was therefore not reviewed by people.
Elaine Patricia Cruz
Sao Paulo - Despite the growth in 2008 of the collection of solid waste (MSW) in Brazil, almost half the daily garbage is still inadequate destination, the study reveals Overview of Solid Waste in Brazil, released today (10) by the Brazilian Business Cleaning Service and Special Waste (Abrelpe).
According to the document, only 55% of 149.1 thousand tons of solid waste collected daily were appropriate destination last year. The remainder, or went to the dumps or landfills not licensed. The study also shows an increase of 5.9% compared to 2007 in the amount of urban waste collected in the country in 2008.
"In this market environment, what we call the correct destination is the central waste treatment, known as licensed landfills, which are prepared to receive waste without contaminating the environment and groundwater," said Joao Carlos David president Abrelpe, told Agency Brazil.
The fate of medical waste is a serious problem cited by the document Abrelpe. Of the 210 tons collected last year, about 80% did not have adequate treatment, according to Carlos David. "We only dealt with appropriately 23%, ie, the hospital waste is not only a problem for the environment, is also a public health problem because it ends up transmitting many diseases," he said.
The correct treatment for medical waste, according to President of Abrelpe, is performed through three different technologies: the deactivation spectrometry, microwave and autoclave. In some cases, may also occur on plants before they are taken taken to the landfill.
For Carlos David, the responsibility for the disposal of garbage in the country not just the government. It must also involve society. "People can contribute by doing their part by eating properly and conscientiously, knowing separated waste, no mixing organic waste, ie not mixing the leftover food waste potentially recyclable plastics, glass, paper and cans," said.
The study also shows the growth of the collection. She's already made 56% of the 5,565 Brazilian municipalities, and recycling of aluminum cans, where Brazil is the world leader, with 96.5% of all cans sold in the country in 2007 from recycled.
Source: Agência Brazil
This article was translated by an automatic translation system, and was therefore not reviewed by people.
Important:
The JurisWay site does not interfere in the work provided by doctrine, why only reflect the opinions, ideas and concepts of their authors.
