Study of the economic viability of recycling municipal and urban Solids in Maringá, PR

  • Renato Bento Rodrigues Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
  • Selson Garutti Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
  • Pérsio Sandir D´Oliveira Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the economic viability of recycling municipal and urban solid waste in the city of Maringá. The evaluation of the components followed the methodology described by Conceição (2005), with a focus on the following waste: paper and cardboard, glass, aluminum and plastic. It was found that the value of materials recovered through recycling, saving energy and natural resources that have economic viability, which justifies its deployment. Programs for recycling bring environmental, economic and social benefits.

Author Biographies

Renato Bento Rodrigues, Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
Discente do curso de especialização em Planejamento Ambiental no Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: renatobentor@msn.com.
Selson Garutti, Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
Especialista e Docente do curso de Ciências Biológicas do Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR. E-mail: sgarutti@cesumar.br
Pérsio Sandir D´Oliveira, Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
Doutor e Docente do curso de especialização em Planejamento Ambiental no Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR; Engenheiro Agrônomo. E-mail: psandir@cesumar.br
Published
2008-11-19
Section
Environment