Proposal for Recuperating Refuse Dumps in the Semi-Arid Zone of Brazil: Paulista Municipality, Paraíba State

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36403/espacoaberto.2021.42714

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Solid Waste, Recuperation of Degraded Areas, Phytoremediation, Reforestation, Landfills

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present a proposal of measures for closing and recuperating the city dump of Paulista, Paraíba. Documentary analysis was carried out, secondary databases were consulted, and, subsequently, field research was undertaken in order to identify the extent of the site and photographically document it. Then, bibliographic consultation identified methods for recuperating degraded areas, which were applicable to refuse dumps. The proposal for recuperation begins with removing waste and disposing it in an area prepared to receive this kind of material, followed by social work with the poor recyclers who lose work and an evaluation of soil and groundwater contamination present in the old site. Reforestation is recommended for recuperating the site as well as further monitoring.

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Manoel Mariano Neto, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Bacharel em Ciência e Tecnologia e em Engenharia Ambiental e Sanitária pela Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mestre em Planejamento e Dinâmicas Territoriais no Semiárido pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Doutorando em Engenharia Civil e Ambiental pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.

Gustavo Leite Gonçalves

Bacharel em Ciência e Tecnologia e Engenharia Ambiental e Sanitária pela Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido e Mestre em Energias Renováveis pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba.

Sarah de Souza Cruz Mendonça, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte

Técnica em Controle Ambiental pelo Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Bacharela em Engenharia Ambiental pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte e Cursa especialização em Gestão Ambiental no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte

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2021-12-22

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MARIANO NETO, Manoel; GONÇALVES, Gustavo Leite; MENDONÇA, Sarah de Souza Cruz. Proposal for Recuperating Refuse Dumps in the Semi-Arid Zone of Brazil: Paulista Municipality, Paraíba State. Espaço Aberto, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, v. 11, n. 2, p. 9–23, 2021. DOI: 10.36403/espacoaberto.2021.42714. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufrj.br/index.php/EspacoAberto/article/view/42714. Acesso em: 22 nov. 2024.

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2021): Julho/Dezembro - Artigos regulares e Homenagem ao Professor Jorge Xavier da Silva

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