SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND CONFLICT IN PUBLIC SPACE IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN ITUIUTABA, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL - DOI 10.5216/bgg.v36i3.44551

Abstract

The paper addresses the management of urban solid waste from the perspective of public space occupied by waste disposal in the Central Business District of Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, as well as the conflicts,
and the negative effects for society. The research aims to identify and quantify the use of public space for the disposal of solid wastes, the conflicting relations regarding accessibility and mobility, the effects on the
surroundings and on economic values. Observation, photographic register, identification of conflict situations, along with measurement of area and volume of the spaces occupied by waste disposal were carried out for
the case study. Existing fixed collectors and mobile spots for waste disposal on sidewalks used by residents and shopkeepers were identified and quantified within an area of twelve blocks. The set of spots are located within 1,097.92 square feet. The study also shows its real estate prices. The presence of wastes jeopardizes the mobility of people and vehicles, affects urban cleaning services, and creates negative visual impacts. In the absence of municipal regulations, the paper presents a proposal to avoid conflicts.
Keywords: public space, solid waste, Central business district, waste management.