Planos de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos do Campus do Pici: uma avaliação crítica à luz da Lei Federal nº 12.305/2010

Abstract

The solid waste management plan (SWMP) is a technical document that establishes guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for the proper management of solid waste generated by an organization or activity, covering all stages of waste management. A large university campus is considered an enterprise subject to the preparation of a SWMP. In this context, such documents must ensure that waste management is carried out in an efficient and environmentally appropriate manner. Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the coverage and compliance with the minimum required content of the normative and sectoral solid waste management plans of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), by verifying their conformity with the requirements established in Article 21 of the National Solid Waste Policy (Federal Law No. 12,305/2010). The methodology consisted of a documental analysis of the plans made available by the UFC Environmental Office (SMA/UFC) and on the university’s institutional website, focusing on the presence, structure, and coherence of the information required by the legislation. The results indicate that, although UFC has formal environmental management instruments and initiatives focused on environmental education, the plans still present relevant gaps, especially regarding waste characterization, identification of environmental liabilities, and the definition of preventive and corrective actions. Furthermore, the data reveals that, despite the fact that the sectoral plans have an educational nature and greater theoretical detail, they still require regulatory updating and more consistent technical diagnoses. In conclusion, the revision and improvement of solid waste management plans are essential to ensure greater effectiveness of environmental management, legal compliance, and the strengthening of the university’s institutional role as a reference in sustainable development.