Percepção ambiental acerca dos resíduos sólidos dos moradores do bairro Cais do Porto, em Fortaleza (CE)

Abstract

The study on environmental perception is a tool for Environmental Education and public policies related to the environment. Through environmental perception, the relationships of affectivity of the individual to the environment are certain, making it possible to identify the precise ways in which this education can raise awareness and work on the difficulties or doubts that those involved may have regarding environmental issues. The objective of this study was to evaluate the environmental perception about the solid residues of the residents of the Cais do Porto neighborhood, located in Fortaleza (CE). A bibliographic research fulfilled together with the application of questionnaires in order to delineate the main local socio-environmental problems. Complementing the study, visits carried out to municipal and state public agencies, as well as field studies, interviews and photographic records. The results indicate poor infrastructure conditions and operational facilities for collection and transport, disposal and disposal of solid waste in the Cais do Porto neighborhood, in Fortaleza.