Social inclusion and the national policy solid waste

Abstract

The objective of this study is to demonstrate that from social inclusion is possible effectiveness in sustainable development. Law No. 12,305 of 2 August 2010, entitled national policy of solid waste (PNRS), takes as one of its principles this inclusion. The new legislation, among other issues, the treatment of solid waste, as well as the means of their destination, also shared responsibility with the participation of all, the private sector, public sector and collectivity. With this new policy, waste that today are deposited indiscriminately in nature, should be recycled and posed as a raw material in the market again, and this from selective collection held by collectors, with initial participation of the community. The aim is to give the new law, effectiveness to demonstrate the importance of scavengers, their families, and cooperatives in the recycling process.