DESTINAÇÃO DE RESÍDUOS DA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL: ESTUDO DE CASO NO MUNICÍPIO DE ITATIBA - SP CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ITATIBA, SÃO PAULO – BRAZIL

Abstract

ABSTRACT

 The increasing generation of waste by the construction industry represents one of the main environmental challenges faced by urban centers. The adoption of sustainable practices and the proper disposal of these materials are essential to mitigate negative environmental impacts. In this context, the present study analyzed the disposal of construction waste in the municipality of Itatiba-SP, with an emphasis on the challenges and strategies adopted for the proper environmental management of these materials. The city participates in environmental programs, such as the Município VerdeAzul initiative, and has infrastructure such as a municipal sanitary landfill and the Itatiba Recycling Plant (URI), which is the main facility responsible for sorting and disposing of construction debris. The operation of URI is subject to compliance with current legal requirements established by environmental agencies (CETESB, IBAMA, and the State Secretariat for the Environment). For comparative purposes, the practices adopted in the cities of Jundiaí and Campinas-SP were also examined, as they demonstrate greater effectiveness in waste management, mainly due to the integration between local governments and recycling cooperatives. The results show that, despite the existing infrastructure for reusing construction waste in Itatiba, the lack of coordination with the public sector undermines the effectiveness of the management system. The comparison with the models adopted in Campinas and Jundiaí reveals that successful sustainable strategies rely on integrated action among public agencies, recycling facilities, and civil society. 

Keywords: construction industry; debris; waste; recycling plant.