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Sustainability Indicators in Solid Waste Management: A Case Study in a Developing Country

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  • Cecilia de Mattos Canella
  • Fernanda Bento Rosa Gomes
  • Samuel Rodrigues Castro

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The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) has been crescent. Due to this, there is a growing concern about MSW disposal. Whitin a scenario of limited financial resources, the management of MSW may be a challenge for Brazilian municipalities. Indicators can be effective instruments for assessing MSW management, as well as local socioeconomic and socio-environmental aspects. Thus, this work aimed at characterizing the MSW management in regions of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais through an analysis of socioeconomic and sustainability indicators, considering the 10 years since the Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy. For this purpose, indicators of MSW management and socioeconomic development of municipalities of Minas Gerais were analyzed. The statistical analysis evidenced some characteristics reported in literature. Furthermore, MSW management indicators were not directly related to the available data on basic sanitation in the territories. Results also evidenced a lack of financial and economic sustainability of MSW management in the municipalities.

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  • Cecilia de Mattos Canella & Fernanda Bento Rosa Gomes & Samuel Rodrigues Castro, 2024. "Sustainability Indicators in Solid Waste Management: A Case Study in a Developing Country," Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 14(5), pages 1-74, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jsd123:v:14:y:2024:i:5:p:74
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