Abstract
The objective of the present research was to identify the solid waste management procedures and general aspects of basic sanitation in the rural area of Patos-PB. It is a case study, with a qualitative research, because it intended, through the application of a questionnaire with structured and semi-structured questions to the target audience, to identify the socio-environmental and economic aspects and the dynamics of waste handling and sanitation. The study was developed on the territorial scale of the municipality. After analyzing the data, it was found that the disposal procedure for dry waste used in most rural households in the municipality is burning. It can be seen that this practice is rooted in habits and customs acquired over time, due to the lack of collection by the public service, leaving the generator responsible for the destination. Among these residues that are burned are those that are subject to reverse logistics such as pesticide packaging. There are also no adequate conditions for the treatment and disposal of domestic sewage. The general conditions of basic sanitation are still problematic and seem to be far from being solved.
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