Descarte de resíduos agropecuários no município de Bacurituba-Maranhão

Abstract

Agriculture and livestock farming are among the main economic activities in Brazil. In recent years, the sector has recorded its highest growth, contributing to the expansion of the national economy. However, when not managed properly, the growth of this activity has caused significant environmental impacts, such as soil degradation, deforestation, and the contamination of water resources. Considering this problem, this research aimed to analyse and identify the treatment and final disposal of waste from agricultural activities in the municipality of Bacurituba-MA. The study is classified as descriptive research, as its objective is to report how agricultural waste management is carried out in the municipality. Data analysis showed that beef cattle ranching is the main activity developed in the region and that some producers still use incineration as a waste treatment method. Many recognize the environmental issues, acknowledging that burning and inadequate waste disposal can degrade the soil and contaminate water resources. Therefore, the lack of municipal infrastructure for final waste disposal results in practices of high environmental risk. Currently, burning is the main form of treatment and the open dump is the most common final destination, highlighting a cycle of pollution and degradation that compromises the quality of soil and water resources in the region