Logística reversa para lâmpadas fluorescentes no Município de São Gabriel (RS)

Abstract

Fluorescent lamps contain mercury which, due to their toxicity, is classified as hazardous solid waste in accordance with current legislation and technical standards. In this way there is legal imposition. So that it is appropriately discarded together with the obligation to implement the reverse logistics process. The objective of this work was to analyze the collection and reverse logistics of fluorescent lamps in the companies that commercialize this product, simultaneously with the Municipal Public Authorities. The method used in the elaboration of this work was the multi-method that consists of making use of different methods in a combined way in which the research survey was mixed with the case study through a qualitative and descriptive research through a questionnaire consisting of questions Open. The results showed that the collection and reverse logistics of fluorescent lamps in the Municipality are unsatisfactory. However, companies are open to partnering on projects in this area in order to remedy the problem and reverse this situation. Finally, actions are proposed to mitigate the inefficiency of collection and reverse logistics in the Municipality of São Gabriel.