An Analysis Of Solid Waste Management At A Civil Construction In The City Of Manaus-Am.

Background: The increase in the generation of solid waste worldwide is the result of growing urbanization and industrialization, and construction stands out as one of the main sources of waste, generating a substantial amount of rubble and discarded materials. This study proposes an analysis of solid construction waste management at a construction site in the city of Manaus. Materials and Methods: An exploratory study was carried out in the field, through observational analysis of the construction process. This research is descriptive, as it describes the particularities and facts of the company, and exploratory, as it identifies the waste generated and draws up a manual of good practices. Results: The company does not have an official construction waste management plan, but it is looking for integrated solutions, where the destination of construction waste can be recycling or reuse on the construction site itself. The company has adopted strategic guidelines aimed at sustainable development. The company is on the lookout for innovative solutions to improve its processes, especially those linked to construction methods, with a view to more sustainable management of the entire business.