Orientações para gestão sustentável de resíduos sólidos em condomínios verticais

Abstract

Urban densification and the intensification of verticalization in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone significantly increase the challenges related to solid waste management, especially given the low rates of selective collection in the municipality. This reality highlights the need to propose educational tools that encourage behavioral change and promote sustainable practices in the condominium environment. Motivated by this gap, the present research aimed to develop an educational booklet for residents of vertical condominiums, structured to provide clear and practical guidance on waste separation, collection schedules, and tips to facilitate daily routines. This is an applied study with a qualitative approach and descriptive-exploratory character, developed in three main stages: literature review, semi-structured interviews with strategic actors in the condominium sector, and content analysis. The results were systematized into guidelines translated into an accessible and applicable format adapted to the local context, contributing to the sustainable management of urban solid waste.