Logística reversa em empresas do setor terciário da economia do ramo de autopeças no município de Imperatriz ( Maranhão, Brasil).

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the impacts caused by the disposal of solid waste in auto parts companies in the city of Imperatriz - Maranhão. This is a Case Study, according to empirical orientation of knowledge description, in which 5 companies that operate in the field were surveyed and that, through a pre-prepared interview script, sought to identify the problem of the study. Considering that putting into practice the execution of procedures that can guarantee the balance between the economy and the environment, in particular that established by Law 12.305/2010, requires the adoption of reverse logistics activities and actions, which plays a structuring role in the sustainable development, in its various dimensions, whether in the identification, operationalization of collection processes, transport of waste to the recycling industry, and also, relating the actors involved in the shared responsibility for the life cycle of products. In view of this, it appears that companies maintain a parameter adopted in their processes and procedures, even though the materials most discarded in the processes are plastics and cardboard and finally identified that most companies do not have a specific place for the disposal of materials. recyclable, which requires the verification that the waste generated is discarded on a regular basis.