ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CONTAGEM: CHALLENGES AND PROPOSALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Abstract

This study analyzes the management of electronic waste in Contagem, Minas Gerais, focusing on innovative reverse logistics actions through public-private partnerships. The research adopts a qualitative approach, based on documentary analysis of federal, state, and municipal legislation, as well as data collected from the Contagem City Hall and the Rotary Club Cidade Industrial. The objectives include outlining the current panorama of electronics management in the municipality, identifying key determining partnerships, and evaluating the effectiveness of reverse logistics initiatives. Methodologically, we conducted a comprehensive literature review, complemented by documentary research and direct contacts with municipal managers and involved partners. The results reveal a management structure based on agreements between the city hall and waste picker associations, as well as an innovative Rotary Club project that combines electronics recycling with professional training for young people. It is concluded that the determining partnerships have the potential to significantly improve electronic waste management in Contagem, although challenges remain regarding the expansion and sustainability of these initiatives. This study contributes to the understanding of electronic waste management practices at the municipal level, providing important insights for public managers and researchers in the field.