Management of Solid Waste in Mining: a Study at Mineracao Corumbaense Reunidas S.A.

Waste management, a relevant action to minimize environmental impacts in the locations where organizations are located, becomes a relevant tool for companies. Due to the optimization of the production process and the growth in demand, an increasing amount of waste is processed in the mining industry, which must be managed to comply with environmental laws and the development of society. This research aimed to analyze the management of solid waste generated by the company Mineradora Corumbaense Reunida S.A. (MCR), located in Corumba/Brazil. The methodology used was documentary research and participant observation. The results showed that the organization performs waste management by type of waste and its disposal is carried out in three ways: sending it to a landfill, donating recyclable materials and unused equipment to social and public organizations, and auction sales. The work of waste management at MCR proved to be adequate to current legislation and actions of a social nature. This study contributes to managerial practice and science by discussing an organization that applies good economic and social practices in the management of its solid waste.