2025-07-252025-07-252024https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/1096This research addresses the importance of selective collection as a crucial component to promote environmental sustainability, focusing on existing practices in the municipality of Penedo, Alagoas. The main objective is to analyze the management of selective waste collection in the city carried out by Recicla Penedo and investigate community participation and their perception in relation to the service provided, aiming to improve it for efficient collection. Given the growing global concern about the increase in solid waste, the research addresses selective collection as a fundamental practice for reducing it, promoting environmental preservation, social inclusion and job creation. In this sense, this study stands out for its urgency in dealing with this issue, aiming to be a catalyst for transformative changes to build a sustainable and conscious future in Penedo and other municipalities. Data collection involved exploratory research and case study, including interviews with the president of Recicla Penedo and residents of the region. The results indicate that, although Recicla Penedo plays a fundamental role in reducing waste in the city, there is a great need to publicize its work. Based on the interviewees' answers, it is possible to affirm that a large part of the population does not collaborate with waste separation, some are unaware of the service provided and environmental awareness is insufficient. It is concluded that effective management depends on public awareness. In response, innovative environmental education strategies are proposed to raise awareness and engage the community, aiming to ensure the continued success of selective collection and contribute to an ecologically balanced environment.ptResíduos sólidosColeta seletivaSustentabilidadePenedo/alAssociação recicla penedo.Trabalho de Conclusão de CursoENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA SANITARIA::SANEAMENTO AMBIENTAL