A proposal for actions to improve urban solid waste management based on circular economy concepts

Purpose: The goal of this study was to develop a proposal for actions to improve the management of urban solid waste, based on the concepts of Circular Economy.
Methodology: Qualitative research based on a bibliographical study with the application of a questionnaire as a data collection instrument, which was submitted to the appreciation of experts in the area of Urban Solid Waste Management, using method Delphi.
Findings: The results proposed to cover waste management programs, formation of a sustainable mentality in the population, recognition of experts, transfer of practical knowledge for technological development and integration of the system.
Research limitations/implications: The possibility of omissions and errors in interpreting questions by interviewees, even after validation by the pre-test and unavailability of some respondents due to the functions performed.
Practical implications: The results contribute to academic research and can be used as a basis for future studies, aiming to quickly achieve global Sustainable Development goals.
Originality/value: The formulation of the research theme arose from the need to investigate which bottlenecks are making it difficult to comply with Sustainable Development guidelines and goals,established worldwide, aimed at the management of urban solid waste, towards a Circular Economy.

Sustainable development, Waste Management, Circular Economy, Integrated Solid Waste Management.