QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUE OF DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AND BATTERY DEPLETED

Abstract

Batteries because they contain heavy metals, pose a potential threat to the environment. Aiming to make an assessment of the problem of disposal of these devices was carried out desk research of the main types of batteries, and analyzed the Brazilian law which investigated the actions taken by dealers and manufacturers for disposal of such waste through a search field next to the dealers and multiple case study with the manufacturers. We conclude that for the materialization of this legislation is urgently needed effective monitoring, implementation of an efficient logistics of collection as well as a collective awareness campaign, because if there is no disclosure, no knowledge, and even in awareness. Although there is reverse logistics regarding cell phone batteries, there is not a faithful commitment of manufacturers and resellers or to clearly inform the consumer on this issue.

Key Words: Field Research, Multiple Cases, Waste.