ABSTRACT
The biggest problem of waste of health service (HCW) is their potential risks. Thus, this work has as objective the assess of applicability of CONAMA Resolution 358/2005 in the public healthcare establishments, located in 48 municipalities that receive Ecological ICMS in the state of Minas Gerais. The study was accomplished through a survey about healthcare waste management that was sent to the Municipal Healthcare Secretaries of the surveyed municipalities. In general, greater difficulties in intra-establishment phase were observed, involving the development and implementation of PGRSS. Extra-establishment phase, have been fulfilled in most municipalities, probably because of Ecological ICMS they received, including the disposal of waste.
Keywords:
waste of health service; public healthcare establishments; ecological ICMS.