OVERVIEW OF SOLID WASTE ON ITAQUITANDUVA BEACH: A DIAGNOSTIC STUDY IN THE XIXOVÁ-JAPUÍ STATE PARK, SÃO VICENTE/SP

This study addresses solid waste pollution on Itaquitanduva Beach, 
located in Xixová-Japuí State Park, in São Vicente, São Paulo. The study aims to 
conduct a detailed diagnosis of the waste collected between September 2021 and 
July 2025, quantifying and characterizing the types of waste present on the beach. 
The methodology is based on the systematic collection, sorting, and analysis of 
waste collected by volunteers, surfers, and students, following standardized marine 
debris monitoring guidelines. The results demonstrate the amount of plastic and 
other waste found during the operations. Twenty-five operations were carried out, 
and 1,271.36 kg of waste were collected. This highlights the need for frequent and 
regular monitoring.