Decree No. 5.940 on recyclable waste originating from public administration bodies. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Recycling/reuse Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of seven articles, requires the separation of recyclable waste in public administration bodies and regulates its destination to recycling organizations. The Decree foresees the institution, within each public body, of a Commission for the selective voluntary collection. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br