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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