Municipal Law No. 13.509 providing for differentiated treatment and disposal of special waste in Curitiba. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous waste Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Non-governmental entity Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Municipal Law, consisting of 9 articles, provides for differentiated treatment and disposal of special waste within the Municipality of Curitiba, State of Paraná. Special waste shall be subject to different treatment and disposal compared to normal urban solid waste. It prohibits its disposal to public collection, by any manner and in any location. The management of special waste, including their separation, packaging, collection, re-use and recycling, treatment and final disposal should be conducted in order to minimize negative impacts to the environment and protect public health. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Amended by Municipal Law No. 13.965 amending Municipal Law No. 13.509 on differentiated treatment and disposal of special waste. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Non-governmental entity, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Municipal Law No. 14.473 amending Municipal Law No. 13.509 on differentiated treatment and disposal of special waste. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources Source: FAO, FAOLEX