Resolution No. 596 creating the Programme for Selective Collection of Solid Recyclable Residues within the State of Alagoas. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Alagoas Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Environmental planning Waste management Policy/planning Hazardous waste Waste disposal Research Solid waste Enforcement/compliance Recycling/reuse 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 Resolution, consisting of 10 articles, creates the Programme for Selective Collection of Solid Recyclable Waste within the State of Alagoas. The Legislative Assembly will be responsible to separate solid waste produced in all its sectors, at least in two types, divided into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Waste disposal bins should be disposed in accessible manner, common and external public areas, while recyclable bins shall be made available with adhesives informing on the residues to be deposited. To achieve these objectives, it will be necessary to perform the following activities: establish trash cans in accessible and easily accessible places for the different types of waste produced; periodic collection of waste and its transport to suitable places guaranteeing their adequate use and the effective recycling. The implementation of the Selective Waste Collection Programme will be regulated and controlled by the General Direction of the Legislative Assembly of Alagoas. Full text Portuguese Website www.al.al.leg.br