Overview
On April 3rd, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Environmental Agency of the State of Sao Paulo (CETESB) published Decision No. 076/2018/C, aimed at implementing a Reverse Logistics System for the effective management of solid waste.
Key Provisions
The Decision establishes the operational procedures required for the renewal of the environmental license for manufacturers and importers of specified target categories. It outlines an implementation calendar running from 2018 to 2021, based on the manufacturing plant surface.
Collection and Geographical Targets
Collection and geographical targets have been assigned according to the waste stream, which is divided into two categories:
- Quantitative: Collection quota percentage related to the volume put on the market in the previous year.
- Geographical Coverage: Related to population density.
Target Categories
The target categories include:
- Lubricant oils
- Vegetable oils
- Car batteries
- Portable batteries
- E-waste
- Fluorescent lamps
- Car tires
- Expired pharmaceuticals
Additionally, packaging and containers related to food, beverages, personal hygiene, and cleaning products fall within the scope of this decision.