Where to dispose of electronic waste in São Paulo: map and safe options
Learn where to dispose of electronic waste in São Paulo lawfully and sustainably, with documented collection and reverse logistics for organisations.
Orientação objetiva sobre logística reversa, descarte de TI, rastreabilidade e documentação.
Learn where to dispose of electronic waste in São Paulo lawfully and sustainably, with documented collection and reverse logistics for organisations.
E-waste covers discarded electrical and electronic equipment that contains toxic materials capable of harming the environment and human health.
Reverse logistics supports ISO 14001 certification by helping organisations reduce waste, meet legal requirements and improve environmental performance.
Brazil generates roughly 2 million tonnes of e-waste a year, led by the Southeast and South, with regional data, official sources and the main risks set out below.
In 2025, electronic waste in Brazil reaches critical levels, holding toxic materials that threaten the environment while current legislation requires reverse logistics.
Improper appliance disposal releases toxic substances into the environment, affects public health and calls for proper technical and legal procedures.
Disposing of electromedical and hospital equipment calls for compliance with ANVISA rules and environmental law, with attention to safe handling, data confidentiality and traceability.
Brazil's ANTT and ABNT standards set requirements for packaging, labelling and documentation that underpin the safe transport of lithium batteries.
Brazil's electronic waste reached an estimated 3.2 million tonnes in 2024, and this article sets out the official figures, the legal framework and good practice for safe disposal.
E-waste in schools is a valuable opportunity to teach sustainability, with practices and solutions inspired by Ecobraz that help pupils learn responsible habits.
A complete list of what can and cannot be disposed of as electronic waste, grounded in Brazilian legislation and official sources.
A practical guide to the environmental licences, documents and operating practices to verify before contracting an electronics recycler.