Company closing down? Here's how to dismantle and dispose of it properly

Dismantling planning

The closure of activities requires detailed planning of the dismantling of equipment and facilities, taking into account environmental, legal and occupational safety aspects. Risk analysis is essential to avoid environmental impacts and damage to the integrity of employees.

Applicable legislation

According to Law No. 12.305/2010, which establishes the National Solid Waste Policy, it is mandatory to properly manage the waste generated in the dismantling process, avoiding improper disposal and promoting reuse and recycling whenever possible (Law No. 12.305/2010).

In addition, Decree No. 10.936/2022 reinforces shared responsibility for the life cycle of products, including electronic equipment and industrial components (Decree No. 10.936/2022).

Identification and segregation of waste

The correct segregation of waste facilitates its proper disposal. Classifying materials according to the National Solid Waste Register (CNRS) and the National Solid Waste Management Information System (SINIR) (sinir.gov.br) is recommended practice.

Environmentally appropriate disposal

Waste classified as hazardous requires specific treatment and disposal, as established by CONAMA Resolution 358/2005 (Resolução CONAMA nº 358/2005). For electronic waste, recycling is recommended to reduce environmental impacts.

For the correct collection of electronic equipment, use recognized platforms for scheduling collection, ensuring disposal in compliance with the legislation Electronics Collection Scheduling.

Safe sanitization of storage devices

Equipment that stores data requires special treatment to ensure the security of the information. The secure destruction or sanitization of storage media, such as hard drives, must be carried out by certified services, in accordance with the recommendations of NIST SP 800-88 (NIST SP 800-88).

Use specialized services for the secure disposal of media with sensitive data, guaranteeing compliance and data protection Sanitization of HD Scheduling.

Documentation and proof

It is mandatory to keep records of dismantling and disposal operations to prove compliance with environmental and tax agencies, in accordance with the requirements of Law no. 12.305/2010 and SINIR (sinir.gov.br).

Shared responsibility

The responsibility for waste management is shared between generators, transporters and final recipients, and the document chain must be observed throughout the process, as determined by Art. 33 of Law No. 12.305/2010.

Conclusion

The closure of activities requires strict attention when dismantling and correctly disposing of materials, to ensure legal compliance, safety and environmental respect. Planning and the use of specialized services are essential to comply with current regulations.