National Solid Waste Policy: What Changed This Year?

Legislative Updates in the National Solid Waste Policy in 2024

In 2024, the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), established by Law No. 12,305/2010, received significant updates to improve sustainable waste management in Brazil. These changes aim to increase efficiency in reverse logistics, encourage recycling, and more clearly hold waste generators accountable, aligned with international practices.

Strengthening Reverse Logistics

The PNRS revision emphasizes the mandatory reverse logistics for a greater number of products and wastes. This expansion facilitates the systematization of post-consumer collection and the return of materials to production cycles, minimizing environmental impacts. Highlighted is the reinforcement of regulations applied to electronic waste management, for which specialized collection can be scheduled at https://ecobraz.org/pt_BR/eletronicos-agendamento.

Shared Responsibility

The concept of shared responsibility among generators, distributors, retailers, and public authorities was detailed to improve the operationalization of contracts and partnerships. This alignment includes the provision of specific financial instruments and greater transparency in the processes of proper disposal and recycling.

Selective Collection and Incentives for Recycling

The updates reinforce the importance of selective collection as a tool to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills. The policy also emphasizes new economic incentives for cooperatives and integrated recycling systems, expanding the virtuous environmental and social cycle.

Secure Management of Media and Electronic Devices

Regarding data security and information protection on storage media, the policy reinforces the need for proper technical destruction with regulatory support. For the secure disposal of devices like hard drives (HDs), it is recommended to use specialized services available for scheduling at https://ecobraz.org/pt_BR/sanitizacao-de-hd-eletronicos-agendamento, ensuring environmental compliance and protection of sensitive data.

Complementary Standards and Regulation

The changes incorporated adjustments in regulations issued by the National Solid Waste Management Information System (SINIR), especially in the data interface for environmental monitoring and inspection, as established by Decree No. 10,936/2022. This modernization expands the capacity for real-time analysis and transparency of solid waste management.

Conclusion

The changes introduced in 2024 to the framework of the National Solid Waste Policy reinforce shared responsibility, increase waste management efficiency, and stimulate recycling chains. The modernization of practices and focus on the security of electronic disposal are decisive steps toward a sustainable model, adapted to contemporary environmental demands.

Sources: gov.br, sinir.gov.br, mtr.sinir.gov.br, ecobraz.org, Law No. 12,305/2010, Decree No. 10,936/2022