Correct classification makes all the difference
Solid waste daily talks are about understanding that not all waste can be treated the same way — from organic material to hazardous waste, each requires different care.
How waste gets classified
- Hazardous: needs special treatment and controlled disposal.
- Non-inert: recyclable or biodegradable, with its own management.
- Inert: material without significant pollution potential.
Why this became essential
With more people and more industry generating waste every day, managing it properly has become fundamental to protecting the environment and public health.
What’s worth bringing up in this conversation
How to correctly classify that specific activity’s waste, how to package it based on risk class, and how to spot hazardous waste mixed in incorrectly.
There’s specific law for this
Solid waste management in Brazil follows a specific national policy, with technical classification defined by a standards body.