Recycling in Brazil

Brazil's overall recycling rate is 1%, according to Waste Atlas, but differs a lot from city to city. Overall, Brazilian recycling rates are average, especially concerning paper, steel and aluminum, despite the fact that there are no structured municipal recycling programs. Only 6.4% Brazilian Municipalities have official waste recycling programs. The recovery of recyclable material is largely left to waste pickers, who earn a living by collecting recyclables and selling them to private recycling companies.

Recycling in Brazil

Brazil's overall recycling rate is 1%, according to Waste Atlas, but differs a lot from city to city. Overall, Brazilian recycling rates are average, especially concerning paper, steel and aluminum, despite the fact that there are no structured municipal recycling programs. Only 6.4% Brazilian Municipalities have official waste recycling programs. The recovery of recyclable material is largely left to waste pickers, who earn a living by collecting recyclables and selling them to private recycling companies.