Investment Opportunities In Waste Management In Brazil

Introduction

The publication of the National Solid Waste Policy – NSWP (Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos), on the 2^nd of August of 2010 (pursuant to Law 12.305/2010), sets out the Brazilian federal government's intentions with regard to waste management. The NSWP aims to foster growth and sophistication in the waste management industry in Brazil. It includes economic incentives designed to solve issues associated with waste management in Brazil. The proposed changes in waste management will encourage investment in reuse and recycling facilities and generation of energy from waste. Generally, the approach is similar to other western nations, namely a move away from the current dominance of landfill. However such is the dominance of landfill that it will remain a significant feature for a number of years and, consequently, investment will be required to upgrade the engineering quality of the remaining landfills.