Local guidance

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo publishes selective-collection coverage and an address search for collection days and services.

Collection and sorting guidance

Household collection

Use the city address or postcode search to confirm ordinary and selective collection days.

Recycling and reuse

The municipal selective route covers paper, plastic, glass and metal; keep accepted materials empty and reasonably clean.

Food and garden waste

Food and garden waste should follow the local service available for the address or an authorised composting route.

Special waste

Electronics, batteries, tyres, chemicals, medicines, bulky items and construction waste require a dedicated ecopoint, take-back or municipal route.

Before you dispose of an item

  • Check the official source for the exact address and collection day.
  • Confirm accepted materials, opening hours and access conditions before travelling.
  • Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and medicines out of ordinary household waste.

Official sources