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Brazil's Pesticide Packaging Goes Mobile in 2026
1 Apr
Summary
- An itinerant collection program for pesticide packaging starts March 2026.
- This program aims to improve collection rates in rural, remote areas.
- New federal rules in 2026 require plastic packaging recovery targets.
Brazil is launching an innovative phase for its pesticide packaging reverse logistics system in March 2026 with a nationwide itinerant collection program. This initiative, called recebimento itinerante, will bring temporary collection points to rural areas, making it easier for farmers to dispose of empty agrochemical containers compliantly.
The program aims to overcome collection barriers in remote regions and increase participation in the country's advanced reverse logistics model. Farmers must properly prepare containers, including triple washing and perforation, to meet Brazilian environmental rules.
This expansion aligns with Brazil's stricter national regulations for packaging waste management, which began in 2026. New federal rules mandate increasing recovery targets for plastic packaging, starting at 32% in 2026, and emphasize enhanced traceability and reporting across supply chains.
The mobile collection points reflect broader trends in sustainable packaging and extended producer responsibility across Latin America. This model may serve as a benchmark for other regions developing similar rural waste management systems.
