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Proposal establishes penalties proportional to waste volume and economic capacity and proceeds to Federal Senate for analysis
The Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved, on April 23, 2026, a bill that provides for a fine for those who discard trash in public areas or inappropriate locations.
Furthermore, the text proceeds to the Federal Senate.
On the other hand, to become law, the proposal still needs to be approved by both Houses of the National Congress.
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The measure was based on Bill 580/2022, authored by deputy Kim Kataguiri (União-SP).
In this regard, the rapporteur Marcelo Queiroz (PSDB-RJ) presented a new version.
Thus, the wording was adjusted to ensure the constitutionality of the proposal, according to records from the Chamber of Deputies.
Legal changes reinforce the fight against irregular disposal
Furthermore, the approved text promotes changes to Law nº 12.305/2010, which establishes the National Solid Waste Policy.
Consequently, clearer criteria are now defined for civil and administrative liability for environmental damages caused by irregular waste disposal.
Similarly, the substitute bill also amends the Environmental Crimes Law.
Thus, the legislation now provides for specific penalties for the accumulation or disposal of trash in public areas and in urban or rural properties.
According to rapporteur Marcelo Queiroz, the Union can establish general environmental norms.
However, it cannot directly impose legislative obligations on local entities.
Therefore, the proposal preserves the autonomy of states and municipalities.
Fine amounts follow proportional criteria
In turn, the bill defines that penalties will be proportional.
That is, the volume of discarded waste and the economic capacity of the offender will be considered.
Thus, the amounts are organized as follows:
- Individual: from 1 to 10 minimum wages (between R$ 1,621 and R$ 16,210);
- Legal entity: from 5 to 100 minimum wages (between R$ 8,105 and R$ 162,100), especially in business activities or by employees.
Therefore, the proposal seeks to make the punishment more balanced and proportional to the infraction.
Foreseen exceptions ensure legal certainty
On the other hand, the text also establishes exceptions.
In this context, locations intended for solid waste management and handling are exempt from penalties.
Furthermore, there will be no sanction when storage occurs appropriately.
That is, as long as there is no risk to the population, the practice will not be penalized.
Justification reinforces environmental impact of irregular disposal
Finally, the author of the proposal, Kim Kataguiri, highlighted the importance of the measure.
According to him, as stated in the Chamber of Deputies records, the irregular disposal of trash is a practice that should not be tolerated.
Furthermore, he stated that this conduct generates relevant environmental problems and significant social impacts.
Nevertheless, the parliamentarian emphasized that the Federal District and municipalities already have the authority to apply local penalties.
However, by including the provision in the National Solid Waste Policy, these measures become part of a broader and more structured national system.
Thus, the proposal approved in the Chamber reinforces the fight against irregular disposal.
Now, the analysis in the Senate will define the next steps for the possible transformation of the measure into law in Brazil.
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