The city government recorded 476 fines in the first month of inspections targeting large waste generators.
Inspections were carried out at beach kiosks, restaurants, private schools, transport companies, and gas stations, among other establishments.
Inspections of large generators of solid waste have completed one month with 1.305 establishments visited. The City Hall of Fortaleza, through the Fortaleza Inspection Agency (Agefis), recorded 476 fines, of which 22,69% were considered minor, 3,99% medium, 73,11% serious, and 0,21% very serious. The inspections began on May 18th and follow Law No. 10.340/15, which establishes stricter measures for large generators of solid waste operating irregularly.
Inspections have already taken place at beach kiosks, restaurants, retail stores, supermarkets, private schools, transport companies, bakeries, and gas stations located in the city's main waste-producing areas – corresponding to 49 neighborhoods in the Central, II, and VI Regions. According to the superintendent of Agefis, Marcelo Pinheiro, the assessment is positive. “For a month now, the city has been witnessing a greater effort by the City Hall to demand from large waste generators the correct plan, cost, packaging, transportation, storage, collection, treatment, and disposal of waste. Everyone must do their part,” he assesses.
It is important to highlight that, since 1999, when Law No. 8.408 was published, establishments that produce 100 liters or more of waste per day, 50 liters of construction debris, or any quantity of waste with a risk of environmental or biological contamination are required to have a Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRS) approved by the Municipal Secretariat of Urbanism and Environment (Seuma). Furthermore, they must contract one of the collection companies accredited by the Municipal Secretariat of Conservation and Public Services (SCSP) and follow the practices established in the PGRS.
With Law No. 10.340/15, enforcement became more rigorous, with the application of penalties and administrative measures. Fines range from R$ 687,50 to R$ 3.437,50, and can be increased up to five times, exceeding R$ 17. If payment is made without contestation, the fine amount can be reduced by up to 50%.
Source: PMF Press Office