separated collection
[/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: separated collections
coleta seletiva
1. the practice of collecting recyclable waste materials separately from general waste at the source to facilitate recycling and waste management
The city implemented a separated collection program to reduce landfill waste and promote recycling.
A cidade implementou um programa de coleta seletiva para reduzir resíduos em aterros e promover a reciclagem.
2. the sorting and collection of different types of waste (paper, plastic, glass, metal, organic) into distinct streams
Separated collection requires residents to sort their trash into multiple bins.
A coleta seletiva exige que os moradores classifiquem seu lixo em múltiplos recipientes.
In Brazil, 'coleta seletiva' is a federally mandated program established by the National Solid Waste Policy (Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos). Most Brazilian municipalities use a standardized color-coding system: blue for paper, red for plastic, green for organic waste, yellow for metal, and brown for wood. This environmental practice reflects growing Brazilian commitment to sustainability and waste reduction, though implementation varies significantly between urban and rural areas.
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