Municipal solid waste management (MSCM) has become a topic of concern for public administrators all over the world. The increase in the level of consumption added to the indiscriminate use of disposables, gave rise to public opinion movements that require new approaches from companies in order to preserve the natural resources. The Green Supply Chain Management (GrSCM) emerges as a new way of managing the supply chain that takes into account the whole life cycle of the product, from the extraction of raw materials to its correct final disposal. Since the application of this concept is still new, this dissertation initially defines the main terms related to the GrSCM described in the literature. Following, based on MSW data obtained on the Rocinha community, in the Rio de Janeiro municipality, general guidelines of a logistic system for the collection and processing of waste (with emphasis on recycling) in slum areas aiming to achieve practical measurements for the application of the GrSCM concept are proposed. These guidelines were drawn from three perspectives: that of the entrepreneurs that generate the goods; that of the residents and local organizations; and that of the public agencies and institutions responsible for collecting and cleaning the area. In conclusion, it is argued that for the proper functioning of a MSW management system in complex neighborhoods based on the application of GrSCM, government and entrepreneurs must be partners and act in a coordinated manner. Besides, the residents and local organizations must adopt, promote and monitor actions that aim the welfare of the local where they live.