Sintra provides discounts to those who separate food waste. From North to the South of the country, we give you the opportunity to discover the bio-waste collection programs.
You don’t sort your kitchen’s food scraps yet? By December 31, 2023, the selective collection of this bio-waste will be mandatory in Portugal and in the European Union member states, in order to avoid sending it to landfills.
Portuguese municipalities have been implementing options for their residents, as is the case in Sintra, which since 2020 has enabled the separation of bio-waste. Now available in the entire municipality, the adhesion can be done through a form on the SMAS Sintra site or at the service counters. Afterwards, residents will receive a small bucket (of seven liters) and green bags for depositing waste that must be deposited in the undifferentiated containers.
To encourage residents, SMAS will give a discount of 1€ for every 30 days, on the tariffs for water and waste services for 2023. The sorting of this waste is done by the treatment entity (Tratolixo) using an optical reading system that will allow it to be sent for energy production or organic compost. According to SMAS, Sintra will contribute with 42.9% of the total amount of bio-waste from the municipalities in Portugal.
Find out about other selective bio-waste collection programs, from North to South of Portugal. If you have more information, do not hesitate to send us an email.
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If you are a resident in Azores, particularly in the municipality of Lages, you can get information about the project “Meu Compostor” which provides for the distribution of the composters, kitchen separation bucket and awareness material through 292 590 800 or e-mail geral@cmlajesdasflores.pt. At MadeiraFunchal City Hall makes community containers available at Quinta Falcão I and IV, at the Conjuntos Habitacionais do Hospital and dos Viveiros, Santo Amaro, and Ribeira Grande.
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