Equipamentos Elétricos e Eletrónicos
Where to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment?
Electrical and electronic equipment can be delivered to recycling centres or special containers located mainly in shopping centre car parks, but also in electrical appliance shops or supermarkets. You should check in advance whether the shops in question accept these materials before transporting the equipment. In Portugal, there are management entities for this type of waste, where you can find more information: Electrão – Waste Management Association: www.electrao.pt, ERP - European Recycling Platform: https://erp-recycling.org/pt-pt , WEEECYCLE: www.e-cycle.pt/
Can we deliver refrigerators, freezers/chest freezers and air conditioners?
Yes, this waste is waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and is accepted at recycling centres and collection points. Alternatively, it can also be handed in at shops selling this type of equipment when purchasing new equipment.
Can we deliver screens and monitors to your premises?
Yes, we accept televisions, monitors and equipment with CRT screens and flat screens.
Where should fluorescent light bulbs be disposed of?
They can be delivered to the Electrão Points available in shopping centres or to the company that manages urban waste in your area of residence. Before transporting the material, you should confirm that the company accepts it.
Where can I put the batteries?
Batteries can be placed in the Pilhão collection point found in some recycling bins or handed in at the shops where you purchased them. Some supermarkets also have containers for collecting this material.
Where to dispose of vehicle bulbs?
You can deliver it to the collection points available in shopping centres or to the company that manages urban waste in your area of residence. You should check beforehand whether the company accepts the material before transporting it.
What happens to small electrical and electronic equipment?
Electrão – Associação de Gestão de Resíduos, ERP Portugal - European Recycling Platform and WEEECYCLE are the entities that manage waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and collect these materials. Once collected, this waste is sent to treatment and recycling facilities. During these operations, hazardous components are removed and some materials are recycled, which may then be reused in the production of new equipment.
Where can I leave mobile phones and accessories?
There are some brands on the market that accept your used mobile phones and accessories, which are then sent for recycling. You can also hand them in at recycling centres, or place them in collection points located in supermarkets or shops that sell this type of equipment.