We are a partner for companies in the end-of-life management of their products and the transition to a circular economy.
Our waste
We are the only entity in Portugal to manage recycling systems for three waste streams and to participate in the management of an end-of-life system for single-use plastics, based on urban cleaning.
Learn more about our work in each of these areas.
Single-use plastics
What we do
We are experts in waste recycling solutions and drivers of innovation for efficient resource management.
Integrated management of various waste streams and support in meeting the legal requirements under Extended Producer Responsibility.
Development of projects and communication campaigns to promote circularity throughout the value chain.
Partnerships with companies that transport, store and properly treat waste.
Largest collection network for used batteries and electrical equipment in the country.
Close relationship with our operational partners.
At Electrão we promote the circular economy
We act on all stages of the product life cycle and endeavour to continuously innovate to meet the challenges and objectives set by different sectors at different times, to promote a more sustainable future.
Design and Production
We support our members in developing more sustainable products through eco-design and the incorporation of raw materials from recycling.
Distribution
On the Ondedoar.pt platform, our members can donate surplus stock, thus avoiding waste.
Consumption - use, reuse and repair
Through awareness-raising initiatives and partnerships, we promote a more sustainable lifestyle, with a focus on reducing and reusing waste.
Collection
We managed a used stack collection network used throughout the country. We offer a free collection service to organizations and promote awareness campaigns, such as the Electron Head.
Recycling
Recycling is carried out through a network of operational partners, including transport operators, reception centres and treatment operators.
The waste is treated to remove hazardous components and recover raw materials.
Our numbers
In two decades of activity we have made a significant contribution to boosting recycling in Portugal. These are the results we achieved in 2023:
Waste collected
85 153 tons
collected and recycled in 2023
Collection sites
13000 +
Collection sites for used batteries and electrical equipment
Members
2000
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Keep up to date with news
Keep up to date with all Electrão communications: from news to campaigns.
News
European homes have 700 million broken or unused cell phones
October 14th marks the 7th edition of the “International Electrical Waste Day”, promoted by the WEEE Forum, the international association that brings together 53 e-waste management entities from around the world and which, in Portugal, is represented by Electrão.
Campaigns
Escola Electrão
Deliver your used batteries and electrical equipment for recycling and help your local Electrão School win prizes.
Campaigns
Door-to-Door Collection of large used electrical equipment
Door-to-door collection consists of a free service to collect used bulky electrical equipment directly from people's homes. This project, a pioneer in Portugal, is available in several municipalities in Greater Lisbon.
Ondereciclar.pt: find out where to drop off your waste.
A platform with an interactive map where you can find the nearest place to dispose of batteries, electrical equipment, lamps, end-of-life vehicles, tires, oils or used umbrellas.