The humanitarian associations of volunteer firefighters that have joined the ‘Quartel Electrão’ campaign are a focal point of the network for the collection of used electrical equipment. Firefighters perform a dual public service, combining the protection of the population with the protection of the environment.
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Used electrical equipment
The e-waste is delivered to one of the Electrão Network's collection sites.
Collection sites
The Electrão network is made up of various sites throughout the country, such as fire stations and schools.
Reception centres
The equipment is transported to the reception centres for sorting.
Treatment and recycling operator
It ensures that the equipment has a new life.
Recycling
The waste is turned into raw materials.
Energy recovery
Waste is converted into electricity.
Disposal
Hazardous substances are disposed of safely.
Used electrical equipment
The e-waste is delivered to one of the Electrão Network's collection sites.
Collection sites
The Electrão network is made up of various sites throughout the country, such as fire stations and schools.
Reception centres
The equipment is transported to the reception centres for sorting.
Treatment and recycling operator
It ensures that the equipment has a new life.
Recycling
The waste is turned into raw materials.
Energy recovery
Waste is converted into electricity.
Disposal
Hazardous substances are disposed of safely.
Collection sites
There are various types of sites to meet the needs of the population and the different types of equipment.
Fire stations
Schools
Educational establishments participating in the ‘Escola Electrão’ campaign are part of the Electrão collection network and offer the entire school community a neighbourhood service for the delivery of used electrical equipment.
Companies
Electrão offers companies a free of charge collection service for used electrical equipment. The hundreds of companies that are part of the network have access to an excellent service and can contribute to solidary initiatives, take part in campaigns promoted by Electrão, and involve their employees in these initiatives.
Door-to-door collection
Electrão offers a free service to collect used large household appliances directly from private homes. This is a pioneering project that is available in several municipalities in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Small electrical appliances and batteries can be added to the bulky electrical equipment collected door-to-door. This project helps to increase the recycling rates of various types of equipment, curb the tendency to accumulate, counter the parallel market and ensure the protection of human health and the environment.
Reception Centres
Waste management operators licensed to receive waste are part of the Electrão network as collection sites. They promote the delivery of equipment by companies, industries and other organisations and, at the same time, prepare the waste for recycling.
Urban Waste Management Systems
The Urban Waste Management Systems (SGRU's), part of the various Portuguese municipalities, are partners of the Electrão network in the collection and reception of used electrical equipment. They play a fundamental role in guaranteeing a proximity service for the collection of this waste throughout the country.
