ecocentres
ecocentres are reception centres where the collection of waste is done in large quantities. after scheduling, it collects the materials to be valued and other components that may or may not be used.
ecocentres and bulky items
the collection of urban waste (couches, mattresses, washing machines, televisions or other bulky items) is carried out by the Municipality for free.
acceptable waste
– green waste
– plastics
– paper cardboard
– packages
– glass
– wood
– furniture
– fridges
– electronic gadgets
– lamps
– oils
not acceptable waste
– liquids (except oils)
– explosive materials
– hospital waste
– tyres
waste delivery
in case you prefer to deliver the waste or materials at the ecocentre, you can use one of the three that are available in the Municipality.
ecocentres in the municipality
the municipality of Guimarães has three ecocentres to serve its inhabitants.
Aldão ecocentre
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
9:30-13:00, 14:00-18:30;
Wednesday:
14:00-18:30 (Closed in the morning);
Saturday:
9:30-13:00;
Sunday and holidays:
Closed
Ponte ecocentre
Lugar de Ribeira, Ponte
4805-662 Guimarães
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
9:30-13:00, 14:00-18:30;
Wednesday:
14:00-18:30 (Closed in the morning);
Saturday:
9:30-13:00;
Sunday and holidays:
Closed
Riba de Ave ecocentre
Rua Alto do Monte,
Guardizela, Guimarães
Schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday:
9:30-13:00, 14:00-18:30;
Sunday and Monday:
Closed
green waste
you may schedule the collection of waste from gardening, green leaves, fresh grass and small branches with the municipal services or deposit them in an ecocentre in Guimarães.
before scheduling the collection
it may not be possible to collect branches over one metre long. trunks with a diameter over 20 centimetres cannot be over half a metre long. you should tie branches in bundles and put leftover lawn clippings in bags. the municipality does not carry out collections in private properties. the collection point must be designated by the services.
for more information:
resinorte.pt
252 900 780
vitrus.pt
800 209 565
geral@vitrusambiente.pt
For more detailed information on RESINORTE’s services, projects, areas of activity and news, you can visit the official website www.resinorte.pt. If you have any specific questions, you can contact RESINORTE via the Recycling Hotline at apoio@linhadareciclagem.pt or 800 911 400 (free call), from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 19:00.
