organic waste collection
the organic waste collection in Guimarães is carried out by vitrus ambiente through the payt system, door-to-door or in street collectors. for more information, check vitrusambiente.pt/organicos
collection for domestic users · refund
selective collection of organic waste is currently being implemented. if it is already available in your street (see map), you can get a 50 per cent refund on the variable waste tariff. see vitrusambiente.pt/organicos for more information.
collection for hotels, restaurants and schools
some hotels, restaurants, cafes, and schools in the county can now separate organic waste from regular trash. know the collection times and learn more about the service.
green organic waste
waste from gardening, green leaves, fresh grass and small branches must be separated and sent for composting. you may schedule the collection with the municipal services or deposit them in an ecocentre in Guimarães.
composting
you can already separate organic waste for composting. there are community compost bins throughout the whole municipality of Guimarães and you can also do it at home. know everything there is to know about composting in Guimarães and, if you live in the municipality, order your compost bin now.
