What are the 3Rs ?

The so-called 3Rs policy is a set of principles aimed at reducing the impact of waste on the environment , mainly by passing awareness of Reduce , Reuse and Recycle waste .

Reduce - In a consumer society , where products and packages abound , the costs of treatment or disposal of waste are high . Only reducing the amount of goods purchased and consumed is that it is possible to reduce the amount of waste exist.

Reuse - When giving a new use to the waste that is produced , it avoids passing through a new cycle of transformation processes or treatment or disposal.

Recycle - should occur when you can not fail to produce a residue or when there is another possible use for this object .

Olive Oil - Where to deposit the packaging of olive oil ?

The glass bottle of olive oil should be deposited in Ecoponto Green .

The packaging of olive oil in metal should be deposited in Ecoponto Yellow .

Cell phone battery - Where to put the battery in my phone?

The phone battery is an energy and when it does not work should be deposited in Pilhão as used batteries .

Pizzas boxes - can be placed in blue container ?

The pizzas boxes , for having food waste ( organic waste ) , cannot be placed in the Blue Recycling Bin .

Like the used napkins and disposable diapers , pizza boxes should be placed in the container of mixed waste because they contain organic matter which prevents the recycling of waste paper / cardboard .

Egg boxes - boxes of eggs are deposited in that Ecoponto ?

Usually the eggs are boxes of cardboard or plastic.

The card must be deposited in the Blue Recycling Bin and plastic should be placed on Ecoponto Yellow .

Caricas - are deposited in that container ?

The bottle caps are metal , so they should be deposited in Ecoponto Yellow .

Mobile Charger Where depositing the charger ?

Check with your mobile operator if the receives . In case you want to also deposit their mobile phone , the two devices can deliver a Ecocenter because they are considered Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment ( WEEE ) .

Cars - What fate have vehicles end of life ?

This waste must be delivered from a licensed operator .

Composting - How do you do ?

Composting is a great way of recycling organic waste and value of plant origin .

This can even be done at home, in a small area of land and using a composter .

Glass Cups - Dishes and glasses are deposited in that container ?

The correct bin to deposit crockery and glasses is of mixed waste . This type of waste must not be deposited in Ecoponto Green .

Packaging take-away - are deposited in that container ?

The take-away containers of plastic or metal (aluminum ) shall be deposited in Ecoponto Yellow .

Pots and pans - What to do with old pots and pans and useless ?

This waste must be placed in the container of mixed waste or delivered in Ecocenter because they are considered junk .

Refrigerator - What do the old refrigerator that no longer works ?

The refrigerator is a Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( WEEE ) .

Yogurts - Where should I put the packaging of yoghurt ?

The packaging of yoghurt should all be deposited in Ecoponto Yellow .

Lamps - Where should I place the lamps ?

There are various types of lamps , but none should be deposited in Ecoponto Green .

Incandescent , halogen , LED and infrared must be deposited in the container of mixed waste .

Fluorescent lamps and discharge , because they belong to the category of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( WEEE) must be handed in Ecocenter .