Electrão Launches Free Door-to-Door Appliance Collection in Tratolixo Municipalities

Electrão has initiated a free door-to-door collection service for large domestic appliances in the Tratolixo municipalities of Cascais, Mafra, Oeiras, and Sintra. The service, formalized through a cooperation protocol on March 24, 2026, has been operational in some areas since 2024. It aims to support the circular economy and prevent informal waste handling, with 169 tonnes of appliances collected since the service began. The program serves approximately 892,000 residents, representing 8% of Portugal's population.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Electrão's free door-to-door collection service for large domestic appliances has been officially launched in the Tratolixo municipalities of Cascais, Mafra, Oeiras, and Sintra. The service began in 2024 in Mafra, Oeiras, and Cascais, and in 2025 in Sintra, formalized by a cooperation protocol signed on March 24, 2026.

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Approximately 892,000 inhabitants will benefit from this service, which has collected 169 tonnes of electrical equipment since its inception, including 66.1 tonnes in Sintra and 51 tonnes in Oeiras. The service promotes the circular economy and prevents informal waste handling. Scheduling can be done through Electrão or local city halls.