Resulima is reinforcing its operation and container network with the installation of new recycling points and new glass recycling containers equipped with an assisted transfer system (designed to facilitate the unloading of containers used by restaurants and hotels), in an investment aimed at responding to the seasonal increase in waste production characteristic of the summer months, and improving the service provided to the population and commercial establishments. Regarding citizen services, the company is reinforcing its selective collection network with the installation of 65 new sets of recycling points, corresponding to 195 containers, intended for the three types of recyclable waste: paper/cardboard, plastic, and metal and glass. 29 units are already being installed in public spaces, and 21 will be distributed in Barcelos, 21 in Viana do Castelo, and 15 in Esposende. This initiative aims to improve the service provided to the resident population and respond to the increase in waste production that historically occurs during the summer.

Every little helps, and every action contributes to building a more sustainable and caring future. We would therefore like to highlight the ‘Toneladas de Ajuda’ campaign, a charitable initiative that combines recycling with social responsibility, through which it was possible last year to allocate around 120,000 euros to charitable organisations in the form of financial contributions for recyclable materials delivered to Valorminho and Resulima. These funds have had a positive impact on the 23 organisations that took part in the campaign. The ‘Toneladas de Ajuda’ campaign is aimed at social and non-profit organisations in Portugal and is available within the areas covered by Valorminho and Resulima.

Resulima will be replacing the existing self-compacting equipment at the Arcos de Valdevez Transfer Station during June 2026; consequently, it will not be possible to accept unsorted waste at this Transfer Station during that month. Between 1 and 30 June 2026, unsorted waste should be delivered to the Vila Fria Transfer Station, Viana do Castelo.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, RESULIMA conducted a stakeholder consultation by sending out digital questionnaires, with the aim of monitoring customers’ perceptions regarding the extent to which their needs and expectations were being met. This assessment covered Municipal Councils, Parish Councils, SIGRE customers, Products and Services customers, and Door-to-Door Selective Collection customers (Horeca / Retail and Services), enabling the collection of valuable feedback on various aspects of the services provided.

Assessment highlights systems with the best performance in the selective collection of cardboard packaging for liquid foods (ECAL). Resulima and Valorminho, companies responsible for the Sorting, Selective Collection, Recovery and Treatment of Solid Urban Waste System in 12 municipalities in Alto Minho, Vale do Lima and Baixo Cávado, were recognised in the “Best Performance. More Recycling" competition, promoted by Tetra Pak in partnership with Sociedade Ponto Verde, for their performance in recycling liquid food packaging (generically referred to as beverage cartons).

Selective collection maintains positive trend and energy produced from waste exceeds 500 GWh. EGF, the leader in urban waste treatment and recovery in Portugal, recorded significant progress in its main operational indicators in 2025, particularly in the treatment and recovery of biowaste and selective collection, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency.