On 29 October, a meeting was held at Valorsul’s premises, in Cadaval, a meeting was held with the municipalities of Peniche and Lourinhã, represented by their mayors, Filipe de Matos Sales and 𝗢𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼, at which the three parties agreed on the need to build a new Valorsul Transfer Station and Eco-Centre. The aim is to strengthen the response capacity of the two municipalities through a local solution that will optimise waste routing and ensure more efficient and sustainable management. To this end, Valorsul is working, in coordination with the two municipalities, to make this project a reality, seeking to develop a solution that brings benefits to the region, its people and the environment.

Amarsul and Valorsul—leading waste management companies in the Lisbon region and across Portugal—are reinforcing their commitment to innovation and efficiency by launching the second edition of their open innovation program, "Open Innovation Amarsul|Valorsul 2026." This initiative connects these two EGF-affiliated companies with the academic world, start-ups, and industry players. The goal is to accelerate the development and implementation of cutting-edge projects and technologies capable of transforming operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving the evolution of the waste management sector in Portugal. To this end, more than 150,000 euros will be invested in the most innovative solutions. Through the "Open Innovation Amarsul|Valorsul 2026" program, national and international start-ups, academic institutions, and industry companies may apply across three categories: Challenge 1 – Connected Safety and Artificial Intelligence in Waste Management Operations; Challenge 2 – Modular Pre-treatment Systems for Mixed Municipal Waste; Challenge 3 – Industrial IoT for Predictive Maintenance.

The "Recycling Hotline" (*Linha da Reciclagem*) marks its fifth anniversary on October 27, having handled over 250,000 inquiries and issues. Established by the EGF Group and its 11 concessionaires, this free, nationwide public service aims to connect citizens with waste management and recycling systems. It provides answers to questions, collects suggestions and complaints, forwards these matters to the relevant entities, and tracks the subsequent responses. Requests for information were the most common type of interaction, accounting for over 100,000 entries, followed by complaints (over 75,000) and service requests (over 50,000). Between 2022 and 2025, the annual volume of contacts and issues rose from 34,635 to 59,532—a 72% increase that reflects both growing usage and the trust users place in the service. Common questions from users include how to dispose of specific types of packaging, how door-to-door selective waste collection works, and whom to contact when a recycling collection point (*ecoponto*) is damaged or malfunctioning. Schools, associations, and businesses can also reach out for information or to request environmental awareness materials.