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Algar
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Notice – Possible Restrictions on Waste Disposal (11-12-2025)
Please be advised that, due to the general strike scheduled for 11 December 2025, there may be occasional disruptions to the reception and unloading of waste at our facilities throughout the day.
Algar
Sunday, November 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
The Mota-Engil Group is deeply saddened to announce that António Mota, the Group's long-standing leader who served as its chairman for more than 27 years, from 1995 to January 2023, passed away this morning in the city of Porto. Today we bid farewell to an extraordinary man, a visionary entrepreneur who leaves behind a unique legacy, known for his humanistic spirit and solidarity with society, and the mark he left on everyone who knew him.
Algar
Thursday, November 27, 2025
European Week for Waste Reduction Highlights Electronic Waste
The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025 takes place between November 22nd and 30th, with a special focus on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), a rapidly growing stream with a strong environmental impact. The initiative also aims to promote the essential principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, encouraging citizens, public and private entities to adopt more sustainable practices.
Algar
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Electronic waste is the central theme of the European Week for Waste Reduction
The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) takes place from November 22nd to 30th and, this year, focuses on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), under the motto "Turn on the value. Turn off the waste". The objective is to draw attention to the accelerated growth of electronic waste in the European Union, raising awareness among citizens, companies and organizations for more sustainable consumption and management practices for this equipment.
Algar
Friday, November 7, 2025
ALGAR AND ENTRAJUDA PROMOTE CHARITY CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT USED CLOTHING AND TOYS
The initiative, part of European Waste Prevention Week, aims to prevent waste production, encourage the circular economy and support families in financial difficulty Between 22 and 30 November, ALGAR and ENTRAJUDA are once again joining forces to bring to life the annual ‘Solidarity Collection of Used Children's Clothes and Toys’ campaign. This initiative invites all citizens to participate by donating used items at all ALGAR facilities.
Algar
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Algar highlighted by Sociedade Ponto Verde for its innovative and sustainable AI project
Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) recently highlighted the Artificial Intelligence Tool for the placement of recycling bins, a partnership between ALGAR and the start-up NILG.AI, as part of the 3rd edition of the Re_source innovation programme, as an inspiring example of innovation in waste management and recovery. This pioneering project aims to optimise the selection of locations for the installation of recycling bins, ensuring a more efficient and sustainable distribution, contributing to smarter environmental management.