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.
Increased recovery of biowaste and production of organic fertilisers
Among the figures for 2025, biowaste stands out, with 145,000 tonnes recovered last year, representing a significant increase of 14% compared to the same period last year (an increase of 17,000 tonnes compared to 2024). This performance is the result of increased bio-waste collection by municipalities, combined with continued investment in organic recovery facilities and the modernisation of existing infrastructure.
The production of organic fertilisers reached 32,000 tonnes in 2025, contributing to the promotion of the circular economy and the regeneration of agricultural soils.
Selective collection continues to grow
In total, in 2025, selective collection increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, totalling 732,000 tonnes of selectively collected, treated and recovered materials. This result reflects the joint effort and commitment of various local entities, also driven by innovation projects, such as the optimisation of collection routes, the digitisation of processes and the introduction of artificial intelligence and robotisation in operations.
With regard to three-stream selective collection, and comparing the three packaging streams, plastic and metal continue to show a growth trend, with an increase of 4%, totalling 112,000 tonnes. Paper/cardboard also rose by 4%, reaching 157,000 tonnes, while glass grew by 1%, totalling 136,000 tonnes.
Energy production from waste reinforces sustainability
During the same period, EGF produced 501 GWh of electricity from waste treatment, of which 461 GWh was exported to the national grid, equivalent to the annual consumption of a city with around 250,000 inhabitants. The remainder was used for self-consumption, reinforcing the energy efficiency of the operation.
EGF reinforces its commitment to ensuring a growing, more sustainable, efficient and innovative sector, working in close cooperation with municipalities and other strategic partners to meet national and European environmental targets, promoting responsible and circular waste management.