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Portugal
Statutory tariffThis country also levies a separate packaging tax, distinct from the EPR fee.
Sociedade Ponto Verde's tariff splits into an urban and a much cheaper non-urban flow, with a 10% eco-modulation discount on top.
Core materials at a glance
Glass
€0.0868/kg
Paper/Board
€0.3104/kg
Metal
€0.5219/kg
Aluminium
€0.0399/kg
Plastic
€0.5432/kg
Wood
€0.0599/kg
Rates in detail
25 published rate rows| Material / item | Rate | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | 0.0868 EUR/kg | — |
| Paper and cardboard | 0.3104 EUR/kg | — |
| Beverage/liquid food cartons (ECAL) | 0.514 EUR/kg | — |
| EPS | 0.5432 EUR/kg | — |
| PET / HDPE / PP / other plastics | 0.5432 EUR/kg | — |
| Steel | 0.5219 EUR/kg | — |
| Aluminium | 0.0399 EUR/kg | — |
| Wood | 0.0599 EUR/kg | — |
| Cork | 0.1162 EUR/kg | — |
| Other materials | 0.5799 EUR/kg | — |
| Eco-modulated (bonificado) rateB | -10% | When all eco-modulation criteria are met |
Return systems in this country
All schemes| Organisation | Waste stream | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Electrão - Associação de Gestão de Resíduos | Packaging · household | Take-back scheme |
| Novo Verde | Packaging · household | Take-back scheme |
| Sociedade Ponto Verde | Packaging · household | Take-back scheme |
| Verde Reciclagem | Packaging · household | Take-back scheme |
| ERP Portugal | WEEE | Take-back scheme |
| Electrão | WEEE | Take-back scheme |
| ERP Portugal | Batteries | Take-back scheme |
| Electrão | Batteries | Take-back scheme |
| Valorpneu | Tyres | Take-back scheme |
| Sogilub | Oils / lubricants | Take-back scheme |
| Valorcar | End-of-life vehicles | Take-back scheme |
| Valormed (Altmedikamente) | Other waste streams | Take-back scheme |