The company SDR Portugal reports that it cannot install its network of kiosks without local council approvals, with 38 pending installations across 26 municipalities, including Lisbon and Vila Nova de Gaia. The company is requesting that these local authorities prioritize the pending processes to allow for network expansion.
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Read today’s briefingThe 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 174 million euros specifically for the expansion of Lisbon and Porto metro networks, including 60 million for the Lisbon Circular Line and 90 million for the Red Line extension. Additionally, 338 million euros is earmarked for the new 'Violet Line' connecting Loures and Odivelas, while Porto's projects include funding for the Yellow, Pink, and Ruby lines.
SDR Portugal has installed a new high-capacity recycling kiosk in Cascais, capable of processing 120 containers per minute and automatically issuing refunds. This is the eighth such kiosk in a network currently spanning eight municipalities, with plans to expand to 50 locations across 38 municipalities.
A new automated kiosk that processes up to 120 bottles and cans per minute has been inaugurated in Cascais, allowing for bulk deposits rather than individual scanning. The system offers payment via MB Way or the Volta app, with the project expanding to 50 locations across 38 municipalities, including upcoming installations in Oeiras and Mafra.