CNN Portugal reports an organised campaign to collect electrical and electronic appliances damaged by recent floods, led by the entity that manages WEEE (waste of electrical and electronic equipment). Ricardo Neto, the entity's president, said residents should contact the organisation to arrange collection and proper disposal to avoid environmental harm. Households with damaged appliances should check local guidance and contact the collection service before disposing of goods.
Campaign collects flood-damaged electrical appliances
Tuesday, 17 February 2026AI summary
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Ricardo Neto is the president of the Entity Managing Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and he is leading his organisation’s campaign to collect electronic waste after the recent storms and floods. He has explained how damaged appliances and electronics should be handed in for safe disposal and recycling.
The Entity Managing Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Entidade Gestora de Resíduos de Equipamentos Elétricos e Eletrónicos) organises the collection, transport and recycling of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) in Portugal, operating under producer-funded waste rules. After storm damage it runs special collection campaigns so households can safely dispose of broken appliances and electronics.
