The Ministry of Environment and Energy has given SDR Portugal, the entity managing the bottle deposit system known as Volta, two weeks to present an action plan to resolve urban cleaning issues. The system, which involves the Deposit and Refund System (Sistema de Depósito e Reembolso or SDR), has led to trash accumulation on streets as people remove containers from public bins. The government expects concrete solutions by October 16 to mitigate these impacts.
Government demands plan to fix Volta litter issues
Wednesday, 30 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The SDR (Subsídio de Residência) is a housing subsidy provided to certain public sector employees to help cover rental costs. It is part of the broader framework of housing support policies in Portugal, though it is distinct from the general rental support programs available to the wider public.
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