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The figure represents a 34% increase compared with 2024.
Electrão said in a statement that in 2025 it collected 613 tonnes of equipment, notably 250 tonnes of washing machines and dishwashers and 250 tonnes of fridges and chest freezers.
The Inspectorate-General of the Environment identified a lack of oversight, failure to approve reports and unreliable data in the system that manages electronic waste. Mismanagement could threaten public health and the environment.
