As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2026, Gesamb will promote an initiative to collect used objects in good condition, encouraging citizens to give a new life to the goods they no longer use.
Between November 21 and 29, citizens can freely donate objects they no longer need but are still in excellent usable condition, contributing to waste reduction and the promotion of the circular economy.
Clean, complete, and good-condition items that can be reused without repair are accepted, such as furniture, small working appliances, household items, decorative items, books, toys, and games. Broken, damaged, incomplete, dirty, or repair-needed items, as well as mattresses or sofas, will not be accepted.
Object drop-off is free and should be done directly at one of the following Gesamb Ecocenters: Évora, Estremoz, Borba, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Montemor-o-Novo, and Vendas Novas. Upon delivery, simply state that the items are for Gesamb's reuse initiative.
Received items will be stored to be later made available to other individuals or institutions, extending their lifespan and preventing them from becoming waste. The redistribution method will be defined by Gesamb after the campaign concludes.
This initiative marks Gesamb's first experience in promoting object reuse, allowing for an assessment of the conditions needed to establish future Reuse Centers. By giving a new life to objects you no longer use, you contribute to waste reduction, natural resource conservation, and the building of a more sustainable society.
