At the Sintra Freguesia Assembly, held on September 25, 2026, the CDU proposed relocating the ecopoints at nº28 Rua Lourenço Cayolla, in Manique, arguing that their proximity to residences and the Chapel of Manique causes significant disruption to the population and local community. The recommendation, however, was rejected, with the PSD voting against it and Chega, IL, and PS abstaining.
The CDU highlighted that the accumulation of waste around the containers had turned the site into an 'open-air dump', affecting residents' quality of life and the community space's image. Photos taken on September 18, 2026, illustrate the situation. The recommendation aimed to ask SMAS to change the ecopoint's location and conduct a general assessment of ecopoints in the freguesia to find solutions that minimize negative impacts on residents.
The party emphasized the complexity of the waste problem, mentioning unfulfilled electoral promises and the need for investment in collection, enforcement, and eco-centers, but stressed the importance of minimizing immediate impact on residents. The proposal also called for an evaluation of existing ecopoints to find new solutions in less detrimental locations for the residents.
