March 30, 2026

Update – Technical Specifications: Plastic Bottles and Metal Containers

We inform that the Technical Specifications documents for “Plastic Bottles” and “Metal Containers” have been updated, reflecting the final versions approved by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) and the Directorate-General for Economic Activities (DGE), within the scope of the implementation of the Deposit and Return System (DRS).

The most recent versions are now available on the SDR Portugal website, incorporating the final adjustments and technical clarifications considered at this stage of implementation.

Other announcements

April 21, 2026

Exemption Requests for Collection Points

April 2, 2026

Self-Billing Tutorial

April 1, 2026

New Support Service for DRS Operators

March 5, 2026

System to Accelerate Implementation of the DRS