Lasso™ has completed the installation of new semi-underground SEMI-PE containers in the municipality of Mafra, in Portugal, reinforcing the disposal capacity and efficiency of the urban waste collection system in various areas of the municipality.
In total, 64 semi-underground polyethylene Lasso™ containers were installed, distributed across 16 recycling points located in various parts of the municipality, covering the categories of mixed waste, packaging, paper, and glass. Capacities vary between 5 m³ for mixed waste, packaging, and paper, and 3 m³ for glass, ensuring an adequate response to local needs. Some locations also received containers for batteries with a minimum capacity of 8 liters, encouraging the correct disposal of this specific waste.
The equipment features recycled plastic coating (Wood Imitation), a standard lid, and a conventional and reinforced Masterbag extraction system, ensuring durability, safety, and ease of operation. Some units have been installed in the city center of Mafra, but also in parishes such as Ericeira, Malveira, and Venda do Pinheiro, among others.
Caring for the environment in this territory takes on special significance in a municipality like Mafra, known for its historical and natural heritage. The imposing Mafra Convent, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is one of the country’s greatest cultural symbols and attracts visitors from all over the world, and the municipality is also marked by its strong connection to the sea, with beaches of high environmental quality and international recognition. Therefore, caring for a heritage that belongs to everyone is essential.
For Lasso, this installation represents another step in supporting municipalities in the transition to more efficient and sustainable collection systems.
“The installation of these Lasso™ semi-underground containers in Mafra demonstrates the municipality’s commitment to modern and environmentally responsible solutions. We are proud to contribute to improving waste management in a municipality with such significant heritage and environmental value. These systems allow for greater capacity, better urban integration, and more comfort for users,” says Sofia Sampaio, commercial director of Lasso.