ERSAR awards RESIESTRELA with a quality seal for urban waste management services

And also with the award for excellence among entities in the sector

Resiestrela, the company responsible for managing the Multimunicipal System for Sorting, Selective Collection, Recovery and Treatment of Urban Solid Waste in the municipalities of Almeida, Belmonte, Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Fornos de Algodres, Fundão, Guarda, Manteigas, Mêda, Penamacor, Pinhel, Sabugal and Trancoso, was distinguished by the Water and Waste Services Regulatory Authority (ERSAR) for its excellent performance in urban waste management.

In the 2026 edition, ERSAR awarded RESIESTRELA the Quality Seal for Urban Waste Management Service, as well as the prestigious Excellence Award for Urban Waste Management Service, distinctions that recognize entities that demonstrate high standards of quality, efficiency and reliability in providing services to the population. This recognition reflects RESIESTRELA's ongoing commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous service improvement, resulting from the daily work of its teams and close collaboration with partner municipalities and local communities. It also reflects a strategy that focuses on waste valorization, promoting recycling, and raising environmental awareness, contributing to the transition to an increasingly circular and sustainable economy.

For Nuno Heitor, CEO of Valnor, “This recognition from ERSAR is a source of great pride for RESIESTRELA and for all the professionals who work diligently every day to ensure an essential public service for the population. More than an award, this distinction reflects the company's ongoing commitment to the quality of service provided, environmental sustainability, and the continuous improvement of waste management in our region. It is also a recognition of the joint work developed with partner municipalities and citizens, whose active participation in the separation and valorization of waste is fundamental to achieving increasingly positive results.”
About Resiestrela:
Resiestrela, Valorização e Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos, SA, manages the Multimunicipal System for Sorting, Selective Collection, Valorization and Treatment of Urban Solid Waste in 14 municipalities of Cova da Beira and Beira Interior Norte (Almeida, Belmonte, Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Fornos de Algodres, Fundão, Guarda, Manteigas, Mêda, Penamacor, Pinhel, Sabugal and Trancoso). Through the adoption of appropriate solutions for the treatment and valorization of urban solid waste, Resiestrela contributes to the sustainable development of the region and serves a population of over 180,000 inhabitants.

Through the adoption of innovative practices and appropriate waste management solutions, RESIESTRELA promotes the transformation of waste into resources, ensuring its routing to the most appropriate destinations aligned with best environmental practices and the applicable legal framework.

In close collaboration with municipalities and local populations, the company works daily to strengthen the efficiency of selective waste collection systems, increase recycling rates, and promote environmentally responsible behaviors, contributing to the construction of more sustainable territories and improving the quality of life of the communities it serves.