# Waste management initiatives in Porto Velho

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-initiatives-in-porto-velho
> Updated: 2026-10-14T14:58:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Porto Velho has implemented several waste management and urban cleaning initiatives. The city launched ‘Recicla Pay’, a program using ‘Retorna Machine’ technology that allows residents to exchange recyclable materials like aluminum, plastic, and glass for financial rewards via Pix payments. Participants earn ‘Tricoins’ through a mobile application, which can be converted into currency once a specific threshold is met.

In addition to recycling incentives, the city’s ‘Cidade Limpa’ operation reported collecting 2,525 tons of waste in September. Municipal cleaning services, managed by the Executive Secretariat of Basic Services, included street cleaning and grass mowing across various neighborhoods, with the highest waste volumes recorded in the East Zone.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Porto Velho reports 2,525 tons of waste collected in September

Porto Velho collected 2,525 tons of waste in September through its Cidade Limpa program, alongside cleaning 739 kilometers of streets and mowing over 102,000 square meters of land.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-velho-reports-2525-tons-of-waste-collected-in-september

### 2026-10-12: Porto Velho launches Recicla Pay to reward recycling with Pix payments

Porto Velho has launched Recicla Pay, a program allowing residents to exchange recyclable materials for Pix payments using specialized machines and the Ambipar Triciclo app.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-velho-launches-recicla-pay-to-reward-recycling-with-pix-payments

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