Residents in Porto Alegre can support Coopertinga, a worker recycling cooperative, by separating dry recyclables at home so city selective collection can reach their triage unit in Restinga.
What you can do in Porto Alegre
- Follow Coopertinga on Facebook for cooperative news and contact options
- Keep paper, plastic, metal, and glass out of your regular trash when your street has selective collection
- Read how triage cooperatives employ neighbours in the Humanista profile of catadores
- Ask your building group to post separation rules on the laundry wall
How to join
Separation at home is the everyday action. Cooperatives sort what the city delivers to their unit. For visits or donations, contact Coopertinga through the Facebook page and confirm hours before you travel.
Why it matters in Porto Alegre
Correct sorting sends income to cooperative members instead of burying useful material. Women-led teams often run the belts, as local reporting shows. Find more community projects in Porto Alegre.
Good to know
- Does my street have selective collection? Check the city collection calendar for your address.
- Where is the Coopertinga unit? Estrada João Antônio da Silveira, 3240, Restinga (triage unit named in municipal waste programmes).
- Can I visit without an appointment? Message the cooperative through Facebook before you go.
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Source: Coopertinga. Details checked: 2026-10-23.
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