Suldouro
Suldouro is a Portuguese waste management company operating the exclusive Multimunicipal do Sul do Douro concession, providing integrated collection, sorting, organic and energy valorization, and landfill services to 440,000 inhabitants across Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersSermonde, Portugal
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Suldouro does
Suldouro is a Portuguese waste management and valorization company that holds the exclusive concession for the Multimunicipal do Sul do Douro system, serving approximately 440,000 inhabitants across the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia. The company is a privately held subsidiary of EGF - Empresa Geral do Fomento, S.A., itself controlled by Grupo Mota-Engil, and operates from its headquarters in Sermonde, Vila Nova de Gaia. Suldouro runs a vertically integrated operation that covers the full urban waste lifecycle — from selective and door-to-door collection through sorting, organic and energy valorization, sanitary landfilling, and leachate treatment.
The company's core infrastructure comprises an Energy Recovery Center (7.46 MW installed capacity, 7 motor-generator units combusting landfill biogas), an Organic Valorization Center (mechanical and biological treatment at 90,000 tonnes/year capacity, with 111 tonnes/day anaerobic digestion producing compost and biogas), a Sorting Station with minimum 4.5 tonnes/hour throughput, engineered sanitary landfills (Sermonde and Gestal/Gested) with leachate drainage, biogas collection, and groundwater monitoring, and a Leachate Treatment Plant. Collection is supported by 1,950 ecopontos, 5 ecocentros for bulky/special waste, a door-to-door program that has scaled to over 10,500 tonnes/year, and the Linha da Reciclagem helpline and mobile app.
Suldouro earns revenue through municipal concession tariffs for waste management services and through the sale of valorized outputs — recyclable materials, organic soil correctives, and electricity exported to the national grid. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, benefits from EU co-financing under PRR and PO SEUR, and operates extensive environmental education campaigns (Ecovalor, Toneladas de Ajuda, EcoEventos, EcoPraias, Mercado a Reciclar) targeted at schools, IPSS, and small commerce. In 2025 it collected 33,368 tonnes of recyclables (+7.5% YoY), produced 17,000+ MWh of energy and 2,401 tonnes of compost, and reduced GHG emissions by approximately 7,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Suldouro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Suldouro
- Legal name
- SULDOURO, Valorização e Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos, S.A.
- Website
- https://suldouro.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Suldouro is a Portuguese waste management company operating the exclusive Multimunicipal do Sul do Douro concession, providing integrated collection, sorting, organic and energy valorization, and landfill services to 440,000 inhabitants across Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia.
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- akta.pro rank
Suldouro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solid Waste Management Services
- NAICS
- Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Collection (56211)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Organics Collection & Processing (Composting/Anaerobic Digestion) (IMAIAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF), Source-Separated Organics (SSO) Collection & Hauling (EUAIAEAA), Digestate & Compost Product Processing, Marketing & Distribution (Soil Amendments, Mulch) (EUAIAEAE)
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Where Suldouro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sermonde
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Suldouro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Municipal Waste Management Concession Services: Suldouro operates as a concessionaire under the Multimunicipal do Sul do Douro system, treating and valorizing urban waste for the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia. Revenue is generated through public service concession fees and municipal tariffs for waste management services provided to ~440,000 inhabitants.
- Products from Waste Recovery: Revenue is generated from the sale of recovered products: recyclable materials (paper/cardboard, plastic/metal, glass), organic correctives/compost for soil amendment, and electricity exported to the national grid from biogas valorization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Domestic municipal waste management services - tariff-based service for residents |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Door-to-door collection for commerce and services - free service |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Suldouro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Suldouro is a municipal solid waste management concessionaire that collects, treats, and valorizes urban waste for the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia, serving 440,000 inhabitants. The company operates an integrated infrastructure including an Energy Recovery Center producing electricity from landfill biogas, an Organic Valorization Center producing compost via anaerobic digestion, a sorting station, sanitary landfill, and leachate treatment plant, supplemented by door-to-door collection, ecopontos, and ecocentros. It sells recovered products including electricity, recyclable materials (paper, plastic, metal, glass), and organic soil correctives, while running environmental education campaigns and the Linha da Reciclagem mobile app and helpline.
Product overview
Suldouro is a waste management and valorization company operating a multi-service platform for the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. The company offers integrated waste treatment services through its core infrastructure facilities including the Energy Recovery Center (Central de Valorização Energética) producing electricity from biogas, the Organic Recovery Center (Central de Valorização Orgânica) processing biodegradable waste into compost, Sanitary Landfills, and Leachate Treatment Plants. The collection layer includes Door-to-Door Selective Collection (Recolha Seletiva Porta-a-Porta), Ecocentros for large item drop-off, Ecopontos for packaging collection, and a Sorting Station for material separation. The company also produces and sells valorized products including Electric Energy, Materials for Recycling, and Organic Correctives. A mobile application (Linha da Reciclagem APP) provides customer service and recycling information. Environmental education programs including Ecovalor, Toneladas de Ajuda, and EcoEventos complement the service portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 33,368 tonnes of recyclable materials collected in 2025 (+7.5% YoY)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Suldouro
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Suldouro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Suldouro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EGF - Empresa Geral do FomentocoreEGF is the parent company of Suldouro and holds the overall concession for the Multimunicipal do Sul do Douro system. EGF coordinates 11 concessionary companies across Portugal. Suldouro operates as part of the EGF group, sharing best practices, resources, and centralized functions including the Linha da Reciclagem service, environmental education campaigns, and communication initiatives.
- Grupo Mota-EngilcoreGrupo Mota-Engil is the ultimate parent company of EGF (acquired in 2015 alongside Urbaser from the Portuguese State). Suldouro benefits from the group's resources, financial strength, and strategic direction. The group operates across engineering and construction and environmental services. The group's late founder, António Mota (1995-2023), was a visionary leader for the organization.
- Municipality of Santa Maria da FeiracoreOne of the two concession municipalities of Suldouro. The municipality is represented on the Board of Directors (José Fernando Moreira) and the General Assembly (as President). The municipality works with Suldouro on waste collection, environmental campaigns, and joint initiatives. Suldouro serves 440,000 inhabitants across both municipalities.
- Municipality of Vila Nova de GaiacoreOne of the two concession municipalities of Suldouro. The municipality is represented on the Board of Directors (Susana Sofia Carvalho de Sousa) and the General Assembly (as Secretary). The municipality works with Suldouro on waste collection, environmental campaigns, and joint initiatives. Suldouro serves 440,000 inhabitants across both municipalities.
- White WayminorCreative agency that developed the 'Juntos fazemos o Impossível' communication concept for EGF and its concessionaries for 2026. This is a group-wide marketing partnership covering communication campaigns across all 11 EGF companies.
- ElectrãominorPartnership in the context of the European Week for Waste Prevention (SEPR) 2025, through thematic publications about WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) on social media across all EGF group companies.
- European Union (PRR and PO SEUR)coreEU co-financing of waste management projects through Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) for increasing recycling and recovery capacity, and through PO SEUR (Portugal 2020 / European Structural and Investment Funds) for selective collection, sorting station improvements, TMB benefits, strategic environmental communication, discounted ecopontos, and staff training.
- ERSAR (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços de Águas e Resíduos)coreERSAR is the regulatory body for water and waste services in Portugal. Suldouro reports service quality indicators to ERSAR and is subject to the Quality of Service Regulation that defines minimum quality levels and compensation for non-compliance.
- Parish Councils (Juntas de Freguesia)minorLocal parish councils across Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia collaborate with Suldouro on waste collection initiatives, community programs, and environmental education. They are key partners in the door-to-door collection program and campaign delivery.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Suldouro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Suldouro social profiles
Digital presenceSuldouro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Suldouro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Suldouro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Suldouro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Suldouro M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Suldouro
What does Suldouro do?
Suldouro is a municipal solid waste management concessionaire that collects, treats, and valorizes urban waste for the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia, serving 440,000 inhabitants. The company operates an integrated infrastructure including an Energy Recovery Center producing electricity from landfill biogas, an Organic Valorization Center producing compost via anaerobic digestion, a sorting station, sanitary landfill, and leachate treatment plant, supplemented by door-to-door collection, ecopontos, and ecocentros. It sells recovered products including electricity, recyclable materials (paper, plastic, metal, glass), and organic soil correctives, while running environmental education campaigns and the Linha da Reciclagem mobile app and helpline.
Is Suldouro a public or private company?
Suldouro is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Suldouro founded?
Suldouro was founded in 1999. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Suldouro based?
Suldouro is headquartered in Sermonde, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does Suldouro make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Municipal Waste Management Concession Services are the primary driver. The others are products from Waste Recovery.
Does Suldouro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Suldouro.
What industry is Suldouro in?
Suldouro's product category is Solid Waste Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAFAF, Organics Collection & Processing (Composting/Anaerobic Digestion), with a secondary code of BPALAEAF, Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise). Its NAICS code is 562111 and its SIC code is 4953.